Results 281-300 of 464 for garda speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...all visitors to the Park to comply with the 5Km travel restrictions, to use sustainable modes of transport where possible and, if they must arrive by car, that they park responsibly. An Garda Síochána also monitors traffic and associated activities including parking within and adjacent to the Phoenix Park. It has recently requested, in the interest of public safety, that the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works to 15 Garda Stations in the Clare Division between May 2019 and October 2020. Details of these works are given the following table and include works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. Station Description of Works Status ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (22 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that the preparation of tender documentation will be completed shortly. Consultations will then be required with the Department of Justice and the Garda authorities prior to a decision to advance to the invitation of tenders from construction contractors. Following award of a contract construction will take about 18 months to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (20 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works is currently carrying out work to refurbish the windows at Howth Garda Station. The work commenced in October 2020 and is due for completion in December 2020. The project is funded in full by the Office of Public Works under planned maintenance and the works will cost in the region of €95,000.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (7 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of Garda Station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Rush Garda Station, Co. Dublin. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to An Garda Síochána (AGS). Following receipt of AGS final agreement to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out refurbishment works to 19 Garda Stations in the Tipperary Division between September 2019 and October 2020. Details of these works are given below and included works funded by both the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners that the size of the station site that is currently occupied is c.2,500 sqm. A total of 44 car spaces are assigned to An Garda Siochana on the site. While the OPW maintains the property, the use of the car park and the allocation of spaces is a matter for An Garda Siochana. Similarly, in relation to maintenance works, any additional facilities or future...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (1 Oct 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Construction work on the new Garda Security and Crime Operations Centre at Military Rd commenced in March 2020. In line with the majority of construction sites in the country, the site was closed down for a period of seven weeks due to the Covid-19 restrictions and reopened on 18 May 2020. Works are ongoing on the project, which is now scheduled for completion by the end of September 2022. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (30 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...weather events. Its planning and rapid response to flood events helped to mitigate the damage and devastation that was caused. Each local area has its own individual plan in the event of flooding. An Garda Síochána, Civil Defence Ireland and the HSE are also involved and I thank them for their contribution. In regard to arterial drainage maintenance, the OPW carries out a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...for these recent weather events. Their planning and rapid response to flood events helped to mitigate the damage and devastation caused. Each local area has its own individual plan in the event of flooding. An Garda Síochana, Civil Defence and the HSE are all involved in these plans and I want too to acknowledge their work in responding to the recent floods. In addition, the OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: As part of a major reorganisation of An Garda Síochána’s structures, the Garda Commissioner announced new Regional and Divisional Headquarters under a new Operating Model. This resulted in Macroom Garda station being changed from a District Station to a Regional and Divisional Headquarters in late 2019. The Brief of Requirements was issued by An Garda Síochána to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...will issue in October 2020, with a Contract being awarded following tender receipt and evaluation.  Construction work will take approx. 18 months to complete.  The impact of the new Garda operational model is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has not been made aware of any requirement to remove the existing doors to the public/front office of Coolock Garda Station, Dublin 5 and replace them with automatic doors.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Bawnboy Garda Station. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management. The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (24 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by my officials that the former Garda station on Roche’s Road, Wexford was closed on 22nd September 2017, following the relocation of An Garda Síochána to the newly built station at Mulgannon Road, Wexford. My officials began the process of seeking alternative State use for the property in line with its policy on vacant properties. My officials have made...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Emyvale Garda Station was badly damaged by an arson attack in October 2019 and the existing station was demolished. The Office of Public Works, working with Án Garda Siochána, identified that the former Married Quarters in Emyvale may meet the operational accommodation requirements as an interim measure. The planning process to facilitate this was commenced earlier this year and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (22 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that the "Fit-out" works in question will be completed in the next number of weeks and facility handed over to An Garda Síochána for their operations. The 'final account' has not yet been agreed with the Contractor so the total cost of the project is yet to be determined.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...in the midlands. Their planning and rapid response to flood events helped to mitigate the damage and devastation caused. Each local area has its own individual plan in the event of flooding. An Garda Síochána, the civil defence and the HSE are all involved in these plans and I acknowledge their work in responding to the recent floods as well. Turning to planning to...

Expenditure Response to Covid-19 Crisis: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...to critical and strategically important building sites across the country, thus ensuring an efficient and rapid upscaling in economic activity. The OPW has also worked closely with the HSE, An Garda Síochána and other front-line agencies to assist them in issues relating to the provision of emergency property solutions. This continuity of service has been facilitated and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (15 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The former Garda station at Camp, Co. Kerry closed on the 31stJanuary 2013 as part of An Garda Síochána’s 2013 Policing Plan. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus State owned properties, including the former Garda station at Camp, are treated in line with the disposals policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW).  The OPW's disposals policy...