Results 301-320 of 4,717 for speaker:Martin Mansergh

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Construction of the new Department of Defence Headquarters at Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare has just been completed and it is expected that the building will be occupied by the Department in the next few weeks. Contracts for maintenance and upkeep of the building are being arranged and will be in place by the time the Department occupies the building.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have selected a preferred contractor to carry out the redevelopment of Clonark Garda Station, Co. Roscommon. A formal Letter of Intent to place a contract has recently issued to the contractor concerned. Subject to the contractor meeting a number of requirements in relation to production of certain necessary documentation, it is expected that a formal...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Under the Minor Flood Works scheme that was introduced by the Office of Public Works last year, a total of €597,000 has been allocated to date to Clare County Council in 2010 for works at Ennis (Gort Road and Elm Park/Watery Road), Rathangan, Ruan and Cloonbony. Funding was allocated on the basis of an assessment of the applications submitted by the Council as regards the eligibility...

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 434 and 463 together. The Office of Public Works has spent considerable funds on the development of Castletown as a major national heritage site since its acquisition in 1994. These developments are ongoing, more recently with significant capital investment in conference and banqueting facilities and upgrading of the landscape funded by Fáilte Ireland. This...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have expended a total of €4,347.05 on maintenance works at Ballinrobe Courthouse, on behalf of the Courts Service, since 2005.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works carried out a comprehensive refurbishment project at Easkey Courthouse, Co. Sligo, in 2007, on behalf of the Courts Service, at a cost of €103,128.64 plus VAT.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The following table schedules the Buildings that are currently being leased by the Office of Public Works in County Meath including associated floor area in Square Metres, the Rent per Annum and Landlord details: Building Name Address Area Square Metres Rent Per Annum Landlord Details € Kells SWO Headfort Place 55.74 18,500.00 Con Sweeney, Headfort Place, Ceannanus Mor, Co Meath...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The table below schedules the twenty building leases attracting the highest yearly rent, including Landlord details, as leased by the Office of Public Works: Location Building Name Rent Per Annum Landlord Details € Dublin 02 Adelaide Road 29-31, Communications, Energy & Natural Resources 2,970,000.00 Anglo Irish Assurance Co Ltd, Heritage House, 23 St Stephen Gr., Dublin 2 Dublin 02...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Fingal County Council submitted an application for funding for mitigation works at the location referred to by the Deputy under the Coastal Minor Flood and Erosion Mitigation scheme administered by the Office of Public Works. Following an assessment of the application, the OPW sought additional information from the Council in relation to the proposed works. On receipt of the required...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that the information requested will involve considerable analysis and correlation. OPW will revert directly to the Deputy as soon as the relevant data has been compiled.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that the information requested will involve considerable analysis and correlation. OPW will revert directly to the Deputy as soon as the relevant data has been compiled.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: In 2009 the Office of Public Works introduced the Minor Flood Works scheme to assist Local Authorities to address localised flood problems where a solution had been identified or could be readily identified. A total of € 11.434m has been allocated under the scheme in 2010 to date on foot of applications from Local Authorities, most of which relate to locations affected by flooding last...

Written Answers — Procurement Contracts: Procurement Contracts (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works does not have a direct contract for security in the centre. It has a facility management contract for the centre and this includes the provision of security and other services. HOCHTIEF Facility Management Ireland Ltd currently has the contract for the facility management.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Iarnród Éireann, as the body responsible for the maintenance and safety of the railway line network, have appointed consultants to carry out a study of the flooding problem and recommend possible solutions. Any works relating to the permanent way that may be recommended by the consultants in their study would be a matter for Iarnród Éireann to implement. The Office of Public Works are,...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The working group established by Government Decision is examining the future use if the former Irish Ispat site on Haulbowline Island, County Cork. Issues relating to waste are outside the Terms of Reference of this group. These matters will be considered in light of Government's consideration of the recommendation of the Group as to the future use of the site.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: On 18 August 2010, following a request from Clare County Council, the Office of Public Works confirmed that funding would be made available for a tender competition to design Flood Alleviation works as a single project for Ballybeg, St. Flannans, and the upgrade of an existing embankment in the area. It has also been agreed in principle that subject to the feasibility of any proposed works...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Construction of the new Garda Station at Ballincollig is currently underway and is expected to be completed on time in September 2011. The existing Garda Station will be demolished in order to facilitate a new entrance and to provide necessary official parking facilities for An Garda Síochána. This is an essential element to the entire project.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I have acknowledged on many occasions that we are experiencing a very challenging period for Irish tourism with all areas of the country experiencing a decline in overseas visitor numbers. While any decrease is disappointing, it must be viewed in the context of a decline in tourist numbers internationally. Tourism worldwide has been deeply affected by global economic difficulties and loss of...

Written Answers — Safety at Sports Grounds: Safety at Sports Grounds (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Safety at sports grounds is the responsibility, in the first instance, of those who organise events and those who own or administer the grounds or venues in which the sports fixtures are held. The Code of Practice for Safety at Sports Grounds, together with international best practice, provide comprehensive guidelines in relation to how this responsibility should be effectively managed....

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: This is a motion for a resolution to approve the draft statutory instrument entitled Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010. I emphasise to the House that this is not a new scheme. Rather, this draft statutory instrument amends the bank guarantee scheme introduced in December 2009, which is known as the eligible liabilities guarantee, ELG, scheme. The...