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

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Children’s Science Centre Arbitration was initiated in January 2020 and hear evidence on seven days between July and October 2021.  The Arbitrator, Mr Eoin McCullagh S.C. has issued his decision on the 25thJune 2022 and found in favour of the applicant, the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd (ICML), under acting-chairman, Michael Collins S.C.Subject to clarification...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (23 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Irish National War Memorial Gardens are a beautiful amenity which open to the public from 8 am each morning. While the Park is accessible at all times, due to a public right of way, the OPW close all other gates. There is no public lighting in the Park which limits the time it can be safely accessed by the public. The closure of the gate at night helps to discourage anti-social behaviour...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: With regard to the flood relief works, from the north of Sandymount Strand to Sean Moore Park, a draft Service Requirements document for Sandymount Coastal Flood Defence Scheme Phase 2 was forwarded by Dublin City Council (DCC) to the Office of Public Works (OPW) on 7 June 2022. OPW was requested to review the document in respect of the technical elements contained therein and to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works accommodate the hosting of events in the Phoenix Park with over two and half thousand sporting and recreational events taking place annually in the Park. Due to its close proximity to the centre of Dublin, it has been host to a number of major events because of its scale. The Papal Visits of 1979 and 2018, soccer team homecomings and large-scale concerts are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Between the years 2018 to 2021 the Office of Public Works has trebled to some 90 flood relief schemes at design and construction stages. The table below gives the capital allocation to the Office of Public Works and capital carryover for the design and construction of flood relief schemes for each of the years 2018 to 2021 inclusive.  Capital Allocation & Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The number of full-time qualified structural engineers employed by the Office of Public Works as of 1 January 2021 and 13 June 2022 can be found in the table below.  ">Structural Engineers Grade As of 01 January 2021 As of 13 June 2022 Assistant Chief Engineer C&S 1 1 C&S Engineer Grade 1 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Natural Heritage Areas (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) are overseen by the National Parks & Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and not by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with Cork City Council, is currently progressing the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme. The proposed scheme will include low riverside defences, an early flood warning system and new dam management procedures for Carrigadrohid and Inniscarra dams and will facilitate public realm improvements. In line with international best...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 536. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider an appeal in the case of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31818/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 569. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider an appeal in the case of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32509/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (21 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 742. To ask the Minister for Health if he or the HSE considered the reimbursement of test strips and machines for the self-testing for patients who require long-term oral anticoagulant therapy with warfarin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31877/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Regarding the Government's commitment to the council as the lead authority, I wish to make it clear that the Office of Public Works is committed to this scheme. There are residents, traders and representatives who are anxious, but the scheme has planning permission and is ready to go. Any commercial discussion around the appointment of a contractor is a matter for the council, which will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Glashaboy River flood relief scheme at Glanmire and Sallybrook in Cork is being progressed by Cork City Council. The Office of Public Works, OPW, in partnership with the council is engaging proactively to progress the flood relief scheme for Glanmire. The scheme was confirmed in January 2021 by my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy McGrath, under the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is right. This scheme was the first to be approved under the new arterial drainage regulations, which came into force in 2019. It is important to state on behalf of the Department that Cork City Council, as the Deputy said, is the lead authority in this and is the negotiating authority in the appointment of a contractor, which is commercially sensitive and confidential. I am...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Deputy for her continued interest in the resolution of this case. Since we previously spoke on this issue, intensive discussions have taken place at a senior level in the OPW and senior management representing the landlord. In fact, in excess of 20 contacts have been made between the parties ranging from meetings, telephone discussions and other communications in the past...

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...