Results 1-20 of 231 for garda speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (12 Jul 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has completed works at 95 Garda Stations Nationwide under the Cell Anti Ligature Programme. In addition there are currently works at 4 garda station with 11 more identified for delivery 2022/2023. All details can be found in the tables below. It is not possible, in the timeframe provided for responding to the PQ, to provide the completion costs for each...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 Sep 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW is working with Garda Estate Management to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in Garda Stations around the country. A number of EV Chargers have been installed to date and future installations are currently being planned for this year and beyond The following Garda Stations have Electric Vehicle charging points installed: - Ballymun Garda Station - Blanchardstown Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages over 2,500 properties on behalf of the State. These include office accommodation, heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, warehouses and others.  As would be normal for a portfolio of that size, there are a small number of non-operational or vacant properties and sites around the country.  At present, there are just over 80...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland are the owners of the properties listed on the table below. All of the properties are in use/occupied with the exception of two former Garda stations, which are now surplus to requirements by An Garda Síochána, and are presently being prepared for sale in Q1 2024, and Unit 153 Shannon Business Park which is under consideration by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (8 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has a number of scheduled refurbishment works to Garda Stations within the DMR to be carried out over the next six months. The Garda Stations and the nature of the works to be carried out are outlined in the table below and include works valued in excess of €100,000 which are funded either by the OPW or Garda Estate Management. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to thank the Deputy for his question regarding Mullingar Garda Station and any plans that the Office of Public Works has for extending the current station. The Office of Public Works, together with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána are working closely in delivering the Government approved current Garda Capital Investment Plan 2023-2030 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (5 Dec 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The following schedule identifies OPW-owned properties and lands in Wicklow. Many properties are Garda stations with or without associated accommodation which are actively in use or not yet deemed surplus to the requirements of An Garda Siochana, with the exception of the former Garda station in Hollywood. Kilmacurragh House and Arboretum are part-owned by the Commissioners of Public Works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...Eircode Occupier/Use Security Hut British Embassy Residence Stradbrook Road, Blackrock, County Dublin D04 P272 Security Hut Blackrock Garda Station - Dublin Sweetman Avenue, Blackrock, County Dublin A94 X660 Garda Station Clonskeagh (Ipa) Milltown Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 D06...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (18 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...properties in County Longford that are in the ownership and management of the Office of Public Works. Location Property Status Ardagh Former Garda Station Being prepared for disposal in 2023 Ballinalee Former Garda Station Being prepared for disposal in 2023 Ballymahon ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: During 2012 and 2013, 139 Garda stations were closed as part of An Garda Síochána’s rationalisation programme. The table below outlines the Garda stations in County Clare that were closed as part of this programme and the status of each: Garda Station Current Status Broadford Sale agreed. Sold at public auction. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (7 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...Eircode Occupier/Use Security Hut British Embassy Residence Stradbrook Road, Blackrock, County Dublin D04 P272 Security Hut Blackrock Garda Station - Dublin Sweetman Avenue, Blackrock, County Dublin A94 X660 Garda Station Clonskeagh (Ipa) Milltown Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 D06...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (7 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Development Plan (NDP) 2021 - 2030 the new Garda Station in Clonmel and the new Cork County Garda Divisional Headquarters in Macroom, Co. Cork are to be built as part of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) along with the Family Law Court in Hammond Lane, Dublin 7. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that there are two former Garda stations in State ownership in Co. Kildare, no former Garda Stations in State ownership in Co. Laois and one former Garda station in State ownership in Co. Offaly. The following list shows the current status of each of the former Garda stations closed as part of An Garda Síochána's 2012 and 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Jun 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that An Garda Síocháná has requested the OPW to carry out works to accommodate additional staff in a currently unoccupied section of Slane Garda Station. Members of the OPW, Garda Estate Management and An Garda Síochána met on site in August 2020 to discuss and review options and subsequent communications have been by...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (21 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...2,500 properties -– valued at €3.3bn. 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: Swimming Pools (15 Nov 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I refer the Deputy to recent responses to questions 54435/22, 54401/22, 54398/22, 54397/22 in relation to the swimming pool in the Garda College, Templemore. As the Garda College, Templemore is under the full control of An Garda Síochana, it is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the College authorities to determine the access and type of services that may be permitted at the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Headquarters (1 Apr 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 to 123, inclusive, together. An evaluation panel, comprising of senior representatives from Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works was set up in order to assess alternative sites. A very detailed assessment of six sites in Dublin, including Military Road, was undertaken by the evaluation panel. In November...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (8 Nov 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...would like to offer his sympathies to the two teenagers who were attacked on the road leading to Gormanston railway station on Sunday evening. He asks anyone who can be of assistance to An Garda Síochána in regard to this deplorable attack to contact gardaí immediately, and I am sure the House joins him in that request. The Minister has been informed that gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: Under Section 26 (1) (b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána including operational matters which includes fitting Garda stations custody suites with CCTV cameras and audio recording facilities. The matters raised are strictly a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (19 Oct 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: While the Commissioners do not comment on individual licence applications, I can confirm that the OPW has supported the long tradition of the Garda authorities making the facilities at the Garda College available to the community for use by local schools and community/voluntary groups. The swimming pool in the Garda Training College is primarily for use by the trainees at the College,...