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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 May 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: With regard to the proposed redevelopment works for a Divisional Garda Headquarters Station at Portlaoise, which is being designed by the Office of Public Works, Major Projects, I am pleased to confirm that the Commissioners of Public Works have recently approved the proposed scheme, subject to standard planning conditions. A design team has been put in place and work has commenced on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (29 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The location referred to by the Deputy is within the Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme which is under the auspices of the OPW. The River Feale at this location is designated as a Special Area of Conservation. Before any works could commence to the gravel island, an Appropriate Assessment and full Natura Impact Statement was necessitated and this was undertaken in 2020. However, invasive...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (29 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37, 38 and 39 together. A tri-partite assessment panel comprising senior representatives of the Dept. Justice and Equality, An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works was established in order to identify an alternative site for An Garda Síochána’s operations at Harcourt Square. The panel assessed six short listed sites: Option...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Visits (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The cost as recorded by the OPW relating to the Papal Visit to the Phoenix Park in 2018 is €8,996,807.17 (including VAT). All costs/invoices due relating to that event were received and paid in full. There are no outstanding payments or disputes relating to same.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works obtained permission, under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2002 (as amended) to remove seven pairs of gates and ancillary structures, from vehicular and pedestrian entrances at the perimeter of the Phoenix Park, in order to facilitate the free and safe movement of people and vehicles for the Papal visit to the Phoenix Park in 2018, and for their...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study was promulgated on the 11th January 2021. This study examined a range of transport and mobility options for the park with an emerging preferred option being identified which seeks to reposition the Phoenix Park as an important natural resource for the citizens of Dublin and further afield, while seeking to reduce through traffic over...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Centres (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A suitably qualified consultancy firm has been engaged to undertake an initial site assessment for the possible location of a new Visitor Centre for the Rock of Cashel.  It is envisaged that such a Centre, once completed would serve visitor needs to the  Monument site, the town of Cashel and its environs. A number of sites have been identified and will be assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mentoring of Departments on accessibility will have to be looked at in more detail as there are a number of protocols to be observed and a variety of obligations under the building regulations and legislation requiring compliance. Mentoring is something that the National Disability Authority's own dedicated experts might be asked to coordinate with the Office of Public Works staff on this as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Clare County Council (CCC) is the contracting authority in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is as follows:  CCC has been in contact with land owners affected by the proposals and has consulted with local residents and relevant statutory bodies. The Council...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that a contract for works to facilitate the re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station will be placed shortly. The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) plans to dispose of 28 of the 40 former Garda stations closed in 2012 and 2013 as part of An Garda Síochána’s rationalisation programme and remaining in State ownership by auction in 2021 and 2022. In addition to the sale of the 28 former Garda stations the OPW plans to transfer three former Garda stations to Local Authorities, lease a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme was undertaken by Cork County Council, as the Contracting Authority, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The scheme was substantially completed on 6th June 2019 by the main contractor, Jons Civil Engineering Ltd.  All identified defects arising from the construction have been remedied, with some delays as a result of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Last month, the Office of Public Works (OPW) became aware that the bed of the fish pass, completed as part of the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme in 2018 for the migration of aquatic species upstream of the pre-existing weir, had suffered deterioration through the erosion of bed material at the upstream end of the structure. Site inspections were immediately undertaken by OPW and Inland...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is currently arranging for the positioning of temporary toilet facilities within the Phoenix Park. If the situation warrants it, further temporary facilities may be put in place in other areas of the Park.  It is not possible yet to say how long such temporary facilities will remain in place. 

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 578. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when there will be a full review of the irregularities in relation to the allocation of resources for two schools (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21743/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1007. To ask the Minister for Health when persons diagnosed with cystic fibrosis will receive their vaccination for Covid-19 particularly those aged 18 to 21 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21771/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Children's Science Centre (22 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Children’s Science Centre project is currently the subject of Arbitration proceedings with its promoters, the Irish Children’s Museum Ltd (ICML).  As the matter is subject to an Arbitration process,  it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (22 Apr 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.  Where necessary, Local Authorities may put forward proposals to relevant central Government Departments, including the OPW, for funding of appropriate measures depending on the infrastructure or assets under threat. In this regard, the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) for the Corrib River Basin, launched in 2018, included a recommendation for a flood relief scheme for Galway City, including the Claddagh area, which was one of 118 projects identified nationwide from the National Flood Risk Management Plans. The Plan proposed to protect approximately 940 properties from flooding with a preliminary cost estimate in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I provided background information to the House to explain why the scheme has been delayed for so long, in terms of all of the hurdles the OPW has had to jump through. Every time we hit a hurdle, whether it is the pearl mussel, the Kerry slug or any other species that we have to put a framework around and design protection for, all of that adds to delays. The reason I am articulating that is...