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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for schools. The Commissioners in consultation with the Department of Education and Science are currently examining the feasibility of using the existing Rossa College site for the amalgamation project.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Under the Government's Decentralisation Programme it is proposed to relocate posts in the Health and Safety Authority to Thomastown, County Kilkenny. The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that they have signed a contract for a suitable site in Thomastown. It is a condition of the contract that the site in question has the appropriate zoning. It is expected that the sale will...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (27 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Agreement had been reached between the State and the late owner of the property concerned regarding its acquisition without encumbrances. However, a number of complex legal issues have arisen since the death of the owner. My Office has been in close contact with the executor seeking to resolve these issues. The matters are being vigorously pursued by the OPW in consultation with the Office...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 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 arrangements are now being made to have the building fitted out for official use. It is expected that the accommodation for the advance office will be...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (28 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have reviewed the status of the channels of the Corrib Mask Scheme in the area concerned, and are not aware of any such channel requiring maintenance within the routine maintenance programme. If a specific channel within the scheme requires further maintenance, this should be brought to the attention of the Commissioners whereon the matter will be investigated.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (29 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: There are no plans to relocate the existing driving test centre at Circular Road. It is envisaged, however, that the existing facilities will be upgraded.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (29 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. The Commissioners finalised the purchase of a site for Rathcroghan National School on 23rd January, 2007.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (29 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The agents who are engaged to deal with the purchase of the site in question are part of the multi-disciplinary design team which was selected by an EU wide procurement process to produce a redevelopment plan for the Mountjoy Jail site. This purchase was made to enhance those development possibilities. The agent was paid a fee for this purchase of €94,000 (plus VAT) equivalent to 0.4% of...

National Development Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I will make two general points. This Bill is amending legislation. The basic legislative proposals for State authorities to undertake PPPs are already enacted. This is Report Stage of a small piece of amending legislation designed to improve the capability of Departments or agencies to procure PPP projects outside the areas of transport and environmental areas. In response to Deputy Boyle,...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Questions No's. 319 & 276 dated 20th March, 2007. The position has not changed since that date.

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (3 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The site to which the Deputy refers will be open to the public with a full guide service from 15 May to 4 October. Arrangements are also in place to accommodate school groups outside of this period. The question of extending the opening of the site to cover the period of the Wexford Opera Festival will be considered in 2008 when the festival returns to its normal October dates.

Written Answers — Health and Safety: Health and Safety (3 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have carried out a number of surveys in the basement area of Leinster House to determine the location, type, form and condition of any asbestos materials present and the steps required to manage the problem. Works identified as necessary were carried out as soon as possible under strict supervision and controlled conditions, in accordance with all relevant...

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (3 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Built in the 1560's Ormonde Castle is perhaps the best example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland and as such is an important element in the Heritage Sites of Ireland programme presented by the Office of Public Works. The site is generally open to the public from mid June to mid September. A number of initiatives have been put in place in recent times to increase the numbers of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: There are no excess staff in the Office of Public Works (OPW). The staffing complement in the OPW operates within authorised staffing levels that are agreed on an on-going basis with the Department of Finance. The Decentralisation Programme includes the relocation of OPW to three locations: Trim, Co. Meath, (OPW HQ); Claremorris, Co. Mayo and Kanturk, Co. Cork. OPW continues to review the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works expect to place a contract very soon for the construction of the new Garda Station at Finglas, Dublin.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Construction of the new Garda Station in Leixlip is under way and completion is expected in Autumn 2008.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. While there is a broad consensus among the specific community engaged in research on the matter, that global warming will result in increased frequency and severity of flooding there is at this stage no specific guidance on the likely extent of the impact or on how it will vary between different regions. The Office of Public Works...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works expect to place a contract very soon for the construction of the new Garda Station at Finglas. The anticipated completion date is the end of 2008. The contract for the construction of a new Garda Station in Ballymun was placed in October, 2006. The project is on programme for completion at the end of 2007.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works wishes to develop and restore the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park at a future date. A proposal has been received relating to the use of the Fort but no definitive decision has been made as to the nature of any future restoration, bearing in mind the status of the Phoenix Park as a National Historic Park and no funding is yet in place.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is carrying out the works on the River Tolka in the Dublin City area in conjunction with Dublin City Council. The City Council is the Authority dealing directly with the public on any issues arising. Major emergency work was previously undertaken in this general area to the flood defences which required work to attached railings. The information to hand in OPW is...