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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (1 Apr 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: Local Authority Funding (1 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111, 112 and 115 to 117, inclusive, together. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities, including Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council, may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Headquarters (1 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 to 123, inclusive, together. An evaluation panel, comprising of senior representatives from Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works was set up in order to assess alternative sites. A very detailed assessment of six sites in Dublin, including Military Road, was undertaken by the evaluation panel. In November...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Local Authority Funding (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 342. To ask the Minister for Finance if a copy will be provided of the Ministerial consent signed by the Minister of State at his Department to allow Limerick City and County Council draw down funding under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund for the new athletics hub at Newcastle West, County Limerick. [17065/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 'Lady Justice Arch', more commonly known as the 'Gates of Justice' at the Cork Hill entrance to Dublin Castle, involve brick and stonework repair & replacement, along with core structural stabilisation. These works have been paused since 8th January last in accordance with the Government's Covid-19 restrictions. It is estimated that the remaining works may take up to three...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that a proposal by the Cabinteely Tidy Towns Heritage Sub-Committee was received by the Office of Public Works. OPW fully acknowledges that the group has a deep commitment to the site in general and that, in regard to the two high crosses, advocates for their removal and relocation to a safe and suitable environment. Aside from interacting with the group, OPW has also liaised...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works continues to adhere to all Government guidelines as they relate to COVID-19. In respect of Scattery Island, OPW will undertake a review of all documentation and last year’s operations once current circumstances deem it possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) are continuing to liaise with the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and Coillte to progress the purchase of lands from Coillte for the provision of Coast Guard facilities at Castlefreke, Rosscarbery, County Cork. A draft contract for sale has been received and is under discussion between the Chief State Solicitor's Office, on behalf of OPW, and Coillte’s...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (31 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that funding to purchase lands from Coillte to provide facilities for Irish Coast Guard facilities at Castlefreke, Roscarberry, Co. Cork, subject to planning, will be provided by the Irish Coast Guard.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am pleased to be here with the members of the committee to present the 2021 Revised Estimate for the Office of Public Works. I am joined by my officials and, virtually, by the chairman of the OPW. The 2021 Revised Estimate provides a gross allocation of €514.775 million to support the ongoing and widely respected work of the Office of Public Works in the provision of vital services...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have been here. I plied my trade with you, Chairman. As they say, you "learned" me well.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is the Deputy asking how much the quay walls in respect of Morrison's Island will cost?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is that from Ballincollig to the mouth of the Lee?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: It will cost €114 million.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy knows the views of the OPW and Cork City Council. As he knows better than anybody else, Cork city is capable of being flooded as much from rain as it is from the tide. Cork city recently came very close to being flooded from a rain event. In 2009 Cork city flooded from a rain event. The Deputy knows my views about how Cork city flooded in the past. I am sure he knows the views...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I ask the Deputy to let me finish. A tidal barrier would have been totally and utterly useless in 2009. It would not have prevented what happened in 2009. Could the event that happened in 2009 happen again? It absolutely could happen again. The reality is the Office of Public Works and Cork City Council are trying to be honest with the people. The matter is subject to a judicial review...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is conflating hydropower with a flood-relief scheme. I was not at the conference. Is the Deputy suggesting taking out the ESB generating station on the Lee? Is that the Deputy's suggestion to eliminating the flood risk in Cork city? Is he suggesting removing the ESB power-generating station on the Lee as a contributor to the flood relief scheme of Cork?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Before doing that, I might advise the Deputy that Cork City Council and Met Éireann actually do that. During the last severe weather event in Cork, an intervention by Cork City Council, the Office of Public Works and the ESB prevented an event similar to the one that happened in 2009. Perhaps the Deputy might like to do what I do, which is to talk to the business people and the people...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: And many traders in Cork city centre-----