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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 319 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms with the vendors for the purchase of a strip of land to the rear of Dunmanway Garda Station. The Chief State Solicitor awaits confirmation of title from the vendor's solicitors. It is essential that contracts be signed in advance of any redevelopment of the existing Garda Station. The...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council have agreed a programme of works to alleviate flooding on the Silleachain River at Mill Lane and on the Rye River including the Dún Carraig estate. The outline design for these proposals is currently being considered for planning approval in accordance with Part 8 of the planning and development regulations and it is envisaged that...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Terms have been agreed on a suitable site in Mullingar. Contracts for sale are being processed by the Chief State Solicitor. An advertisement was placed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in the national newspapers and in the Official Journal of the European Union seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced developers/contractors who wished to be considered in connection with the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: A revised sketch scheme incorporating the many changes requested by the gardaí in respect of the proposed new Area Headquarters at Castleisland will be forwarded to the Garda Authorities next week. On receipt of approval of the revised sketch scheme a Part 9 planning process will be initiated.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised that, in respect of public buildings in their care, access audits are carried out on an ongoing basis. Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems are being installed at all reception and meeting room facilities as part of the OPW's Universal Access Programme. Visual alarm systems are being installed where required when alarm systems are replaced or...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works recently received 8 proposals following an advertisement placed both locally and nationally for a site for a new Garda Station in Glanmire. It is expected that an architectural assessment will take place soon. Should one of the sites be found to be suitable, the acquisition process will commence immediately. Design work on the new station will commence...

Written Answers — Departmental Projects: Departmental Projects (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are scheduled to invite tenders in April 2007. Subject to satisfactory outcome from the tender process, it is expected that a contract will be placed in June 2007 with work commencing on site in early July 2007. .

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that they have leased a fully fitted out building for the Department of Social & Family Affairs in Carrick-on-Shannon. Accordingly, the issue of signage, including the erection thereof, is a matter for the landlord.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The canal in question does not form part of any Drainage Scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The Office of Public Works will not, therefore, be carrying out any works on the waterway.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works expect to finalise the acquisition of a site at Roxborough for Wexford Garda Station in the coming weeks. It would be inappropriate to disclose the purchase price before the legal formalities have been completed. A sketch scheme is in preparation for the new Divisional Headquarters. On approval of the sketch scheme by the Garda Authorities, a Part 9...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 22nd February, 2007. The Commissioners are currently awaiting Contracts for Sale from the vendors. The solicitor acting for the vendors has recently been in contact to advise that draft Contracts for Sale are currently in the process of being prepared.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The decentralisation of the Office of Public Works (OPW) to Claremorris will take place in two phases. The first phase deals with the setting up of an advance office in Claremorris and in this regard, OPW has secured leased accommodation and tenders are now being evaluated for the building fit out works. It is expected that the accommodation for the advance office will be ready for...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that they have leased a building in Carrick-on-Shannon to facilitate the decentralisation of the Department of Social & Family Affairs. It is expected that the building will be occupied in early April 2007.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Following a competitive tendering process, the contract for the construction of the new decentralised offices in Athlone has been awarded to John Sisk & Son Ltd. and construction of the new offices commenced on Monday 12th March, 2007. It is anticipated that the building will be ready for occupation mid 2008. To date, no request has been received by OPW from the Department of Education and...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 313 and 314 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that they are currently assessing a number of options in Ballinasloe for the decentralisation of the Railway Safety Commission and the National Roads Authority. When this assessment is completed, a short-list of properties will be determined and negotiations will then commence. The...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The person referred to by the Deputy has applied on the Central Applications Facility (CAF) for a post in the OPW decentralised office in Claremorris. Current information in this regard indicates that this person will be offered a position with OPW in Claremorris.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 316, 317 and 328 together. Planning control in relation to the development referred to is wholly a matter for Mayo County Council. A copy of a warning letter that had been issued by Mayo County Council was received by the Commissioners of Public Works. On 12th March, 2007 the Council requested information from the Commissioners of Public Works in relation to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are involved in ongoing discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities in relation to a proposed Rural Garda Station Programme. Dundrum Garda Station, County Tipperary will be included in this programme.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The property was purchased to maximise the development potential of the Mountjoy Prison site. Its inclusion was considered fundamental to the most efficient access arrangement of the overall development. It also, of course, creates a marriage value by combining the property with the larger Mountjoy site and increases the proposed development area. The purchase of the property was completed...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Slate River forms part of the Rathangan Drainage District and maintenance of this river is therefore a matter for the local authority. The Office of Public Works carried out drainage works on the River Slate in 2003, as agents for Kildare County Council and there are no proposals to carry out further cleaning or drainage works.