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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Rosslare Coastal Erosion and Flood Relief Scheme is being led by Wexford County Council, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works. The proposed works will contain both coastal protection and flood relief elements. Nicholas O’Dwyer were appointed as consultants for this scheme in December 2021. The Steering Group Meetings are being held on a monthly basis with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Iveagh Gardens close at 7:30 pm. The opening hours were extended in 2020 as they previously closed at 6:00 pm. There are no plans to further extend these hours.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (12 May 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 Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (12 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 189. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he received a submission from Limerick City and County Council on the pyrite mediation scheme including the home of persons (details supplied); when he will make a determination on the submission that the Limerick City and County Council made; and when it is likely that the new scheme will be in force. [23898/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works commenced construction of the Fermoy North flood relief 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 are in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 289 together. In 2016, the Government agreed to the establishment of a National Flood Forecasting and Warning Service (NFFWS) to enable members of the public and local authorities take more preparatory action to reduce the impact of flooding. The Office of Public Works (OPW) chairs the Steering Group for the NFFWS, which comprises representatives from...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 May 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 Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW have no full-time qualified roofers and tilers employed nor are they sanctioned posts.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (10 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 and 304 together. On 13 December 2021, Minister Martin and I announced the allocation of almost €80 million for the sport sector under two separate support programmes. This included €73.6 million in Covid-19 funding under five separate streams to help sports organisations to recover and grow post-pandemic, support our grassroots networks of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW employs approximately 2500 staff across a wide range of craft, technical, administrative, and management disciplines.  All staff have important roles to play that bring great value to those availing of OPW services.  While there are many different grades and classifications of employee involved, the OPW values all of its staff equally and works hard to minimise the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Emo Court was acquired by the State in 1994 and since then the estate has seen substantial improvements through the efforts of the OPW and their team on the ground. Recent developments at the site include the installation of a new car park, the opening to the public of the eastern walled garden, the defoliation of the lake, and the improvement of the site-wide path...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2020, arising from the COVID19 pandemic, the OPW closed its heritage visitor sites to the public, in line with Government guidelines. Kilkenny Castle remained closed during this time and this offered a unique opportunity for the OPW to upgrade parts of the Castle interior while there were no visitors in attendance. These upgrades included painting, necessary maintenance works, and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The use of heritage sites managed by the Office of Public Works, for the support of cultural, artistic and recreational purposes, has always been a part of the OPW’s remit.  Our responsibility, in relation to Historic Properties and National Monuments, is to protect, conserve and present these properties on behalf of the people of Ireland. Where a wholly commercial use of these...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: A draft of An Garda Síochána Capital Building Programme has been issued to the OPW for review. OPW is finalising its comments. It is a matter for An Garda Síochána to confirm when the An Garda Síochána Capital Building Programme 2022-2026 will be published.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 May 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The mission of the Office of Public Works is to manage the State property portfolio, Ireland’s flood risk and our national heritage – all in a sustainable manner.  The organisation maintains and presents Ireland’s most iconic heritage properties, including Ireland’s two World Heritage Sites, 800 National Monuments, 32 National Historic...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Apr 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Office has no record of an approach by Kerry County Council in relation to the provision of walkways and cycleways along the River Maine levee system. The provision of walkways and cycleways is a matter for local authorities and the Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have any statutory function or remit in this area. The OPW is responsible for the maintenance of embankments that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Apr 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works endeavour to integrate best practice into every aspect of our building compliance requirements. We aim to redefine and encompass techniques, where the best solutions for the buildings within their specific context are identified. This approach benefits all of society and re-frames and prioritises the work of OPW architects, engineers, surveyors, district inspectors,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has been engaged in a number of activities to assess and develop nature-based solutions that can have benefits for Water Framework Directive, flood risk management and biodiversity objectives. In 2019, a four-year research project, under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research programme, titled ‘A Strategic Look at Natural Water Retention...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) in partnership with Cork County Council are engaging to progress a preferred option for a viable flood relief scheme for Baile Mhuirne/Baile Mhic Íre that will protect 90 properties from significant risk from flooding. The OPW is aware of the ‘high’ water quality status of the respective water body in the area around Ballyvourney and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 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. The Womanagh River does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme. Therefore, the OPW has no responsibilities for the maintenance of the river. The maintenance of all drainage schemes carried out...