Results 341-360 of 4,717 for speaker:Martin Mansergh

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (7 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: It is hoped that later this year, when legal formalities have been completed, the Bolton Library will come into the care of the Office of Public Works and then refurbishment works could commence on the building. The Bolton Library will be part of the Rock of Cashel complex for management purposes and provide a visitor outreach for the town of Cashel.

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (7 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The provision of Court accommodation is , in the first instance, a matter for the Courts Service. The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Courts service, expect to be in a position shortly to carry out site investigation works. Following this, arrangements will be made to appoint a number of Consultants whose services are necessary in order to progress the project to...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Following the fencing of the site at Rathcrogan, the Office of Public Works now has a grazing regime in place. The OPW is in close contact with Cruachain Ai Visitor Centre in Tulsk on the matter of provision of literature on the site and guided tours. It is intended that invitations to tender for the provision of information panels on the site will be issued shortly.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: In April of this year, the Office of Public Works chaired the first meeting of the Working Group tasked with developing a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the former Irish ISPAT site in Haulbowline. The members of this group comprises, in the first instance, representatives from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the...

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. The Contract for the National Conference Centre project, now known as the Convention Centre Dublin, was awarded to the Spencer Dock Convention Centre Dublin Ltd (SDCCD) Consortium. The first payment to SDCCD is due from August 2010 and the annual payment will be approximately €47m a year for years 1-5 and approximately €23.9m a year...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Tenders for construction and refurbishment works at Clonark Garda Station have been received and are being evaluated by the Office of Public Works. Subject to a satisfactory outcome to the evaluation process, it is anticipated that a contract will be placed within the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Following an assessment of the applications submitted by Roscommon County Council under the scheme in question, a total of €888,120 has been allocated to the Council in respect of minor flood mitigation works and studies to be carried out at eleven locations during 2010. This funding is in addition to an amount of €113,923 allocated to the Council for works and studies commenced in 2009...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The position is that the Office of Public Works has agreed to make the site in question available to Galway County Council, subject to a License Agreement. Matters will be finalised when the legal formalities are completed.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The annual rent paid on behalf of each Government Department/Office for the period 2007 – 2009 and to date in 2010 is shown in the folllowing table. The expenditure incurred in 2006 is currently being extracted from a former accounts system. The financial values for 2006 and the information relevant to rent reviews will be made available to the Deputy as soon as the required analysis is...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works are collating the information requested in the property concerned and will revert to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has approved the transfer of land to the Local Authority and the Chief State Solicitors Office is currently preparing a license in this regard.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The property referred to by the Deputy was purchased in April 2002. The total cost of purchase was €1.5m. A sum of €6,129.00 incl. VAT was expended on upgrading works to the facade of the building in August 2006. A further sum of €1,010.15 incl. VAT was spent on removal of graffiti and making good, etc. in December 2006. Ongoing electricity costs amounts to approx. €4,750.00 per...

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Yes, I intend to take one quarter of an hour.

Economic Issues: Motion (6 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "commends the Government for: — its management of the economy which means that Ireland has emerged from recession with the strongest GDP growth rate of the Euro area in the first quarter of this year; — the policies it is pursuing to maintain credibility and sustainability in the public...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works will consider this matter if a written request detailing the requirements is submitted.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works, in consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), is continuing to develop proposals for mitigation works that would provide an appropriate level of flood protection for the Roundfort-Hollymount area while taking account of its environmental sensitivity and status. Subject to agreement of the proposals with the NPWS, it is hoped that mitigation...

Flood Relief (30 Jun 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I thank Deputies Coonan and Connaughton for raising this matter and for the exceptional brevity of their contributions. I will not be brief in return but will try to give full replies to each issue. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this evening the matters tabled by Deputies Coonan and Connaughton in regard to the flooding problems at Templemore, County Tipperary, and along the Dunkellin...

Flood Relief (30 Jun 2010)

Martin Mansergh: It is firmly on track but as with all ambitious scheme it had to go through a full process of exhibition, observation, planning and so on. All of this is proceeding smoothly and the scheme should be commenced early next year.

Flood Relief (30 Jun 2010)

Martin Mansergh: These schemes rely on close co-operation between the local community and, in particular, the local authorities and Office of Public Works. Progress is often delayed, as happened in Clonmel, when disagreement arises. I have no sense that those sort of problems will arise in Templemore. Many parts of County Galway suffered severe damage and hardship during the extreme weather event of...

Flood Relief (30 Jun 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Yes. I am pleased to say the sorts of resources that have been deployed this year will be continued in the 2011 and 2012 outline budgets for flood relief and maintenance.