Results 1-20 of 620 for garda speaker:Kieran O'Donnell

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...in Ireland (OPW), on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio of over 2,500 properties. These range from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others. In addition, there are a limited number of sundry residential dwellings that are intrinsic to the estates of parks and gardens as part of our National Historic...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (21 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...Commissioners of Public Works that the Office of Public Works (OPW) like other State bodies, is obliged to follow central Government policies on the disposal of surplus properties including former Garda station properties. The arrangements involved are set out in the following Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (DPENDR) Circulars: Circular 11/2015: Protocols for the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (21 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: AGS are currently preparing a brief of requirements and a business case for a new Garda Station in the Laytown area. The OPW will seek a suitable site for a new Garda Station in the Laytown area 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (15 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 25 together. The Office of Public Works can confirm the following Garda stations in Laois and Offaly are subject to internal renovation, retrofitting and/or capital works. The Garda Stations, the nature of the works, the stage the projects are at currently, and the expected completion date of the works is outlined in the table below, and include only...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Industry (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...anti-social behaviour and unauthorised access. The grounds continue to be monitored outside of opening hours with full cctv and with night-time security patrols which are supported, as required, by An Garda Síochána. It is not possible to make the walls entirely breech-proof given the nature and design of the historic walls which are an integral part of the historic character of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm the following Garda stations within the Carlow / Kilkenny Division were refurbished in 2023 and to date in 2024. The Garda Stations, the nature of the works, the stage the projects are at currently and the expected completion date of the works are outlined in the table below, and include works valued in excess of €100,000. The works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to inform the Deputy that work is progressing on the redevelopment of Portlaoise Garda Station and a new building is currently being constructed on a site beside the Irish Prison Service College in Portlaoise which will reach substantial completion at the end of May 2024. This will be made available to the Department of Defence for their usage. The accommodation of other users would be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Road Traffic Offences (8 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...a 30 kilometres per hour speed limit for large parts of the city in 2020, including in the areas immediately outside the Park Gate Street entrance to the Phoenix Park. The OPW and An Garda Siochána have a close working relationship when it comes to the Phoenix Park given its vast scale and importance. The Phoenix Park is a regular venue for large, often historic, events and state...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (2 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...centre, the OPW intends to relocate the Department of Transport staff from the Shannon VRU building to suitable space within Unit 153, Shannon Business Park over the coming months. 2. Former Garda Station and Residence, Lissycasey The former Garda station and residence at Lissycasey, was held by the CPW under a Lease Agreement dated March 1915 for a period of 99 years and was...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 138 together. The Office of Public Works can confirm that Garda stations in Kildare and Wicklow are subject of internal renovation, retrofitting and or capital works. The Garda Stations, the nature of the works and the stage the projects are at are presented in tabulated format below. As these projects are at various stages of the tender /...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: State Properties (1 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...of approximately 2,500 properties nationally. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State agencies. The portfolio also encompasses specialised spaces such as public offices, laboratories and cultural institutions, in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (30 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...provided advice to the community group’s design team, specifically regarding the boundary treatment to the rear of their development. The new Community Centre shares a boundary with Patrickswell Garda Station, which is within the responsibility of OPW. OPW negotiated a solution to the boundary, to provide a concrete retaining wall for additional security and to adequately separate...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (24 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: OPW are currently undertaking the building of a Divisional Headquarters on behalf of An Garda Síochána (AGS) at Gurteenroe, Macroom, Co Cork The accommodation is provided in a 2, 3 & 4 storey building around a secure courtyard with adjacent secure car parking on a green field site. The OPW are preparing tender documentation for Site Works and the Main Contractor and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...100 stone buildings in Dublin which are home to Government, State Agencies and National Cultural Institutions. In addition, the OPW maintains a portfolio of historic buildings nationwide, which house Garda stations, Departmental offices, educational facilities, lodges and visitor centres. In December 2019, the European Commission adopted a Communication on the European Green Deal, in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...also implemented a 30 kilometres per hour speed limit for large parts of the city in 2020, including in the areas immediately outside the Park Gate Street entrance to the Phoenix Park. An Garda Síochána continues to work with the OPW in relation to all aspects of the management and operation of the Phoenix Park. The OPW also continues to liaise with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The project for a new Garda Station at Bailieborough, Co. Cavan includes conservation of the existing former National Irish Bank building and the construction of a new three storey over basement building to the rear on a site located on the town’s main street. A significant portion of the works have been completed to date. The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The property referred to by the deputy was purchased by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) in 2006 on behalf of An Garda Síochána in relation to the Garda Training College in Templemore. The property consists of a period house, which is not in habitable condition and lands of 256 acres. The lands are made up of 160 acres of good grazing land and 96 acres of mixed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The matter of prioritisation for infrastructure facilities for An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Communications Masts (23 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) have issued licences to install telecommunications equipment on masts at Garda Stations to the following companies, all of which are licensed by ComReg to provide services in Ireland. Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd. Three Ireland Services (Hutchison) Ltd. (formerly O2 Ireland Ltd) Vodafone Ireland Ltd. Meteor Mobile Communications Ltd....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (18 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The swimming pool in the Garda Training College is part of the facilities of the College. The principal use of these facilities are for the College, but they can be made available to other community groups or schools, where appropriate. Any decisions relating to the use of the facilities at the College are a matter for the College authorities. The OPW is consulted in relation to any...