Results 161-180 of 464 for garda speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (31 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...limit changes were installed in the Park before and after the implementation on 28thFebruary 2022. New 30km/h signs and road markings were also installed, and all speed limit signs updated. An Garda Síochána were notified of these changes and have assured the OPW that speed limits will be monitored as part of their city wide traffic monitoring programme. All speed limits are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (31 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...limit. The Commissioners of Public Works have the authority to implement changes and regulations governing the operations and management of the Phoenix Park under the Phoenix Park Act. An Garda Síochána has the power to enforce these regulations and enforce fines under the Road Traffic Act.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (31 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: An Garda Síochána are supportive of the 30km speed limit in the Park, which is now aligning with the limits introduced by DCC on the Dublin City Quays.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Traffic Management (31 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...signage and is operating as a one-way system, in the city direction only. The North Road one-way system is clearly marked as one way for cars only, with “No Entry” signage on the North Road at Garda HQ. In addition, there are two cycle lanes clearly marked on the North Road. The OPW will review all signage, as the No Entry sign visible on the North Road, may need an...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (22 Mar 2022)

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: An Garda Síochána (10 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (10 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...by the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) that the Chief State Solicitor’s Office is in the process of drafting Lease Agreements between the CPW and Roscommon County Council for the former Garda station properties at Knockcroghery, Tarmonbarry and Ballintober in County Roscommon.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (10 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The former Garda Station in Ballymoe, Co. Galway was one of the 139 Garda stations identified in An Garda Síochána’s Policing Plans for 2012/2013 as no longer required for operational purposes. The OPW’s policy with regard to closed Garda stations is as follows: 1. Identify, in the first instance, if other State Bodies, including government departments and the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (2 Mar 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...; is not in the care of the OPW and it is understood that it is in the ownership of Louth Co. Council.  There may be a perception locally that OPW owns the Abbey as it is located immediately behind the Garda Station at Connolly Way.  OPW however, has no connection with the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...Former RDF Site Intra State transfer to Galway County Council. Transfer is expected to complete by end March 2022. 2. Letterfrack Site at rear of Garda Station Site being prepared for disposal. Title issues to be resolved. The date of disposal/transfer is dependent on the resolution of title issues. 3. ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...in 2011. The location, current and future proposed use of the four sites is as follows: 1. Murdoch’s carpark at rear of Westgate House Retained by the CPW for use by An Garda Síochána. 2. Linenhall Street Transferred to the Courts Service for the development of the new Drogheda Courthouse for a nominal amount...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (15 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...out the lease, the OPW will have paid for the site in lease savings in less than six years. In addition, the remainder of the site was identified as a potential location for a new facility for An Garda Síochána (AGS). As this facility is no longer required by AGS, the OPW will firstly consider options for facilities that may be required by its clients at the location. If...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: Works on Athlone Garda Station commenced in Q2 2018, the project included the refurbishment, extension and alteration of the existing An Garda Siochána Station to include the adjacent former Government Buildings and a new connection link between the two buildings. Works were completed in November, 2021. It was anticipated that the project would take 2 years to complete, however...

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

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 addition to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (3 Feb 2022)

Patrick O'Donovan: The OPW has been working with Garda Estate Management to plan the installation of Electric Vehicle charging points in Garda Stations. A number of EV Chargers have been installed in stations around the country and the OPW is currently working with Garda Estate Management to plan installations for 2022 and beyond.

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: ...OPW programme, estate management, continues to fund the design, upkeep and modernisation of a significant number of properties within the State’s property portfolio. These include heritage sites, Civil Service office accommodation for all Departments, An Garda Síochána and many State agencies. In all, the OPW manages more than 2,500 properties on behalf of the State,...

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: It represents 99 buildings. Of those, 36 are Garda stations. They represent 36 of the 139 that would have been in the original number that had been closed as part of the consolidation of Garda stations. The number has dropped considerably. We have a plan for all of them in terms of the number of properties that are unoccupied. In other words, we are working through them. By the end of...

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: For the benefit of the committee, I can say that 36 are former Garda stations, eight are other former Garda stations that predate the closures that are historic, two are former Garda residences, eight are Coast Guard properties, two are former customs properties, one is a former Met Éireann property and there are several other properties. Of the sites, seven are decentralisation sites,...

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: Yes. The new premises is being built to the specification of An Garda Síochána. It is not too small. It is built as per the security specification laid out to the OPW. We do not lay down the specification. It is laid down to us so we agreed it with An Garda Síochána. Gardaí will be in well before the time by which we need to vacate Harcourt Square. The...