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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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (18 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Local coastal erosion issues are 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 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 flooding and coastal protection...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (18 Apr 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: 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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (21 Mar 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 to 23, inclusive, together. Under Housing for All, there is a policy objective to increase and improve housing options for older people to facilitate ageing in place with dignity and independence. Housing for All builds on and takes forward the ongoing actions in 'Housing Options for Our Ageing Population' policy statement from 2019, published jointly by...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: 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 a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: Housing for All commits to reviewing the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability scheme and a report on the review has been prepared by my Department. The review was informed by engagement with external stakeholders, including the Department of Health, the HSE, the Disability Federation of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association. Written submissions were...