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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.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (13 Jan 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...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works obtained permission, under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2002 (as amended) to remove seven pairs of gates and ancillary structures, from vehicular and pedestrian entrances at the perimeter of the Phoenix Park, in order to facilitate the free and safe movement of people and vehicles for the Papal visit to the Phoenix Park in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that while the building referred to is currently vacant its future use by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is under active consideration by the Commissioners.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (17 Dec 2020)

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, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The OPW introduced the ‘Minor Works’ Scheme in 2009 on an administrative,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: While the Office of Public Works (OPW) has no responsibility for Court buildings, it does provide technical and other services on request to the Courts Service in relation to its buildings. The OPW has not been requested to carry out repair works to the courthouse at Carndonagh, Co. Donegal in the past 12 months.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are no plans currently to develop any visitor facilities at the Grianán an Aileach site.A Conservation Management Plan, commissioned by the OPW, has recently been been concluded and is being circulated currently to relevant stakeholders.This will, it is intended, facilitate a debate about the sustainable future use of the site and will set the context within which the future...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 315 and 316 together. Local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each Local Authority to investigate and address. All Local Authorities, including Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council, may carry out flood mitigation works, using either their own resources, or by applying for funding under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tender documentation for the Main, Mechanical and Electrical elements of the Project in question has issued to the pre-qualified firms. It is expected that the procurement phase of the process will be completed in quarter 2 2021. Following Contract Award construction will take about 20 months to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that the OPW is engaged in the delivery of the flood relief schemes that are contained in the flood Risk Management Plans developed under the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme. In addition, the OPW is maintaining the Arterial Drainage Schemes and catchment drainage schemes designated under the Arterial Drainage Acts of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (15 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: 198. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to include existing owners of derelict properties in the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43117/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (15 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The works to Fitzgibbon St Garda Station are being carried out in two phases. The first phase, which involved mainly external works, was completed in 2019. The second phase works commenced on site in January 2020 and are currently scheduled to be completed in March 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (15 Dec 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The former Garda station at Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry closed in 2013 as part of An Garda Síochána’s 2013 Policing Plan. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus State owned properties, including the former Garda station at Kilgarvan, are treated in line with the disposals policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW's disposals policy with regard...