OPW Annual Report 2014 by Office of Public Works

OPW Annual Report 2014

Contents :

Foreword by Minister............................................................................................................................. Minister............................................................................................................................. 2

Foreword by Chairman.......................................................................................................................... Chairman.......................................................................................................................... 3

2014 Highlights........................................................................................................................................ Highlights........................................................................................................................................ 4

What We Do............................................................................................................................................. Do............................................................................................................................................. 6 4.1

Mission Statement :........................................................................................................................6

4.2.

Estate Portfolio Management..........................................................................................................6 4.2.1

Property..............................................................................................................................6

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Heritage............................................................................................................................11

4.3.

Flood Risk Management...............................................................................................................12

4.4.

Corporate Services........................................................................................................................15

Freedom of Information (FOI)/ Access to Information on the Environment (AIE)......................... 17 (AIE).........................17

OPW Senior Management Team :....................................................................................................... :....................................................................................................... 18

Expenditure Programme...................................................................................................................... Programme...................................................................................................................... 19

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Programme A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Flood Risk Management.....................................................................................20

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Programme B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Estate Portfolio Management..............................................................................21

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Agency Services...........................................................................................................................23

Sites (including Heritage) occupied by the Office of Public Works ..................................................2 ..................................................24

OPW Annual Report 2014

Foreword by Minister

I am pleased to present this Annual Report on the activities and achievements of the Office of Public Works (OPW) during 2014. 2014 was a year of reform in the OPW.

With the transfer of procurement services to the Office of

Government Procurement at the beginning of the year, the OPW focused on the functional areas of Flood Risk Management and Estate Portfolio Management, including Heritage Services. These functional areas place us at the centre of the Government's public sector reform goals. The OPW's principal areas of activity in relation to flood risk management remain major capital flood relief schemes, the national CFRAM Programme, minor coastal and non-coastal flood mitigation schemes and arterial drainage maintenance. Throughout 2014 the Office continued to work closely with other State bodies including local authorities to progress major schemes under construction at Ennis, Fermoy, Bray, the Dodder and Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin. In 2014, we successfully agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with Insurance Ireland which outlines how information on completed OPW flood defence schemes is to be provided to and used by the insurance industry in Ireland.

Insurance Ireland members agreed to take this information into account when assessing exposure to

flood risk from 1 June 2014. Substantial progress was made in 2014 on many fronts within Estate Portfolio Management. Further rental and lease savings were made in conjunction with the continuing work on Property Asset Management Reform. A substantial body of work was completed on the programme of refurbishments and fit-outs of Intreo Offices. The Optimising Power@Work Initiative expanded in the course of 2014 to pursue further carbon savings through energy efficient buildings. Heritage is a key component of the OPW's portfolio. The OPW Heritage service is both a custodian of Ireland's cultural legacy and a vital contributor to the socio-economic wellbeing of the State through tourism and regional development. The tourism sector continues to be a key driver in this country's efforts to restore financial stability and I am pleased to report that 4.4 million people visited OPW managed heritage sites throughout the country in 2014. During 2014 preparations were underway for the 1916 Commemoration and major improvements began on the presentation of Kilmainham Gaol with the conversion of the adjacent courthouse as a visitor centre and new entrance. This project is scheduled for completion in early 2016. The OPW continues to make a significant contribution in the implementation of the Public Service Reform Plan. I am conscious of the challenging targets we need to meet in the future to maintain the quality service we provide to the public and our clients, despite restricted resources. I wish to acknowledge the valuable contribution made by the OPW's dedicated and committed staff on delivering this Office's strategic agenda and to the ongoing work of ensuring that business is conducted in accordance with the highest standards.

Simon Harris, TD Minister of State at the Departments of Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform and Taoiseach, with Special Responsibility for the OPW, Public Procurement and International Banking (incl. IFSC)

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Foreword by Chairman

I am pleased to present this 2014 Annual Report of the Office of Public Works to the Minister of State at the Departments of Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform and Taoiseach, with Special Responsibility for the OPW, Public Procurement, and International Banking (incl. IFSC), Mr Simon Harris, TD. The mission of the Office of Public Works is to use our experience and expertise in our mandated areas of operation to provide innovative, effective and sustainable shared services to the public and our clients. As the lead agency for flood risk management in the country, we continued to liaise with local authorities and other stakeholders to do our utmost to minimise the impacts of flooding on society; households and businesses, through sustainable planning, guidance, information and effective measures for areas at risk from flooding. In managing our property portfolio, we aim to be the recognised leader in, and set the standard for, the management and conservation of our buildings and heritage. One of the main issues being addressed in the Public Service Reform Plan 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2016 is property rationalisation.

Efforts to rationalise our property

portfolio, release properties and reduce maintenance costs are generating substantial savings. The total saved on lease surrenders during 2014 was â&#x201A;Ź1.69m and savings as a result of negotiated rent reductions was â&#x201A;Ź1.097m.

Opportunities to present our heritage sites to greater numbers, and using new technologies,

were explored and 2014 saw visitor numbers increase by 300,000. Our existing skilled craftsmen and women have years of experience in the conservation work necessary for the wide variety of heritage sites for which we are responsible. It is important to ensure that these skills are passed on to future generations.

Therefore, I am pleased that a 4 year Apprenticeship Programme

commenced in September 2014 and 21 apprentices are being trained in stone masonry, stone cutting and carpentry. The Capacity and Capability Review of the OPW's Estate Portfolio Management function and of its activities in relation to its property asset management reform commitments was completed in 2014. Implementation of the Review's recommendations has commenced. With the dedication and commitment of staff, we continue to rise to the challenges presented to us on an ongoing basis and to provide a quality service to both our clients and to the public.

Clare McGrath, Chairman

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2014 Highlights

Property 

Total saving on lease surrenders during 2014 was €1.69 million.

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Savings as a result of negotiated rent reductions were €1.097 million.

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A Capacity and Capability Review was undertaken of the Estate Portfolio Management function (excluding Heritage) and its activities in relation to the property asset management reform commitments across the public sector.

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Implementation of the recommendations from the Review commenced in 2014 with the establishment of the Business Transformation Unit (BTU). The BTU will review processes and make recommendations to improve ways of working within Estate Portfolio Management.

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A fit-out of 91-93 Merrion Square was carried out and refurbishment works at Kilmainham Courthouse began in 2014, both of which involved extensive conservation works.

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The development of an intra-State online Property Register was completed which will hold management information for all State leased and owned property.

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20 properties were sold in 2014, 17 of which were former Garda stations.

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Progress was made on the implementation of Architecture Policy Actions. Progress continued on the delivery of the Rapid Programme for schools projects, both new constructions and extensions which are all funded by the Department of Education & Skills. Headquarters in Dublin, Wexford and Galway for An Garda Síochána were progressed in 2014 and are due to start on site in early 2015.

Heritage 

4.4 million visitors visited our guided Heritage sites in 2014.

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New interpretative facilities were provided at sites such as the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Derrynane and Dublin Castle.

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Major improvements to the presentation of Kilmainham Gaol began as part of the 1916 commemoration project.

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An Apprenticeship Programme commenced in September 2014 with 21 apprentices being trained in stone masonry, stone cutting and carpentry.

Flood Risk Management 

The Arterial Drainage Maintenance Programme for 2014 was completed at a cost of €15 million. More than 20,000 properties are sited in the area benefiting from the original schemes. The incidence of flooding to these properties is notably low and the Programme ensures that the risk is kept to this current relatively low level.

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The Flood Studies Update Web Portal was launched in June 2014. The portal facilitates the estimation of flood flows and extreme rainfall depths at approximately 134,000 river locations in Ireland. This will lead to efficiencies in the design of flood relief schemes, roads, bridges, commercial and housing development and other infrastructure.

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In 2014, we successfully agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with Insurance Ireland which outlines how information on completed OPW flood defence schemes is to be provided to, and used by, the insurance industry in Ireland. The information shows the design, nature and extent of the protections offered by these schemes. Insurance Ireland members agreed to take this information into account when assessing exposure to flood risk from 1 June 2014.

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Significant progress continued to be made in 2014 on the implementation of the flood relief capital works programme with substantial completion achieved on the River Wad (Clanmoyle) Scheme in Dublin and construction continuing on the Schemes in Waterford, Ennis, Fermoy, the Dodder and Bray; work on the South Campshires Scheme on Sir John Rogerson's Quay in Dublin commenced in 2014 also.

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We were pro-active in responding to the damage caused by the severe storms in late 2013 and early 2014 and worked effectively throughout 2014 with other Government Departments in providing funding and other support to Local Authorities to repair damaged coastal protection and flood defence infrastructure.

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The waterlevel.ie website was shortlisted for an award (in the Open Source category) in the Ireland eGovernment Awards 2014.

Corporate Services 

We transitioned to the HR Shared Service (PeoplePoint) for established staff in February 2014.

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The development of a new intranet to enhance internal communications commenced in 2014.

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Results from our Quality Customer Service Survey signalled a 97.3% overall satisfaction rate from visitors to our heritage sites and a 79% satisfaction rate from our business clients on the service we provide.

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What We Do

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Public Works is to use our experience and expertise in our mandated areas of operation to provide innovative, effective and sustainable shared services to the public and our clients. The core functions of the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2014 related to Estate Portfolio Management and Flood Risk Management. These operational areas were supported by Corporate Services. The OPW is primarily concerned with the delivery of services to customers. Our customers are the public, Government, other Departments, Offices, Agencies and the wider public service.

4.2. Vision:

Estate Portfolio Management To be the recognised leader in, and set the standard for, the management and conservation of our buildings and heritage.

The services in Property and Heritage are currently delivered under the unified heading of Estate Portfolio Management (EPM). The OPW holds and manages a large and diverse portfolio of property including 591 offices, 818 Garda premises, specialist properties and over 800 Heritage sites.

4.2.1 Property In managing this portfolio, the OPW provides a shared service in the areas of property management and property maintenance incorporating architectural, engineering, valuation, quantity surveying, project management and facilities management services to central Government Departments and Agencies. We operate as a centralised service provider of office accommodation for Departments/ Agencies who are not charged for the service. We also provide specialist professional and technical advice to the Government and to a number of Departments on major and minor construction projects. These projects include the construction of new buildings, refurbishment of existing buildings, alterations, improvements and repairs, fit-outs of new or existing buildings, restoration and conservation of historic properties, landscaping and external works. The Office also provides Health & Safety, Fire & Security and Energy Efficiency advisory functions. We provide a reactive and planned property maintenance service for the State-owned and leased property portfolio occupied by Government Departments and State Agencies. Ongoing management of the property portfolio involves, inter alia:  Maintaining and safeguarding the OPW's interest in all its property holdings, both freehold and leasehold.  Maximising the inherent value in the State owned property portfolio.  Dealing with acquisitions and disposals of state property.  Management of commercial leases to pay rents, service charges, avail of lease breaks and surrender of surplus leased properties.  Commercial licensing - to include telecommunication licences for broadband, Tetra and mobile voice and data services.  Management of requirements arising from the State Property Act 1954.  Dealing with Trust properties on behalf of the State.

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Property – Statement of Strategy (SOS) Key Objectives 1. Public Service Reform Plan Launched November 2011. Under section 6 of the implementation plan, dealing with Property Asset Management, OPW has a driving role in reducing the overall public service property portfolio. This role is to lead and co-ordinate the wider public service property holders in the areas of asset management, shared policies and objectives and achievement of value for money and efficiencies in matching property to strategic objectives and operational requirements across the public service Progress and Achievements during 2014  The OPW has undertaken a major rationalisation of Civil Service accommodation, given the Government's focus on significantly reducing the numbers of staff within the public service. This has resulted in the surrender of over 1 million square feet of accommodation, approx 83,220 square feet of which was surrendered in 2014. 

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We have achieved savings in rent each year since 2009 through a lease rationalisation programme and rent review negotiations – reducing both the annual rental bill and the office property footprint occupied by the civil service. Rationalisation, combined with rent reductions achieved at rent reviews and renewals, has yielded ongoing annual savings of over €30 million in rent, or 20% over the last 5 years. The target of reducing the annual rental cost for the civil service to below €100 million by 2015 was achieved in 2013. This was reduced further to €94.3 million in 2014. We aim to maintain the rental bill at this level. Civil Service accommodation at the end of 2014 comprised:  390 leases in 337 buildings  254 owned 'Office' buildings  878,918.95 sq.m./ 9,460,595.65 sq. feet  41% Leased (area)  59% Owned (area)  Total savings on lease surrenders during 2014 was €1.69m.  Savings as a result of negotiated rent reductions was €1.097m.

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The OPW and property holders will identify an additional 500 buildings across the public service to participate in a new phase of the Optimising Power @ Work campaign. Procurement competitions have been successfully run to appoint in-house specialist technical resources and external service providers for energy metering and energy logging equipment. Energy monitoring equipment has now been installed in a number of very large facilities including: Tallaght Hospital, 11 Prisons and 3 large HSE Corporate Estate buildings. We are currently working with these organisations to establish appropriate energy teams and identify opportunities for savings. Energy monitoring equipment is currently being installed in the following large facilities: University Hospital Galway, Sligo IT, 2 large buildings in Trinity College Dublin and 6 large local authority HQ buildings. The total energy spend in the buildings currently participating in the new programme is approximately €15m per annum.

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The OPW and property holders will work to ensure that the 2020 targets set out in the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan and the EU Energy Efficiency Directive will be met insofar as they relate to the management of the Public Service property portfolio. We are currently achieving savings of approximately 18.3% (compared to the NEEAP Public Service target of 33% by 2020).

To implement programmes and projects to provide built accommodation and facility solutions for Government and State clients whether in new, existing or rented premises

Progress and Achievements during 2014  Since the implementation of Circular 1/2013, the OPW has been the shared service provider responsible for statutory maintenance contracts and building maintenance works for all OPW managed buildings, resulting in more use of planned maintenance to prevent problems rather than reactive maintenance to fix them. In 2013 we carried out €1.6m of planned maintenance focussing on long term roof repairs. In 2014 we carried out €2.4m of planned maintenance. A preliminary review of the operation of Circular 1/13 is currently underway. OPW Annual Report 2014

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A Strategic Review of 110 state-owned and occupied offices over 1000 m2, completed in 2014, highlighted a range of issues relating to age, condition of properties and the management and co-ordination of maintenance. The condition reports identified remedial works for immediate attention and these were undertaken in 2014. Examples of works carried out were repairs to the window mechanism at Osmond House Little Ship Street, repairs to the internal guttering at Government Office Dundalk, cladding works at Met Eireann Office Glasnevin and Government Office Tullamore, and internal insulation works at Government Office Athlone. The Review shows that a number of key properties require major refurbishment or retrofit works that has informed a Fabric Upgrade Programme.

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In 2014 the OPW continued to deliver project works in relation to Intreo (on behalf of the Department of Social Protection, 43 Offices), rationalisation (e.g. Residential Institute Redress Board, Chief Medical Officer), Garda Cell programme (9 projects), Garda minor works (e.g. Dundalk Regional Support Unit) and clients funded projects e.g Shared Payroll Services, Renmore.

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A fit-out of 91-93 Merrion Square was carried out and refurbishment works at Kilmainham Courthouse began in 2014, both of which involved extensive conservation works.

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A pilot exercise was initiated in 2014 to develop a Measured Term Refurbishment Contract in the mid west region, which will achieve resource savings in the tendering for minor capital refurbishment projects, building on a similar project implemented for the Dublin region. This will be rolled out nationally once a review of the pilot scheme has been completed.

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The OPW is also working with the Office of Government Procurement and other State portfolio owners to identify options for achieving savings in the operation of Minor Capital Works projects across the State portfolio.

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The Property Asset Management Delivery Plan (PAMDP) which was launched in July 2013, informs the Government on the framework and resources required to drive efficiency and value for money from the State's owned and leased property portfolio, specifically relating to office accommodation. The OPW Chairman is the Senior Responsible Officer for the delivery of property asset management reform.

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Projects progressed during 2014 included the design for a comprehensive refurbishment of the former nurses home building at Leeson Lane, intended to accommodate part of the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport (D/TTAS), and a major re-fit project to house the HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission in Lansdowne House.

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In addition, design commenced on a Government Stimulus Package project to consolidate Special Olympics Ireland's Dublin, Leinster and Eastern Region offices within a new HQ building at the National Sports Campus. The former Whitehall Garda Station building, which has protected status, has been designated to accommodate the State Pathologist's Office together with the Dublin City Mortuary and that project was progressed during the year with works on site anticipated to commence in Spring of 2015.

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A new Coastguard Station project was delivered at Doolin while work continued on the overall Coastguard building programme on behalf of DTTAS/the Irish Coast Guard to provide further new stations in the coming years, including at Greystones and Westport.

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The first three of six new residential units, forming part of the National Children Detention Facilities project at Oberstown, Lusk, were delivered during the year on behalf of the Irish Youth Justice Service. This important project, which also includes Education, Recreation and Administrative buildings, remains on target for completion in 2015.

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Administration by the OPW of the National Conference Centre/Convention Centre Dublin (NCC/CCD) PPP Project Agreement, including comprehensive monitoring of performance of the NCC/CCD, continued throughout 2014. The Convention Centre is now in its fifth year of operation and continues to successfully meet targets set under the Project Agreement.

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Progress continued on the delivery of the Rapid Programme for schools projects, both new constructions and extensions. We completed 5 school projects in 2014, 3 are due to be completed in early 2015 and the design and project management of 6 other schools projects which are all funded by the Department of Education & Skills is on schedule.

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Regional headquarters in Dublin, Wexford and Galway for An Garda Síochána were progressed in 2014 and are due to start on site in 2015.

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State-owned Reception and Integration Agency facilities were upgraded to bring them into compliance with fire, health and safety standards.

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The planning process for the 7 new Court projects included in the Department of Justice Stimulus Package and procured under Smart PPP procurement were completed and the tender process is underway.

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Work continued on Heritage projects including Garnish Island, Four Courts and Phase 6 Rathfarnham Castle.

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In 2014, work was also carried out at cultural institutions including the National Concert Hall Development Programme, Exploration Station in the North Wing and the National Archives at Bishop Street HQ. Works to the Milltown Wing roof of the National Gallery will be completed in 2015. The design, development and procurement of the Irish Pavilion for EXPO Milano 2015 was progressed during 2014. This will open in May 2015. The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture opened at the Botanic Gardens in May 2014.

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In 2014, the Government approved the inclusion of property requirements in the guidance to Departments preparing their Strategy Statements. This will enable the OPW to strategically plan property requirements

To create a central register of all State Property

Progress and Achievements during 2014  In 2014, under the PAMDP, the OPW completed the development of an online intra State Property Register which by year end held management information for over 13,500 State properties. All state property holders are to continue to provide and update their data electronically in the required format to the OPW for inclusion in the register.

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On a phased basis property holders across the public service will implement the ISEN 15221 standard, which defines the financial, spatial and environmental key performance indicators for assessing property asset performance. In the OPW, this standard was introduced to a number of sample properties during 2014.

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The OPW provided support to the Chief State Solicitors Office in finalising an agreed set of standard protocols for intra-Public Service property asset transfer and sharing. An agreed valuation methodology was developed as part of the property asset transfer policy. The Valuation Office will facilitate a shared service for the public service and the general terms of this service will be included with the protocols.

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In 2014, the OPW completed a Capacity and Capability Review, using external consultants, of its Estate Portfolio Management function (excluding Heritage Services) and of its activities in relation to its property asset management reform commitments. The project was an action under the Property Asset Management Delivery Plan. Twelve recommendations were made. Implementation of these recommendations has commenced with the establishment of the Business Transformation Unit (BTU). The objective of the transformation project is to help make the OPW as effective as possible in the delivery of office accommodation and property services and to position the organisation to deliver on its newer role in Property Asset Management Reform. The BTU will be in place for a period of two years and will review processes and make recommendations to improve ways of working within Estate Portfolio Management. It will consider the reorganisation and optimisation of internal structures and the integration of improved technology to support the work of the organisation.

Support the delivery of the action identified in the Government Policy on Architecture 2009 – 2015

Progress and Achievements during 2014  The Government Policy on Architecture 2009 – 2015 sets a number of actions to be carried out by the State Architect and by the OPW as an organisation to support the delivery of the Policy. In 2014 the State Architect and his team of architects provided architectural advice and assistance to other business areas within the OPW and government agencies, and oversaw the implementation of quality and sustainable criteria in State funded projects. 

Architectural staff, under the guidance of the State Architect, act as a point of reference and advice in the dissemination of knowledge and expertise to Government Departments and Public Bodies.

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This advisory service varies and includes:  advising the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on the significance of historic buildings under Section 482 of the Finance Act  advising on conservation matters  inputting to the Building Control Amendment Regulations system  trialling Building Information Modelling software for the Government.

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New Building Control Regulations came into operation from 1 March 2014. The new Regulations apply to building works for which Certificates of Compliance under the Building Control Regulations are required. We made a major contribution to the successful implementation of these new Regulations by getting industry agreement to standard compliance certificates, presenting at training seminars and inputting into the Building Control Management System.

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In reaction to the change in both process and legal requirements associated with the introduction of the new legislation, the OPW has developed a series of procedures which are being integrated into ISO systems. These new procedures and supporting documents were trailed on a number of live construction projects. On completion of these projects the procedures and documents will be reviewed, assessed and updated if required.

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A series of training seminars took place in Dublin Castle over the course of 2014 to train our staff in the implementation of the new procedures.

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4.2.2 Heritage The OPW is a lead agency in areas of conservation, preservation and presentation of cultural and heritage properties and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all National Monuments and Historic Properties in State care. The OPW's responsibility for the built heritage in State care (i.e. in State ownership and guardianship) involves:  Managing, maintaining and preserving over 780 national monuments;  Managing a range of national historic properties such as the Phoenix Park, National Botanic Gardens and over 20 other such properties (e.g. Heywood Gardens, St. Enda’s Park, Emo Court);  Providing interpretative facilities and a Guide service at 70 sites. Heritage – SOS Key Objectives To adopt a sustainable approach to the management and conservation of the State's heritage sites with an emphasis on quality and standards. To present our heritage sites to the best advantage ensuring that their potential contribution to tourism is maximised and that visitor enjoyment and education experiences are enhanced. Progress and Achievements during 2014  Recorded visitor numbers to Guided sites in 2014 were 4.4 million, up from 4.1m in 2013. 

During 2014 we worked closely with many local community groups and associations in the delivery of 'Gathering' events at sites.

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The activities and role of the National Botanic Gardens is to explore, understand, conserve and share the importance of plants. In 2014 the gardens had their highest visitor numbers of the past 7 years with 541,936.

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Gairdíní na Lus – a 6-part TG4 programme on the Gardens was screened from 7 tJanuary to 11 February 2014. Feedback was excellent and led to an increase in visitor numbers. This was closely followed by RTE's Tracks and Trails programme (28 February 2014) which featured the National Botanic Gardens and the Casino in Marino.

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A public procurement process inviting proposals on an annual basis from event organisers took place for high profile sites in 2014. Examples of events which took place during 2014 are: ▪ Bloom and music events in the Phoenix Park ▪ Dublin Comedy Festival and taste of Dublin, Iveagh Gardens ▪ Commercial events in Kilkenny Castle ▪ Country Fairs, launches and lectures etc. in Castletown House, Farmleigh and other sites.

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In 2014, we successfully implemented suitable community based initiatives, submitted by private sector/community groups, to present sites within the heritage portfolio. The initiative aims to facilitate a greater number of visitors to our sites. Remaining initiatives are being reviewed and developed as resources permit. Future efforts will be devoted to sustaining groups already in place.

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12 heritage sites were approved for Civil Ceremonies during 2014.

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We are progressing greater adoption of ICT in the management and presentation of the Heritage Estate. Smartphone apps have been developed by private sector parties for certain Heritage Sites in the OPW's care. The OPW facilitates and supports these initiatives with access to basic information, interpretative material, etc.

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The Social Media project is proceeding with 39 heritage sites having active Facebook sites by the end of 2014. Issues relating to broadband/mobile connectivity and infrastructure at sites continue to be a significant constraint.

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New interpretative facilities were provided in 2014 at sites such as the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Derrynane and Dublin Castle. This is an ongoing process, with plans for improving facilities throughout the portfolio on a phased basis.

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In 2014 we continued to develop our heritage website www.heritageireland.ie as a major portal giving access to the heritage estate. The OPW will continue to work on the development of new websites for specific high profile properties in the Heritage Estate to increase the information available to visitors and encourage both visitors to these locations and their use as event destinations. Work continued in 2014 in relation to the design of an online booking capacity. The location for the first roll-out will be Kilmainham Gaol, with the completion of the new Visitor facility at that site in early 2016.

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As a 1916 commemoration project, major improvements began to the presentation of Kilmainham Gaol, involving the incorporation of the adjacent Kilmainham Courthouse, with the aim of facilitating increased annual visitor numbers from 331,000 to 500,000. This project is scheduled for completion in early 2016.

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Active engagement with Fáilte Ireland in relation to supporting their Cultural and Tourism marketing initiatives continued in 2014. Following extensive consultation with Fáilte Ireland a number of measures in relation to marketing were progressed in 2014. Specific tasks undertaken in 2014 included the continuing development of themed driving/tour routes; the provision of publicity material to travel operators and travel journalists ready for distribution in July and August; and engagement with partners internationally such as English Heritage and the National Trust in the UK and Northern Ireland in relation to reciprocal admission deals, publicity initiatives, etc.

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Our existing skilled craftsmen and women have years of experience in the conservation work necessary for the wide variety of National Monuments and Historic Properties for which we are responsible. To ensure that the heritage of Ireland will continue to be conserved to the highest international standards we recognise that the work we do represents a unique learning resource for the next generation of masons, carpenters and other trades. Therefore, we have partnered with Solas and the Educational and Training Boards to provide the education modules necessary and a first intake of 21 Apprentices have already commenced training in stone masonry, stone cutting and carpentry. Through these modules and through mentoring by our experienced craftsmen and craftswomen they will gain the necessary skills.

4.3

Flood Risk Management

Vision: To minimise the impacts of flooding on Society, households and businesses, through sustainable planning, guidance, information and effective measures for areas at risk from flooding. The OPW is the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland. It is, therefore, responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive policies and strategies for flood risk management. The primary functions of this programme are:  To develop and deliver on flood risk management work programmes and measures;  To maintain an effective programme of maintenance of river courses drained under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts; and  To advise the Government on flood risk management and flood risk management policy. Through its combination of experience and expertise, our Flood Risk Management service is uniquely placed to provide a complete service for its customers in the design, construction and maintenance of flood relief and drainage works, and river engineering generally. It's nationwide spread of staff and facilities means that the OPW is well placed to respond to national and local demands. Based on our extensive experience and expertise, and a continually updated hydrometric database dating back to the 1940s, we provide advice on flood related matters to Government Departments, Local Authorities and to private sector engineering consultants throughout the country. In support of our vision as stated above, the operational objectives are: OPW Annual Report 2014

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To advise the Government in relation to policy development and legislative requirements for flood risk management; To develop, coordinate and implement programmes and measures to reduce the national level of flood risk to people, businesses, infrastructure and the environment; To develop flood risk management responses in line with international best practice; To promote and support the effective implementation of Government policy in the consideration of flood risk in sustainable planning and development management; To maintain an effective programme of maintenance of river courses drained under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts; To deliver a strategy for effective management of spatial data (Geographical Information Systems (GIS)).

Flood Risk Policy & Management – SOS Key Objectives To advise the Government in relation to policy development and legislative requirements for flood risk management. To develop, coordinate and implement programmes and measures to reduce the national level of flood risk to people, businesses, infrastructure and the environment. To develop flood risk management responses in line with international best practice. Progress and Achievements during 2014  The Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment & Management (CFRAM) programme is being delivered to meet the recommendations of the Flood Policy Review and the requirements of the EU 'Floods' Directive. This pro-active programme brings significant savings to the State through economies of scale in determining suitable flood risk management measures for 300 communities, that in turn can generate substantial reductions in losses from flood damage, as well as developing flood maps to ensure sustainable planning. 

Flood maps are being prepared for nearly 7,000 km of river channel, as well as for 90 coastal communities, to ensure sustainable planning and help avoid development in flood-prone areas. These maps will also facilitate the planning for flood event emergency response.

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In 2014 facilities were put in place to report Flood Hazard and Flood Risk Maps to the EU (as required by the 'Floods' Directive) when these have been completed. A web based system has been developed to facilitate the consultation process, and this will be deployed in advance of the consultation process.

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There is a continued and comprehensive programme of major and minor capital works to deal with areas of known risk, with this investment being prioritised within the OPW Vote.

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The OPW was pro-active in responding to the damage caused by the severe storms in late 2013 and early 2014 and worked effectively throughout 2014 with other Government Departments in providing funding and other support to Local Authorities to repair damaged coastal protection and flood defence infrastructure. The Government approved a total of €19.6m in funding via the OPW for Local Authorities to repair existing coastal protection infrastructure damaged in the storms. At the end of 2014 the Local Authorities had drawn down €7.7m.

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Total expenditure on flood risk management activities from 1996 to end 2014 amounted to over €400m. Some €344m of this total amount was in respect of expenditure on major capital flood relief works in urban areas and on more localised minor works. The cumulative value of the benefit from these major capital flood relief schemes and minor flood mitigation works implemented either directly by the OPW, or by Local Authorities with OPW funding, in terms of loss and damage avoided, amounts to approximately €1.125 billion. Around 10,700 properties have benefited from these works.

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In 2014 construction continued on major schemes at Bray, the Dodder, Fermoy, Ennis, Waterford and commenced on Sir John Rogerson's Quay in Dublin. Substantial completion of works on the River Wad (Clonmoyle phase) in Dublin was achieved in 2014 and these works were carried out by the OPW's direct labour force as are the works at Sir John Rogerson's Quay and the Dodder. A further 27 schemes are at planning or design stage with a view to being implemented over the next few years, in many cases with Local Authorities as the Contracting Authority.

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In 2009 the OPW introduced the Minor Flood Works and Coastal Protection Scheme to provide funding to enable Local Authorities to carry out small scale flood mitigation measures in their own areas. To date, a total of almost €31 million has been approved in respect of approximately 460 applications for funding. In 2014, 27 new minor works schemes were approved with total funding of €1.266m.

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We continued to provide an advisory service to the planning authorities on the implementation of the Guidelines on the Planning System and Flood Risk Management.

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The Arterial Drainage Maintenance Programme for 2014 was completed as planned at a cost of €15m. More than 20,000 properties are sited in the area benefiting from the original schemes. The incidence of flooding to these properties is notably low and the Programme ensures that the risk is kept to this current relatively low level. The Programme also maintains the agricultural benefit conferred by the schemes. This preservation of residual value will help facilitate the planned increase in agricultural output. The storms early in the year caused significant damage to the defences under the care of the OPW. Government sanctioned further expenditure of €1.2m to repair this damage. All of this allocation was spent notably on the restoration of the design geometry to 6.5 km of embankments.

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An allocation of €0.8m was used to purchase replacement plant, transport and equipment. The Office also completed the procurement and commissioning of a fleet management system.

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We commenced, in co-operation with the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht (National Parks and Wildlife Services), the preparation of a pilot conservation management plan on a fen drained by one of the channels under our care. This pilot, proposed by the OPW, is listed as an action in the National Peatlands Strategy. This Strategy is a key element of the demonstration to the EU Commission that the State's treatment of wetlands is in compliance with the terms of The Habitats Directive.

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Work commenced in 2014 on a new web-based management system for drainage maintenance operations which will also facilitate publication of the channels, embankments and structures maintained by the OPW, work programmes and records of works completed. This will be developed further in 2015.

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A website is now in place allowing users (including the general public) to access water level data in real time. The website, www.waterlevel.ie, was launched officially in April 2013 and provides vital support to Local Authorities in their management of, and response to, flood events. Usage of the site has steadily increased with 247,436 visits recorded in 2014, up from 139,222 visits in 2013. The website was shortlisted for an award in the Ireland eGovernment Awards 2014.

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The Flood Studies Update Web Portal was launched in June 2014. This web-based applications Portal is a key output of the Flood Studies Update (FSU) Research Programme that was initiated, managed and funded by the OPW and is a substantial update of the Flood Studies Report (NERC,1975) which provided methodologies for flood estimation in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The rainfall and flood estimation methodologies that derive from the FSU Research Programme are now implemented in the FSU Web Portal. The Portal facilitates the estimation of flood flows, extreme rainfall depths and other hydrological variables at approximately 134,000 river locations/nodes in Ireland. This will lead to efficiencies in the design of flood relief schemes, roads, bridges, commercial and housing development, and other infrastructure. The outputs of the FSU Programme will be incorporated into flood mapping and catchment flood risk management plans.

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In 2014, the OPW successfully agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with Insurance Ireland which outlines how information on completed OPW flood defence schemes is to be provided to and used by the insurance industry in Ireland. The information, available on the OPW website, shows the design, nature and extent of the protections offered by these schemes. Insurance Ireland members agreed to take this information into account when assessing exposure to flood risk from 1 June 2014.

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A Capacity Review of the Flood Risk Management Administration section was completed in 2013 by the Business Consulting unit of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (D/PER). The recommendations of that review were considered during 2014 and will be advanced in 2015.

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4.4. Vision:

Corporate Services To maximise the capability and capacity of our staff to deliver the core functions and objectives of this Office. To apply the dedication, professionalism and integrity that has been the hallmark of the OPW for over a hundred and seventy years to all our activities.

During 2014 the two main business areas of the OPW – Estate Portfolio Management and Flood Risk Management– were supported internally by Corporate Services. Corporate Services includes functions such as Human Resources, Financial Management, Information & Communications Technology and other services necessary for the day to day operations of the Office. Cross Organisation – SOS Key Objective Deliver an efficient and effective support service to facilitate the implementation of OPW's key objectives. Progress and Achievements during 2014  Target outputs set in the Revised Estimate Volume were largely achieved. Gross Expenditure on the OPW Vote in 2014 was €381,008m representing 99.96% of the available Vote allocation. 

Total receipts under Appropriations in Aid were €27.226m.

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In addition to the OPW Vote, expenditure was incurred on projects and funding was managed on behalf of other Government Departments on an agency basis amounting to €119.4m.

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The OPW also plays a key role for Government in an advisory capacity for client programmes of work in the architectural, project management and flood risk management areas.

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Work continued in 2014 on the OPW financial Management, Payroll and Banking systems and they are now fully SEPA compliant.

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During 2014 we continued to expand the procurement card service introduced in 2013.

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An open data policy is under development within the Office and this will result in improved dissemination of information to the public. The OPW is represented on the Public Bodies Working Group on open data and is consulting with the business areas within the Office regarding data that might be released as open data.

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The major upgrade of our wide area network which was accompanied by an upgrade of desktop hardware and a migration to Windows 7 continued in 2014 and will be fully completed early in 2015. The roll out of improved electronic calendaring and document sharing in 2014 will continue in 2015.

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In 2014 a new procurement exercise was introduced for a system to manage Property Maintenance and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services work within the OPW. Pre-qualification responses were received in December 2014 and will be evaluated in 2015.

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An Information and Records Management Committee was established on a cross programme basis to investigate the implementation of a records management system across the OPW in accordance with ISO 15489. A major review of Records Management was completed in 2014. An implementation plan is being developed to introduce new internal processes, supported by a software solution to assist the management of our documents and records. This will assist our objective of establishing integrated end-to-end business processes across our various functions and programmes.

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In 2014 our press office dealt with a total of 3,358 queries from members of the media and the public on the wide range of activities managed by the OPW. A significant social media programme was progressed in 2014 with a number of heritage sites now managing Facebook pages together with increased use of Twitter to promote the activities of the OPW.

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The Winter Solstice at Newgrange in 2014 was the third year the OPW Winter Solstice Children's Art Competition was held, gaining considerable interest from primary and post-primary schools nationwide.

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The Obair magazine was completed, providing an ideal platform to promote and showcase the work of our Office.

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Following from rationalisation of office space in Kilkenny and Roscommon offices in 2013, the ongoing rationalisation of office space in accordance with the Property Asset Management element of the Public Service Reform Programme included the surrender of OPW occupied office accommodation in Hatch Street and Harcourt Road, Dublin in September 2014. As services are generally paid retrospectively, annual savings of €70,000 in respect of utilities and maintenance will be realised in 2015.

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The Office has been involved on an ongoing basis with D/PER on implementation options for a Learning and Development shared service. The Civil Service Renewal Plan commits to the establishment of this shared service.

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We engaged with the Institute of Public Administration in identifying a collaborative approach to scoping and delivering appropriate training and development with an accredited qualification for staff in property asset management.

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The results of our external Customer Service survey were published in 2014. The survey evaluated our performance in carrying out the commitments made to our customers in our Customer Action Plan and Charter. Our Customer Plan is under review and the results of the survey will assist in the preparation of the new Plan. The results of the survey were positive with 97.3% of customers satisfied with the service provided when visiting our Heritage sites and 79% of customers satisfied with the service provided by the business areas within the OPW.

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An internal ICT Helpdesk customer survey was carried out to gauge staff satisfaction with the service it delivers. The outcome of the survey was positive with 89.24% satisfied with the overall performance of the helpdesk personnel. This included knowledge of helpdesk staff, effectiveness in resolving problems and follow up action. 97.49% were also satisfied with the professionalism and courtesy staff.

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The development of a new OPW Intranet to enhance internal communications commenced in 2014 and will be completed in 2015.

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We transitioned to the HR Shared Service (PeoplePoint) for established staff in February 2014. This Office continues to engage with the PeoplePoint team to address service delivery issues as they arise. In terms of the two-thirds of OPW personnel not covered by PeoplePoint, we are advancing a project to replace its existing HR system with an updated one which would align with the HR Shared Services. This project is expected to be tendered in 2015.

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In 2014 we received a 93.72% compliance rating on D/PER's final report for PMDS for 2013.

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Actions identified in the Public Service Agreement 2013-2016 continue to be implemented as part of our day-to-day operations. The changes to flexible working hours, increments and work-sharing arrangements were fully implemented in 2014.

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We use and will continue to use central Office of Government Procurement (OGP) frameworks to the greatest extent possible. The Office will continue to cooperate with the OGP in the establishment of the relevant category councils.

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During 2014 we developed a workforce plan to identify priority posts and maintain staff numbers in line with the pay allocation for 2015 under the Delegated sanction model. The BTU will inform future iterations of the Workforce Plan in terms of restructuring/redeployment opportunities across the OPW.

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We are committed to providing meaningful and relevant work experience to graduates and other job-seekers through active involvement with JobBridge and Graduate Placement Programmes. Participation in work placement Programmes continued in 2014. One JobBridge placement commenced in the second half of 2014. 24 graduate architects were maintained in the architectural graduate programme and 30 graduate engineers were maintained in the 3 year engineering graduate programme.

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Freedom of Information (FOI) and Access to Information on the Environment (AIE)

To assist the public in submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request or a request to Access Information on the Environment (AIE), the OPW website provides guidance in making a request and on the relevant application forms. In addition to formal FOI requests, the OPW also deals with a large number of queries from the public, journalists and other public service bodies. In 2014 there were 43 FOI requests received, of which 34 were categorised as Non-Personal and were processed as follows:

28% of requests received related to Flood Risk Management and 60% related to Estate Portfolio Management with the balance pertaining to Corporate Service matters. The breakdown of the category of requester was as follows:

The European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007 to 2011 (S.I. No. 133 of 2007 and S.I. No. 662 of 2011), give legal rights to those seeking to access information on the environment from public authorities. There were eight formal AIE requests received in 2014 of which two were granted and six refused where the record did not exist. OPW Annual Report 2014

OPW Senior Management Team :

Commissioner John Sydenham

ESTATE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Property Management Ken Moore, PO Project Management Brian Allen, PO Martin Bourke, PO Quantity Surveying (QS) Services Mr Aidan Quinn, PQS

Commissioner John McMahon

ESTATE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Property Maintenance (inc. Health & Safety, Fire & Security and Furniture Services) Angela Rolfe, APA National Historic Properties George Moir, PO National Monuments & Visitor Services Frank Shalvey, PO

Chairman Clare McGrath

Director of Architectural Services Ciaran O'Connor

Director of Engineering Services Tony Smyth

Director of Corporate Services John Curtin

Director, Business Transformation Unit Eilís O'Connell

ESTATE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT

CORPORATE SERVICES

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION UNIT

Architectural Services Liam Egan, APA

Mark Adamson, ACE Tom Bolger, ACE Michael Collins, ACE Liam Basquille, PO

Architectural Services Edel Collins, APA

Mechanical & Electrical Mr. Jim O'Sullivan, ACE

Engineering Services Civil & Structural Mr. John Gallagher, ACE

Conservation and Project Management of Cultural Institutions and National Historic Properties Capital Projects John Cahill, APA Art Management

KEY – Commissioners of Public Works – Management Advisory Committee

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ESTATE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

ACE – Assistant Chief Engineer APA – Assistant Principal Architect PO – Principal Officer PQS – Principal Quantity Surveyor

Personnel & Development Eileen Leahy, PO Finanace & Accounts Freedom of Information Section & Legal Services Mick Long, PO ICT Liam Stewart, PO General Corporate Services including, Press & Media Relations Policy Unit Library Internal Facilities Government Publications & Election Services

Head of Process/Organisation Design John Gallagher, ACE

Expenditure Programme

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is charged with the administration and execution of a number of separate and diverse areas of Government Services. These are accounted for in two main areas with administrative support by Corporate Services.

OPW Expenditure Summary

Net Total

20131 €000 70,788 380,431 290,505 741,724 26,041 715,683

2014 €000 69,647 425,937 495,584 27,226 468,358

TOTAL

399,205 55,025 287,494 741,724

381,008 114,576 495,584

Programme Expenditure Programme A – Flood Risk Management Programme B – Estate Portfolio Management National Procurement Service (NPS) Gross Total D- Appropriations in Aid

Funding of Programmes Vote 13 Office of Public Works (Gross) Departmental Vote Accounts managed by the OPW Drawdown Contracts2

The Table above shows all expenditure managed by the OPW in 20143 which involves:  funds granted directly to the OPW Vote;  works and services managed on a repayment basis by the OPW for other Government Departments and State Agencies; The two programmes under which expenditure is categorised are in line with the Published Revised Estimates Volume.

The National Procurement Service transferred to the Office of Government Procurement in 2014. Government Publication Services is included in Estate Portfolio Management in 2014. 2 The management of draw down contracts transferred to the OGP in 2014. 3 2013 figures are shown for comparison purposes. OPW Annual Report 2014

7.1

Programme A – Flood Risk Management

To advise the Government in relation to policy development and legislative requirements for flood risk management. To develop, coordinate and implement programmes and measures to reduce the national level of flood risk to people, property, infrastructure and the environment. To develop effective flood risk management responses through sustainable guidance, information and appropriate alleviation measures in line with international best practice. OPW Vote A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6

Pay Non Pay Purchase of Engineering plant and machinery Hydrometric & Hydrological Investigation & Monitoring Flood Risk Management4 Drainage Maintenance Voted Total Programme Total of which pay

2013 €000 6,707 2,219 982 919 44,913 15,048 70,788

2014 €000 6,665 1,598 821 1,001 43,537 16,025 69,647

70,788 17,582

69,647 17,712

The Government allocated €19.6 million to the OPW for the repair and remediation of flood protection infrastructure that was damaged by severe weather in the period 13 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. Of this €7.7 million was drawn down by Local Authorities for the repair of existing built coastal protection and flood defences and the balance has been allocated for repairs in 2015

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7.2

Programme B – Estate Portfolio Management

To provide a shared service in the area of property management and property maintenance, incorporating architectural, engineering, valuation, quantity surveying, project management and facilities management services to central Government Departments and Agencies. To continue to be a lead agency in the areas of conservation and presentation of cultural and heritage properties. To lead the property asset management co-ordination role across the Public Service. OPW Vote Pay Non Pay Presidents Household Staff Grant for Certain Refurbishment Works Purchases of Sites & Buildings New Works, Alterations and Additions Property Maintenance and Supplies Rents, Rates etc. Fuel, Electricity and Water Unitary Payments for Convention Centre Dublin Heritage Services Government Publications Services EU Presidency Voted Total

2013 €000 24,134 6,384 809 340 10 48,199 54,033 97,437 1,757 48,346 35,886 154 6,150 323,639

2014 €000 24,802 5,802 770 250 709 46,877 55,675 94,302 1,721 43,208 37,076 169 0 311,361

Agency Services ZS Capital Works on behalf of other Govt. Departments ZJ Maintenance Works at Govt. Departments ZR Rental Payments on behalf of Government Departments ZH Licence Fees for Telecommunication Masts ZU Schools Building Programme ZE Energy Costs for shared buildings ZF Furniture Services for Government Departments ZO Site Acquisitions for Department of Education and Skills ZG Management and Procurement of State Art Portfolio ZO Election Services ZT Heritage Services Drawdown Contracts Non-Voted Total Programme Total of which pay

31,846 1,952 14,358 788 1,755 284 49 1,050 691 396 1,856 1,767 56,792 380,431 68,481

75,863 2,817 13,560 799 18,718 260 121 0 723 0 1,715 0 114,576 425,937 67,869

B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 B.7 B.8 B.9 B.10 B.11 B.12

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7.3

Agency Services

The Services provided by the OPW are generally delivered from Voted Funds. The OPW Vote however, does not represent the full scope of OPW activities and a significant element of funding is provided on an agency basis to the OPW to manage various programmes of work. Other Services: In addition to functions funded by the OPW Vote and Agency Services for other Departments, the Office also provides a number of services which demand our input and resources on a continuing basis. Examples of these services for client Departments include:         

Advising on architectural matters Developing sustainable energy options Conducting universal access audits Examining and implementing flood protection proposals Sourcing, assessment and acquisition of sites for primary schools on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills Procurement issues related to specific projects Art Management within the State Portfolio Valuation and Quantity Surveying services Administration of the Local Loans Fund on behalf of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Funds Managed by OPW on behalf of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Local Loans

2013 €000 5,583

2014 €000 4,825

Administration A functional split of all Administration costs are included in the above programmes but are summarised by expenditure type below for information.

A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7

Salaries, wages and allowances Travel and subsistence Training and development and incidental expenses Postal and telecommunications services Office equipment and external IT services Office premises expenses Consultancy services and value for money and Policy Reviews Gross Total of which Corporate Services

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2013 €000 34,064 1,463 667 1,607 3,731 1,482 13 43,027 13,941

2014 €000 31,467 1,382 597 1,630 2,465 1,265 60 38,866 12,379

Sites (including Heritage) occupied by the Office of Public Works :

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OPW Head Office Address : Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, Co. Meath Telephone : (046) 942 6000 LoCall : 1890 213 414 Main Fax No. (046) 948 1793 Website : www.opw.ie Email : info@opw.ie

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Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí 2014

Clár Ábhar : 1.

Brollach ón Aire...............................................................................................................2

Brollach ón gCathaoirleach............................................................................................3

Buaicphointí sa Bhliain 2014..........................................................................................4

Céard a Dhéanaimid........................................................................................................6 4.1 Ráiteas Misin............................................................................................................6 4.2.

Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit...........................................................................6 4.2.1

Réadmhaoin..............................................................................................6

4.2.2

Oidhreacht...............................................................................................11

4.3 Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile........................................................................................13 4.4 Seirbhísí Corparáideacha........................................................................................16 5.

Saoráil Faisnéise agus Rochtain ar Fhaisnéis faoin gComhshaol.............................18

Lucht Ardbhainistíochta Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí:...............................................19

Clár Caiteachais.............................................................................................................20 7.1

Clár A - Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile.......................................................................21

7.2

Clár B - Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit............................................................22

7.3

Seirbhísí Gníomhaireachta..................................................................................24

8. Láithreáin (Láithreáin Oidhreachta san áireamh) atá á n-áitiú ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ….. 25

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Brollach ón Aire

Tá áthas orm an Tuarascáil Bhliantúil seo a chur i láthair ar ghníomhaíochtaí agus ar éachtaí Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (OOP) le linn na bliana 2014. Bliain an athchóirithe in OOP a bhí sa bhliain 2014. De bharr aistriú na seirbhísí soláthair chuig an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais ag tús na bliana, dhírigh OOP ar na réimsí feidhme a bhaineann le Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile agus le Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit, Seirbhísí Oidhreachta san áireamh. Mar gheall ar na réimsí feidhme sin, táimid ag croílár spriocanna athchóirithe na hearnála poiblí atá ag an Rialtas anois. Tá siad seo a leanas fós ar na príomhréimsí gníomhaíochta atá ar bun ag OOP maidir le bainistíocht riosca tuile: scéimeanna mórchaipitil um fhaoiseamh tuile, an Clár náisiúnta um Measúnú agus Bainistíocht Riosca i gcás Tuilte Dobharcheantair, mionscéimeanna cósta agus neamhchósta um maolú tuile agus cothabháil draenála artairí. Le linn na bliana 2014, lean an Oifig de bheith ag obair go dlúth le comhlachtaí eile Stáit, údaráis áitiúla ina measc, chun mórscéimeanna a bhí ar siúl in Inis, i Mainistir Fhear Maí, i mBré, ar an Dothra agus i gCé John Rogerson, Baile Átha Cliath, a chur ar aghaidh. Sa bhliain 2014, d’éirigh linn Meabhrán Tuisceana a chomhaontú le hÁrachas Éireann, rud ina leagtar amach an dóigh ar chóir don tionscal árachais in Éirinn faisnéis faoi scéimeanna críochnaithe um chosaint tuile de chuid OOP a chur ar fáil agus a úsáid. Chomhaontaigh baill d’Árachas Éireann an fhaisnéis sin a chur san áireamh agus neamhchosaint ar riosca tuile á measúnú acu ón 1 Meitheamh 2014 ar aghaidh. Rinneadh dul chun cinn suntasach ar chuid mhaith gnéithe de Bhainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit sa bhliain 2014. Baineadh tuilleadh coigiltí cíosa agus ligin amach agus leanadh ar aghaidh leis an obair a bhí ar siúl ar Athchóiriú Bainistíochta Sócmhainní Réadmhaoine. Cuireadh corp oibre suntasach i gcrích ar an gclár um athchóiriú agus feistiú ar Oifigí Intreo. Rinneadh an Tionscnamh um Chumhacht a Bharrfheabhsú ag an Obair a leathnú le linn na bliana 2014 ar mhaithe le tuilleadh coigiltí carbóin a shaothrú trí fhoirgnimh atá tíosach ar fhuinneamh. Gné ríthábhachtach de phunann OOP is ea an oidhreacht.

Ní hé amháin go gcoimeádann Seirbhís Oidhreachta OOP

oidhreacht chultúrtha na hÉireann, ach cuireann sí go mór le folláine shocheacnamaíoch an Stáit trí thurasóireacht agus trí fhorbairt réigiúnach freisin. Tá an earnáil turasóireachta an-tábhachtach go fóill maidir le bonn taca a chur faoi iarrachtaí na tíre seo cobhsaíocht airgeadais a chur ar bun arís. Is cúis áthais dom a thuairisciú, mar sin, gur thug 4.4 milliún duine cuairt ar láithreáin oidhreachta atá faoi bhainistíocht ag OOP ar fud na tíre sa bhliain 2014. Le linn na bliana 2014, bhí ullmhúcháin ar siúl do Chomóradh na Bliana 1916 agus cuireadh tús le mórfheabhsuithe a dhéanamh ar an gcuma atá ar Phríosún Chill Mhaighneann, agus an teach cúirte in aice leis á athchóiriú ina ionad cuairteoirí agus ina bhealach isteach nua. Tá an tionscadal sin le bheith críochnaithe go luath sa bhliain 2016. Leanann OOP ar aghaidh le rannchuidiú suntasach a dhéanamh maidir le cur chun feidhme an Phlean um Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí. Tuigim go maith na spriocanna dúshlánacha is gá dúinn a chomhlíonadh sa todhchaí má táimid chun an tseirbhís ar ardchaighdeán a sholáthraímid don phobal agus dár gcuid cliant faoi láthair a choinneáil ar bun, beag beann ar na hacmhainní teoranta atá ar fáil.

Is mian liom aitheantas a thabhairt don rannchuidiú luachmhar a dhéanann foireann

dhíograiseach thiomanta OOP maidir le clár oibre straitéiseach na hOifige seo a sholáthar agus maidir leis an obair leanúnach ar a chinntiú go gcuirtear gnó i gcrích de réir na gcaighdeán is airde. Simon Harris TD An tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Airgeadais, ag an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe agus ag Roinn an Taoisigh, le Freagracht Speisialta as OOP, as Soláthar Poiblí agus as Baincéireacht Idirnáisiúnta (an Lárionad Seirbhísí Airgeadais Idirnáisiúnta san áireamh)

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Brollach ón gCathaoirleach

Is cúis áthais dom Tuarascáil Bhliantúil Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí don bhliain 2014 a chur faoi bhráid an Uas. Simon Harris TD, an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Airgeadais, ag an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus ag Roinn an Taoisigh, le Freagracht Speisialta as OOP, as Soláthar Poiblí agus as Baincéireacht Idirnáisiúnta (an Lárionad Seirbhísí Airgeadais Idirnáisiúnta san áireamh). Is é an misean atá ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí leas a bhaint as an taithí agus as an saineolas atá againn ar na réimsí oibríochta a thagann faoinár sainordú ar mhaithe le seirbhísí comhroinnte atá nuálach, éifeachtach agus inbhuanaithe a chur ar fáil don phobal agus dár gcuid cliant. Agus sinn ar an bpríomhghníomhaireacht i leith bainistíocht riosca tuile sa tír, leanamar ar aghaidh le hoibriú le húdaráis áitiúla agus le geallsealbhóirí eile chun ár seacht ndícheall a dhéanamh an tionchar a bhí ag tuile ar an tsochaí, ar theaghlaigh agus ar ghnóthais a íoslaghdú trí phleanáil, trí threoir agus trí fhaisnéis inbhuanaithe agus trí bhearta éifeachtacha i gceantair a bhí i mbaol tuile. Agus ár bpunann réadmhaoine á bainistiú againn, tá sé mar aidhm againn a bheith inár gceannaire aitheanta maidir lenár bhfoirgnimh agus lenár n-oidhreacht a bhainistiú agus a chaomhnú agus an tslat tomhais a leagan síos ina leith sin. Ceann amháin de na príomh-shaincheisteanna a dtugann an Plean um Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí 2014 – 2016 aghaidh orthu is ea cuíchóiriú réadmhaoine. Bíonn coigiltí suntasacha á mbaint amach faoi láthair mar gheall ar na hiarrachtaí a bhíonn á ndéanamh ár bpunann réadmhaoine a chuíchóiriú, réadmhaoine a scaoileadh agus costais chothabhála a laghdú. Le linn na bliana 2014, coiglíodh €1.69m san iomlán ar léasanna a géilleadh agus coiglíodh €1.097m mar thoradh ar laghduithe cíosa a idirbheartaíodh.

Rinneadh scrúdú ar na

deiseanna a bhí ann ár láithreáin oidhreachta a chur i láthair líon níos mó daoine agus teicneolaíochtaí nua a úsáid. Tháinig méadú 300,000 duine ar líon na gcuairteoirí a bhí againn sa bhliain 2014 dá bharr sin. Tá sárthaithí ag ár gceardaithe oilte ar an obair caomhnaithe a theastaíonn don raon leathan láithreán oidhreachta as a bhfuil freagracht orainn. Tá sé tábhachtach a chinntiú go dtabharfar na scileanna sin ar aghaidh do na glúine atá le teacht freisin. Mar sin, tá áthas orm gur cuireadh tús le Clár Printíseachta 4 bliana i mí Mheán Fómhair 2014 agus go bhfuil oiliúint á cur ar 21 printíseach sa tsaoirseacht chloiche, sa ghearradh cloiche agus sa chearpantóireacht faoi láthair. Sa bhliain 2014, críochnaíodh an tAthbhreithniú Acmhainne agus Inniúlachta ar fheidhm Bhainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit atá ag OOP agus ar ghníomhaiochtaí na feidhme sin maidir leis na dualgais atá uirthi i leith athchóiriú bainistíochta sócmhainní réadmhaoine. Tá na moltaí ón Athbhreithniú á gcur chun feidhme faoi láthair. A bhuí le tiomantas agus le díograis na foirne, leanaimid ar aghaidh leis na dúshláin a thagann romhainn a shárú go leanúnach agus seirbhísí ar ardchaighdeán a chur ar fáil dár gcuid cliant agus don phobal araon.

Clare McGrath, Cathaoirleach

OPW Annual Report 2014

Buaicphointí sa Bhliain 2014

Réadmhaoin

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Ba é €1.69 milliún an choigilt iomlán a baineadh amach ar léasanna a géilleadh le linn na bliana 2014.

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Ba é €1.097 milliún an choigilt a baineadh amach mar thoradh ar laghduithe cíosa a idirbheartaíodh.

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Tugadh faoi Athbhreithniú Acmhainne agus Inniúlachta ar fheidhm Bhainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit (seachas Oidhreacht) agus ar a cuid gníomhaíochtaí maidir leis na dualgais atá uirthi i leith athchóiriú bainistíochta sócmhainní réadmhaoine ar fud na hearnála poiblí.

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Tosaíodh ag cur chun feidhme na moltaí ón Athbhreithniú sa bhliain 2014 nuair a bunaíodh an tAonad um Bunathrú Gnó (ABG). Déanfaidh ABG athbhreithniú ar phróisis agus cuirfidh sé moltaí le chéile chun feabhas a chur ar bhealaí oibre ó thaobh Bhainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit de.

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Sa bhliain 2014, rinneadh feistiú ar an bhfoirgneamh ar 91-93 Cearnóg Mhuirfean agus cuireadh tús le hobair athchóirithe ar Theach Cúirte Chill Mhaighneann. Bhí oibreacha caomhnaithe fairsinge ag baint leis an dá cheann acu.

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Críochnaíodh forbairt an Chláir ar líne um Réadmhaoin sa Stát, rud ar a gcoinneofar faisnéis bhainistíochta faoi gach réadmhaoin atá ar leas agus faoi úinéireacht ag an Stát.

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Díoladh 20 réadmhaoin sa bhliain 2014. Iar-Stáisiúin na nGardaí a bhí i 17 gcinn díobh.

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Rinneadh dul chun cinn ar Ghníomhartha an Bheartais ar Ailtireacht a chur chun feidhme. Leanadh ar aghaidh le dul chun cinn a dhéanamh ar an gClár RAPID (an Clár Athbheochan Ceantar trí Phleanáil, Infheistíocht agus Forbairt) do thionscadail scoileanna, idir fhoirgnimh nua agus shíntí. Is í an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna a chistíonn na tionscadail go léir. Cuireadh ceanncheathrúna don Gharda Síochána i mBaile Átha Cliath, i Loch Garman agus i nGaillimh ar aghaidh sa bhliain 2014 agus tá obair ar an láthair le tosú ag tús na bliana 2015.

Oidhreacht

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Thug 4.4 milliún duine cuairt ar ár láithreáin Oidhreachta threoraithe sa bhliain 2014.

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Cuireadh áiseanna léirmhíniúcháin nua ar fáil ag láithreáin éagsúla – an tOspidéal Ríoga, Cill Mhaighneann, Teach Dhoire Fhíonáin agus Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath ina measc.

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Cuireadh tús le mórfheabhsuithe a dhéanamh ar an gcuma atá ar Phríosún Chill Mhaighneann mar chuid de thionscadal comórtha na bliana 1916.

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Cuireadh tús le Clár Printíseachta i mí Mheán Fómhair 2014, agus oiliúint á cur ar 21 printíseach sa tsaoirseacht chloiche, sa ghearradh cloiche agus sa chearpantóireacht.

Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile

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Ba ar chostas €15 milliún a críochnaíodh an Clár Cothabhála Draenála Artairí don bhliain 2014. Tá níos mó ná 20,000 réadmhaoin suite sa limistéar a bhaineann tairbhe as na scéimeanna bunaidh. Is réasúnta íseal a bhíonn an mhinicíocht tuile sna réadmhaoine sin agus cinntíonn an Clár go gcoinnítear an riosca sin ag an leibhéal sin.

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Seoladh Tairseach Gréasáin an Chláir um Nuashonrú Staidéir ar Thuilte i mí an Mheithimh 2014. Cabhraítear leis an tairseach sreabhadh tuile agus doimhneacht báistí troime a réamh-mheas ag thart ar 134,000 láthair abhann in Éirinn. Cruthóidh an méid sin éifeachtúlachtaí nuair a bhítear ag dearadh scéimeanna um fhaoiseamh tuile, bóithre, droichead, forbairt tráchtála agus tithíochta agus bonneagar eile.

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Sa bhliain 2014, d’éirigh linn Meabhrán Tuisceana a chomhaontú le hÁrachas Éireann, rud ina leagtar amach an dóigh ar chóir don tionscal árachais in Éirinn faisnéis faoi scéimeanna críochnaithe um chosaint tuile de chuid OOP a chur ar fáil agus a úsáid. Léirítear san fhaisnéis dearadh, cineál agus méid na cosanta a thugann na scéimeanna lena mbaineann. Chomhaontaigh baill d’Árachas Éireann an fhaisnéis sin a chur san áireamh agus neamhchosaint ar riosca tuile á measúnú acu ón 1 Meitheamh 2014 ar aghaidh.

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Sa bhliain 2014, leanadh ar aghaidh le dul chun cinn suntasach a dhéanamh ar chur chun feidhme an chláir oibreacha caipitil um fhaoiseamh tuile. Bhí Scéim an Bhaid (Cluain Maoil) i mBaile Átha Cliath críochnaithe, a bheag nó a mhór, agus leanadh ar aghaidh le Scéimeanna a thógáil i bPort Láirge, in Inis, i Mainistir Fhear Maí, ar an Dothra agus i mBré. Cuireadh tús le hobair ar Scéim Campshires Theas ar Ché John Rogerson i mBaile Átha Cliath sa bhliain 2014 freisin.

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D’fhreagraíomar go réamhghníomhach don damáiste a rinne na dianstoirmeacha ag deireadh na bliana 2013 agus ag tús na bliana 2014. Chomh maith leis sin, d’oibríomar go héifeachtach le Ranna eile Rialtais le linn na bliana 2014 chun cistiú agus tacaíocht eile a chur ar fáil d’Údaráis Áitiúla chun go bhféadfaidís bonneagar cosanta cósta agus bonneagar cosanta tuile a bhí damáistithe a dheisiú.

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Cuireadh an suíomh Gréasáin waterlevel.ie ar an ngearrliosta le haghaidh dámhachtana (sa chatagóir Foinse Oscailte) i nDámhachtainí r-Rialtais na hÉireann 2014.

Seirbhísí Corparáideacha

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D’aistríomar chuig an tSeirbhís Chomhroinnte Acmhainní Daonna (PeoplePoint) don fhoireann bhunaithe i mí Feabhra 2014.

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Sa bhliain 2014, cuireadh tús le córas inlín nua a fhorbairt chun feabhas a chur ar chumarsáid inmheánach.

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Tugadh le fios sna torthaí ar ár Suirbhé ar Sheirbhís Ardchaighdeáin do Chustaiméirí go raibh ráta sásaimh foriomlán 97.3% ann i measc cuairteoirí ar ár láithreáin oidhreachta agus go raibh ráta sásaimh 79% ann i measc ár gcuid cliant gnó i leith na seirbhíse a chuirimid ar fáil.

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Céard a Dhéanaimid

4.1

Ráiteas Misin

Is é an misean atá ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí leas a bhaint as an taithí agus as an saineolas atá againn ar na réimsí oibríochta a thagann faoinár sainordú ar mhaithe le seirbhísí comhroinnte atá nuálach, éifeachtach agus inbhuanaithe a chur ar fáil don phobal agus dár gcuid cliant. Sa bhliain 2014, ba le Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit agus le Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile a bhain croífheidhmeanna Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (OOP). Fuair na réimsí oibríochta sin tacaíocht ó Sheirbhísí Corparáideacha. Díríonn OOP go príomha ar sheirbhísí a sholáthar do chustaiméirí. Is iad seo a leanas na custaiméirí atá againn: an pobal, an Rialtas, Ranna eile Rialtais, Oifigí, Gníomhaireachtaí agus an mhórsheirbhís phoiblí.

4.2. Fís:

Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit A bheith inár gceannaire aitheanta maidir lenár bhfoirgnimh agus lenár n-oidhreacht a bhainistiú agus a chaomhnú agus an tslat tomhais a leagan síos ina leith sin.

Is faoin gceannteideal aontaithe ‘Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit (BPE)’ a sholáthraítear seirbhísí Réadmhaoine agus Oidhreachta san am i láthair. Tá mórphunann éagsúil réadmhaoine faoi úinéireacht agus faoi bhainistíocht ag OOP, rud a chuimsíonn 591 oifig, 818 áitreabh de chuid an Gharda Síochána, réadmhaoine speisialta agus breis agus 800 láithreán Oidhreachta.

4.2.1 Réadmhaoin Agus an phunann seo á bainistiú aici, cuireann OOP seirbhís chomhroinnte ar fáil sna réimsí a bhaineann le bainistíocht réadmhaoine agus le cothabháil réadmhaoine. Is é atá i gceist leis an dá réimse sin seirbhísí ailtireachta, seirbhísí innealtóireachta, seirbhísí luachála, seirbhísí suirbhéireachta cainníochta, seirbhísí bainistíochta tionscadal agus seirbhísí bainistíochta saoráidí a sholáthar do Ranna agus do Ghníomhaireachtaí de chuid an Rialtais Láir. Is soláthraí seirbhísí láraithe sinn maidir le cóiríocht oifige a chur ar fáil do Ranna agus do Ghníomhaireachtaí agus ní ghearrtar táille orthu i leith na seirbhíse sin. Chomh maith leis sin, cuirimid sainchomhairle ghairmiúil theicniúil ar an Rialtas agus ar roinnt Ranna maidir le mórthionscadail agus miontionscadail tógála araon. Is é atá i gceist leis na tionscadail sin foirgnimh nua a thógáil, foirgnimh reatha a athchóiriú, athruithe, feabhsuithe agus deisiúcháin, foirgnimh nua agus foirgnimh reatha a fheistiú, réadmhaoine stairiúla a athchóiriú agus a chaomhnú, oibreacha tírdhreacha agus oibreacha seachtracha. Comhlíonann an Oifig feidhmeanna comhairleacha sna réimsí seo a leanas freisin: Sláinte agus Sábháilteacht, Dóiteán agus Slándáil agus Éifeachtúlacht Fuinnimh. Cuirimid seirbhís cothabhála réadmhaoine atá frithghníomhach agus pleanáilte ar fáil don phunann réadmhaoine atá faoi úinéireacht agus ar léas ag an Stát agus atá á n-áitiú ag Ranna Rialtais agus ag Gníomhaireachtaí Stáit. I measc nithe eile, tá an méid seo a leanas i gceist leis an bpunann réadmhaoine a bhainistiú:  An leas atá ag OOP ina gabháltais réadmhaoine uile, idir ghabháltais ar ruíleas agus ghabháltais ar léas, a choimeád agus a chosaint.  Luach dílis na punainne réadmhaoine atá faoi úinéireacht ag an Stát a uasmhéadú.  Déileáil le ceannacháin agus le diúscairtí réadmhaoine stáit.  Léasanna tráchtála a bhainistiú chun cíosanna agus táillí seirbhísí a íoc, leas a bhaint as clásail scoir den léas agus réadmhaoine barrachais ar léas a ghéilleadh.  Ceadúnú tráchtála – lena n-áirítear ceadúnais teileachumarsáide do sheirbhísí leathanbhanda, do sheirbhísí Tetra agus do sheirbhísí gutha agus sonraí le haghaidh fóin phóca.  Ceanglais a thagann as an Acht Maoine Stáit, 1954, a bhainistiú.  Déileáil le réadmhaoine Iontaobhais thar ceann an Stáit. OPW Annual Report 2014

Réadmhaoin – Príomhchuspóirí an Ráitis Straitéise (RS) 1. An Plean um Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí a Seoladh i mí na Samhna 2011. Faoi alt 6 den phlean cur chun feidhme, déileáil le Bainistíocht Sócmhainní Réadmhaoine, imríonn OOP ról ríthábhachtach maidir le punann réadmhaoine fhoriomlán na seirbhíse poiblí a laghdú. Is é atá i gceist leis an ról sin sealbhóirí réadmhaoine sa mhórsheirbhís phoiblí a stiúradh agus a chomhordú sna réimsí seo a leanas: bainistíocht sócmhainní, beartais chomhroinnte agus cuspóirí comhroinnte, agus luach ar airgead agus éifeachtúlachtaí a bhaint amach maidir le réadmhaoin a mheaitseáil le cuspóirí straitéiseacha agus le riachtanais oibriúcháin ar fud na seirbhíse poiblí. Dul Chun Cinn agus Éachtaí le linn na Bliana 2014  Mar gheall ar an mbéim atá á cur ag an Rialtas ar an líon foirne sa tseirbhís phoiblí a laghdú, tá OOP tar éis cuíchóiriú ollmhór a dhéanamh ar chóiríocht na Státseirbhíse. Géilleadh cóiríocht ina raibh níos mó ná 1 milliún troigh chearnach mar gheall ar an obair sin, agus beagnach 83,220 troigh chearnach den méid sin á géilleadh sa bhliain 2014.

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Tá coigiltí cíosa bainte amach againn gach bliain ón mbliain 2009 i leith trí chlár um chuíchóiriú léasanna agus trí chíosanna a athbhreithniú agus a idirbheartú – agus laghdú á dhéanamh againn ag an am céanna ar an mbille cíosa bliantúil agus ar lorg réadmhaoine oifige atá á háitiú ag an Státseirbhís. A bhuí le cuíchóiriú, mar aon le laghduithe cíosa a baineadh amach trí chíosanna a athbhreithniú agus a athnuachan, tá coigiltí cíosa bliantúla leanúnacha ar fiú níos mó ná €30 milliún, nó 20% den iomlán, iad soláthartha againn le 5 bliana anuas. Sa bhliain 2013, baineadh amach an sprioc a bhí ann an costas cíosa bliantúil don státseirbhís a laghdú go faoi bhun €100 milliún faoin mbliain 2015. Laghdaíodh an costas sin arís eile go €94.3 milliún sa bhliain 2014. Tá sé mar aidhm againn an bille cíosa a choinneáil ag an leibhéal sin: Ag deireadh na bliana 2014, bhí cóiríocht na Státseirbhíse comhdhéanta díobh seo a leanas: • 390 léas i 337 foirgneamh • 254 foirgneamh ‘Oifige’ a bhí faoi úinéireacht • 878,918.95 méadar cearnach/ 9,460,595.65 troigh chearnach • 41% den iomlán (ó thaobh achair de) ar léas • Bhí 59% den iomlán (ó thaobh achair de) faoi úinéireacht • Ba é €1.69m an tsuim iomlán a coiglíodh ar léasanna a géilleadh le linn na bliana 2014. • Ba é €1.097m an tsuim a coiglíodh de bharr laghduithe cíosa a idirbheartaíodh.

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In éineacht le sealbhóirí réadmhaoine, sainaithneoidh OOP 500 foirgneamh eile ar fud na seirbhíse poiblí le páirt a ghlacadh i gcéim nua den fheachtas um Chumhacht a Bharrfheabhsú ag an Obair. Reáchtáladh comórtais soláthair go rathúil chun sainacmhainní inmheánacha teicniúla a sholáthar agus chun soláthraithe seirbhísí seachtracha a cheapadh le trealamh méadraithe fuinnimh agus trealamh logála fuinnimh a chur ar fáil. Tá trealamh monatóireachta fuinnimh suiteáilte i roinnt saoráidí an-mhór anois, lena n-áirítear: Ospidéal Thamhlachta, 11 Phríosún agus 3 mhórfhoirgneamh Eastáit Chorparáidigh de chuid Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (FSS). Táimid ag obair leis na heagraíochtaí sin faoi láthair ar mhaithe le foirne fuinnimh cuí a bhunú agus le teacht ar na deiseanna atá ann coigiltí a bhaint amach. Tá trealamh monatóireachta fuinnimh á shuiteáil faoi láthair sna saoráidí móra seo a leanas: Ospidéal Choláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh, Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Shligigh, 2 fhoirgneamh mhóra i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, agus 6 fhoirgneamh mhóra ar cheanncheathrú údaráis áitiúil iad. Is ionann agus thart ar €15m in aghaidh na bliana an caiteachas fuinnimh iomlán sna foirgnimh atá páirteach sa chlár nua faoi láthair.

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Oibreoidh OOP agus sealbhóirí réadmhaoine le chéile chun a chinntiú go gcomhlíonfar na spriocanna don bhliain 2020 atá leagtha amach sa Phlean Gníomhaíochta Náisiúnta um Éifeachtúlacht Fuinnimh agus sa Treoir ón AE maidir le hÉifeachtúlacht Fuinnimh, a mhéid a bhaineann na spriocanna sin le bainistíocht phunann réadmhaoine na Seirbhíse Poiblí. San am i láthair, tá coigiltí ar fiú thart ar 18.3% iad á mbaint amach againn (i gcomparáid leis an sprioc 33% don bhliain 2020 arna leagan síos don tSeirbhís Phoiblí leis an bPlean Gníomhaíochta Náisiúnta um Éifeachtúlacht Fuinnimh).

Cláir agus tionscadail a chur chun feidhme ar mhaithe le réitigh chóiríochta agus saoráide tógtha a chur ar fáil do chliaint Rialtais agus Stáit, cibé acu is áitribh nua, áitribh atá ann cheana féin nó áitribh ar cíos atá i gceist

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Dul Chun Cinn agus Éachtaí le linn na Bliana 2014  Ó chur chun feidhme Chiorclán 1/2013, is í OOP an soláthraí seirbhísí comhroinnte atá freagrach as conarthaí cothabhála reachtúla agus as oibreacha cothabhála foirgnimh do gach foirgneamh atá faoi bhainistíocht ag OOP. Fágann sé sin go mbítear ag tabhairt faoi thuilleadh cothabháil phleanáilte chun fadhbanna a chosc in ionad a bheith ag tabhairt faoi chothabháil fhrithghníomhach chun fadhbanna a réiteach. Thugamar faoi chothabháil phleanáilte ar chostas €1.6m sa bhliain 2013, agus sinn ag díriú ar dheisiúcháin dín fhadtéarmacha. Thugamar faoi chothabháil phleanáilte ar chostas €2.4m sa bhliain 2014. Táthar i mbun réamh-athbhreithniú faoi láthair ar fheidhmiú Chiorclán 1/13.

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Tarraingíodh aird ar raon saincheisteanna éagsúla san Athbhreithniú Straitéiseach a rinneadh sa bhliain 2014 ar 110 ceann d’oifigí ina raibh níos mó ná 1000 m2 agus a bhí úinéireacht nó faoi áitíocht ag an Stát. Bhain na saincheisteanna sin le haois agus le riocht na réadmhaoine agus le bainistíocht agus le comhordú cothabhála. Sainaithníodh oibreacha feabhais ar ghá aird láithreach a thabhairt orthu sna tuarascálacha ar riocht. Tugadh faoi na hoibreacha sin sa bhliain 2014. I measc samplaí de na hoibreacha ar tugadh fúthu, tá: deisiúcháin ar an bhfearas fuinneoige i dTeach Osmond, Little Ship Street; deisiúcháin ar an ngáitéarlach inmheánach ag an Oifig Rialtais, Dún Dealgan; oibreacha cumhdaigh ag Oifig Met Éireann, Glas Naíon, agus ag an Oifig Rialtais, Tulach Mhór; agus oibreacha inslithe inmheánacha ag an Oifig Rialtais, Baile Átha Luain. Léirítear san Athbhreithniú gur gá móroibreacha athchóirithe nó iarfheistithe a dhéanamh ar roinnt réadmhaoine tábhachtacha, rud ar a bhfuil Clár um Uasghrádú Creatlaí bunaithe.

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Lean OOP ar aghaidh le hoibreacha tionscadail a sholáthar i leith na nithe seo a leanas sa bhliain 2014: Oifigí Intreo (thar ceann na Roinne Coimirce Sóisialaí, 43 Oifig san iomlán); cuíchóiriú (e.g. an Bord um Shásamh i leith Foras Cónaithe, an Príomhoifigeach Míochaine); an Clár um Athchóiriú Cillíní an Gharda Síochána (9 dtionscadal); mionoibreacha don Gharda Síochána (e.g. Aonad Tacaíochta Réigiúnaí Dhún Dealgan); agus tionscadail arna gcistiú ag cliaint e.g. Seirbhísí Párolla Comhroinnte, an Rinn Mhór).

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Cuireadh tús le cleachtadh píolótach sa bhliain 2014, agus é mar aidhm leis Conradh Athchóirithe ar Théarma Tomhaiste a fhorbairt i réigiún an Iarthair Láir. Bainfidh an Conradh coigiltí acmhainne amach nuair a bhíonn tionscadail mhionoibreacha athchóirithe caipitil á gcur ar tairiscint, agus é ag cur le tionscadal den chineál céanna a bunaíodh do réigiún Bhaile Átha Cliath. Tabharfar an conradh sin isteach ar bhonn náisiúnta a luaithe a bheidh athbhreithniú ar an scéim phíolótach thart.

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Chomh maith leis sin, tá OOP ag obair leis an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais agus le húinéirí eile na punainne Stáit chun teacht ar na roghanna atá ann coigiltí a bhaint amach i bhfeidhmiú na dtionscadal Mionoibreacha Caipitil ar fud na punainne Stáit.

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Leis an bPlean Soláthair um Bainistíocht Sócmhainní Réadmhaoine (PSBSR), a seoladh i mí Iúil 2013, tugtar eolas don Rialtas ar an gcreat agus ar na hacmhainní a theastaíonn chun éifeachtúlacht agus luach ar airgead a bhrú chun cinn i bpunann réadmhaoine atá faoi úinéireacht agus ar léas ag an Stát, go háirithe maidir le cóiríocht oifige. Is í an Cathaoirleach ar OOP an tOifigeach Freagrach Sinsearach maidir le hathchóiriú bainistíochta sócmhainní réadmhaoine a sholáthar.

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I measc na dtionscadal a cuireadh ar aghaidh le linn na bliana 2014, bhí an dearadh le haghaidh athchóiriú cuimsitheach ar an iartheach altranais ar Shráid Líosain, a raibh i gceist leis freastal ar chuid den Roinn Turasóireachta, Iompair agus Spóirt (RTIS), agus mórthionscadal athfheistithe chun cóiríocht a chur ar fáil do Cheanncheathrú an Choimisiúin um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre i dTeach Lansdún.

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Ina theannta sin, cuireadh tús le tionscadal Pacáiste Spreagthaí Rialtais a dhearadh chun na hoifigí de chuid Oilimpicí Speisialta Éireann i mBaile Átha Cliath, i gCúige Laighean agus i Réigiún an Oirthir a chomhdhlúthú i bhfoirgneamh ceanncheathrún nua ag an gCampas Náisiúnta Spórt. Tá iar-Stáisiún na nGardaí ar an Halla Bán, a bhfuil stádas cosanta aige, sainithe le cóiríocht a chur ar fáil d’Oifig an Phaiteolaí Stáit agus do Mharbhlann Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath araon. Rinneadh dul chun cinn ar an tionscadal sin le linn na bliana agus táthar ag súil go dtosófar oibreacha ar an láthair in Earrach na bliana 2015.

OPW Annual Report 2014

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Soláthraíodh tionscadal nua um Stáisiúin Ghardaí Cósta i nDúlainn. Chomh maith leis sin, leanadh ar aghaidh le hobair ar an mórchlár um fhoirgnimh Ghardaí Cósta thar ceann RTIS/Ghardaí Cósta na hÉireann, rud a bhfuil sé mar aidhm leis stáisiúin nua bhreise a chur ar fáil sna Clocha Liatha agus i gCathair na Mart, i measc áiteanna eile, sna blianta atá le teacht.

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Na chéad trí cinn de shé aonad cónaithe nua, ar cuid den tionscadal um Shaoráidí Náisiúnta Coinneála Leanaí i mBaile an Oibricigh, Lusca, iad, soláthraíodh iad le linn na bliana thar ceann Sheirbhís Ceartas Óige na hÉireann. Tá an tionscadal tábhachtach sin, ina gcuimsítear foirgnimh Oideachais, Áineasa agus Riaracháin freisin, fós ar sprioc lena chríochnú sa bhliain 2015.

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Le linn na bliana 2014, lean OOP ar aghaidh le Comhaontú Tionscadail Chomhpháirtíochta Príobháidí Poiblí an Lárionaid Náisiúnta Chomhdhála/an Lárionaid Choinbhinsiúin, Baile Átha Cliath, (NCC/CCD) a riar, agus faireachán cuimsitheach á dhéanamh aici ar fheidhmíocht an NCC/CCD lena linn. Tá an Lárionad Coinbhinsiúin ar bun le cúig bliana anuas agus tá ag éirí leis go fóill spriocanna arna leagan síos faoin gComhaontú Tionscadail a bhaint amach.

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Leanadh ar aghaidh le dul chun cinn a dhéanamh ar an gClár RAPID (an Clár Athbheochan Ceantar trí Phleanáil, Infheistíocht agus Forbairt) do thionscadail scoileanna, idir fhoirgnimh nua agus shíntí. Chríochnaíomar 5 thionscadal scoileanna sa bhliain 2014 agus tá 3 cinn eile le críochnú ag tús na bliana 2015. Is de réir sceidil atá an obair deartha agus bainistíochta tionscadail do 6 thionscadal scoileanna eile, agus iad go léir á gcistiú ag an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna.

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Cuireadh ceanncheathrúna réigiúnacha don Gharda Síochána i mBaile Átha Cliath, i Loch Garman agus i nGaillimh ar aghaidh sa bhliain 2014 agus tá obair ar an láthair le tosú sa bhliain 2015.

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Rinneadh saoráidí a bhí faoi úinéireacht ag an Stát agus a bhí á n-áitiú ag an nGníomhaireacht Fáiltithe agus Imeasctha a uasghrádú ionas go gcomhlíonfaidís caighdeáin dóiteáin, sláinte agus sábháilteachta.

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Críochnaíodh an próiseas pleanála do na 7 dtionscadal Cúirteanna nua atá ar áireamh i bPacáiste Spreagthaí na Roinne Dlí agus Cirt agus a soláthraíodh faoi sholáthar comhpháirtíochta príobháidí poiblí SMART. Tá an próiseas tairisceana ar siúl faoi láthair.

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Leanadh ar aghaidh le hobair ar thionscadail Oidhreachta, lenar áiríodh Oileán Gharinse, na Ceithre Chúirt agus Céim 6 de Ráth Fearnáin.

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Sa bhliain 2014, tugadh faoi obair ag forais chultúir freisin, lenar áiríodh Clár Forbartha an Cheolárais Náisiúnta – an Stáisiún Taiscéalaíochta sa Sciathán Thuaidh – agus Ceanncheathrú na Cartlainne Náisiúnta ar Shráid an Easpaig. Críochnófar oibreacha ar dhíon Sciathán Milltown sa Ghailearaí Náisiúnta sa bhliain 2015. Le linn na bliana 2014, rinneadh dul chun cinn ar Phailliún na hÉireann a dhearadh, a fhorbairt agus a sholáthar le haghaidh EXPO Milano 2015. Osclófar é sin i mí na Bealtaine 2015. Osclaíodh Coláiste Gairneoireachta Taitneamhachta Theagasc ag Gairdíní na Lus i mí na Bealtaine 2014.

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Sa bhliain 2014, thug an Rialtas cead do Ranna riachtanais réadmhaoine a chur ar áireamh agus a Ráitis Straitéise á n-ullmhú acu. Cuirfidh an méid sin ar chumas OOP riachtanais réadmhaoine a phleanáil go straitéiseach.

Clár lárnach na Réadmhaoine Stáit ar fad a chruthú

Dul Chun Cinn agus Éachtaí le linn na Bliana 2014  Faoin bPlean Soláthair um Bainistíocht Sócmhainní Réadmhaoine (PSBSR), chríochnaigh OOP forbairt an Chláir ar líne um Réadmhaoin sa Stát sa bhliain 2014, rud ar ar coinníodh faisnéis bhainistíochta faoi níos mó ná 13,500 réadmhaoin Stáit faoi dheireadh na bliana. Ceanglaítear ar gach sealbhóir réadmhaoine Stáit leanúint ar aghaidh lena gcuid sonraí a sholáthar do OOP, agus iad a nuashonrú go leictreonach san fhormáid atá riachtanach, ar mhaithe lena gcuimsiú sa chlár.

OPW Annual Report 2014

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Cuirfidh sealbhóirí réadmhaoine ar fud na seirbhíse poiblí caighdeán ISEN 15221 chun feidhme de réir a chéile. Sainítear leis an gcaighdeán na príomhtháscairí feidhmíochta ó thaobh cúrsaí airgeadais, spáis agus comhshaoil de a úsáidtear nuair a bhíonn feidhmíocht sócmhainní réadmhaoine á meas. Tugadh an caighdeán sin isteach in OOP i leith roinnt réadmhaoine samplacha le linn na bliana 2014.

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Thug OOP tacaíocht d’Oifig an Phríomh-Aturnae Stáit sraith chomhaontaithe prótacal caighdeánach a thabhairt chun críche maidir le sócmhainní réadmhaoine a aistriú agus a chomhroinnt laistigh den tSeirbhís Phoiblí. Forbraíodh modheolaíocht luachála chomhaontaithe mar chuid den bheartas um shócmhainní réadmhaoine a aistriú. Éascóidh an Oifig Luachála seirbhís chomhroinnte don tseirbhís phoiblí agus cuirfear téarmaí ginearálta na seirbhíse sin ar áireamh sna prótacail.

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Sa bhliain 2014, chríochnaigh OOP Athbhreithniú Acmhainne agus Inniúlachta ar fheidhm Bhainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit atá aici (seachas Seirbhísí Oidhreachta) agus ar a cuid gníomhaíochtaí a bhaineann leis na dualgais atá uirthi i leith athchóiriú bainistíochta sócmhainní réadmhaoine. Ba iad sainchomhairleoirí seachtracha a rinne an tAthbhreithniú sin. Gníomh faoin bPlean Soláthair um Bainistíocht Sócmhainní Réadmhaoine (PSBSR) ba ea an tionscadal sin. Rinneadh dhá mholadh déag. Tosaíodh ag cur chun feidhme na moltaí sin nuair a bunaíodh an tAonad um Bunathrú Gnó (ABG). Is é an cuspóir atá leis an tionscadal bunathraithe cabhrú le OOP a dhéanamh a éifeachtaí is féidir maidir le cóiríocht oifige agus seirbhísí réadmhaoine a sholáthar agus an eagraíocht a chumasú an ról nua atá aici in Athchóiriú Bainistíochta Sócmhainní Réadmhaoine a chomhlíonadh. Beidh ABG i bhfeidhm ar feadh tréimhse dhá bhliain. Déanfaidh sé athbhreithniú ar phróisis agus cuirfidh sé moltaí le chéile chun feabhas a chur ar bhealaí oibre ó thaobh Bhainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit de. Déanfaidh ABG breithniú ar struchtúir inmheánacha a atheagrú agus a bharrfheabhsú agus ar theicneolaíocht níos fearr a chomhtháthú d’fhonn tacú le hobair na heagraíochta.

Tacú leis an ngníomh atá sainaitheanta i mBeartas an Rialtais ar Ailtireacht 2009 – 2015 a sholáthar

Dul Chun Cinn agus Éachtaí le linn na Bliana 2014  Leagtar síos i mBeartas an Rialtais ar Ailtireacht 2009 – 2015 roinnt gníomhartha atá le déanamh ag an Ailtire Stáit agus ag OOP mar eagraíocht chun tacú leis an mBeartas a sholáthar. Sa bhliain 2014, chuir an tAiltire Stáit agus a fhoireann ailtirí comhairle agus cúnamh ailtireachta ar fáil do réimsí gnó eile laistigh de OOP agus de ghníomhaireachtaí rialtais. Chomh maith leis sin, rinne siad maoirseacht ar chur chun feidhme critéar ardchaighdeáin inbhuanaithe i dtionscadail arna gcistiú ag an Stát.

OPW Annual Report 2014

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Agus í ag obair faoi threoir an Ailtire Stáit, is foinse tagartha agus comhairle í an fhoireann ailtireachta maidir le heolas agus maidir le saineolas a scaipeadh ar Ranna Rialtais agus ar Chomhlachtaí Poiblí.

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Tá raon dualgas éagsúil ar an tseirbhís chomhairleach sin, lena n-áirítear iad seo a leanas:  comhairle a thabhairt don Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta ar an tábhacht a bhaineann le foirgnimh stairiúla faoi Alt 482 den Acht Airgeadais  comhairle a thabhairt ar ábhair chaomhantais  ionchur a dhéanamh i gcóras na Rialachán um Rialú Foirgníochta (Leasú)  triail a bhaint as bogearraí Samhaltaithe Faisnéis Foirgnimh thar ceann an Rialtais.

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Tháinig Rialacháin nua um Rialú Foirgníochta i bhfeidhm an 1 Márta 2014. Tá feidhm ag na Rialacháin nua maidir le hoibreacha foirgníochta dá bhfuil Deimhnithe um Chomhlíonadh faoi na Rialacháin um Rialú Foirgníochta ag teastáil. Rinneamar rannchuidiú ollmhór maidir le cur chun feidhme rathúil na Rialachán nua sin ach cur ina luí ar an tionscal deimhniú caighdeánach um chomhlíonadh a chomhaontú, cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag seimineáir oiliúna agus ionchur a dhéanamh maidir leis an gCóras Bainistíochta um Rialú Foirgníochta.

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Ag freagairt di don athrú ar an bpróiseas agus ar na ceanglais dhlíthiúla a ghabh le tabhairt isteach na reachtaíochta nua, d’fhorbair OOP sraith nósanna imeachta atá á gcomhtháthú isteach i gcórais ISO. Baineadh triail as na nósanna imeachta nua sin agus as na doiciméid ghaolmhara ar roinnt tionscadal tógála atá ar siúl faoi láthair. Ar chríochnú na dtionscadal sin, déanfar na nósanna imeachta agus na doiciméid a athbhreithniú, a mheasúnú agus a nuashonrú, más gá.

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Reáchtáladh sraith seimineár oiliúna i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath le linn na bliana 2014, agus é mar aidhm leo oiliúint a chur ar ár bhfoireann i gcur chun feidhme na nósanna imeachta nua.

4.2.2 Oidhreacht Príomhghníomhaireacht maidir le réadmhaoine cultúrtha agus oidhreachta a chothabháil, a chaomhnú agus a chur i láthair is ea OOP. Is ise atá freagrach as oibriú laethúil na Séadchomharthaí Náisiúnta uile agus na Réadmhaoine Stairiúla uile atá faoi chúram an Stáit. Tá an méid seo a leanas i gceist leis an bhfreagracht atá ar OOP as an oidhreacht thógtha atá faoi chúram an Stáit (i.e. atá faoi úinéireacht nó faoi chaomhnú ag an Stát):  Breis agus 780 séadchomhartha náisiúnta a bhainistiú, a chothabháil agus a chaomhnú;  Bainistiú a dhéanamh ar raon réadmhaoine stairiúla náisiúnta amhail Páirc an Fhionnuisce, Gairdíní Náisiúnta na Lus agus breis agus 20 réadmhaoin eile den sórt sin (e.g. Gairdíní Heywood, Páirc Naomh Éanna, Cúirt Ioma);  Saoráidí léirmhíniúcháin agus seirbhís Treorach a chur ar fáil ag 70 láithreán. Oidhreacht – Príomhchuspóirí an Ráitis Straitéise Cur chuige inbhuanaithe a ghlacadh i leith láithreáin oidhreachta an Stáit a bhainistiú agus a chaomhnú, agus béim á cur ar cháilíocht agus ar chaighdeáin. Ár láithreáin oidhreachta a chur i láthair ar an mbealach is fearr is féidir chun a chinntiú go gcuirfidh siad a mhéid is féidir leis an turasóireacht, go mbainfidh turasóirí tuilleadh taitnimh astu agus go méadófar an t-eispéireas oideachais atá ag gabháil leo. Dul Chun Cinn agus Éachtaí le linn na Bliana 2014  Tuairiscíodh 4.4 milliún cuairteoir ar láithreáin Threoraithe sa bhliain 2014, figiúr ar mhéadú é ar an 4.1 milliún duine a tuairiscíodh sa bhliain 2013.

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Le linn na bliana 2014, d’oibríomar go dlúth le cuid mhór grúpaí agus cumann pobail áitiúil chun imeachtaí ‘Tóstail’ a sholáthar ag láithreáin éagsúla.

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Is é atá i gceist le gníomhaíochtaí agus le ról Ghairdíní Náisiúnta na Lus an tábhacht a bhaineann le plandaí a scrúdú, a thuiscint, a chaomhnú agus a chomhroinnt. Sa bhliain 2014, d’fhreastail an líon ba mhó cuairteoirí le 7 mbliana anuas ar na Gairdíní, agus cuairt á tabhairt ag 541,936 duine orthu.

OPW Annual Report 2014

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Craoladh Gairdíní na Lus, ar chlár 6 eipeasóid ar na Gairdíní é, ar TG4 ón 7 Eanáir go dtí an 11 Feabhra 2014. Fuarthas aiseolas den scoth ar an gclár agus bhí méadú ann ar an líon cuairteoirí dá bharr. Ag teacht go gar sna sála air sin, bhí an clár Tracks and Trails (an 28 Feabhra 2014) ar RTÉ, rud inar pléadh Gairdíní Náisiúnta na Lus agus an Chasaíne i Marino.

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Sa bhliain 2014, reáchtáladh próiseas soláthair phoiblí lenar iarradh tograí ó eagraithe imeachtaí chun úsáid a bhaint as láithreáin iomráiteacha ar bhonn bliantúil. Tá siad seo a leanas i measc samplaí de na himeachtaí a bhí ar siúl le linn na bliana 2014: ▪ Imeachtaí bláthaithe agus ceoil i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce ▪ Féile Ghrinn Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Blas ar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Gairdíní Uíbh Eachach ▪ Imeachtaí tráchtála i gCaisleán Chill Chainnigh ▪ Aontaí Tuaithe, seoltaí agus léachtaí, etc., i dTeach Bhaile an Chaisleáin, in Farmleigh, agus ag láithreáin eile.

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Sa bhliain 2014, d’éirigh linn tionscnaimh oiriúnacha phobalbhunaithe de chuid grúpaí san earnáil phríobháideach/grúpaí pobail a chur chun feidhme, tionscnaimh a raibh i gceist leo láithreáin laistigh den phunann oidhreachta a chur i láthair. Is é an aidhm atá leis an tionscnamh freastal ar líon méadaithe cuairteoirí ar ár gcuid láithreán. Tá tionscnaimh eile á n-athbhreithniú agus á bhforbairt de réir na n-acmhainní atá ar fáil. Déanfar iarracht ollmhór grúpaí atá ar bun cheana féin a chaomhnú.

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Ceadaíodh 12 láithreán oidhreachta le haghaidh Searmanais Shibhialta le linn na bliana 2014.

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Tá dul chun cinn á dhéanamh againn ar úsáid mhéadaithe a bhaint as TFC maidir leis an Eastát Oidhreachta a bhainistiú agus a chur i láthair. Tá aipeanna fóin chliste forbartha ag páirtithe san earnáil phríobháideach le haghaidh Láithreáin Oidhreachta áirithe atá faoi chúram OOP. Tugann OOP cabhair agus tacaíocht do na tionscnaimh sin ach rochtain ar fhaisnéis bhunúsach, ar ábhar léirmhíniúcháin, etc. a chur ar fáil.

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Táthar ag leanúint le tionscadal na Meán Sóisialta agus bhí suíomhanna gníomhacha ar Facebook ag 39 láithreán oidhreachta faoi dheireadh na bliana 2014. Srianadh suntasach fós atá i saincheisteanna a bhaineann le nascacht agus le bonneagar le haghaidh leathanbhanda/feistí soghluaiste ag láithreáin.

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Cuireadh áiseanna léirmhíniúcháin nua ar fáil ag láithreáin éagsúla sa bhliain 2014 – an tOspidéal Ríoga, Cill Mhaighneann, Teach Dhoire Fhíonáin agus Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath ina measc. Próiseas leanúnach atá ann agus tá pleananna ann le haghaidh áiseanna a fheabhsú ar fud na punainne ar bhonn céimnithe.

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In 2014, leanamar ar aghaidh ag forbairt ár suímh Ghréasáin oidhreachta ag www.heritageireland.ie ionas go mbeadh sé ina mhórthairseach lena dtabharfaí rochtain ar an eastát oidhreachta. Leanfaidh OOP d’oibriú a dhéanamh ar shuíomhanna Gréasáin nua a fhorbairt le haghaidh réadmhaoine sonracha ardiomrá san Eastát Oidhreachta chun an fhaisnéis atá ar fáil do chuairteoirí a mhéadú agus chun spreagadh a thabhairt do chuairteoirí ar na láithreacha sin agus an úsáid a bhféadfaí a bhaint astu mar chinn scríbe ócáidí a chur chun cinn. Leanadh d’obair in 2014 i dtaca le hacmhainn áirithinte ar líne a dhearadh. Cuirfear i bhfeidhm í i bPríosún Chill Mhaighneann ar dtús agus an tsaoráid nua do Chuairteoirí sa láithreán sin curtha i gcrích go luath sa bhliain 2016.

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Ós rud é gur tionscadal comórtha 1916 é, cuireadh tús le mórfheabhsúcháin ar chur i láthair Phríosún Chill Mhaighneann, obair a chuimsigh cur san áireamh Theach Cúirte Chill Mhaighneann in aice leis, d’fhonn cur leis an líon bliantúil cuairteoirí a mhéadú ó 331,000 duine go 500,000 duine. Tá an tionscadal sin le bheith críochnaithe go luath sa bhliain 2016.

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Leanadh sa bhliain 2014 den teagmháil ghníomhach le Fáilte Ireland i dtaca lena cuid tionscnamh margaíochta Cultúir agus Turasóireachta a chur ar aghaidh. Rinneadh dul chun cinn in 2014 ar roinnt bearta margaíochta tar éis tabhairt faoi chomhairliúchán fairsing le Fáilte Ireland. Ar na saintascanna ar tugadh fúthu in 2014 bhí forbairt leantach na mbealaí téamaithe tiomána/turais; an soláthar ábhar poiblíochta d’oibritheoirí taistil agus d’iriseoirí taistil, ábhar a bhí réidh lena dháileadh i mí Iúil agus i mí Lúnasa; agus teagmháil le comhpháirtithe ag leibhéal idirnáisiúnta amhail English Heritage agus an National Trust sa Ríocht Aontaithe agus i dTuaisceart Éireann i dtaca le bearta frithpháirteacha iontrála, tionscnaimh phoiblíochta, etc.

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Tá sárthaithí ag ár gceardaithe oilte ar an obair caomhnaithe a theastaíonn don raon leathan Séadchomharthaí Náisiúnta agus Réadmhaoine Stairiúla as a bhfuil freagracht orainn. Chun a chinntiú go leanfar d’oidhreacht na hÉireann a chaomhnú de réir na gcaighdeán idirnáisiúnta is airde, aithnímid gurb ionann an obair a dhéanaimid agus acmhainn foghlama ar leith don chéad ghlúin eile de shaoir chloiche, de chearpantóirí agus de cheardaithe eile. Dá bhrí sin, chuamar i gcomhpháirtíocht le Solas agus leis na Boird Oideachais agus Oiliúna chun na modúil oideachais a theastaíonn a chur ar fáil. Chuir an chéad iontógáil, a chuimsigh 21 Printíseach, tús le hoiliúint a fháil sa tsaoirseacht chloiche, sa ghearradh cloiche agus sa chearpantóireacht. Gnóthóidh siad na scileanna a theastaíonn trí na modúil sin agus tríd an meantóireacht a chuirfidh ár gceardaithe ag a bhfuil taithí ar fáil.

4.3

Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile

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An tionchar a bhíonn ag tuile ar an tsochaí, ar theaghlaigh agus ar ghnóthais a íoslaghdú trí phleanáil, trí threoir agus trí fhaisnéis inbhuanaithe agus trí bhearta éifeachtacha i gceantair a bhí i mbaol tuile.

Is í OOP an phríomhghníomhaireacht in Éirinn i leith bainistíocht riosca tuile. Tá freagracht uirthi, dá bhrí sin, as beartais chuimsitheacha agus straitéisí cuimsitheacha maidir le bainistíocht riosca tuile a fhorbairt agus a chur chun feidhme. Is iad seo príomhfheidhmeanna an chláir sin: Cláir oibre agus bearta maidir le bainistíocht riosca tuile a fhorbairt agus a sholáthar; Coimeád ar bun a dhéanamh ar chlár éifeachtach um chúrsaí abhann a draenáladh faoi fhorálacha na nAchtanna um Dhraenáil Artaireach a chothabháil; agus Comhairle a chur ar an Rialtas faoi bhainistíocht riosca tuile agus faoi bheartas maidir le bainistíocht riosca tuile. Tríd an taithí agus an saineolas atá aici, tá cumas ar leith ag ár seirbhís Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile seirbhís iomlán a chur ar fáil dá cuid custaiméirí maidir le hoibreacha faoiseamh tuile agus draenála a cheapadh, a thógáil agus a chothabháil agus maidir leis an innealtóireacht abhann go ginearálta. Ós rud é go bhfuil foirne agus saoráidí aici ar fud na tíre, tá dea-chumas ag OOP freagairt d’éilimh náisiúnta agus áitiúla. Bunaithe ar an taithí agus an saineolas leathan atá againn agus ar bhunachar sonraí hidriméadracha a théann siar go dtí na 1940í agus a nuashonraítear ar bhonn leanúnach, cuirimid comhairle faoi chúrsaí a bhaineann le tuile ar fáil do Ranna Rialtais, d’Údaráis Áitiúla agus do chomhairleoirí innealtóireachta earnála príobháidí fud fad na tíre. Mar thaca lenár bhfís atá leagtha amach thuas, is iad seo na cuspóirí oibriúcháin:  Comhairle a chur ar an Rialtas maidir le forbairt beartais agus riachtanais reachtúla le haghaidh bainistíocht riosca tuile;  Forbairt, comhordú agus cur i bhfeidhm a dhéanamh ar chláir agus ar bhearta chun laghdú a dhéanamh ar leibhéal náisiúnta an riosca tuile do dhaoine, do ghnóthais, do bhonneagar agus don timpeallacht;  Freagairtí bainistíocht riosca tuile a fhorbairt ar aon dul leis an dea-chleachtas idirnáisiúnta;  Cur chun feidhme éifeachtach beartas Rialtais a chur chun cinn agus a chur ar aghaidh agus riosca tuile á bhreithniú i mbainistíocht inbhuanaithe pleanála agus forbartha;  Coimeád ar bun a dhéanamh ar chlár éifeachtach um chúrsaí abhann a draenáladh faoi fhorálacha na nAchtanna um Dhraenáil Artaireach a chothabháil;  Straitéis maidir le bainistíocht éifeachtach sonraí spásúla (Córais Faisnéise Geografaí (GIS)). Beartas agus Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile - Príomhchuspóirí an Ráitis Straitéise Comhairle a chur ar an Rialtas maidir le forbairt beartais agus riachtanais reachtúla le haghaidh bainistíocht riosca tuile. Forbairt, comhordú agus cur i bhfeidhm a dhéanamh ar chláir agus ar bhearta chun laghdú a dhéanamh ar leibhéal náisiúnta an riosca tuile do dhaoine, do ghnóthais, do bhonneagar agus don timpeallacht. Freagairtí bainistíocht riosca tuile a fhorbairt ar aon dul leis an dea-chleachtas idirnáisiúnta. Dul Chun Cinn agus Éachtaí le linn na Bliana 2014  Tá an clár um Measúnú agus Bainistíocht náisiúnta ar Riosca Tuilte Abhantraí (MBRTA) á sholáthar chun moltaí an Athbhreithnithe ar Bheartais Tuile agus na ceanglais i dTreoir an AE maidir le ‘Tuilte’ a chomhlíonadh. Leis an gclár réamhghníomhach sin, soláthraítear coigiltí suntasacha don Stát trí bharainneacht mhórscála agus bearta oiriúnacha um bainistíocht riosca tuile á gcinneadh le haghaidh 300 pobal, ar bearta iad a fhéadann laghduithe móra a dhéanamh ar chaillteanais de dheasca damáiste tuile agus léarscáileanna tuile a fhorbairt chun pleanáil inbhuanaithe a chinntiú. OPW Annual Report 2014

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Tá léarscáileanna tuile á n-ullmhú do 7,000 km, beagnach, de chainéal abhann agus do 90 pobal cósta chun pleanáil inbhuanaithe a chinntiú agus chun forbairt a sheachaint i limistéir atá i mbaol tuile. Úsáidfear na léarscáileanna sin agus an fhreagairt éigeandála do theagmhas tuile á pleanáil.

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Sa bhliain 2014, cuireadh saoráidí i bhfeidhm chun Léarscáileanna Guais Tuile agus Riosca Tuile a thuairisciú don AE (mar a cheanglaítear leis an Treoir maidir le ‘Tuilte’) agus iad curtha i gcrích. Forbraíodh córas Gréasánbhunaithe chun an próiseas comhairliúcháin a éascú agus úsáidfear é roimh an bpróiseas comhairliúcháin.

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Tá clár leantach cuimsitheach um móroibreacha caipitil agus mionoibreacha caipitil i bhfeidhm chun déileáil le limistéir ina bhfuil riosca aitheanta agus tugtar tosaíocht don infheistíocht sin i Vóta OOP.

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D’fhreagraíomar OOP go réamhghníomhach don damáiste a rinne na dianstoirmeacha ag deireadh na bliana 2013 agus ag tús na bliana 2014. Chomh maith leis sin, d’oibríomar go héifeachtach le Ranna eile Rialtais le linn na bliana 2014 chun cistiú agus tacaíocht eile a chur ar fáil d’Údaráis Áitiúla chun go bhféadfaidís bonneagar cosanta cósta agus bonneagar cosanta tuile a bhí damáistithe a dheisiú. Trí OOP, d’fhormheas an Rialtas cistiú d’Údaráis Áitiúla arbh fhiú €19.6m san iomlán é le haghaidh an bonneagar cosaint chósta reatha a damáistíodh sna stoirmeacha a dheisiú. Bhí €7.7m tarraingthe anuas ag na hÚdaráis Áitiúla faoi dheireadh na bliana 2014.

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B’ionann an caiteachas iomlán ar ghníomhaíochtaí bainistíocht riosca tuile idir 1996 agus deireadh na bliana 2014 agus níos mó ná €400m. Bhain thart ar €344m den tsuim iomlán sin le caiteachas ar mhóroibreacha caipitil um fhaoiseamh tuile i limistéir uirbeacha agus ar mhionoibreacha níos áitiúla. Ó thaobh an chaillteanais agus an damáiste a seachnaíodh de, ba é thart ar €1.125 billiún luach carnach an tsochair a baineadh as na mórscéimeanna caipitil um fhaoiseamh tuile agus as na mionoibreacha maolú tuile ar chuir OOP iad chun feidhme go díreach nó ar chuir Údaráis Áitiúla iad chun feidhme le cistiú ó OOP. Bhain thart ar 10,700 réadmhaoin tairbhe as na hoibreacha sin.

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Leanadh sa bhliain 2014 den tógáil ar mhórscéimeanna i mBré, sna Dothra, i Mainistir Fhear Maí, in Inis agus i bPort Láirge agus cuireadh tús leis an tógáil ar Ché Sir John Rogerson i mBaile Átha Cliath. Baineadh cur i gcrích substaintiúil na n-oibreacha ar Abhainn an Bhaid (céim Chluain Maol) i mBaile Átha Cliath amach in 2014. Ba é fórsa saothair díreach OOP a rinne na hoibreacha sin agus atá ag déanamh na n-oibreacha ar Ché Sir John Rogerson agus sna Dothra. Is ag céim na pleanála nó céim an deartha atá 27 scéim bhreise faoi láthair. Is é an aidhm ná iad a chur chun feidhme sna blianta beaga romhainn agus beidh Údaráis Áitiúla ar an Údarás Conraitheoireachta i roinnt mhaith cásanna.

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Thug OOP an Scéim um Mionoibreacha Maolaithe Tuile agus Chosaint Chósta isteach sa bhliain 2009 chun cistiú a chur ar fáil lena gcuirfí ar chumas na nÚdarás Áitiúil bearta maolaithe tuile ar bheagscála a dhéanamh ina limistéar féin. Go dtí seo, formheasadh pas beag níos lú ná €31 milliún san iomlán i leith thart ar 460 iarratas ar chistiú. Sa bhliain 2014, formheasadh 27 scéim mionoibreacha nua agus leithdháileadh cistiú iomlán €1.266m.

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Leanamar ar aghaidh ag cur seirbhís chomhairleach ar fáil do na húdaráis phleanála faoi chur chun feidhme na dTreoirlínte maidir leis an gCóras Pleanála agus le Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile.

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Ba ar chostas €15 milliún a críochnaíodh an Clár Cothabhála Draenála Artairí don bhliain 2014, faoi mar a bhí beartaithe. Tá níos mó ná 20,000 réadmhaoin suite sa limistéar a bhaineann tairbhe as na scéimeanna bunaidh. Is réasúnta íseal a bhíonn an mhinicíocht tuile sna réadmhaoine sin agus cinntíonn an Clár go gcoinnítear an riosca sin ag an leibhéal sin. Chomh maith leis sin, coimeádann an Clár an sochar talmhaíochta a dtugann na scéimeanna iad. Trí luach iarmharach a chaomhnú ar an mbealach sin, éascófar an méadú beartaithe ar aschur talmhaíochta. Rinne na stoirmeacha go luath sa bhliain damáiste suntasach do na cosaintí faoi chúram OOP. Cheadaigh an Rialtas caiteachas breise €1.2m chun an damáiste sin a dheisiú. Ba go sonrach a caitheadh an leithdháileadh ar athchóiriú na geoiméadrachta dearaidh do 6.5 km de chlaífoirt.

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Baineadh úsáid as leithdháileadh €0.8m chun gléasra, iompar agus trealamh athsholáthair a cheannach. Rinne an Oifig cur chun cinn ar a córas bainistíochta flít a sholáthar agus a choimisiúnú freisin.

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I gcomhar leis an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta (an tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra), thosaíomar ar threoirphlean bainistíochta caomhantais a ullmhú ar eanach ar dhraenáil ceann amháin de na cainéil

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faoinár gcúram é. Tá an treoirphlean sin, ar mhol OOP é, liostaithe mar bheart sa Straitéis Náisiúnta maidir le Tailte Portaigh. Tá an Straitéis sin tábhachtach maidir lena thaispeáint do Choimisiún an AE go gcloíonn an dóigh a bhfuil an Stát ag déileáil le bogach le téarmaí na Treorach maidir le Gnáthóga.

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Cuireadh tús le hobair in 2014 ar chóras nua bainistíochta Gréasanbhunaithe le haghaidh oibríochtaí cothabhála draenála. Chomh maith leis sin, éascóidh sé foilsiú na gcainéal, na gclaífort agus na ndéanmhas a gcoimeádann OOP iad agus foilsiú na gclár oibre agus thaifid na n-oibreacha arna gcur i gcrích. Forbrófar é sin tuilleadh in 2015.

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Tá suíomh Gréasáin i bhfeidhm anois lena ligtear d’úsáideoirí (an pobal i gcoitinne san áireamh) rochtain fíor-ama a bheith acu ar shonraí faoin leibhéal uisce. Seoladh an suíomh Gréasáin, www.waterlevel.ie, go hoifigiúil i mí Aibreáin 2013. Cuirtear tacaíocht ríthábhachtach ar fáil leis d’Údaráis Áitiúla sa dóigh a mbainistíonn siad teagmhais tuile agus a bhfreagraíonn siad dóibh. Tá méadú seasta tagtha ar úsáid an tsuímh. Taifeadadh 247,436 cuairt in 2014, méadú ó 139,222 cuairt in 2013. Cuireadh an suíomh Gréasáin ar an ngearrliosta le haghaidh dámhachtana i nDámhachtainí r-Rialtais na hÉireann 2014.

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Seoladh Tairseach Gréasáin an Chláir um Nuashonrú Staidéir ar Thuilte i mí an Mheithimh 2014. Tá an Tairseach feidhmchlár Gréasánbhunaithe sin ina haschur tábhachtach de chuid an Chláir Thaighde um Nuashonrú Staidéir ar Thuilte (NST) agus rinne OOP í a thionscnamh, a bhainistiú agus a chistiú. Tá sí ina nuashonrú suntasach ar an Flood Studies Report (NERC, 1975) inar soláthraíodh modheolaíochtaí le haghaidh meastachán tuile in Éirinn agus sa Ríocht Aontaithe. Is curtha chun feidhme i dTairseach Ghréasáin NST atá na modheolaíochtaí meastacháin bháistí agus tuile a eascraíonn as Clár Taighde NST. Cabhraítear leis an tairseach sreabhadh tuile, doimhneacht báistí troime agus athróga hidreolaíocha eile a réamh-mheas ag thart ar 134,000 láthair abhann in Éirinn. Cruthóidh an méid sin éifeachtúlachtaí nuair a bhítear ag dearadh scéimeanna um fhaoiseamh tuile, bóithre, droichead, forbairt tráchtála agus tithíochta agus bonneagar eile. Cuirfear aschuir Chlár NST isteach i léarscáiliú tuile agus i bpleananna bainistíochta riosca i gcás tuilte dobharcheantair.

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Sa bhliain 2014, d’éirigh le OOP Meabhrán Tuisceana a chomhaontú le hÁrachas Éireann, rud ina leagtar amach an dóigh ar chóir don tionscal árachais in Éirinn faisnéis faoi scéimeanna críochnaithe um chosaint tuile de chuid OOP a chur ar fáil agus a úsáid. Léirítear san fhaisnéis, atá ar fáil ar shuíomh Gréasáin OOP, dearadh, cineál agus méid na cosanta a thugann na scéimeanna lena mbaineann. Chomhaontaigh baill d’Árachas Éireann an fhaisnéis sin a chur san áireamh agus neamhchosaint ar riosca tuile á measúnú acu ón 1 Meitheamh 2014 ar aghaidh.

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Rinne an tAonad Comhairliúchán Gnó den Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe cur i gcrích in 2013 ar Athbhreithniú Acmhainne ar an rannóg um Riarachán Bainistíochta Riosca Tuile. Breithníodh moltaí an athbhreithnithe sin le linn 2014 agus déanfar dul chun cinn orthu in 2015.

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4.4 Fís:

Seirbhísí Corparáideacha Acmhainn agus cumas ár bhfoirne a uasmhéadú chun príomhfheidhmeanna agus príomhchuspóirí na hOifige seo a chomhlíonadh. An tiomantas, an ghairmiúlacht agus an t-ionracas atá ar shaintréith OOP le breis agus céad agus seachtó bliain anuas a chur i bhfeidhm maidir lenár ngníomhaíochtaí go léir.

Le linn 2014, thacaigh Seirbhísí Corparáideacha go hinmheánach leis an dá phríomhréimse gnó de chuid OOP - is iad sin, Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit agus Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile. Áirítear le Seirbhísí Corparáideacha feidhmeanna amhail Acmhainní Daonna, Bainistíocht Airgeadais, Teicneolaíocht na Faisnéise agus na Cumarsáide agus seirbhísí eile atá riachtanach ar son ghnáthoibríochtaí na hOifige. Cuspóirí ar Fud Eagraíochtaí Éagsúla - Príomhchuspóir an Ráitis Straitéise Seirbhís tacaíochta éifeachtach éifeachtúil a sholáthar chun cur le cur chun feidhme phríomhchuspóirí OOP Dul Chun Cinn agus Éachtaí le linn na Bliana 2014

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Den chuid ba mhó, baineadh amach na sprioc-aschuir a leagadh amach san Imleabhar Meastachán Athmheasta. B’ionann an tOllchaiteachas ar Vóta OOP in 2014 agus €381,008m, figiúr atá cothrom le 99.96% den leithdháileadh Vóta ar fáil.

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Ba é €27.226m iomlán na Leithreasaí i gCabhair.

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Chomh maith le Vóta OOP, tabhaíodh caiteachas ar thionscadail agus bainistíodh an cistiú ar son Ranna eile Rialtais ar bhonn gníomhaireachta. B’ionann an cistiú sin agus €119.4m.

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Imríonn OOP ról tábhachtach freisin don Rialtas mar chomhairleoir le haghaidh cláir oibre chliaint san ailtireacht, sa bhainistíocht tionscadal agus sa bhainistíocht riosca tuile.

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Leanadh den obair in 2014 ar chórais Bhainistíocht Airgeadais, Phárolla agus Bhaincéireachta OOP agus cloíonn siad le SEPA go hiomlán anois.

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Le linn 2014, leanamar ar aghaidh ag leathnú na seirbhíse cárta soláthair a tugadh isteach in 2013.

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Tá beartas sonraí oscailte á fhorbairt san Oifig agus scaipfear faisnéis don phobal ar bhealach níos fearr dá bharr. Déantar ionadaíocht d’Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ar Ghrúpa Oibre na gComhlachtaí Poiblí maidir le sonraí oscailte agus tá sí ag dul i gcomhairle leis na réimsí gnó laistigh den Oifig i dtaca le sonraí a d’fhéadfaí a scaoileadh mar shonraí oscailte.

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An mór-uasghrádú ar ár líonra achair fhairsing a raibh uasghrádú ar ár gcrua-earraí ríomhaire deisce agus aistriú chuig Windows 7 ag gabháil leis, leanadh leis in 2014 agus cuirfear i gcrích é go luath in 2015. Sa bhliain 2015, leanfar ar aghaidh ag feabhsú eagrú féilire agus comhroinnt doiciméad, rud a rinneadh sa bhliain 2014.

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Sa bhliain 2014, tugadh cleachtadh nua soláthair isteach le haghaidh córais chun obair seirbhísí Cothabháil Réadmhaoine agus Innealtóireachta Meicniúla agus Leictrí a bhainistiú in OOP. Fuarthas freagraí réamhcháilithe i mí na Nollag 2014 agus measfar iad sa bhliain 2015.

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Bunaíodh Coiste Bainistíochta Faisnéise agus Taifead ar bhonn traschláir chun imscrúdú a dhéanamh ar an dul chun cinn a bhí á dhéanamh ar chóras bainistíochta taifead a chur chun feidhme ar fud OOP de réir ISO 15489. Cuireadh mórathbhreithniú ar Bhainistíocht Taifead i gcrích in 2014. Tá plean cur chun feidhme á fhorbairt chun próisis inmheánacha nua a thabhairt isteach agus tacófar leis an bplean sin trí réiteach bogearraí a chabhróidh linn ár gcuid doiciméad agus taifead a bhainistiú. Cuirfidh sé sin lenár gcuspóir maidir le próisis chomhtháite ghnó ó cheann ceann a bhunú ar fud ár bhfeidhmeanna éagsúla agus ár gclár éagsúil.

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Sa bhliain 2014, dhéileáil ár bpreasoifig le 3,358 ceist san iomlán ó bhaill de na meáin chumarsáide agus ón bpobal faoin raon leathan gníomhaíochtaí a bhainistíonn OOP. Rinneadh dul chun cinn ar mhórchlár meán sóisialta in 2014. Tá leathanaigh Facebook á mbainistiú ag roinnt láithreáin oidhreachta agus tá tuilleadh úsáide á baint as Twitter chun gníomhaíochtaí OOP a chur chun cinn.

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Ba é Grianstad an Gheimhridh i Sí an Bhrú in 2014 an tríú bliain a reáchtáladh Comórtas Ealaíne Ghrianstad an Gheimhridh do Leanaí de chuid OOP. Léirigh bunscoileanna agus iar-bhunscoileanna ar fud na tíre an-spéis sa chomórtas.

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Cuireadh iris Obair i gcrích, iris ina gcuirtear ardán foirfe ar fáil chun obair ár nOifige a chur chun cinn agus a thaispeáint.

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Tar éis spás oifige a chuíchóiriú sna hoifigí i gCill Chainnigh agus i Ros Comáin sa bhliain 2013, géilleadh cóiríocht oifige áitithe OOP i Sráid Haiste agus i Sráid Fhearchair, Baile Átha Cliath, i mí Mheán Fómhair 2014 mar chuid den chuíchóiriú leanúnach ar spás oifige de réir na gné um Bainistíocht Sócmhainní Réadmhaoine den Chlár um Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí. Ós rud é go ndéantar íocaíocht as seirbhísí go cúlghabhálach, bainfear coigiltí €70,000 amach i leith fóntas agus cothabhála sa bhliain 2015.

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Tá an Oifig ag oibriú leis an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe go leanúnach ar roghanna le haghaidh seirbhís chomhroinnte um Fhoghlaim agus Forbairt a chur chun feidhme. Tugtar gealltanas i bPlean Athnuachana na Seirbhíse Poiblí go mbunófar an tseirbhís chomhroinnte sin.

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D’oibríomar leis an bhForas Riaracháin ar chur chuige comhoibríoch a shainaithint maidir le hoiliúint agus forbairt a scópáil agus a sholáthar ina mbronnfar cáilíocht chreidiúnaithe ar bhaill foirne i mbainistíocht sócmhainní réadmhaoine.

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Foilsíodh torthaí ár suirbhé sheachtraigh ar an tSeirbhís do Chustaiméirí in 2014. Rinneadh meas sa suirbhé ar ár bhfeidhmíocht agus muid ag tabhairt faoi na gealltanais a tugadh dár gcustaiméirí inár bPlean Gníomhaíochta Custaiméirí agus inár gCairt Custaiméirí. Tá ár bPlean Custaiméirí á athbhreithniú agus cabhróidh torthaí an tsuirbhé linn an Plean nua a chur le chéile. Ba dhearfach a bhí torthaí an tsuirbhé. Bhí 97.3% de chustaiméirí sásta leis an tseirbhís a cuireadh ar fáil agus cuairt á tabhairt acu ar ár láithreáin Oidhreachta agus bhí 79% de chustaiméirí sásta leis an tseirbhís a chuir na réimsí gnó in OOP ar fáil.

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Rinneadh suirbhé inmheánach custaiméirí ar an Deasc Chabhrach TFC chun sástacht na foirne leis an tseirbhís a chuireann sí ar fáil a thomhas. Ba dhearfach a bhí torthaí an scrúdaithe. Bhí 89.24% de bhaill foirne sásta le feidhmíocht fhoriomlán phearsanra na deisce cabhrach. Áiríodh leis an bhfeidhmíocht sin an t-eolas atá ag foireann na deisce cabhrach, a éifeachtaí a bhí siad agus fadhbanna á réiteach agus gníomhaíocht leantach. Bhí 97.49% díobh sásta lena ghairmiúla agus lena chúirtéisí a bhí an fhoireann freisin.

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Tosaíodh ar Inlíon nua OOP a fhorbairt in 2014 chun cumarsáid inmheánach a fheabhsú agus cuirfear i gcrích é in 2015.

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D’aistríomar chuig an tSeirbhís Chomhroinnte Acmhainní Daonna (PeoplePoint) don fhoireann bhunaithe i mí Feabhra 2014. Leanann an Oifig de dhul i dteagmháil le foireann PeoplePoint chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar aon fhadhbanna soláthar seirbhíse de réir mar a thagann siad aníos. Maidir leis an dá dtrian de phearsanra OOP nach gclúdaíonn PeoplePoint iad, tá dul chun cinn á dhéanamh againn ar thionscadal le córas acmhainní daonna nuashonraithe a chur in ionad an chórais acmhainní daonna reatha. Bheadh an córas nuashonraithe sin ar chomhréim leis na Seirbhísí Comhroinnte Acmhainní Daonna. Meastar go gcuirfear an tionscadal sin amach ar tairiscint in 2015.

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In 2014, fuaireamar rátáil chomhlíonta 93.72% i dtuarascáil deiridh na Roinne Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe le haghaidh CBFF (córas bainistíochta agus forbartha feidhmíochta) in 2013.

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Táthar ag leanúint de ghníomhaíochtaí a sainaithníodh sa Chomhaontú Seirbhíse Poiblí 2013-2016 a chur chun feidhme mar chuid dár ngnáthoibríochtaí. Rinneadh cur chun feidhme iomlán in 2014 ar na hathruithe ar uaireanta solúbtha oibre, ar incrimintí agus ar shocruithe comhroinnt oibre.

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Úsáidimid creataí lárnacha de chuid na hOifige um Sholáthar Rialtais a mhéid is féidir agus leanfaimid ar aghaidh ag déanamh amhlaidh. Leanfaidh an Oifig ar aghaidh ag comhoibriú leis an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais chun na comhairlí catagóire ábhartha a bhunú.

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Le linn 2014, d’fhorbraíomar plean fórsa oibre chun poist tosaíochta a shainaithint agus líon foirne a chothabháil ar aon dul leis an leithdháileadh pá do 2015 faoin tsamhail um Cheadú Tarmligthe. Déanfaidh an tAonad um Bunathrú Gnó (ABG) eolas d’atriallta an Phlean Fórsa Saothair amach anseo ó thaobh deiseanna athstruchtúrúcháin/ath-imlonnúcháin ar fud OOP de.

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Táimid tiomanta do thaithí oibre fhiúntach iomchuí a chur ar fáil do chéimithe agus do chuardaitheoirí poist eile trí pháirt ghníomhach a ghlacadh in JobBridge agus i gCláir Shocrúchán Céimithe. Leanadh den rannpháirtíocht i gCláir shocrúchán oibre in 2014. Cuireadh tús le socrúchán JobBridge amháin sa dara leath den bhliain 2014. Soláthraíodh do 24 ailtire iarchéime sa chlár céimithe ailtireachta agus soláthraíodh do 30 innealtóir iarchéime sa chlár céimithe innealtóireachta a mhaireann 3 bliana.

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5. Saoráil Faisnéise agus Rochtain ar Fhaisnéis faoin gComhshaol Chun cabhrú leis an bpobal iarraidh Saoráil Faisnéise (SF) nó iarraidh chun Rochtain ar Fhaisnéis faoin gComhshaol (RFC) a chur isteach, tugtar treoir ar shuíomh Gréasáin OOP maidir le hiarraidh a dhéanamh agus maidir leis na foirmeacha iarratais ábhartha. De bhreis ar iarrataí foirmiúla Saoráil Faisnéise, déileálann OOP le líon mór ceisteanna ón bpobal, ó iriseoirí agus ó chomhlachtaí eile seirbhíse poiblí freisin. Fuarthas 43 iarraidh Saoráil Faisnéise in 2014, dá raibh 34 iarraidh catagóirithe mar iarrataí Neamhphearsanta, agus próiseáladh iad mar seo a leanas:

Bhain 28% d’iarrataí le Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile, bhain 60% le Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit agus bhain an chuid eile le cúrsaí Seirbhísí Corparáideacha. Ba mar seo a leanas a bhí an miondealú ar chatagóirí na ndaoine a rinne iarrataí:

Le Rialacháin na gComhphobal Eorpach (Rochtain ar Fhaisnéis faoin gComhshaol) 2007 go 2011 (I.R. Uimh. 133 de 2007 agus I.R. Uimh. 662 de 2011), tugtar cearta dlíthiúla dóibh sin atá ag iarraidh rochtain a fháil ar fhaisnéis faoin gcomhshaol ó údaráis phoiblí. Fuarthas ocht n-iarraidh fhoirmiúla RFC in 2014. Deonaíodh dhá cheann agus diúltaíodh do shé cinn i gcásanna nach raibh an taifead ann.

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Lucht Ardbhainistíochta OOP: Cathaoirleach Clare McGrath

Coimisinéir John Sydenham

BAINISTÍOCHT NA PUNAINNE EASTÁIT Bainistíocht Réadmhaoine Ken Moore, PO Bainistíocht Tionscadal Brian Allen, PO Martin Bourke, PO Seirbhísí Suirbhéireachta Chainníochta Aidan Quinn, PSC

Coimisinéir John McMahon

BAINISTÍOCHT NA PUNAINNE EASTÁIT Cothabháil Mhaoine (Seirbhísí Sláinte agus Sábhailteachta, Dóiteáin angis Slándála agus Troscáin san áireamh) Angela Rolfe, PAC Réadmhaoine Stairiúil Náisiúnta George Moir Séadchomharthaí Náisiúnta agus Seiribhísí do Chuairteoirí Frank Shalvey, PO Innealtóireacht Meicniúil & Leictreach Jim O'Sullivan, PIC

Stiúrthóir Seirbhísí Ailtireachta Ciarán O'Connor

Stiúrthóir Seirbhísí Innealtóireachta Tony Smyth

Stiúrthóir Seirbhísí Corparáideacha John Curtin

Stiúrthóir, an tAonad um Bunathrú Gnó Eilís O'Connell

BAINISTÍOCHT NA PUNAINNE EASTÁIT

BAINISTÍOCHT RIOSCA TUILE

AN tAONAD UM BUNATHRÚ GNÓ

Seirbhísí Ailtireachta Liam Egan, PAC

Mark Adamson, PIC Tom Bolger, PIC Michael Collins, PIC Liam Basquille, PO

SEIRBHÍSÍ CORPARÁIDEACHA Pearsanra agus Forbairt Eileen Leahy, PO

Seirbhísí Ailtireachta Edel Collins, PAC

BAINISTÍOCHT NA PUNAINNE EASTÁIT

Caomhnú agus Bainistíocht Tionscadal ar Chaipiteal nabhForas Cultúir agus na Réadmhaoine Stairiúla Náisiúnta John Cahill, PAC Bainistíochta Ealaíne

EOCHAIR

- Coimisinéirí na nOibreacha Poiblí - Coiste Comhairleach Bainistíochta OPW Annual Report 2014

PIC – Príomhinnealtóir Cúnta PAC – Príomhailtire Cúnta PO – Príomhoifgeach PQS – Príomhshuirbhéir Cainníochta

Seirbhísí Innealtóireachta Sibhialta & Struchtúrtha John Gallagher, PIC

Airgeadas agus Cuntais An Rannóg Saoráil Faisnéise agus Seirbhísí Dlí Mick Long, PO TFC Liam Stewart, PO Seirbhísí Corparáideacha Ginearálta lena n-áirítear Caidreamh leis an bPreas agus na Meáin Aonad Aonad Beartais Leabharlann Áiseanna Inmheánacha Foilseacháin Rialtais agus Seirbhísí Toghcháin

Ceann Próiseas/ Dearadh Eagraíochta John Gallagher, PIC

Clár Caiteachais

Tá sé mar chúram ar Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (OOP) roinnt réimsí leithleacha éagsúla de sheirbhísí an Rialtais a riar agus a fhorfheidhmiú. Tá cuntas déanta orthu sin in dhá phríomhréimse le tacaíocht riaracháin ó Sheirbhísí Corparáideacha. Achoimre ar Chaiteachas OOP Caiteachas Clár

20135 €000 70,788 380,431 290,505 Iomlán Comhlán 741,724 26,041 Glaniomlán 715,683

Clár A - Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile Clár B - Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit An tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Soláthair D- Leithreasaí i gCabhair

Cistiú Clár Vóta 13 Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí (Comhlán) Cuntais Vóta na Roinne atá á mbainistiú ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí Conarthaí Tarraingthe Anuas6 IOMLÁN

399,205 55,025 287,494 741,724

2014 €000 69,647 425,937 495,584 27,226 468,358

381,008 114,576 495,584

Sa Tábla thuas, léirítear an caiteachas ar fad a bhainistigh OOP sa bhliain 2014 7, caiteachas lena mbaineann:  cistí a dheonaítear go díreach do Vóta OOP;  oibreacha agus seirbhísí a mbainistíonn OOP iad ar bhonn aisíocaíochta ar son Ranna eile Rialtais agus Gníomhaireachtaí eile Stáit; Is i gcomhréir le hImleabhar na Meastachán Athmheasta Foilsithe atá an dá chlár faoina ndéantar caiteachas a chatagóiriú.

CAITEACHAS CLÁR 2 0 1 3 v s 2 0 1 4 (Caiteachas Vótáilte, Gníomhaireachta, Tarraingthe Anuas gan N P S a áireamh) 69,647 70,788

CLÁR A - Bai ni s tíocht Ri os ca Tui l e

425,937 380,431

CLÁR B – Ba i ni s tíocht na Puna i nne Ea s tái t

2013

6 7

2014

Aistríodh an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Soláthair chuig an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais sa bhliain 2014. Cuirtear Seirbhísí Foilseacháin Rialtais san áireamh i mBainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit sa bhliain 2014. Aistríodh an fhreagracht as conarthaí tarraingthe anuas a bhainistiú chuig an Oifig um Sholáthar Rialtais sa bhliain 2014. Léirítear figiúirí na bliana 2013 chun críche comparáid a dhéanamh.

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Clár A - Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile

Comhairle a chur ar an Rialtas maidir le forbairt beartais agus riachtanais reachtúla le haghaidh bainistíocht riosca tuile. Forbairt, comhordú agus cur i bhfeidhm a dhéanamh ar chláir agus ar bhearta chun laghdú a dhéanamh ar leibhéal náisiúnta an riosca tuile do dhaoine, do réadmhaoin, do bhonneagar agus don timpeallacht. Freagairtí éifeachtacha bainistíocht riosca tuile a fhorbairt trí threoir inbhuanaithe, trí fhaisnéis agus trí bhearta maolaithe cuí ar aon dul leis an dea-chleachtas idirnáisiúnta. Vóta OOP A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6

Pá Neamhphá Ceannach gléasra agus innealra innealtóireachta Imscrúdú agus Monatóireacht Hidriméadrach agus Hidreolaíoch Bainistíocht Riosca Tuile8 Cothabháil Draenála Iomlán Vótáilte Iomlán Clár sciar an phá

2013 €000 6,707 2,219 982 919 44,913 15,048 70,788

2014 €000 6,665 1,598 821 1,001 43,537 16,025 69,647

70,788 17,582

69,647 17,712

ClárA A- Bainistíocht - BainistíochtRiosca RioscaTuile Tuile- Caiteachas - CaiteachasVótáilte Vótáilte Clár 43,537 43,537 44,913 44,913

s tíocht BaBa i nii ni s tíocht RiRi osos cacaTuiTui l el e 16,025 16,025 15,048 15,048

Cotha bhái l Draená Cotha bhái l Draená l al a 821 Cea nnach agusi nneal i nneal i nneal tóirea chta 821 Cea nnach gl gl éaéa s ras raagus rarai nneal tóirea chta 982 982 1,001 1,001 Ims crúdú agusMona Mona reacht méadra a gusHiHi dreol a íoch 919 Ims crúdú agus tóitói reacht HiHi dridri méadra chch a gus dreol a íoch 919

Cos s Ri ara chái agusNeamhphá Neamhphá Cos tata i s iRi ara chái n:n: PáPáagus

2013 2013

8,263 8,263 8,926 8,926

2014 2014

Leithdháil an Rialtas €19.6 milliún ar OOP le haghaidh deisiú agus feabhsú a dhéanamh ar bhonneagar cosaint tuile a ndearna adhaimsir damáiste dó sa tréimhse ón 13 Nollaig 2013 go dtí an 6 Eanáir 2014. Den fhigiúr sin, tharraing Údaráis Áitiúla €7.7 milliún anuas le haghaidh cosaint chósta agus cosaintí tuile a tógadh cheana féin a dheisiú agus leithdháileadh an méid atá fágtha ar dheisiúcháin sa bhliain 2015

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Clár B – Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit

Seirbhís chomhroinnte a chur ar fáil i réimse na bainistíochta réadmhaoine agus na cothabhála réadmhaoine agus seirbhísí do Ranna agus do Ghníomhaireachtaí an Rialtais láir sna réimsí seo á gcur san áireamh inti: ailtireacht, innealtóireacht, luacháil, suirbhéireacht chainníochta, bainistíocht tionscadal agus bainistíocht saoráidí. Leanúint de bheith ar an bpríomhghníomhaireacht sna réimsí um réadmhaoine cultúrtha agus oidhreachta a chaomhnú agus a chur i láthair. Bheith i gceannas ar an ról i mbainistíocht sócmhainní réadmhaoine a chomhordú ar fud na Seirbhíse Poiblí. Vóta OOP

2013 €000 Pá 24,134 Neamhphá 6,384 Foireann Tí an Uachtaráin 809 Deontas le haghaidh Oibreacha Athchóirithe Áirithe 340 Ceannach Láithreán agus Foirgneamh 10 Oibreacha Nua, Athruithe agus Breiseanna 48,199 Cothabháil Réadmhaoine agus Soláthairtí 54,033 Cíosanna, Rátaí, etc. 97,437 Breosla, Leictreachas agus Uisce 1,757 Íocaíochtaí Aonadacha leis an Ionad Comhdhála, Baile Átha Cliath 48,346 Seirbhísí Oidhreachta 35,886 Seirbhísí Foilseacháin Rialtais 154 Uachtaránacht ar an AE 6,150 Iomlán Vótáilte 323,639

2014 €000 24,802 5,802 770 250 709 46,877 55,675 94,302 1,721 43,208 37,076 169 0 311,361

Seirbhísí Gníomhaireachta ZS Oibreacha Caipitil thar ceann Ranna eile Rialtais 31,846 ZJ Oibreacha Cothabhála i Ranna Rialtais 1,952 ZR Íocaíochtaí Cíosa thar ceann Ranna Rialtais 14,358 ZH Táillí Ceadúnais le haghaidh Crainn Teileachumarsáide 788 ZU An Clár Tógála Scoileanna 1,755 ZE Costais Fuinnimh i bhfoirgnimh chomhroinnte 284 ZF Seirbhísí Troscáin le haghaidh Ranna Rialtais 49 ZO Éadáil Suíomhanna le haghaidh na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna1,050 ZG Bainistíocht agus Soláthar Phunann Ealaíne an Stáit 691 ZO Seirbhísí Toghcháin 396 ZT Seirbhísí Oidhreachta 1,856 Conarthaí Tarraingthe Anuas 1,767 Iomlán Neamhvótáilte 56,792 Iomlán Clár 380,431 sciar an phá 68,481

75,863 2,817 13,560 799 18,718 260 121 0 723 0 1,715 0 114,576 425,937 67,869

B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 B.7 B.8 B.9 B.10 B.11 B.12

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Clár B – Bainistíocht na Punainne Eastáit - Caiteachas Vótáilte agus Neamhvótáilte 108,661 112,583

Cíos anna , Rá taí, etc.

Oi breacha Nua, Athrui the a gus Brei s eanna

81,800

141,458

58,492 55,985

Cothabhá i l Réa dmhaoi ne a gus Sol áthai rtí Íocaíochta í Aona da cha l ei s an Ionad Comhdhá l a, Bai l e Átha Cl i a th

43,208 48,346 38,791 37,742

Sei rbhís í Oi dhrea chta 1,981

Breos l a, Lei ctrea chas agus Ui s ce 2,041 709

Cea nnach Lá i threán a gus Foi rgneamh 1,060 Deonta i s a gus Sei rbhís í Ei l e

2,033 2,439

Cos ta i s Ri ara chái n: Pá agus Nea mhphá

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30,604 30,518

50,000

100,000

150,000

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Seirbhísí Gníomhaireachta

Is as Cistí Vótáilte de ghnáth a sholáthraítear na Seirbhísí a chuireann OOP ar fáil. Ní hionann Vóta OOP agus raon iomlán ghníomhaíochtaí OOP, áfach, agus cuirtear sciar suntasach cistithe ar fáil d’OOP ar bhonn gníomhaireachta chun cláir éagsúla oibre a bhainistiú. Seirbhísí Eile: Chomh maith le feidhmeanna atá cistithe ag Vóta OOP agus Seirbhísí Gníomhaireachta do Ranna eile, soláthraíonn an Oifig roinnt seirbhísí a éilíonn ár n-ionchur agus ár n-acmhainní go leanúnach. Áirítear na nithe seo le samplaí de na seirbhísí sin do Ranna is cliaint:         

Comhairle a chur ar fáil faoi cheisteanna ailtireachta Roghanna fuinnimh inbhuanaithe a fhorbairt Iniúchtaí rochtana uilíche a dhéanamh Tograí cosanta tuile a scrúdú agus a chur chun feidhme Suíomhanna le haghaidh bunscoileanna a fhoinsiú, a mheasúnú agus a fháil mar éadáil thar ceann na Roinne Oideachais agus Scileanna Saincheisteanna soláthair a bhaineann le tionscadail shonracha Bainistíocht Ealaíne laistigh de Phunann an Stáit Seirbhísí Luachála agus Suirbhéireacht Chainníochta Ciste na nIasachtaí Áitiúla a riar thar ceann na Roinne Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe.

Cistí atá á mbainistiú ag OOP thar ceann na Roinne Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe Iasachtaí Áitiúla

2013 €000 5,583

2014 €000 4,825

Riarachán Tá deighilt fheidhmiúil na gcostas riaracháin go léir san áireamh sna cláir thuas ach is mar eolas a dhéantar achoimre orthu thíos de réir cineál caiteachais.

A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7

Tuarastal, pá agus liúntais Taisteal agus cothú Oiliúint agus forbairt agus speansais theagmhasacha Seirbhísí poist agus teileachumarsáide Trealamh oifige agus seirbhísí seachtracha TF Speansais áitreabh oifige Seirbhísí comhairleachta agus athbhreithnithe ar luach ar airgead agus ar bheartais

Iomlán Comhlán sciar na Seirbhísí Corparáideacha

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2013 €000 34,064 1,463 667 1,607 3,731 1,482 13 43,027 13,941

2014 €000 31,467 1,382 597 1,630 2,465 1,265 60 38,866 12,379

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