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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (27 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have responsibility for the preparation of a national coastal erosion strategy or plan. The OPWs prime responsibility in this area is the management of flood risk. However, the Government has established an Inter-Departmental Group on Managing Coastal Change to scope out an approach for the development of a national co-ordinated and integrated...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (27 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) are continuing to liaise with the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) to progress the proposed Coast Guard Station at Belmullet, County Mayo. A brief of requirements for the site has been submitted to the OPW by the IRCG, following which a feasibility study will be required to be carried out to ensure suitability of the site. Belmullet is currently on the priority...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (27 Jan 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (27 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The status of works to be undertaken by the OPW at locations in County Clare in 2021 is as follows: MeelickArterial Drainage Maintenance– My Office is currently undertaking arterial drainage maintenance works in the Meelick area, near the Old Cratloe Road. Maintenance will be continuing on channels in this area through February. In addition, vegetation management works are being...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Authority Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. All local authorities may carry out flood mitigation works, within their own capital works programme and using their own resources, or by applying for funding under the Office of Public Works Minor Flood Mitigation Works Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Lease Agreements (27 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: In response to the previous Parliamentary Question in this case (PQ 146 of 2020) my officials advised that the matter had been referred to the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) for advice and that correspondence would follow. I am advised that the CSSO emailed the applicant’s solicitor, O’Donoghues Solicitors of Langford Street, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, on 23rdJune...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (27 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: In relation to the property in question, my officials have informed me that they are now in possession of a draft contract of sale which has been prepared by the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO). Once this draft contract has been reviewed and finalised, it will issue to the solicitor acting on behalf of Louth County Council. It is anticipated that the transfer will be completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is aware that the former Garda station at Moyvane closed on the 30thMarch 2012 as part of An Garda Síochána's rationalisation programme. The property was returned to the Commissioners of Public Works to consider for alternative State use or disposal. In line with the OPW’s disposal policy, consideration must be given to alternative State use by either Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Clare County Council (CCC), as the contracting authority for a proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, is leading on progressing this scheme, with funding and support provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is that An Bord Pleanala granted approval in November 2020 to the Part 10 planning application submitted by Clare County Council in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised the OPW is collating the information and I will respond to the Deputy by January 28th.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102, 104 and 106 together. I are very aware of the significant impact on communities and distress arising from flooding and the continuing risk of flooding. I have seen at first hand the impact of flooding on people and their homes and farms and I convey my deepest sympathy to all of those in the area who are being affected by flooding and the risk of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme commenced in 2013 when the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with Cork City Council, appointed consultants to develop proposals to deal with the flood risk that existed in Cork City. Following extensive engineering and environmental analysis, public consultation, and a formal Public Exhibition, the proposed scheme for Blackpool was submitted to the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am delighted to confirm that refurbishment and access works to the south-facing tower of Roscommon Castle overlooking the town park have now been completed. This 13th Century Castle is an important National Monument and visitor attraction for the area. The timber overlay steps to protect the original ancient stone stairway and provide safe access were individually sized and crafted by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (14 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80, 81, 82 and 83 together. In relation to Lough Funshinagh, a range of flood mitigation options were considered.  It was determined that the options were not economically or environmentally sustainable.  These extreme high water levels, while rare, are within the naturally occurring range.  There is no evidence to suggest that the flooding was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The information requested is contained in the following table. Tour Guides/Information Officers employed at Kilmainham Gaol since 2000 Year Full-Time Part-Time Seasonal Total 2001 12 11 23 2002 11 20 31 2003 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the information requested covers the period since 2000 the relevant source material includes paper records for a number of years. It is not, therefore, possible to access all of the records necessary to inform a reply while current Government Covid 19 restrictions are in place. When the restrictions are sufficiently eased to permit office attendance for non-essential work the OPW will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: An OPW employee based at Kilmainham Gaol was subject to the investigation of a matter that arose following the identification of issues with the visitor admission system by local management. The investigation was undertaken in accordance with the JIC Code of Practice on Disciplinary Procedures and the employee’s employment ceased in early 2017 following the conclusion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Policing (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has carried out works in 2019 and 2020 at the Garda Station referred to by the Deputy but has received no request from An Garda Síochána in relation to the refurbishment of the Community Policing Office. Works carried out at the station in 2019 and 2020 include:  - 2019 – The full refurbishment of male and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works intends to carry out refurbishment works to the Garda Stations within the Dublin North Garda Division listed below in the first half of 2021. Details of these works and the timeframe for the duration of the works are as outlined in the table below. Dublin North Garda Station Refurbishment  Works to be carried out in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by my officials that the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications holds the title to the General Post Office and An Post currently occupy the property under licence.  As An Post continue to occupy the building I understand that no decisions have been taken by the Department in relation to its future use or refurbishment plans.