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Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have advised that there are four buildings in the categories specified in County Donegal and the details are set out hereunder. They do not make public details of security particulars. Former Garda Station, The Mall, Ballyshannon. 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Maintenance Expenditure Nil to date Nil Nil...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Over the course of the past five years, the following amounts have been spent in respect of property leased by the Commissioners of Public Works: â'¬m 2003 113,414,367 2004 117,033,364 2005 126,212,471 2006 129,319,144 2007 135,333,332

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Details of the sales realised for all State Properties since 2004 to date are included in the table below: 2004 Property Date of Sale Price € 2 Church Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 12 May 2004 337,000.00 Lad Lane, Dublin 2 05 May 2004 22,500,000.00 Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site — Cavan 16 March 2004 21,586.23 72-76 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 15 September 2004...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (20 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Inspection and maintenance works are carried out at the site in question on a regular basis as part of the programme of works undertaken by the Office of Public Works National Monuments workforce.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Without agreeing with everything Deputy Noonan had to say, I compliment him on the thoughtful and constructive tone of his speech. I share his appreciation of the public service. His point about nursing homes will be examined and a reply provided tomorrow before the close of the debate. The Minister for Finance has set out the difficult economic and financial backdrop to the Finance Bill....

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: We have many strengths that we must use, such as low public debt, low direct taxes, much improved infrastructure — although there is obviously still a long way to go — an employment level that has risen by almost a third since ten years ago and living standards that today can compare to elsewhere.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Government has adopted a middle course between those who want us to be even tougher in terms of borrowing and expenditure and those who want us to reflate the economy and forget about the public finances for the moment. I agree with Deputy Noonan that the 10% gap is not something that can be ignored. It is politically convenient to suggest that all service cutbacks can be avoided and...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The amazing thing was that it lasted so long and enabled so much progress to be made, economically, socially and in infrastructural terms. To deal specifically with the Finance Bill, the importance of the manufacturing base remains. Research and development will have a high spin off which underpins much of the service economy. One of the most significant developments introduced in this...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: This amendment ensures that where an individual is present in the State at any point in a day, that day will be counted for determining tax residence. It will mainly affect high-wealth individuals who can fly into the State in the morning and fly back out by midnight. It will not affect cross-Border workers who are employed in the State. Coming from the same region as Deputies Tom Hayes and...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Minister for Finance has now formally confirmed the Munster Blackwater (Fermoy North) Drainage Scheme as required by the Arterial Drainage Acts. Following a direction from the Department of Finance, the Office of Public Works is in the process of re-tendering for a Civil Engineering Contractor for the Scheme works under the new (fixed-price) Government conditions of contract for...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Iveagh Gardens were laid out as exhibition gardens during the 19th century, with many unusual and unique garden features such as the Maze, Rosarium, Cascade, the Grottoes and the Sunken Archery Grounds. On account of its designation as a National Historic Park, its small size and the fact that its features are designed primarily for passive recreation, it is not proposed to facilitate any...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: It is anticipated that the new Garda station facility at Finglas will be ready for occupation in Spring 2009. Accordingly, plans for the use or disposal of the existing station building are still under consideration.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Nov 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works is undertaking the design of a Flood Relief Scheme for Arklow Town in conjunction with Arklow Town Council.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Dec 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. The Office of Public Works has not received a request for funding from Limerick County Council for works at Newcastle West. The OPW is currently examining potential options to mitigate the risk to the town of flooding from the River Arra, which is maintained by the Office. The aim of such measures would be to provide the level of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Dec 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The annual rent for the office space at Dockgate in Galway was €744,825.84 for 2006 and 2007. This included a cost of €53,646.45 per annum for 65 car park spaces. In addition, service charges of approximately €74,000 were paid each year. The entire space leased by the Commissioners of Public Works at this location is allocated to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. I...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Dec 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled, and, when finalised will be forwarded directly to him.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Dec 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is due to decentralise 525 posts to three locations under the current decentralisation programme. The Minister of State and 333 posts will move to Trim, the new location of the OPW HQ. The OPW HQ is currently based in 51 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. Some 104 posts will move to Claremorris, and the moving of 88 posts to Kanturk is deferred pending a review...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Dec 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The OPW was recently notified of the requirement for the provision of a new Garda Station at Clonark, Co. Roscommon following the introduction of new Garda Divisional Boundaries with effect from 01/01/2009. Planning is proceeding with a view to demolishing the existing Garda Station and going ahead with a new building on the site in 2009.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Dec 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together. The Office of Public Works has this week formally confirmed to Kerry County Council that funds will be provided towards the cost of a study to identify potential options to reduce the risk of flooding in Sneem. If options are identified that are economically and environmentally acceptable, they will be included in OPW's flood relief...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (3 Dec 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Responsibility for maintenance of the Awbeg River rests with Cork County Council.