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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The refurbishment of the existing historic stable yard buildings providing working stables and associated rooms for the tack and feed etc. was carried out between 1998 and 2000, including accommodation for the Garda Mounted Unit. The Unit was opened on 19thDecember, 2000. The Garda Mounted Unit paddocks were refurbished in 2022. This involved the supply and installation of new fencing, posts...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Insurance Coverage (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: As a delegated State Authority (DSA), The Office of Public Works (OPW) avails of the State Indemnity (General Indemnity Scheme (GIS)) operated by the State Claims Agency (SCA). State authorities, whose claims are delegated for management by the State Claims Agency, do not have conventional insurance cover in respect of the liabilities arising from these claims. Instead, they operate under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209, 210 and 212 together. I witnessed at first hand the devastation that Storm Babet had on people, families, businesses and communities in East Cork including MIdleton. Through the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme, the largest study of flood risk was completed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2018. This studied the flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is nearing completion of the detail design for the main school works at Knockanean National School, Co. Clare. It is expected that the OPW will be in a position to submit the Stage 2B report to the Department of Education at the end of July 2024. If the Department accepts the report the OPW will then proceed with the tender process for the main works.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The salary for an executive head chef is currently €63,146.20 Grade Total Cost 2 x Executive Head Chef €126,292.40* *Employer PRSI cost of €12,922.19 not included The salary for a head chef is currently €44,600.92 Grade Total Cost 2 x Head Chef €89,201.84* *Employer PRSI cost of €8824.03 not included The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Court Accommodation (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Wicklow Town Courthouse is the property of the Courts Service. The Office of Public Works (OPW) have carried out minor roof repairs and intend to proceed with a full roof upgrade project on behalf of the Courts Service, following a tender process and subsequent approvals. OPW have initiated a cost benefit analysis to advise the Courts Service on the estimated budgets required to re-develop...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works can confirm that works will be undertaken in Greystones Garda Station as outlined below. The commencement dates for any scheduled works are subject to the final sign off of operational and design requirements by An Garda Síochána, and a successful tendering process. A Proposal for the rationalisation of the internal layout has been approved by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: A site owned by Wicklow County Council (WCC) was identified some years ago as being suitable for the provision of facilities for the Coast Guard in Greystones. However, the site footprint had to be revised, and reduced in size, due to an issue with the neighbouring site. The revised footprint has been agreed with WCC, following the receipt of planning advice regarding the possible impact on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Wicklow Town Court House and the ancillary buildings on the site are the property of the Courts Service. Consideration of the future use of these buildings is therefore a matter for the Courts Service.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is not intended to tender for provision of restaurant/café services at Dublin Castle at present as a process is currently underway to redevelop the visitor reception facilities at Dublin Castle. This project will be funded by Failte Ireland, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the OPW and seeks to modernise and improve the visitor welcome facilities at Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW will respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (28 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Local flooding is a matter in the first instance for each local authority to investigate and address. The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2009. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised fluvial flooding and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Waterways Issues (28 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has a statutory remit for the maintenance of the Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The area in question does not form part of this Arterial Drainage Scheme. Local flooding, is in the first instance, a matter for each local authority to investigate and address. The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (28 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Heritage officials from the Office of Public Works are available to meet with Mr. Kelliher of Gallarus Oratory Visitor Centre. I suggest he makes contact directly with my officials in the National Monuments team by emailing NMGeneral@opw.ie and I suggest he includes a proposed agenda for the meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (28 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works does not have a role in relation to the repair and replacement of private housing estate walls and fences damaged by flooding. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is designated as the Lead Government Department with responsibility for severe weather events including flooding under the Strategic Emergency Management Framework. Local Authorities...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I note Deputy Durkan's utter commitment in this area. I think everyone is of a common bond, which is that we want to see Castletown House reopened and want the estate back to normal functioning hours. The overlying thing is that it remains the strategic objective of the OPW to acquire the remaining lands to reunite all the lands at the former estate. I gave a commitment to the working...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is an issue with Lime Avenue, as Deputy Durkan is well aware. I have a fiduciary duty to staff in the OPW as well. We have had discussions with the unions. There are issues we need to deal with, including health and safety, and I want the report we are doing to be a common basis for discussion. Ultimately, we want to get Castletown House and the grounds fully reopened. There is a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Deputy. I felt it was important for me to be here for the debate. I thank the Deputy for his long-standing interest in Castletown House and estate. The Deputy has made ongoing representations through parliamentary questions and Oireachtas committees with regard to Castletown House and estate. He and his fellow representatives of Kildare are valued members of the Castletown...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has submitted a planning application for a new commemorative bridge and entrance plaza at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Conyngham Road to Dublin City Council. Architects have been contracted by the OPW to design the new commemorative bridge and associated infrastructure. Due to the environmental sensitivities of the location, an extensive Flood...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Parks (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Phoenix Park is an historic landscape of international importance and one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city. Its historic continuity, together with its vast scale, urban setting and tranquillity, are the attributes that define The Phoenix Park and give it a unique appeal and integrity that compares favourably with other large historic city parks. As a natural and...