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Written Answers — Community Parks: Community Parks (2 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have had no written request from the local community to provide a park on ground within the local Garda Station referred to.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have no responsibility for maintenance of the river in the area concerned. However, the Office of Public Works is happy to assist with technical advice and guidance in this matter. To this end, Officials from the OPW met with Officials from Mayo Co. Council, together with an elected member of Mayo Co. Council last year and a possible solution was proposed...

Written Answers — Bridge Repairs: Bridge Repairs (2 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: A formal re-opening will take place at Swiss Cottage in March 2008 and the site will be open from mid-March to mid-October.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 182 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have signed a contract for sale for a site at Roxborough for a new Garda Station in Wexford. The Vendor's Solicitor and the Chief State Solicitor are currently concluding the legal arrangements, as a priority, in order to finalise this transaction. The purchase price will be made public on completion of...

Written Answers — Ministerial Expenses: Ministerial Expenses (3 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works has received a total of €528.71 in expenses, broken down as follows: 20/06/07 to 1/10/07 € Foreign Travel 378.71 Miscellaneous 150.00 The following expenses were paid to the Minister of State at the OPW for the period 19/06/02 to 19/06/07 under the following headings and do...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (3 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Chief State Solicitor continues to await closing documents from the Vendors Solicitor. Until the sale has been finalised it would be inappropriate to discuss the exact financial details of this transaction. I can confirm however the purchase monies have been forwarded to the Vendors Solicitor in accordance with Law Society practice and is held in trust until all closing requirements are...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have received a number of proposals offering potentially suitable sites for the new Headquarters of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht affairs in Charlestown, County Mayo. These proposals are currently being technically assessed. When this process is completed, negotiations will commence with the owners of the preferred site options.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The original works proposed for the Tramore Road under the John's River Flood Relief Scheme were not economically viable and the Commissioners of Public Works met with Waterford City Council to see if an economically and environmentally sustainable scheme could be devised. As the road passes through Kilbarry Bog, which is a National Heritage Area, it was agreed that an Environmental Impact...

Written Answers — Tuberculosis Incidence: Tuberculosis Incidence (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works manages two sites with wild deer herds, Doneraile Park in County Cork and the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The wild deer herd at Doneraile currently consists of 172 animals. The last cull was carried out two years ago. An average cull would consist of about 30 animals. The question of traffic accidents involving deer is not an issue in Doneraile Park. Tuberculosis...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The properties in the ownership of the Commissioner of Public Works/Minister for Finance in Dublin 15 are scheduled in the table below. Property Code Name Address Comment P4241 Blanchardstown former Garda Station and Telephone Exchange Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 This property is being looked at with a view to future use by the Garda Authorities P4693 Blanchardstown Garda...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The building referred to has been allocated to the Department of Transport for use as a Driving Test Centre. A planning application has recently been lodged with the local Planning Authority.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have received a number of proposals offering potentially suitable sites for the new Headquarters of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Charlestown, County Mayo. These proposals are currently being technically assessed. When this process is completed, negotiations will commence with the owners of the preferred site options. When a...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms to purchase a site comprising 1.76 hectares/4.5 acres at Station Road, Newbridge from Kildare County Council. The terms agreed were approved by Kildare County Council in January 07. The site is currently being used as a soccer pitch by a local sports club. The Commissioners will shortly complete the planning process which has been...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is aware that a number of pedestrians tend to use the cycle lanes in the Phoenix park despite the fact that the cycle lanes are clearly indicated both by bicycle symbols imprinted on them and a unique green colour which clearly distinguishes them from the separate black pedestrian paths. A number of initiatives have been introduced to promote greater public awareness.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council have agreed a programme of works to alleviate the flooding on the Rye River, Leixlip, including the Dun Carrig estate. These works have received planning approval in accordance with Part 8 of the planning and development regulations and works have commenced on this project. It is envisaged that this work will be completed in 2008. I am...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: A programme of routine maintenance on Connolly's Folly has begun that will take place over 2007/2008. The interior of the structure has been cleaned and the site fenced in preparation for the erection of scaffolding in order to assess its structural stability and plan detailed conservation works. It is proposed, in the future, to allow visitor access to the interior and parapet of the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works has carried out many studies since 1995 when the Arterial Drainage (Amendment) Act was enacted and has resulted in a large number of flood relief schemes being implemented. Currently, OPW is involved in a large number of studies at various stages from Pre-Feasibility to where works are being implemented. These include:— River Tolka, Dublin and Meath River Suir...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council have agreed a programme of works on the Silleachain River, which will alleviate flooding at Mill Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. These works have received planning approval in accordance with Part 8 of the planning and development regulations and work on this project commenced in September this year. It is expected that this work will be...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The evaluation of the shortlisted property solutions for Macroom is at an advanced stage and it is hoped that a decision as to the preferred option will be made shortly.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 to 170, inclusive, together. The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms to purchase a site comprising 1.76 hectares/4.5 acres at Station Road, Newbridge from Kildare Co Council. The terms agreed were approved by Kildare Co Council in January 07. The site is currently being used as a soccer pitch by a local sports club. The Commissioners will...