Results 181-200 of 464 for garda speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: My understanding is that the former Garda station in Bunbeg went for public auction and was sold. The new one is up by the údarás facility.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...had previously raised the issue of reducing the amount of properties on our books. We have been at pains over the past 12 months to try to reduce those. There is a date assigned for the former Garda station in Bunbeg, and that is in July of this year.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...State, Dinny McGinley, is a good friend of mine so I know it. We cannot leave derelict sites in the middle of villages. If we do, Deputy Doherty will be on to me to say there is a clapped-out former Garda station in the middle of the village. The local Tidy Towns committee will be asking for it to be cleaned up, and the Deputy will be writing a different letter to me. We are damned if...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (1 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Inagh are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property is to:Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (25 Jan 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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 of circa 0.15 hectares located on the town’s main street. Following the tender process, which included a most economically advantageous tender assessment, the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Parks (20 Jan 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...data collection points were installed throughout the Phoenix Park in late 2021 and will record vehicular and cycle data over the next 6 months. Under the theme 'Movement within the Park', the OPW and An Garda Siochana have been actively refining plans for the introduction of a 30kmph speed limit in the Park from 28 February 2022. A robust operations and communications plan will be put...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (20 Jan 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...While it is a historic landscape of international significance enjoyed by millions of people on a yearly basis, it is also home to a number of important institutions including St Mary’s Hospital, Garda Headquarters and Aras an Uachtarain, all of which require 24 hour access. Further, it occupies a strategic position within the greater Dublin area, as the main road of the Park,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 222 together. Following a procurement process The Office of Public Works has engaged a Contractor to undertake works on the development of a new Garda District Headquarters in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. An on-site pre-start meeting is organised for this project this week. It is expected that set-up works will commence on-site shortly thereafter with...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (30 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public works can confirm that refurbishment works were carried out to Garda Stations in the Roscommon and Longford Garda division in 2020 and to-date in 2021. The Garda Stations and the nature of the works carried out is outlined in the table below. Garda Station Nature of Refurbishment Completed / Ongoing Ballinlough GS ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the former Garda stations in Ardagh and Ballinalee County Longford are vacant. There are no vacant former Garda stations in Co. Westmeath. In May of this year, my officials wrote to 12 local authorities advising them of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme funding that is available from the Department of Community and Rural Development....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: A Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Leighlinbridge Garda Station. Tenders for the refurbishment works were issued to contractors in July and submissions returned in August 2021. The evaluation of tenders submitted is now complete. This matter is the subject of ongoing discussion between An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station is part of the 'Pilot Programme of Station re-openings'. The tender evaluation for Bawnboy Garda Station is now complete. This matter is the subject of ongoing discussion between An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works. The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Vacant Sites (16 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...- approximately 2,500 properties and sites valued at around €3.3 billion. It is a diverse portfolio that includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State Agencies. The portfolio also houses specialised spaces such as public offices, laboratories, cultural institutions,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (10 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The refurbishment of Greystones Garda Station is included in the ‘Capital Works programme 2016-2021’ for An Garda Síochána. Planned works include the refurbishment of the existing station and redevelopment of adjacent buildings. These works are currently contingent on the Coast Guard moving from its current location in the adjacent buildings beside the Garda station.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (4 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: An Garda Síochána Telecoms provide an internal service to An Garda Síochána on this matter, therefore this is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: As you are aware the Kilgarvan Community Development CLG has the use of the former Garda station on the basis of a two year licence. As per my reply to your query on 9th September, the lease on the Community Centre is the subject of a query with the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO). My officials have requested an update from the CSSO on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: Construction of the new Garda Security and Operational Command Centre at Military Rd is progressing in a very satisfactory manner. It is on schedule to be completed on time and it is being developed within its approved total project budget.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Office of Public Works can confirm that a contract for the refurbishment of Navan Garda Station to the value of €1,638,816.32 excluding vat was awarded on 15th April 2021. The total expenditure to date for the project is €239,864.66 which includes vat and consultancy fees. The project is co- funded by the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...2,500 properties -– valued at over €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,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (21 Oct 2021)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Broadford, are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government...