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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: In response to OPW's nationwide advertisement in December 2003, 20 proposals offering potential property solutions in Listowel were received. All submissions were subjected to an architectural assessment, following which a number of property solutions were short-listed for further investigation. The current position is that the evaluation of property proposals to fulfil the accommodation...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government's decentralisation programme involves some 10,500 civil and public service jobs in more than 56 locations. As I have said on a number of occasions, the Government is committed to the full implementation of the programme. My office has been tasked with procurement of development sites in the designated locations and the procurement of accommodation solutions to the office and...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 160 together. There are no plans for drainage for major rivers or waterways either directly or through local authorities other than maintenance of arterial drainage schemes previously completed. The commissioners of public works work closely with local authorities in the areas where proposals to alleviate localised flooding are being contemplated or...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The area in question is the playing field next to the new trash rack on the River Breagagh, upstream of Blackcat Bridge. The drainage scheme works are not designed to provide flood protection to the playing fields area. This area has always been susceptible to flooding and will continue to flood during high river flows, when it acts as a flood plain. Such flooding is not a consequence of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform purchased the property referred to in County Cork in October 2000 for €3,549,711. The total security and other costs incurred on the property to date are €657,000. The property is currently the subject of judicial review proceedings.

Written Answers — Works of Art: Works of Art (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The piece of art in question consists of four standing stones located within the grounds of the county hall. As the location of this piece of artwork was in the path of the new flood embankment being constructed as part of the drainage scheme works, it was found necessary to dismantle and relocate the standing stones. The necessity for dismantling and relocating the stones was discussed and...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: A comprehensive package of safety measures have been included in the drainage scheme works to counteract potential dangers to public safety. These measures were agreed between the OPW, the local authority and representatives of the various local water safety and water based sporting groups. It was agreed, as part of these measures, that fencing would be provided along the riverbank at places...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works advises that negotiations are currently at an advanced stage on the acquisition of a site for the decentralisation programme at Buncrana.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: It was agreed by the Garda Síochána and the Commissioners of Public Works that the cell refurbishment at Burnfoot Garda station would be completed before works to Buncrana garda station would commence. Refurbishment work to Burnfoot Garda station is due to be completed by Easter. A sketch scheme for the refurbishment and extension works to Buncrana Garda station is currently being prepared...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: An engineering report, which included a preferred flood alleviation scheme for the River Blackwater in Fermoy, County Cork, was completed by consultants employed by the Office of Public Works in late 2003. The OPW then requested the consultants to investigate the possibility of phasing the proposed works and following completion of a phasing report a public information day was held on 27...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has no responsibility for the flooding of the Owenshree River at Roxboro, Kilchreest, County Galway. The Kilchreest area forms part of a drainage district and, as such, drainage maintenance for this area is a matter for the local authority. My officials in the OPW have further advised that its engineering services division, as part of its quinquennial inspections of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The properties owned by the Office of Public Works in the north County Dublin area are detailed in the reply to Question No. 246.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The following is a list of properties or land owned or managed by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland which appear to be within ten miles of the M50 in Dublin. I will forward a list of properties or land which are managed by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland within the other counties which are within a ten mile radius of the M50. Postal Code Property Code Building Code...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works have no lands which have been identified as surplus to requirements in north County Dublin.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The information regarding the numbers of buildings surveyed and awaiting surveys for asbestos is given in the table. The Commissioners of Public Works are finalising their 2005 programme of removal works in the light of the findings of these ongoing surveys. It is also hoped to complete the survey programme this year. County Buildings Surveyed Buildings to be Surveyed Total Carlow 35...

Written Answers — Planning Applications: Planning Applications (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: A request for additional information was received from the planning authorities of Leitrim County Council in regard to the proposed district veterinary office in Drumshanbo on 19 November 2004. The additional information is substantial in nature and relates to architectural, engineering and site selection issues as well as details concerning the overall land-holdings of the vendor of the site...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The procedures which must be followed when the Office of Public Works disposes of property are set down in the State Property Act 1954 and a number of delegated or specific financial sanctions. Section 10(2) of the State Property Act states: A State authority may, in respect of any State land for the time being vested in that State authority, do all or any of the following things— (a) sell...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am happy to return to the Seanad to resume discussion of the Appropriation Act 2004. Since the matter was last debated in December 2004, the Bill was enacted giving statutory effect to the departmental Estimates for supply services for 2004. Regarding the budgetary outturn for 2004, economic growth on a GDP basis in 2004 was estimated at 5.3%. This excellent performance confirms Ireland...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: This year we will have more than 1 million students.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: Was there any flooding?