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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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: While the OPW has no responsibility for Court buildings, it does provide technical and other services on request to the Courts Service in relation to its buildings. The OPW has not been requested by the Courts Service to carry out any refurbishment of Naas Courthouse. The OPW carries out capital works, reactive and planned maintenance works as requested by the Courts Service. The OPW has no...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works Heritage Services Division has recently received a number of tenders for the repair of the railings at Carlow Courthouse and the design team is currently in the process of assessing them. The project Quantity Surveyor is reviewing the preferred tenderer’s price in detail. There is an expectation that the Quantity Surveyor will issue his report very shortly...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Public Sector Retrofit Pathfinder Project at Tom Johnson House, being undertaken by the Office of Public Works (OPW) is one of its major capital projects. I am pleased to note the inclusion of this project within Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) 2021. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan recently published by the Government identifies advancing the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Thank you Deputy for your question in relation to the 'Tranche One' schemes located in South County Dublin. The following is the current status of the schemes referred to in your PQ: Loughlinstown(Carrickmines/Shanganagh): Engineering and Environmental Consultants have been appointed for the project and they are currently gathering data to assist with modelling of extreme river flows in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jun 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 have been in contact with land owners affected by the proposals and has consulted with local residents and relevant statutory bodies. The Council submitted the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: At the beginning of the month, the 21stJune 2021 was announced as a target date for the re-opening of Skellig Michael to visitors. This date was of course, dependent on weather conditions being favourable, allowing works to progress in a timely manner prior to opening. While preparatory work has commenced on the island, delays have resulted due to necessary monitoring of the bird population...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that operational matters for An Garda Síochána are exclusively a matter for the Garda Commissioner under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. As such, it is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to determine any future requirements for the organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy is aware, extensive damage was caused to Carlow Castle in February 2020 as the result of a storm. Subsequent investigations led to the discovery that the base of the collapse was constructed on clay foundations which has had major consequences for the safe repair and reconstruction of this section of wall. OPW is currently working to secure an appropriate method of ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 153 together. Thank you, Deputy Dillon and Deputy Calleary, for your queries in relation to the much needed Flood Relief Scheme in Crossmolina. The current status in relation to Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme is as follows: As part of the approval process under the Arterial Drainage act, the Office of Public Works (OPW) submitted the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Bunratty Castle is a National Monument in State care, protected by legislation. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently engaged in an assessment of the building's fabric and installations with a view to estimating the potential cost of undertaking any necessary works. At this point in time, no decision has been made in relation to the Commissioner's role in the future management of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (17 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that since the previous question on this matter was tabled by Deputy Shortall in April, they have continued to engage with the landlord in relation to the measurement standard applied as the basis of calculation of the annual rent of Miesian Plaza. A further, without prejudice, meeting was held on 3rdJune 2021 and while there was a...