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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Act of 1945. While the River Feale forms part of the Feale Arterial Drainage Scheme, the River Feale and a tributary in the area referred to by the Deputy does not form part of an Arterial Drainage Scheme and as such is not under the auspices of the OPW....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (6 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by my officials that there are 41 lodges/properties in the Phoenix Park. These properties are primarily allocated to staff in specific posts where there is a requirement for officials to be present on the ground as part of their employment. Lodges like those in the Phoenix Park are considered intrinsic to the historic estates, parks and gardens in the care of the OPW and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is investigating the matter further and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy very shortly.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW have 26 staff members working in the Rock of Cashel; Guides (Seasonal & Permanent) 19 Head Guide 2 Supervisor Guide 1 Craft Stonecutter and Stonemason 2 GO Band 3 2 While the 4 Craft and GO grades are currently based at the Rock of Cashel, they may be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Work is continuing in progressing the project for the removal of ‘pinch points’ in the Callows region between Athlone and Meelick. A project brief is in preparation for a project consultant to be appointed to identify and manage all of the activities that are necessary to progress through the planning process to enable the commencement of the works. A steering group is in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Jul 2021)

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 cost...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (1 Jul 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: OPW welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusion within our organisation and we currently employ 12 supported general operatives and additional needs staff. Supported general operatives pay increases are paid in line with other public sector pay increases. Not all cases and entitlements are the same for each person and OPW engage with the employee and their family, where applicable.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (30 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW delivers a programme of capital investment to address existing flood risk to properties and infrastructure through major flood relief projects, which are delivered largely in partnership with Local Authorities. Since 1995 the OPW, together with the relevant Local Authorities, has constructed 49 major flood defence schemes throughout the country, protecting approximately 10,000...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there are two former Garda stations in State ownership in Co. Kildare, no former Garda Stations in State ownership in Co. Laois and one former Garda station in State ownership in Co. Offaly. The following list shows the current status of each of the former Garda stations closed as part of An Garda Síochána's 2012 and 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. The new Garda, Security and Crime Operations Centre at Military Road, was subject to a planning process under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). The project is being developed in accordance with the planning approved received in August 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works has not carried out a security assessment on Garda Buildings at Harcourt Street. The Office of Public Works can however confirm that works were carried out in 2018 and 2019 to the Garda Buildings at Harcourt Street, which included the tinting of a limited number of windows identified by An Garda Síochána. The cost of the tinting cannot be ascertained...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that my colleagues are currently compiling this information and will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that this information is currently being coordinated and I will respond Directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (24 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW keeps visitor facilities and experience at Castletown under continuous review. In 2018 the Commissioners of Public Works, having restored the pleasure gardens at Castletown, installed a visitor experience there which catered exclusively for parents and young children. This children's garden features a play area with play equipment, picnic benches and seats, a fairy trail and specially...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have been advised by my officials that the trees in question were felled by a third party without the permission of the Commissioners of Public Works.  An examination of the circumstances relating to this matter is being carried out.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the there are currently 75 vacant properties. Over half of these are former Garda stations that closed under the 2012/2013 policing plans of An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works (OPW) recommenced its disposal programme of the former Garda stations in 2019 following two reviews of closed Garda stations. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works do not rent office space from the company referred to. However, if they are trading under a different name, or through a subsidiary in Ireland, further details would be required to enable us to confirm if office space is rented from such a related entity.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government has noted the studies by the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group that support a programme of strategic maintenance to help mitigate flooding along the Shannon and the removal of ‘pinch points’ in the Shannon Callows that can help to delay flooding in the area. The Government has agreed that the OPW will provide €7m for all of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that, in line with Section 25 of the Disability Act, it is ensuring that all public buildings under its control, including Clane Garda Station, are, in so far as is practicable, accessible to people with disabilities. The OPW is not aware of any requirements from An Garda Síochána in relation to the upgrading of this Station....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (22 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Government has noted the studies by the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group that support a programme of strategic maintenance to help mitigate flooding along the Shannon and the removal of ‘pinch points’ in the Shannon Callows that can help to delay flooding in the area. The Government has agreed that the OPW will provide €7m for all of...