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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW undertakes various programmes of work to improve the energy ratings of existing buildings within its portfolio. Heritage Buildings however pose a specific challenge due to the nature of their historic fabric and the need to conserve the significant historic elements of these buildings. Works to these buildings that could result in future energy savings need to be carefully considered...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that The Office of Public (OPW) is currently carrying out refurbishment works, with a value in excess of €250,000, at a number of Garda Stations throughout the country. Details of the Garda Stations, the works being carried out and the expected completion date are outlined in the table below which includes works funded by both the OPW and An Garda Síochána. It...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cycling Facilities (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are no plans to resurface or widen the cycle lane on the North Road in the Phoenix Park at the current time. It will be kept under review as OPW upgrades cycle lanes throughout the park over the short to medium term.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Maine Catchment Drainage Scheme incorporates in the region of 250km of channels, 100km of embankment and over 320 structures (comprising of sluices and bridges) under the auspices of the Office of Public Works (OPW). Expenditure under the Capital Programme for Embankment Improvement along the River Maine from mid-2018 to end May 2021 amounted to over €2.8m. The maintenance works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: St Stephen’s Green is a National Monument which contains a number of important historic sculptures and features, including floral displays. The OPW’s role is to protect and preserve Ireland’s national heritage including St Stephens Green for current and future generations. As one of Dublin city's major tourist attractions welcoming over 4 million visitors a year, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to confirm that the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Working Group comprising of officials from the OPW, NTA, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council are in the final stages of analysing submissions, with a view to presenting the post consultation report to Minister O'Donovan for final review later this month. The OPW and partner agencies were delighted with the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is OPWs intention to run a panel recruitment competition during 2021 for the above.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Refurbishment of Navan Garda station was included in the Garda Capital Plan 2016-2021 and the Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that a contract has been placed to provide a new cell block and extension. The works consist of the demolition of the existing single storey cell block extension and the construction of a new 2 storey extension to include 4 new cells, prisoner processing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that An Garda Síocháná has requested the OPW to carry out works to accommodate additional staff in a currently unoccupied section of Slane Garda Station. Members of the OPW, Garda Estate Management and An Garda Síochána met on site in August 2020 to discuss and review options and subsequent communications have been by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Litter Pollution (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is currently rolling out a suite of new solar powered compactor bins in Stephen's Green Park. This programme commenced in early June with the installation of nine 240 litre capacity compactor bins at key locations throughout the Green. These bins are operated by smart technology which informs the litter team when the bins require emptying. Given the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (2 Jun 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 Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (2 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Waterford City Flood Alleviation scheme was carried out in four phases, over a 12-year period, with Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) acting as the contracting authority and funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The overall cost of the project was in the region of €25 million which included design and construction costs, land acquisition and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (1 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Parking provided by the OPW at National Monument sites is free of charge in general with the exception of Glendalough where parking charges are essential to assist with traffic management at this extremely busy site. At National Monument sites where there are restricted or limited parking options, visitors usually avail of nearby municipal (or, in some rare instances, private) car parks...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is collating the information sought and will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is collating the information sought and will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (1 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is a matter for Local Authorities in the first instance to assess and address problems of coastal erosion in their areas. The OPW operates the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, under which applications for 90% funding to local authorities for small localised cost beneficial works are considered for measures costing up to €750,000 in each instance. Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (1 Jun 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. There is an extensive network of embankments under the auspices of the OPW at Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. These embankments are maintained on a regular basis and such maintenance works include vegetation management as well as structural repairs...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Development Projects (27 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have been advised by officials at my department that the former National School at Kilgarvan, Co Kerry is owned by the Minister for Finance and was leased to the Trustees of Kilgarvan Community Development Committee in 1982 for a period of 99 years. The names of the Trustees at the date of signing of the lease will be forwarded to the Deputy.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is currently undertaking major development and restoration projects at Annes Grove House and Gardens, Castletownroche, Co. Cork with the intention of opening the estate to the public in 2022, subject to necessary permissions and Covid-19 restrictions. As the scale of investment and works is substantial, the OPW plans to open the site on phased basis, beginning with the gardens of the...