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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The procurement phase for this project is well progressed and this phase will be completed shortly. It is expected that a contract for the works will be placed following successful completion of all procurement processes. Construction should commence shortly thereafter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The attached File gives details of events by community groups, both local and national that have been granted use of Kilmainham Gaol by the Commissioners of Public Works over the past five years, after engaging with the site's permission process, providing proof of Insurance and other necessary documentation in order to receive approval to proceed. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Oct 2021)

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 over €3bn. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (21 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Broadford, are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government...

Seanad: Flood Risk Management: Motion (19 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank all the Senators who contributed, as well as the proposers of the motion. I welcome the fact that so many Senators have chosen to stay. Unfortunately, all of the Opposition Senators have left, which probably says a lot about their interest in this topic. I welcome the opportunity to address this House on flooding matters and thank Senators for raising this important issue. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (19 Oct 2021)

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: Flood Risk Management (14 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Ballina Flood Relief Scheme is currently at Stage 1 (Option Assessment, Scheme Development and Outline Design). Mayo County Council appointed consultants for the scheme in February 2020. The scheme has a preliminary total project budget of €8.2 million. Options are currently being developed for the scheme. On selection of a preferred option, Mayo County Council will submit the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (14 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the Moy & Killala Bay River Basin (referred to as Unit of Management UOM34 under the CFRAM Programme) did not identify any properties as being predicted to flood in the design events in Foxford, and so recommended non-structural methods only for this community. However, Foxford has since been identified as...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the budget allocation for the Office of Public Works, OPW, for 2022, an allocation of over €579 million. That comprises €142 million for flood risk management, an increase of 12%, and €452 million for estate management. I pay tribute to the staff of the OPW who during the pandemic have managed to maintain a full service on behalf of the OPW and who operate in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (12 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities or those with reduced mobility are available in all car parks at the Phoenix Park, including eleven at the Ashtown Visitor Centre car park, five at the Lords Walk car park near Dublin Zoo and eight in the car park at Farmleigh Estate. All of these car parks are linked to the footpath network in the Park providing access to an extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (12 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The rent being paid by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) in respect of the offices at Block 1, Miesian Plaza is in accordance with the terms of the lease. However, the OPW has acknowledged that an error occurred and that they should have engaged with the Landlord and sought to recalibrate the rental rate as a result of the new measurement standard, International Property Management...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (12 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Flood hazard and flood risk maps, as required under Article 6 of the EU ‘Floods’ Directive, were prepared through the National CFRAM Programme and parallel projects, and published by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2016. These flood maps were prepared for existing conditions and for two potential future climate change scenarios. The flood maps are publicly available through...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (7 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am taking the Commencement debate on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Feighan, who sends his apologies. I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Family carers are the backbone of care provision across the country. Whether caring for a child or a parent with a disability or illness or an elderly family member, carers, through their selfless...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (7 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government is committed to improving the supports for carers. Nobody disputes the Senator's bone fides in this. We all deal with these in our constituencies on a weekly basis. The Government is committed to improving services for family carers to enable them to continue caring in confidence and the continued implementation of the cross-departmental national carers' strategy. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (6 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that there are currently 89 staff members employed in the OPW with training in universal design. In addition a significant number of staff have relevant experience in this area.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (5 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that they are continuing to liaise with the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) in order to finalise the contract for purchase of a site for the construction of a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Rosscarberry, Co Cork. Following the easing of Covid restrictions over the summer, the required site visits took place with the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW), on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties. These range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda Stations, among others. The Commissioners own two properties in the centre of the villages referenced in the question. These are - the former Garda station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that a contract for the refurbishment of Longford Garda Station was awarded on 11th March 2020 to the value of €1,848,674.95 excluding vat. The works at the station include the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the station to accommodate 4 Cells, a Prisoner Processing Unit and additional office accommodation as well as internal alterations and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works (30 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works regret the delay in responding to the Deputy's correspondence regarding Dún Aonghasa.   I can assure the Deputy that the Commissioners endeavour to provide a substantive response to all parliamentary representations as quickly as possible but there are, on occasion, factors that may impact a timeline in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: An Garda Síochána (30 Sep 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station is part of the 'Pilot Programme of Station re-openings'. The tender evaluation for Bawnboy Garda Station is now complete. This matter is the subject of ongoing discussion between An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works. The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.