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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: In relation to the Crossmolina Certified Drainage Scheme, I am advised that the River Deel (Crossmolina) flood defence scheme is being progressed by 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (3 Feb 2021)

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, from which the relevant funding for the Enniscorthy scheme will be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (3 Feb 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that officials from the Office of Public Works are liaising with colleagues in the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the National Museum of Ireland in relation to this matter. I have asked for the Deputy to be informed as soon as there is further information.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (28 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that localised flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. I recognise and understand fully the difficulties and the distress that the current high water levels in Lough Funshinagh are having on the local community. I have met with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (28 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Implementation of Flood relief projects is undertaken in the following ways – by OPW directly or undertaken by local authorities with financial assistance from The Office of Public Works. Please see below in tabular form the schemes that will be underway in County Cork in 2021, their estimated costs and the status of each. Project Lead by Status ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (27 Jan 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: 126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3914/21]

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 253 together. In December, 2019, the Government noted that the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group agreed to provide €7m from the OPW Vote to Waterways Ireland to implement a co-ordinated strategic programme of maintenance activities for the River Shannon and for the removal of a number of constrictions in the Callows...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) in 2018 derived from the CFRAM Programme include 34 new flood relief schemes to protect towns in the Shannon catchment area. These are in addition to schemes in 11 towns that are already complete and are providing protection against a 1 in 100 year flood event. As work has commenced on 25 of the schemes identified in the plans including those at...

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...