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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (15 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Coastal Change Management Strategy Steering Group is jointly chaired by the Department of Housing, Planning, Local Government and Heritage and the Office of Public Works. The Group also includes the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 Sep 2020)

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 that it would fund the costs of developing and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Bandon Flood Relief Scheme commenced in 2010 when the Office of Public Works appointed consultants to develop proposals to deal with the flood risk that existed in the town. Following extensive engineering and environmental analysis, public consultation, and a formal Public Exhibition, a scheme was formally approved by the Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform in April, 2016,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (15 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme commenced in 2011 when Cork County Council, supported with funding from the Office of Public Works, appointed consultants to develop proposals to deal with the flood risk that existed in the town. Following extensive engineering and environmental analysis, public consultation, and a formal Public Exhibition, a scheme was formally approved by the Minister for...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works will, as soon as resources are available, arrange an inspection of Raheen na Cluig, a National Monument in State care, following which it would be expected that a Report would issue in due course. The remit of the Office of Public Work lies with the preservation, protection, maintenance, conservation, management and presentation (if possible) of the state owned...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not undertaken any flood relief works in Clifden and has not provided any funding to Galway County Council for any minor works in the town under the OPW’s Minor flood Mitigation & Coastal Protection Scheme. However, following the severe weather events which affected the Western seaboard in December, 2013, and January, 2014 the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have been advised by the Office of Public Works that an application submitted under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme by Galway County Council for a project at Tawin, Maree, Co. Galway is currently under consideration. Further information has been requested from the Council to complete the assessment. If the application satisfies all the eligibility criteria...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The table below (Table 1) sets out the information requested by the Deputy on flood relief projects that have commenced construction since the start of 2016. The information provided includes flood relief projects undertaken by the Office of Public Works (OPW), and / or Local Authorities with funding provided by OPW. Table 1 Flood Relief Schemes which commenced construction since start 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works work plans for 2021 and 2022 are not yet finalised however there are currently plans to refurbish a number of Garda Stations within Dublin over the next two years. Please find below details of the planned projects which includes works funded by both OPW and An Garda Síochána. Garda Station Description of works ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM Programme culminated with the launch on 3rdMay, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which identified 118 new outline flood relief works on top of the 42 major projects already completed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The following OPW-managed Visitor sites apply admission charges in the normal course: OPW-Managed Visitor Sites. Altamount Gardens Farmleigh Estate Ardfert Catherdral Garnish Island (Illnacullin) /Bryce House Athenry Castle Glebe House and Gallery Aughnanure Castle Glendalough...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: OPW officials are currently engaging with representatives from the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to develop a process of options appraisal and consultation for new Transport and Mobility options in the Phoenix Park. This is to ensure that future plans for access and mobility in the Park are integrated with the wider traffic and transport plans for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (9 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) allocated funding of €100,000 to Kerry County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme in February, 2012 for embankment strengthening works at Cromane Lower. The Council has already drawn down this funding. The OPW is not responsible for the upkeep of this embankment. Following the coastal storms, which...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The pre-qualification procedures for the Main Contractor and Reserved Specialists is completed. Subject to approval it is expected that tender documentation will issue in October 2020, with Contract award after tender receipt and evaluation, and before the end of 2020. Construction work will take approx. 18 months to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: A Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Leighlinbridge Garda Station. The Office of Public Works undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved, and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management. An Garda Síochána (AGS)...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Flood Risk Management Plans launched by Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran in May 2018 include a recommendation to progress the project-level development and planning of nine new Flood Relief Schemes for County Kerry, (Tralee, Kenmare, Banna, Abbeydorney, Ballylongford, Castleisland and Tullig, Dingle, Killarney and Listowel). A steering group, comprising of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. For areas not covered by the Arterial Drainage Maintenance Programme, the OPW operates a Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. It is open to all Local Authorities to submit a funding application under the Scheme. This administrative Scheme’s eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Enabling works for this project, including the provision of temporary accommodation, is well advanced. The pre-qualification of Main Contractors for the main works is completed, pre-qualification for the Mechanical Reserved Specialist is ongoing. Subject to approval it is expected that tender documentation will issue in Q4, 2020, with a Contract expected to be in place in Q1 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, submitted the proposal for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. On foot of the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Arterial...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme project team are currently finalising the suite of documents (including Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement) for submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) for confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts (as amended). The programme indicates submission to DPER for Q3 2020 and the project remains on...