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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works commenced construction of the Fermoy North flood defence scheme in 2009, and the scheme was completed in 2011. The Scheme comprises grass embankments, permanent walls and demountable flood barriers, and pumping stations, and is designed to protect 77 properties on the north side of Fermoy against the 1-in-100-year flood event. Damages avoided in such an event in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised it is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, for funding of appropriate measures, under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal protection Scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. From the information provided by the Deputy, it would appear that the river channel forms part of the River Brosna Arterial Drainage Scheme for which the OPW has maintenance responsibility. This...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Feb 2022)

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 - comprising approximately 2,500 properties - valued at €3.3bn. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has been working with Garda Estate Management to plan the installation of Electric Vehicle charging points in Garda Stations. A number of EV Chargers have been installed in stations around the country and the OPW is currently working with Garda Estate Management to plan installations for 2022 and beyond.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under this scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 61. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there is a requirement on the CEO of a local authority to respond to a person who makes a submission to a Draft County Development Plan on receipt of same; and if so, the time-frame for same. [5461/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she will provide guidance on the expected broadening of DEIS status for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5203/22]