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

Patrick O'Donovan: In relation to the flood relief schemes in Bantry and Skibbereen, County Cork, I am advised as follows: Bantry Flood Relief Scheme: The Flood Risk Management Plans launched in May 2018 included a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning of a flood relief scheme for Bantry. A Steering Group, comprising representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The provision of walkways and cycleways is a matter for local authorities and the Office of Public Works (OPW) would be happy to work with the local authorities and other State bodies with their planned development of such community assets, where feasible. In respect of the OPW’s planned programme of flood relief works that involve embankments, the OPW works with those local...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Galway City Council is leading the development of a flood relief scheme for Galway City, with technical advice and funding being provided by the Office of Public Works. Following a tender process undertaken by the City Council, consultants were appointed in November, 2020, to review and build on the initial proposals in the FRMP. Public consultation will be to the forefront during the...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The current status in relation to Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme is as follows: As part of the approval process, the OPW submitted the scheme documentation to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (MPER) for Statutory Confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. As part of this statutory process, stakeholders were afforded a formal opportunity to provide comments on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (16 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The NTMA and NAMA are responsible for the provision of their own office accommodation and the Commissioners of Public Works have no involvement in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A potential flood relief scheme was recommended for Clifden as part of the National Flood Risk Management Plans, published in 2018, which identified 118 new projects nationwide to be progressed under the National Development Plan 2018 – 2027. Following this proposal, the Office of Public Works confirmed to Galway County Council (GCC) that it would fund the costs of developing and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Planning Issues (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties, including the former O'Connell Street Garda Station and the property once occupied by An Gúm. Officials in my Department have informed me that they are aware of the planning application referred to by the Deputy and that a letter of consent has been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Museum Projects (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 and 440 together. The grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham are open from 8.00AM to 18.30PM Monday to Saturday and 11.00AM to 18.30PM on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is a historic site, the main building being 340 years old, with carefully crafted formal gardens. It is home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art which cares...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: A number of flood relief projects were delayed in 2019 due to issues surrounding the planning processes as set out in Vote 13 of the 2019 Appropriation Account. While delays arising from planning processes, with an associated impact on expenditure outturn, are not uncommon, three schemes in particular were significantly delayed, which then had a notable impact on the overall outturn on the...

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...