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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The property at Westgate House in Drogheda is the subject of an intra-State transfer between the Commissioners of Public Works and Louth County Council. I understand from my officials that they continue to engage with officials in Louth County Council with a view to finalising the transfer of the property, which is due to be completed shortly.The long-term plans for the property will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: While there has been contact between Louth County Council and the Office of Public Works regarding St Laurence's Gate, a more meaningful discussion surrounding the provision of a sustainable and efficient visitor presentation model is premature given the current concerns and issues surrounding the condition of the site. As previously advised, it is the view of the Commissioners of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, detailed engineering analysis, assessment and extensive public consultation was undertaken for 300 communities throughout Ireland, including 90 coastal areas, which in 2012 were identified as being most likely to be impacted by future coastal and fluvial flooding. One key output of the CFRAM Programme were the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Since the inception of Ionad an Bhlascaoid at Dun Chaoin, the OPW has been highly engaged with the local community and Fondúireacht an Bhlascaoid in seeking to meet the cultural and social needs of the community. The OPW’s role is to animate and present our national archaeological, natural and cultural heritage through compelling visitor experiences. The lands at Ionad an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Kerry County Council carried out a pre-feasibility study for the Sneem area, the recommendation of which was to carry out further more detailed river modelling to assess the feasibility of the measures identified in the pre-feasibility study. Working in co-operation with Kerry County Council, the Office of Public Works (OPW) completed this assessment in April, 2021. This assessment concluded...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Harbours and Piers (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The provision of improved landing facilities on An Blascaod Mór is a long-held objective of the Office of Public Works. A steering group was established several years ago comprising representatives from Kerry County Council, the OPW, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Fáilte Ireland. The OPW intends to reconvene...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council (WCC) on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme nationally, from which the relevant funding for the Enniscorthy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1567. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the extension of the temporary assistance payment scheme for nursing homes which is due to cease on 30 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34307/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 2201. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding a report (details supplied) commissioned by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36948/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works intend to carry out the resurfacing of the car park at Store Street Garda Station in 2022. The works have not yet commenced as discussions are ongoing with local Garda management regarding the phasing of the works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (14 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Situated on 500 acres that take in much of the original battlefield, Oldbridge House provides an interpretative centre for those who wish to learn more about the Battle of the Boyne or to explore the battlefield itself. In recent years it has become a popular local amenity for the hinterland areas in Louth and Meath with the parklands now attracting c. 400,000 visitors per year, far in excess...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (14 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ennis Friary re-opened to the public on 13th July with free admission. Guide staff are on site to welcome visitors who are asked to adhere to COVID-19 measures in place.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: OPW receives an annual allocation of voted funds to cover a wide range of capital projects across its entire portfolio of properties.  The annual total allocation is given below, together with the capital expenditure on heritage sites for each year.  The total expenditure for 2021 will not be known until end of year.   - 2018 2019 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Rights of People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292 and 293 together. I am advised my colleagues are co-ordinating this information and will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (13 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 294 to 297, inclusive, together. Bantry: The Flood Risk Management Plans launched in May 2018 include a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning for a flood relief scheme for Bantry.  A steering group, comprising representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork County Council, is in place to progress the Bantry Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (7 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all vacant properties, including any former Garda stations are disposed of in line with the OPW's policy on surplus property. The policy is to firstly identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the wider public sector. If there is no other State use identified for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (6 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the decision process involved in determining the allocation amounts in relation to the additional outdoor infrastructure fund; the reason partial allocation was not considered rather than either the full allocation or no allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36403/21]