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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (17 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. As we approach the winter season, it is opportune that we consider our preparedness as a country to respond to severe weather events such as flooding. I am acutely aware of the impact that the recent flooding has had on individual households and on communities at large, and specifically in the midlands. Since becoming Minister of State...

Expenditure Response to Covid-19 Crisis: Statements (16 Sep 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will speak specifically to my own area of responsibility, namely, the Office of Public Works, OPW, which has three main focuses: heritage services, flood risk management and estate management. As an organisation, the OPW provides a wide spectrum of essential services and has largely continued to function in many areas during this period. The OPW has implemented considerable business...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Sep 2020)

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. The scheme was originally part of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme.  As it became clear, however, that a solution could be advanced for Blackpool ahead of the Lower...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The former Garda station at Camp, Co. Kerry closed on the 31stJanuary 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 Camp, are treated in line with the disposals policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW).  The OPW's disposals policy...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The channel at this location forms part of a Drainage District and as such is under the auspices of Kerry County Council. I have been advised that Kerry County Council has gone out to tender for the replacement of the two sluice gates in question and they are currently being manufactured. It is planned to have them installed as soon as the gates are completed.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 312 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...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: On the 19th August, heavy rainfall led to significant surface water flooding in Skibbereen.  Flooding in Bridge Street occurred from the area known as ‘the Cutting’ on Rossa Road. Cork County Council was already implementing measures to deal with the risk at this location with funding provided by the Office of Public Works under the Minor Flood Mitigation & Coastal...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works is investigating the matter further and a reply will issue directly to the Deputy very shortly.

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...