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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works have not had a request for a bridge from the person referred to. If he contacts the OPW East Region Drainage Maintenance Office, Trim, the matter will be considered. The position in relation to an application from a person with a similar surname at the same location was set out in my reply to the Deputy's Question of 20 May, 2008.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: An Engineer from the Office of Public Works has met with Donegal County Council and it has been determined that the flooding was caused by a blockage in the Doran River which is a partially culverted channel that runs through the town of Bundoran. Works to alleviate the problem have been carried out by the landowner and Donegal County Council are aware of the importance of the channel to...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I congratulate Deputy Coveney on a fine, passionate speech. One is tempted to echo the answer given by a local to a visitor requesting directions — "I wouldn't be starting from here" — or perhaps one should take more encouragement from the hoarding at the entrance to the Dublin Port tunnel bearing the words, "There isn't just a choice of A or B. There is probably a C." The question is...

Dáil Sittings: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the adjournment of the House for its summer recess and more important, the economic and social issues currently facing us. I firmly believe we must take care in correctly addressing the challenges that face us. We must not make the same mistakes we made in the past such as curtailing capital investment which led to crumbling...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has received a great many requests for universal access work in recent times. This workload is currently being assessed and prioritised. At present, it is not possible to say when work at Rosscarbery Garda Station would be carried out.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works are carrying out the construction of a new agricultural facility, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, at Longtown Demesne, Clane, County Kildare. The construction works, which includes the provision of a new boundary wall at the main entrance gate, is on target for completion by the end of Autumn 2008.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works recently received Planning Permission for the refurbishment and upgrading of Chesterfield Avenue. The permission included a number of Conditions and these are being examined at present. Matters in relation to Quality Bus Corridors are, of course, primarily a matter for the Minister for Transport and his agencies.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Article 7(3) of the Energy Performance Building Directive requires that a Building Energy Rating (BER) shall be prominently displayed in existing large public service buildings, over 1,000m2. The timeframe as per the 'Action Plan for Implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in Ireland' for this requirement is January 2009. It is intended that an Operational Rating...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works has completed a pre-feasibility Study of the problem of flooding in Piltown, County Kilkenny. A pre-feasibility study is the first stage in determining, based on readily available information and where information is not available reasonable assumptions, whether a flood relief scheme is likely to be viable on social, environmental and economic grounds. The report...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works are the owners of the Mental Hospital site at Dundrum. When the site becomes available for disposal the Commissioners, at that time, will consider how best to extract maximum value for the exchequer from the sale of the site.

Seanad: Abbey Theatre: Statements (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Abbey Theatre is a vital national cultural institution. Historically, it was a flagship of the cultural revival, which preceded independence. After independence, it was the first cultural institution to be in receipt of a State subsidy. It staged then and since Irish plays of world stature, other plays of great distinction and significance, as well as some classics of world theatre....

Seanad: Abbey Theatre: Statements (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I thank Senators Paschal Donohoe, John Ellis, Joe O'Toole, Ann Ormonde, Donie Cassidy, Dominic Hannigan, Frances Fitzgerald and all Senators for their contributions in what has been a very good debate. I am delighted the matter has been subject to a proper debate. Several Senators, especially Senator Hannigan, paid tribute to the role and importance of the Abbey and I do not believe anybody...

Seanad: Public Private Partnerships (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I accept the depths of public concern he has expressed and the importance of the social issue. The future of the five PPP projects in question remains a matter of high priority within the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Dublin City Council. At the outset, I want to reiterate the point that has been made previously...

Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I thank Senator Ross for raising an important issue, with which, on a personal basis, I had some dealings as a member of the Commission of the Houses of the Oireachtas up to May 2007. Walking to and from the Department of the Taoiseach, I would have seen the transformation-excavations which took place in 1999. Part of Leinster Lawn was temporarily converted into a car park in 1999 to...

Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: It is not possible for me to give an assurance of the type sought by the Senator.

Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The long-term objective——

Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: ——has been——

Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: ——stated.

Seanad: Leinster Lawn (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: What am I bid?

Seanad: Banking Sector (26 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I thank the Senator for raising very legitimate issues. Like him, I am also a customer of the Bank of Ireland and I, too, pay tribute to the staff there who deal with me. By way of declaration of interest, I have a daughter who works for the other main banking group. At the outset the Senator will, I am sure, accept that Ireland's full integration into the global economy and financial...