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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (26 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is féidir liom a dheimhniú don Teachta, ach an reachtaíocht chuí a bheith achtaithe, go mbeadh sé beartaithe go reáchtálfaí toghcháin do Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta go comhuaineach le toghcháin áitiúla agus Eorpacha na bliana 2024.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Maoiniú Údarás na Gaeltachta (26 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Léirítear thíos na sonraí maidir leis na liúntais a íoctar le comhaltaí Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta in aghaidh na bliana: Cathaoirleach – €11,970 Gnáthchomhalta – €7,695 Is faoi réir an phrionsabail 'Duine Amháin Tuarastal Amháin' a íoctar na liúntais seo. Is í an Roinn Caiteachais...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Maoiniú Údarás na Gaeltachta (26 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Léiríonn an tábla thíos na costais a bhain le toghcháin Údarás na Gaeltachta a rith sa bhliain 2005. Meastar go mbeidh costas suas le €0.6m gach cúig bliana mar thoradh ar thoghcháin Bhord an Údaráis a thabhairt isteach arís, bunaithe ar chostais ghaolmhara thoghcháin 2005 agus boilsciú san idirlinn a chur san...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (26 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá an t-eolas atá á lorg ag an Teachta maidir leis na riachtanais nó na critéir a bhí ann i dtoghcháin Údarás na Gaeltachta idir 1979 agus 2005 san áireamh ag na nascanna seo a leanas: www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1979/act/5/enacted/ga/html. An tAcht um Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú) 1999 (irishstatutebook.ie)...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (26 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá an t-eolas ar fad atá iarrtha ag an Teachta ar fáil sna Cuntais ábhartha Leithreasa agus Meastacháin a leagtar faoi bhráid Thithe an Oireachtais go bliantúil.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local coastal erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works (OPW), for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. Under the OPW Minor Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility on behalf of the State for managing and maintaining a substantial and complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State Agencies. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Officials in my Department are currently collating the information requested and it will be provided directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: We will respond direct to Deputy as we need time to collate the information.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Clarification was sought from the Deputy in relation to this PQ. The requested information is currently being collated and will be provided directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is currently a steering group in place, comprising representatives of the Office of Public Works and Kerry County Council, to progress the Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme, as part of the Government's €1.3bn investment in flood relief under the National Development Plan to 2030. Kerry County Council appointed Engineering and Environmental consultants in May, 2022 to develop and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The bandstand in St. Stephen's Green was closed in 2021 due to the identification of structural issues which made it unsafe for visitors. Conservation Architects from the Office of Public Works have been working to determine the most appropriate manner to restore and make safe this historic bandstand. The OPW has commissioned historical reports and condition surveys and it has been determined...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes and flood relief schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. The channel at Dromore is part of the Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme. Officials in the OPW South West Region will investigate the issue reported by the landowner and where appropriate liaise with the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Scholarships (25 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The DEIS Gaeltachtainitiative, which in essence is a social inclusion measure that aligns with the Department's strategic objectives in relation to the Irish language, was first introduced in 2019 to support post-primary students in DEIS students in attending recognised Irish summer colleges. The programme has been further developed in recent times with the funding allocation for the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division of the Department of Transport, has 44 Coast Guard Units based in 58 coast guard stations around the country. The Coast Guard building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities at a number of locations across the country, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Transport, from planning design...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the students from the Abbey School who have strong Limerick connections through their teacher and principal. I do not think they would have won the competition without that Limerick influence.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Wait until next week. We will soften your cough. Senator Conway has made a valid point. We have to move to a position, by agreement with the Chief Whip or the Government, where there are thematic days in the Seanad, almost like oral questions in the other House, where Senators, with the Cathaoirleach's consent, can raise issues with notice and the Minister with responsibility turns up....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I speak as somebody who represents a constituency where people are suffering from haemochromatosis. They would not like to think that someone is just handed a script and told to read it out, which is exactly what I am about to do. I thank Senator Conway for raising this issue. Haemochromatosis is a hereditary condition, in which excessive amounts of iron are absorbed from the diet. This...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Senator Conway raises valid points. This is a condition that affects a lot of people throughout the country. We all know people affected by it, how it interrupts their lives, the impact it has on their weekly and daily routines, and the difficulty some people have accessing remote services, particularly in rural areas. I will relay the Senator's points to the relevant Minister. If Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I always try to attend the Seanad. I very rarely do not attend the Seanad for issues of my own and if I cannot, I always ask Senators to perhaps defer it to a time when I can attend. Anyway, I have made my remarks with regard to the rest. I have been asked by An Tánaiste to thank the Senator for raising this issue this morning and to...