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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy is aware, the flooding at Ballycar, Co. Clare relates to the flooding of railway infrastructure on the Limerick to Ennis line. The OPW notes that it is ultimately a matter for Iarnród Éireann and the Department of Transport to progress the implementation of the flood mitigation measures identified for Ballycar, given that the primary benefits of the measures are...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I am happy to clarify the position for the Deputy. A Business Case is required to comply with the provisions of Public Spending Code where it is considered that the acquisition of a property is required. It is the responsibility of the Sponsoring Agency, in this case An Garda Síochána, to prepare this Business Case. An Garda Síochána are preparing an initial Business...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: The table below shows total revenue received by OPW in 2023 from concession fees paid from private businesses operating a Tearoom/Café/ Restaurant Concession on OPW National Historical Properties and National Monument sites broken down by county as agreed with the Deputy's office. County 2023 Cork €24,232.68 Donegal ...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: It is expected that there will be 1 role offered. Shortlisting will take place in early April after which candidates will be advised of the outcome of that process. Interviews, for candidates who progress to the next stage of the competition, will take place later in the month.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW will seek a suitable site for a new Garda Station in the Castletroy/ Annacotty area of Limerick when the Business Case process is complete and the long term requirements of An Garda Síochána in the area are confirmed. A Business Case is required to comply with the provisions of Public Spending Code where it is considered that the acquisition of a property is required....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ross Castle, Monument No 534 is a National Monument in the ownership of the Minister. The Office of Public Works (OPW) have been liaising with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the provision of toilet facilities at Ross Castle. The OPW understands that temporary facilities are now in place for visitors to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is a history of flooding in the Morell catchment since the early 1990s. Considerable flooding occurred in 1998, 2000, 2008, 2009 and 2010 causing significant damage to homes, farms, businesses and flooding of roads, including the N7. In recent years, the severity and frequency of the flood events have resulted in severe hardship for residents and business owners. The Morell River...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: The General Scheme of the Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024, at it relates to the new selection/election process to appoint members to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, provides for an increase the membership of the board from 12 to 16 where ten members shall be elected on foot of elections from areas comprising of officially...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: 679. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are plans to extend the temporary time-limited waiver in respect of development contributions beyond 24 April 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12756/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Widow's Pension (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: 717. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an unmarried person can now claim the widow's pension entitlement following the recent judgement by the Supreme Court in relation to widow's pension eligibility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11528/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (20 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1210. To ask the Minister for Health when HSE Services at the new primary medical centre on Station Road, Newcastle West, County Limerick will take up occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11535/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Industry (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: My officials are currently evaluating and auditing the Visitor Data. Once the information has been collated, I will respond directly to the Minister

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta (7 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Cuireann mo Roinn maoiniú ar fáil don scéim oileánda ÁRAINN Gaeltachta faoina gcuirtear suas le 30 scoláireacht in aghaidh na bliana (10 gcinn in aghaidh an oileáin) ar fáil do na meaánscoileanna ar na hOileáin Árann. Tugann an scéim seo deis do dhaltaí meánscoile freastal ar mheánscoil ar cheann de na...

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Gabhaim buíochas leis na Teachtaí a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht. Is mian liom freagra a thabhairt ar pointe nó dhó. Ar an gcéad dul sios, beidh mo Roinn ag cur thart ar €500,000 breise ar fáil i mbliana ar mhaithe le scoláireachtaí breise a chur ar fáil do dhaltaí scoil a fhreastalaíonn ar na cúrsaí...

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Mar Aire Stáit don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht, fáiltím roimh an deis labhairt sa Dáil le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge faoi chúrsaí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta. Is pribhléid dúinn é sa tír seo go bhfuil ár dteanga dúchais againn. Mar a deir an tAire, an Teachta Martin, tá mórán scéimeanna á riar ag ár Roinn...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (6 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach agus leis na Seanadóirí. Mar Aire Stáit don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht, fáiltím roimh an deis labhairt i Seanad Éireann le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge faoi chúrsaí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta. Is iontach an méid sin Gaeilge a chloisteáil anseo inniu. Tá gach scéim atá á riaradh...

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am happy to step in for the Minister, Deputy Darragh O’Brien, to discuss the Labour Party motion on housing targets and regulation. The Government is not opposing the motion. Work is already under way under the Government’s Housing for All plan on a number of proposals set out in the motion. I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the progress made to date and the...

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Yes. EUROCONSTRUCT, an independent construction market forecasting network, has forecasted that Ireland will grow construction output at the strongest rate among the 19 European countries – a very positive outlook for the future. With regard to the rental market, we know that challenges remain for both tenants and landlords. That is why we have commenced a comprehensive review...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW will seek a suitable site for a new Garda Station in the Castletroy area when a Business Case is finalised by An Garda Síochána in relation to their long term requirements in the area.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (5 Mar 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: Grey squirrels are classified as a non-native and invasive species in Ireland. Over the century, they have ousted the red squirrel because they are larger and more aggressive, and out-compete them for both food and nest sites. In addition, the greys carry the squirrel pox virus that is deadly to our native red squirrel species. The last red squirrels died out in the National Botanic Gardens...