Results 21-40 of 464 for garda speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: If it is a Garda station it is, unless there is a lease, which is highly unlikely, or the Garda Commissioner wants to retain it for Garda purposes, and I will check that for the Cathaoirleach, which has happened in some parts of the country.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (25 Jan 2024)

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 located on the town’s main street. The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of Public Works (OPW) allows the provision of extra secure parking...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that they, like other State bodies, are 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: Departmental Properties (12 Dec 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. 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: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: The development of the new Macroom Garda Divisional Headquarters is due to commence works on site in Q3 2024.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ..., which is far more than I hear from the Deputies opposite, with apology, apology and apology, and for what? It is for the 22 children in this State who grew up fatherless because of the dead gardaí who were put into early graves by Sinn Féin's sister organisation. It is well that you may shake your head. We are here this evening to talk about An Garda Síochána. In...

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: 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: State Properties (28 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...complex estate of approximately 2,500 properties. 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...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 11 – Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Supplementary)
Vote 12 – Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary)
Vote 14 – State Laboratory (Supplementary)
Vote 17 – Public Appointments Service (Supplementary)
Vote 18 – National Shared Services Office (Supplementary)
Vote 43 – Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...there at all. It presupposes that we are hanging on to properties without engaging with anybody, which is not the case. As an organisation, our preference has always been - if it is a disused Garda station or a property that has been transferred from HSE, for example, to the OPW - to give it to the local authorities in the first instance. Some local authorities have been exceptional in...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 11 – Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Supplementary)
Vote 12 – Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary)
Vote 14 – State Laboratory (Supplementary)
Vote 17 – Public Appointments Service (Supplementary)
Vote 18 – National Shared Services Office (Supplementary)
Vote 43 – Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...óibín's question, between the end of November and the end of December 2023, the following are the buildings we have agreed in principle for disposal pretty much to all local authorities: a former Garda station and residence at Shanagolden in County Limerick; a former Garda station in Kilcullen----

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 11 – Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Supplementary)
Vote 12 – Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary)
Vote 14 – State Laboratory (Supplementary)
Vote 17 – Public Appointments Service (Supplementary)
Vote 18 – National Shared Services Office (Supplementary)
Vote 43 – Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: No, these are just examples of what we will dispose of in this month alone. They include land at Rosmuc, County Galway; a former Garda station in Galbally, County Limerick; a former Garda station in the Deputy's constituency, in Bellacorick, County Mayo, which is transferring to Mayo County Council; a former Garda station in Bunbeg, County Donegal, which is sale agreed; a former Garda...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 11 – Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Supplementary)
Vote 12 – Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary)
Vote 14 – State Laboratory (Supplementary)
Vote 17 – Public Appointments Service (Supplementary)
Vote 18 – National Shared Services Office (Supplementary)
Vote 43 – Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...with community groups and community councils that are looking for buildings. For instance, Kilgarvan Community Council in County Kerry took a building from us. Kerry County Council took a former Garda station from us in Moyvane, County Kerry. Sometimes it is not necessary to do it by way of sale. It can also be by long-term lease from public body to public body if it means we are...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 11 – Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Supplementary)
Vote 12 – Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary)
Vote 14 – State Laboratory (Supplementary)
Vote 17 – Public Appointments Service (Supplementary)
Vote 18 – National Shared Services Office (Supplementary)
Vote 43 – Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...house. As the Leas-Chathaoirleach will be aware, I asked for a meeting to be called this Friday without preconditions to involve the Oireachtas Members, the local authority members from the immediate area, An Garda Síochána and Kildare County Council, all of whom I think have an interest in what currently confronts us, to at least start a scoping exercise as to how we move...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 11 – Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Supplementary)
Vote 12 – Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Supplementary)
Vote 14 – State Laboratory (Supplementary)
Vote 17 – Public Appointments Service (Supplementary)
Vote 18 – National Shared Services Office (Supplementary)
Vote 43 – Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...to unite the land. I have no doubt the Leas-Chathaoirleach will feed back to me next Friday, if not before. I wish that process well on Friday and I hope we can move forward with Kildare County Council, An Garda Síochána and any other agencies and community groups that Oireachtas Members deem necessary to try to facilitate this.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the procurement process for the Fitout and External Worksproject at Enniscorthy Garda Station has commenced. For security reasons for An Garda Síochána, it is necessary to use a two-stage process on eTenders. The prequalification stage is currently in progress and is expected to be complete in 2023. It is expected that tendering of the project will be complete...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Strategies (16 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...given shelter at a local hotel and temporary rest centres at the Midleton Community centre and local Gaelscoil. Across East Cork and other local authority’s areas, the local authority staff, An Garda Siochanna, Civil Defence, the Defence Forces and the Irish Coastguard worked to provide an emergency response to those affected. The flooding from this event had wide and devastating...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 Nov 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works has scheduled refurbishment works to Garda Stations within the DMR to be carried out between now and the first half of 2024. The Garda Stations and the nature of the works to be carried out are outlined in the table below and include only works valued in excess of €150,000. The works outlined relate to works funded both by OPW and An Garda...

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...