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Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The introduction of public transport in the Phoenix Park was among the recommendations of the Phoenix Park Transportation Study of 2006. Discussions with Dublin Bus are taking place about a bus route running through the Park from Parkgate Street to Castleknock Gate with stops along Chesterfield Avenue

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Information on the condition of the channel of the River Deel prior to the development in question is being provided by the Local Authority. The area where the development took place is not within the OPW maintainable channel and the information held by the OPW is therefore limited. A copy of the information provided to the Council will be provided to the Deputy.

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

Tom Parlon: As I outlined in my response to PQ 135 of 8th March, 2007 a contract has been placed for a measured survey and record of Conolly's Folly. Site work related to this survey is scheduled for completion on 6th April and I would expect delivery of the completed survey within two weeks of that date.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are working with Local Authorities in relation to requests for the alleviation of flooding in several areas throughout the country. While risk of pollution is inevitably a consideration in any situation where flooding occurs, no requests for works have been received based specifically on a pollution threat. In general, the elimination of the source of the...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is not aware of any widespread drainage pipes being installed alongside the Tolka River in the Dublin 15 area. If the Deputy can be more specific I will be happy to clarify OPW's position. Most of the major works between Dunboyne, Co Meath to the East Wall area of Dublin City have been carried out except the required works in the Mulhuddart area, including the new...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (5 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Contracts for Sale have been received from the vendors solicitors and are currently being examined as in the normal process of conveyancing. This process will be completed as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The channel in question does not form part of any scheme for which my Office has a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Acts. OPW officials have not been made aware of any flooding in the area concerned. Therefore, my Office currently has no plans to carry out work on this channel.

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have appointed a multi-disciplinary Design Team, headed by Heneghan Peng Architects, in order to seek full Planning Permission for the re-development of the Mountjoy Prison site. The total value of the contract is €2,042,679 excluding VAT, of which €408,535.80 excluding VAT , has been paid to date. Details of the Conditions of Contract are set out below...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The OPW have been liaising with the National Roads Authority (NRA) recently in relation to their new guidelines governing the introduction of signage on public roads. It is intended, following these discussions, to assess the position regarding all signage, including the site in question.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together. Mayo County Council sought a hydrological analysis of the impact of the development in question from the developer. In this context, the Council requested details of any data available to the OPW in relation to the condition of the channel. The Commissioners replied on 2nd April. A copy of this letter will be provided to the Deputy....

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Tenders have recently been received and are currently being examined. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded by mid May with work commencing on site in June 2007.

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The annual rent for the provision of temporary office accommodation for the District Veterinary Office in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim is €51,500 plus VAT. The cost of fitting out the offices to the requirements of the Department of Agriculture & Food was €130,000 plus VAT.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am advised that Mayo County Council has prepared a report on flooding in South Mayo. The report has identified a number of proposals to solve the problems in the different areas, many of which relate to flooding of roads. The Office of Public Works is in consultation with the Council in relation to the report and will provide assistance where appropriate under the initiative, which I...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Clarification of technical queries is currently taking place and will be completed by 27th April 2007. The responses will be sent to the Chief State Solicitors Office for transmission to the Vendors Solicitor as in the normal process of conveyancing.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Details of expenditure on the property referred to by the Deputy for 2004, 2005 and 2006 have been compiled and are set out below. The balance of the data sought, for 2001, 2002 and 2003, is still being compiled. The compilation of this detailed data for a three year period as requested by the Deputy is a time consuming and expensive process in terms of staff time as it has to be collated...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (25 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The consultants undertaking the design of the works on the River Tolka have undertaken a new survey of river wall along East Wall Road. When their report has been received by Dublin City Council and the Office of Public Works further action will be considered. As I have previously informed the Deputy, the River Tolka Flooding Study Report, from which all the works have been undertaken, did...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (25 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The caretaker, engaged for the site referred to by the Deputy, is required to be an occasional presence on site, carry out inspections, report damage to the Kilkenny National Monument Depot, keep the site clean and tidy and, open the site in the morning and close it in the evening. The caretaker is not required to accompany visitors on the site. If unauthorised actions occur at the monument,...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (25 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: As part of a wider current scheme of maintenance and improvements at Doneraile Court and Park, the Office of Public Works has investigated the possibility of providing a new playground, subject to design and landscape impact considerations. An appropriate design scheme has recently been completed and it is intended to discuss this with the local playground committee prior to submission to...

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I move: That Dáil Éireann, bearing in mind the public concern arising from the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Gary Douch, a prisoner who had been placed in a holding cell in Mountjoy Prison; noting that the matter raises serious issues about the management and treatment of prisoners in need of protection or special attention; and noting that it is the opinion of the Government...

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Turning back to the establishment of the commission of investigation, the death of Gary Douch should not have happened. It is the prerogative of this House to approve the establishment of a commission of investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death and to find out what went wrong and what needs to be done in the future to prevent a recurrence of such an event. I...