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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator Martin for his interest in Castletown House and estate. Since becoming Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW just last Wednesday, I have heard from Members representing Kildare North how important Castletown House and estate are and how much the communities enjoy and value them, and we have met. More broadly, Castletown House is of international importance as a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Senator. Obviously, I note how committed the Senator, other Oireachtas Members, councillors and, more particularly, the community groups in the area are to this issue. The OPW has long had the policy to seek to reunite the historic Castletown estate. That remains OPW policy. As things stands, the OPW is committed to resolving, as I am, the issues of staff accessing the manor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Pensions Section in the Office of Public Works contacted the former employee in question on 5th October, 2023 in connection with the payment of his preserved retirement pension and lump sum. All Forms have been returned by the former employee. The details of this case are complex and OPW are liaising with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery & Reform and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The River Mall (Templemore) Flood Relief Scheme in Co. Tipperary is being delivered by the Office of Public Works (OPW) through direct works. The scheme is currently at an advanced construction stage and is progressing towards substantial completion. It is currently envisaged that substantial completion for the River Mall (Templemore) Flood Relief Scheme will be achieved by Q3 2024....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coast Guard Service (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, has 44 Coast Guard Units based in 58 Coast Guard Stations around the country. The IRCG building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities at a number of locations across the country, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Transport, from planning design...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Harbours and Piers (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have been advised that the Office of Public Works (OPW) approved funding of €90,000 in 2015 under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to Galway County Council in respect of a Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Management study for Inishbofin Island as a whole, including the issues of concern at the East End Pier. Galway County Council has since commissioned...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The property at Jamestown Road is used as a workshop for OPW Building Maintenance Services metal fabrication unit, and for OPW storage purposes. The roles performed on the site are a key part of OPW’s overall function, and the site is a live workplace for OPW staff. In conjunction with adjoining properties outside of OPW ownership, the OPW lands at Jamestown Road have been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works commissioned a report in September 2018 to investigate solutions to the issues of gull control at the Jamestown Road site. In line with the recommendations of the report and following a full risk assessment, the OPW, in compliance with the Irish Wildlife Act 1976 and the Irish Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000, installed a bio-acoustic deterrent system and erected two...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: On foot of the completion of the NDP Review, the OPW Capital ceilings are as follows: 2024: €288m 2025: €320m 2026: €340m The annual priority reserve was included in the National Development Plan 2021-30 and is not specific to the Office of Public Works nor to any particular Department or project. Allocations from the annual reserve were used to allocate funding...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation and preservation of the Iveagh Gardens, balancing the heritage of the Gardens, the needs of the local community who access the Gardens and the need for cultural spaces within the city. A breakdown is provided below in relation to the total revenue generated in charges over the past 5 years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and in 2024 for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Wildlife Conservation (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works is very active is a range of habitat and species actions, usually in partnership with NPWS, such as developing Natterjack Toad ponds, or securing roosts for Lesser Horseshoe Bat and ensuring access for Barn Owls to nest in buildings or tree cavities. These organisations may wish to contact their local National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger site in the first...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Kildare House forms part of the Leinster House complex and primarily comprises office accommodation for staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Office of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of this building. However, the OPW has no role in security matters and is not responsible for any barriers mounted outside this building. An Garda Síochána is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The OPW completed the largest study of flood risk ever undertaken by the State, the National Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme. The CFRAM Programme studied 80% of Ireland’s primary flood risk and identified solutions that can protect over 95% of that risk. Some 150 additional flood relief schemes were identified through this Programme, including a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The preparation of legislation to improve the management of flood risk on the River Shannon is a Government priority. The River Shannon Management Body Bill is on the priority legislation list for drafting for Summer 2024. The main purpose of the Bill is to improve flood risk management for the River Shannon catchment. As the deputy is aware, the management of flood risk on the river is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Especially in Gaelic football.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Reports (9 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 608, 621, 622 and 693 together. My Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities to support the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, which support older and disabled people living in private houses to adapt their home to meet their needs. The grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (9 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Local Authorities are required to submit an annual return to my Department providing information on the operation of the Derelict Sites Act 1990 in their functional areas. The derelict sites returns are usually collected in Q2 of the following year. However, in recent years this has been brought forward. My Department recently issued Circular Letter PL 01/2024 requesting the submission of...