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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to advise the Deputy that substantial completion for the Military Road Project now known as Walter Scott House was achieved on 22nd October 2022. Gardaí have moved into the facility and it is is fully occupied and operational. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Repointing and re-grouting are progressing well with the work undertaken by the Office of Public Works District Works Crew.  It is a labour intensive task necessary but necessary to dry out the building before internal works can commence.  All going well, it is anticipated at this time that re-grouting works will be complete in 2024. In tandem with this, work has commenced on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: This property was the subject of PQ 55497/21 and PQ 7920/23 submitted by the Deputy. The position regarding Vernon Mount House remains the same. The House and it’s immediate curtilage registered under Folio CK136041F is owned by a private company Vernon Mount House Restoration Ltd. This company is live, its annual returns are up to date and the CRO status is Normal.The house is not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 518. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision on an application by a school (details supplied) could be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16965/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mar go bhfuil eolas cuimsitheach iarrtha ag an Teachta, tuigfidh sí nach féidir an t-eolas seo a chur le chéile laistigh den amscála atá ar fáil. Cuirfear freagra cuimsitheach díreach chuig an Teachta chomh luath agus is féidir agus i gcomhréir leis na mBuan-Orduithe Dála.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Issues (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy will appreciate, given that the details being sought are extensive and could not be provided in the time available, the information being sought will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mar is eol don Teachta, ardaíodh an deontas aon uaire atá ar fáil do theaghlaigh cháilithe na scéime ó €2,000 go €6,000 mar thaca breise do theaghlaigh Ghaeltachta agus tá na hiarratais ina leith á bpróiseáil ag an Roinn i rith an ama - an t-iarratas atá mar ábhar na ceiste san áireamh. Is féidir leis an...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 698. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if grants are in place from his Department for the repair and restoration for wrought iron gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16050/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 889. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the Social Welfare Appeals Office will make a decision on a domiciliary care allowance appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16853/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 892. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to an appeal submitted by a person (details supplied) in June 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16896/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 893. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an update and/or decision will issue on the parent benefit appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16899/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 964. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm when a corrected letter stating the correct date of birth for a person (details supplied) will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16819/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1248. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the parents of a person (details supplied) will receive a response/reply to their application for additional hours with Enable Ireland (currently in receipt of five hours per week); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17340/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (30 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá mo Roinn tar éis roinnt céimeanna suntasacha breise a ghlacadh le tamall de bhlianta anuas chun cabhrú tuilleadh le córas na gcoláistí Gaeilge. Sa bhreis ar an deontas atá iníochta faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge de chuid na Roinne a bheith ardaithe faoi dhó le bliain anuas fá 20%, chomh maith leis an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Administration (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Senator O'Reilly for tabling this Commencement matter which I will be taking on behalf of the Minister for Education. As the Senator will be aware, a very significant agreement was reached after extensive engagement between the Department of Education and Fórsa in relation to the terms and conditions of grant-funded school secretaries. The agreement provides for significant...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Administration (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will relay Senator O'Reilly's comments to the Minister, Deputy Foley. I was a teacher and ironically, it is the school secretaries who will in most cases do the replies to the Department with respect to circulars. Everybody knows the value of the work they do and I saw it at first hand. The Senator's points are well made and I will ask the Minister to reply to her directly.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Illegal Dumping (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I beg the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach's indulgence with regard to the first point the Senator raised. I have been a Minister of State for seven years now and I must say things do not change. I am asked to come in and read out a script. To be quite honest, it is a permanent feature of how this House has unfortunately been operating that Senators are raising really important issues that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Illegal Dumping (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Yes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Illegal Dumping (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: If there is an issue with the Office of Public Works, OPW, and I am not in attendance, I always make a point of asking the Senator whether he or she wishes to defer it to the next possible day.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Illegal Dumping (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case for some of my colleagues who have an issue coming into this House. That is regrettable, because I have always found the standard of debate here is far higher. I am eating up my time now. I thank Senator Malcolm Byrne for raising the matter. It is crucial local authorities have the necessary powers to utilise CCTV and other mobile recording...