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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (4 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have only held this portfolio for a short time, but my understanding is that the ICML brought forward a proposal to build a science centre. That centre has ended up being the subject of arbitration in 2013 and 2021, with a decision having been made in June 2022. That decision from the arbitrator was that the OPW had the legal obligation to build the national science centre. It went...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (4 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works provides a number of standalone carparking facilities for various Government Departments / Offices. However data is not held in relation to whether these are underground or multi-storey carparks. The tables below schedule the locations of these standalone carparks and the associated Client Department / bodies: Leased Standalone Carpark Facilities ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: As clarified with the deputy the Office of Public Works can confirm that refurbishment works, with costs in excess of €100,000 have been carried out to a Garda Station in the Cavan Monaghan Division in 2023 and to-date in 2024. The Garda Station, along with the nature, current status and completion date of the works is outlined in the table below. Garda Station ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The property known as the Medical Centre at the Kiln, Cashel was acquired in early July 2023 by the Office of Public Works for the purpose of providing offices and associated welfare facilities for staff working at the Rock of Cashel, National Monument Number 128 in State care. Planning permission for a material change of use and the refurbishment of the property was received on 15th April...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policies (2 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW are legally obligated to construct the National Children’s Science Centre. There is currently no Government decision as to what Government department/s should fund the construction of the NCSC.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The expenditure incurred by the OPW on the National Children’s Science Centre at the Earlsfort Terrace Complex amounts to €1,584,880. The costs incurred are broken down as follows; Surveys, Site Investigation & Opening up works € 476,275 Legal costs from Arbitration, not including final costs on 2021 arbitration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (2 Jul 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the maintenance of arterial drainage schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945 and 1995, as amended. The works referred to by the Deputy do not form part of the Mulkear (Ballymackeogh) Arterial Drainage Scheme. The OPW has a statutory obligation to maintain this scheme and carries out on-going maintenance as necessary. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Transport Policy (27 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works is happy to engage with Dublin City Council on its new ‘Delivering for Dublin Agreement’ which was recently published. The Phoenix Park is one of the largest recreational urban spaces in any European city, which is actively used by walkers and cyclists. The Office of Public Works was the first organisation in the greater Dublin area to introduce...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (26 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: At present Castletown is being maintained as far as is possible in the circumstances, by a reduced staff. Castletown staff have withdrawn from the site on instruction from their union. The union has informed the OPW that staff will not return until they can access their place of work normally and safely. The OPW is engaged in a process of consultation with local groups and elected...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (26 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) in partnership with Cork City Council are engaging proactively to progress the Glashaboy (Sallybrook/Glanmire) Flood Relief Scheme for Glanmire. The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme includes the construction of new walls and earthen embankments, upgrades to existing culverts, the replacement of an existing bridge with a reinforced bridge at Hazelwood Shopping...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for caring, maintaining and operating the country’s most important heritage sites. The mission of OPW Heritage Services is to conserve and protect the nation’s built heritage in our care whilst providing public access, interpretation and encouraging the public to visit and engage with our Nation's heritage. The Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for caring, maintaining and operating the country’s most important heritage sites. The mission of OPW Heritage Services is to conserve and protect the nation’s built heritage in our care whilst providing public access, interpretation and encouraging the public to visit and engage with our Nation's heritage. The Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 148 together. I am informed by the Office of Public Works that additional time is required to collate the information requested by the Deputy. The information will be issued directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Due to Covid-19, along with other unforeseen delays during the procurement and construction stages, the pilot phase, focusing on 10 sections of the railings surrounding the Courthouse, was successfully completed in early March 2023. The defects liability period came to a close on the 6th March 2024. This pilot scheme has set out the way forward to complete the rest of the conservation and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (20 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. I am informed by the Office of Public Works, Property Maintenance Services that additional time is needed to collate the information requested by the Deputy. My officials will collate the information and reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to thank Deputy Crowe for raising the matter of flooding issues in Drumquin, Co. Clare. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a statutory duty to maintain Arterial Drainage Schemes performed under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, as amended, and is currently undertaking maintenance works in parts of the Fergus Estuarine Embankment Scheme, which are located north and north east of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commemorative Plaques (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kilmainham Gaol, National Monument 675 is in the care of the Office of Public Works. In 1960 the Kilmainham Gaol Restoration Society was formed with the aim of restoring the Gaol as a memorial. Over the next 26 years many volunteers worked on this uniquely significant restoration project. During this time a number of plaques were placed in Kilmainham Gaol by the Restoration Society and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kilmainham Gaol, National Monument Number 681 is a National Monument in the ownership of the State. Whilst the general siting of graves within the walls is recognised, there is no known detailed plan showing exactly where any individual was interred. In relation to the persons referred to in this question, as the Deputy is aware, research on the general subject of graves at Kilmainham...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has no specific framework contracts in place to provide gas engineer services within the Dublin region. However, the OPW has a framework contract for the provision of Mechanical Building Services Works in the Dublin region. The services provided by contractors under this framework include works to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water services,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Iveagh Gardens is in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works. Designed by Ninian Niven in 1865 to host the Dublin Exhibition Palace, many of the original landscape features are still in place and have been restored and conserved since 1995. Each Autumn the Office of Public Works publishes a call for proposals from suitably experienced promoters to present events at the...