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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has an extensive evidence based environmental management programme across all of its flood risk management activities. Under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, the OPW has completed thirty-four Arterial Drainage Schemes on river catchments, along with five estuarine embankment schemes. The OPW, through its arterial drainage works, meets its statutory duty to maintain these completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding and erosion issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The scheme was introduced on an administrative basis following the severe flooding in 2009 and applications for funding from local authorities are considered for flood relief and erosion...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: In the context of the Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick, a range of City Centre Transformational Projects were put in place to enhance and enable the urban regeneration of Limerick City. One of the key objectives for Limerick City & Co Council is to build upon the City Centre’s historic character by fully capturing the rich heritage, protecting and enhancing it where...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW’s involvement with An Blascaod Mór goes back to 1988 with Ionad an Bhlascaoid, (the Blasket Centre) being developed with assistance from the locally based voluntary group, Fondúíreacht an Bhlascaoid in 1992/3. The Centre was officially opened to public in April 1994 and the centre plays a critical role in the cultural life of Dún Chaoin and is an important...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A key function of the Office of Public Works (OPW) is to provide accommodation for all Government Departments. In this regard, OPW holds a portfolio of property throughout the country to meet the various operational needs of the Civil Service, the Gardaí and various other State Bodies. The OPW’s objective is to hold, manage and maintain a property portfolio that is aligned to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The former military barracks at Mitchelstown, Co Cork is the only vacant property owned or managed by the Commissioners of Public Works in the Cork East Constituency. The military barracks was occupied by the Department of Defence from 1934 until October 2014 when it was handed back to the OPW. The OPW offered to sell the property to Cork County Council at an independent valuation,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme is being led by Westmeath County Council with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Construction works are being undertaken directly by the OPW’s Direct Labour and Directly Managed Services. Further to the deputy’s question, significant progress has been made to date and construction of the Scheme is continuing to progress...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A major flood relief scheme at New Ross is complete and under the Government's National Development Plan €1.3bn is being invested to 2030 in flood relief schemes. This includes schemes for Enniscorthy, Rosslare and Wexford Town that are at the design and planning. I would expect that the investment in these schemes alone will exceed some €80m when complete. Fifteen other...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm Engineering and Environmental consultants have been appointed to deliver the Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme. While the proposed Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme is located in close proximity to Templenoe GAA and may include fluvial flood defences on the Finnihy and Kealnagower rivers and Tidal Flood Defences, Templenoe GAA is not within the scheme area. Local flooding and erosion...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Steps are being taken on an ongoing basis to ensure buildings are fully accessible, through the provision of facilities in accordance with Part M of the current Building Regulations, unless in specific situations where exemptions are in place. Where buildings and facilities are in need of specific alterations in order to ensure they are fully accessible, the Office of Public Works arranges...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork was confirmed in January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 to 1995. The scheme is being funded from the €1.3 billion in flood relief measures under the National Development Plan to 2030, as part of Project Ireland 2040. Provision for the total project budget for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Galway City Council, as Project Sponsor and Contracting Authority, is leading the development of the Coirib go Cósta – Galway City Flood Relief Scheme, with technical advice and funding being provided by the Office of Public Works. The Steering Group for the Scheme meet on a monthly basis to discuss all aspects of the Scheme and my officials keep me apprised of progress on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together. I understand that my officials engaged with local authorities in relation to an option to lease a number of Garda stations that were due to be disposed. Subsequently, agreement was reached with Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils to lease or acquire five former Garda stations. As the deputy is aware, each property requires a level of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1444. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29126/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (2 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding and 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, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat.  Under the OPW Minor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (31 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Transport Irish Coastguard Service (IRCG) are responsible for the financing of Coast Guard Station Projects. The Office of Public Works (OPW) provides advice on the design of such projects and manages their delivery in line with the requirements. Greystones is the number 1 priority project for the Coast Guard and funding approval is in place. The OPW are actively...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (31 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 to 197, inclusive, together. The Office of Public works is currently implementing the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study Post-Consultation Report in phases. This report is based on an extensive public consultation process. In February of this year, the speed limit within the Park was reduced from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Pyrite has been detected in one building in the ownership of the Office of Public Works (OPW)  in County Clare. A routine inspection earlier this year raised concerns in respect to cracking observed in the external façade.  The OPW appointed external consultants to investigate the cause of this cracking and the consultant’s report has confirmed the presence of pyrite in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Additional time is needed to collate the required information. The OPW will respond to the Deputy directly on the matter.