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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I agree with Deputy Brendan Smith. My colleague, the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, also appreciates the Deputy's sentiments. The more money he provides the OPW, the more I will be able to spend.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I know this is an area in which the Deputy has much interest and has raised in both the House and the Committee of Public Accounts. The State’s office accommodation portfolio is large and geographically dispersed. It currently comprises 543 buildings of various sizes totalling an estimated 888,000 sq. m of accommodation of which 61%, 542,000 sq. m is in owned buildings with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have given the Deputy no date. However, I will prioritise this during my tenure in the Department. I have only entered the Department in the past ten days. From my previous time on the Committee of Public Accounts, I know this issue constantly arose, particular concerning the balance between rent and purchase or build. It is worth noting that on rent alone, the OPW rental bill has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I do not disagree with the Deputy. As I stated earlier in my reply, the decisions on whether we lease or build must have regard to several different factors. I referred to two of them, namely the operational requirements of the Departments and agencies. Many of them will come to the table with different and peculiar demands in a short period which we might not be able to fulfil. ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: An application to the OPW was submitted by Tipperary County Council under the remedial works element of the 2017 voluntary homeowners relocation scheme. A letter approving the required funding to Tipperary County Council for proposed works to protect two properties at Borrisoleigh road issued from the Commissioners of Public Works on 13 July LAST.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand Deputy Cahill's concerns regarding this matter. It was on that basis that the allocation was made by the OPW to Tipperary County Council of €244,950. It is a matter for the council to make sure that the money is spent in the appropriate fashion. I agree with Deputy Cahill that the families at the centre of this have suffered a lot. I hope and expect that the CEO of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Deputy Brendan Smith for his kind wishes. In my previous role in the Department, the Deputy routinely asked similar questions to the one he has asked today. I look forward to working with him. I am advised that local flooding issues are a matter, in the first instance, for each local authority to investigate and address. In this case, it would be the Cavan and Monaghan county...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I do not disagree with most of what the Deputy said. I am sure he will appreciate that I cannot make commitments on the floor of the Dáil with regard to the spending of OPW money. From my time as a county councillor, as a backbencher and as a Minister of State in two Departments up to now, I am aware that the engagement between local authorities and the OPW at a local level is crucial...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Ballyvourney and Ballymakeera flood relief scheme is currently at outline design stage. The preferred options of the scheme are now nearing finalisation. My Office is aware of the ‘high’ water quality status of the respective water body in the area around Baile Mhic Ire and Baile Bhuirne. The Project Team is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Clare County Council (CCC) is the contracting authority in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is as follows: The engineering design consultants have finalised the Stage I options report and updated the planning report for the scheme in light of updated survey information and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The proposed flood relief scheme for Crossmolina, Co. Mayo is progressing broadly in line with the current programme. Some delay has been experienced in recent months due to the consultants being unable to carry out the final environmental surveys during the nationwide Covid-19 shutdown. To minimise these delays, the project team worked to progress all other tasks that could be safely...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Enniscorthy (River Slaney) flood defence scheme is being progressed by Wexford County Council 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 Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: Monkstown Castle is a National Monument in the ownership of the State and under the management of the Office of Public Works. Located in south County Dublin, it is considered that the structure is in good condition. Maintenance is undertaken by the direct workforce from the Trim National Monuments Depot. Apart from conservation works that might be required from time to time at sites,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is currently in place a joint Kilkenny County Council and OPW steering group for delivery of all flood relief schemes in County Kilkenny. Consultants were appointed in March, 2020 to identify a flood relief scheme that is technically, socially, environmentally and economically acceptable, to alleviate the risk of flooding to the Community of Graiguenamanagh/Tinnahinch. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme has been submitted by the Office of Public Works, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS), to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation. Arising from of the European Union (Environmental Impact...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Kildare County Council (KCC) are working together in progressing the Lower Morell Flood Management Scheme with KCC acting as the Contracting Authority for the project with funding provided by the OPW. The proposed Scheme along with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report was submitted to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) by the Council on 15th September,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2018, the Office of Public Works commissioned a strategic review and draft plan for the future enhancement of the visitor experience at the Phoenix Park. The draft review document was on display at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre for ten weeks in 2019 and members of the public and stakeholders were invited to submit their observations on the document to OPW. This draft document did not...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: OPW Response: Year 2018 €m 2019 €m 2020 €m Capital Allocation 177,049 179,049 204,049

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The ESB manages the weirs, sluices and other works that are part of the Shannon Scheme, and the water levels on Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg. The levels in between the lakes are managed by Waterways Ireland for navigation purposes. The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established in January, 2016 by the Government to enhance the ongoing co-operation...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 Jul 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently undertaking or planning refurbishment works to Garda Stations in south Co Kildare and to Portarlington Garda Station in Co Laois as detailed in the table below. In addition, to the works listed the OPW continues to provide ongoing maintenance to all the Garda Stations in Co Kildare as required. Station ...