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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Graffiti Incidence (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works is making immediate arrangements for the removal of the graffiti on the former Kill O'The Grange Garda station, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public works is charged with the care, operation and maintenance of almost 800 National Monuments nationwide, including Maynooth Castle and a further 31 National Historic Properties, including Castletown House. Funding within the OPW vote is provided for the day-to-day maintenance of the properties and for the interpretation and presentation of this National heritage estate to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The channel referred to by the Deputy is a private channel flowing into an OPW back drain and it is not under the auspices of the OPW. Therefore, the OPW has no responsibility for its maintenance.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 346, 347 and 348 together. The Government established the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group in 2016 to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State Agencies involved with the River Shannon. The Group has taken a number of significant decisions since its establishment. The scope of work undertaken to date includes: - Implementing...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the scheme is in stage 1 (scheme development and design). A number of site investigation surveys have been awarded and are underway, which are required in order to allow the project team to carry out the preliminary design. The Appropriate Assessment Screening has been completed. There will be another public consultation next year when the preferred scheme has been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (10 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised the OPW is collating the information and I will respond to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (5 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The scaffolding referred to by the deputy was erected due to safety concerns arising from storm damage to part of the building. Various surveys and investigations were necessary to assess the damage and it was concluded that the building should be demolished and replaced. In order to do so alternative temporary facilities were required to be put in place in advance of any demolition....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council(WCC) on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works as a scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. This is a significant scheme within the Office of Public Works €1 billion flood relief investment programme, and on completion will protect 236 properties in the town. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 118. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to alternative and remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34365/20]

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: We were told that with the current regulations, we were not to circulate them.

Flood Prevention Policies: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “calls for: - further progression of the whole of Government approach that is delivering returns to managing the flood risk and coastal change for rural Ireland; - an examination of the current regulatory requirements to be carried out; and - the Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (4 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) are liaising with Garda Estate Management on options regarding the replacement of an end-of-life prefabricated unit at Spiddal Garda Station. Indicative costs have been provided and the OPW awaits final confirmation to proceed from Garda Estate Management.

River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I move: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Dáil Éireann: — acknowledges the legislative landscape and regulatory environment that the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Working Group operates is very complex; — notes that it is in the public interest to manage the flood risk in the Shannon catchment; and — resolves that the River...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works provides for the maintenance of Government Buildings, Hebron Road, Kilkenny through a number of contracts. There are contracts for the provision of a planned and preventative maintenance programme for building services such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, heating and air conditioning, etc, which is a statutory requirement for some of these installations. These...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Flood relief works for Kenmare are due to be progressed as part of the first tranche of 60 new schemes that have been prioritised for implementation nationally, following the launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans in May 2018, and the announcement of €1 billion investment in flood risk over the coming decade. A steering group, comprising of representatives from the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 458 and 469 together. The Flood Risk Management Plans launched in May 2018 include a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning of 10 new Flood Relief Schemes for County Cork, including Bantry. A steering group, comprising of representatives from the Office of Public Works and Cork County Council, is in place to progress the Bantry...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of Arterial Drainage Schemes and Catchment Drainage Schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of 1945 and 1995. The OPW is responsible for the Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme which extends as far as Shanow Bridge on the regional road R557. The OPW does not have responsibility for maintenance of the channel beyond...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The immediate necessity for Departments and agencies to vacate their existing office space during the early stages of the pandemic was a defining moment for considering the strategic direction of the office portfolio of the future. The current crisis has highlighted that the Civil Service does not need to rely solely on building-based work locations/solutions into the future....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have requested the Office of Public Works to work with other key stakeholders, including the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to examine the issues relating to access in the Phoenix Park. A Steering Group has been established at CEO level, to oversee the process of developing new transport and mobility options for the Park. By engaging with these...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (3 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The reports referred to in my reply to Parliamentary Question 290 of 6 October, 2020, are still in draft stage. I am informed that it is the intention of Cork County Council, as the Contracting Authority for the Skibbereen and Bantry projects, to make the reports available once they are finalised. A draft report on the flooding event in Bandon has been prepared for the Office of Public Works...