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Written Answers — State Property: State Property (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The information regarding the properties owned/leased by the Department of Finance/Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland will take significant staff time to compile. I propose to provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. Information regarding additional acquisitions and disposals is commercially sensitive and will only be made public when appropriate.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: Details of the leased space used/occupied by Department of Finance staff are set out in the table below. Building Name Address Location Use Commence Expiry Annual Rent € Hatch Street 13-15 13-15 Hatch Street (part) Dublin 2 Office 01 Sep. '78 31 Aug '13 303,308 Merrion Row 2-4 2-4 Merrion Row (part) Dublin 2 Office 01 Aug '02 01 Aug '22 312,116 Mount St. Lr. 73-79 Ballaugh House...

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

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is currently engaged with Mayo County Council in investigating the cause of the problem at the area referred to. It is intended to undertake a survey of the area shortly with a view to identifying measures to reduce the flood risk.

Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (10 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: A site of about 2.25 acres was acquired in 2005 in Buncrana to facilitate the provision of a new local office and a decentralised office for the Department of Social and Family Affairs. As Senator Keaveney noted, there was an additional requirement in Buncrana for a new Garda district headquarters. The existing Garda station is inadequate to such an extent that the gardaí are moving to...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (11 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Swiss Cottage remains closed as landscaping and ancillary works are ongoing. A formal re-opening will take place at the Swiss Cottage in March 2008 and the site will be open from mid March to mid October. Final accounts are not yet available as works are not completed. However, €295,450 has been spent to date on the repair to the bridge. This office is not in a position to evaluate...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works was approached in relation to the flood problem at the location referred to. This area is included in an in-depth study that is currently being carried out by the OPW in conjunction with Cork City and County Councils to assess the flood risk throughout the River Lee catchment and identify measures to address it. It is expected that options for mitigation measures...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (16 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 112 together. The Government Supplies Agency (GSA), which is a Business Unit of the Office of Public Works, provides a procurement service to Government Departments, Offices and Agencies for a range of goods and services including vehicles. Procurement is organised by way of public tender competitions, with contracts being awarded to the most...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The provision of a new Divisional Headquarters for An Garda Síochána at Portlaoise, Co. Laois is a priority for An Garda Síochána and for my Office. Considerable time and resources have gone into identifying a suitable solution. This involved considering options on the existing site and trawls of the local market for suitable sites. Earlier this year, a suitable site was identified on...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (16 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The domestic mileage amounts were paid to the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works, Mr. Tom Parlon, in 2007 and in each of the previous four years. Year Total â'¬ 2007 19,769.49 2006 42,809.96 2005 33,397.38 2004 34,917.29 2003 35,259.57

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is represented on the Steering Group established to undertake an assessment of the flooding situation in Portarlington, where there is a long history of flooding. Officials from Laois and Offaly County Councils are also represented on the Steering Group. A Feasibility Study dealing with the flood risk in Portarlington and identifying viable options which could be...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (16 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: Details of the properties that are owned by the Office of Public Works in County Meath are set out in the table. The majority are fully operational Garda Stations and there are no plans envisaged for change of current use. The same applies to the office buildings. Also included in the schedule is the site purchased for the purpose of building the Decentralised O.P.W. H.Q. Property Name...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: A Sketch Scheme for the new station will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for approval by the end of this year. The planning process under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) will then follow on receipt of this approval. It is hoped that work on the new Garda Station will commence in early 2008. It is planned to build a new Garda Station in Limerick City...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (17 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: Consideration of tenders is currently in progress. It is hoped that a contract will be placed in the coming weeks. The project will take 21 months to complete with work expected to be completed in the second half of 2009.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: As stated in the previous response to the House in this matter, the flooding problems are due to the construction of a road bridge and as such are the responsibility of Westmeath County Council. Westmeath County Council has not contacted the OPW to request assistance to alleviate the flooding problems. The OPW is, however, available to provide advice and technical support if requested. The...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (17 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works has introduced a bicycle ranger unit in the Phoenix Park to patrol the cycle lanes and promote greater public awareness of these. In addition an updated map of the Phoenix Park will be published shortly, which will clearly indicate all footpaths and cycle lanes. The use of cycle lanes will be continually monitored.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (17 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The EU programme of works at Portumna Castle was undertaken during the years 1990-2000 and eligible expenditure under the EU programme during this period amounted to some €3,643,880, of which €2,318,200 was contributed by the EU. Under the National Development Plan 2000-2006, some €236,000 was expended on Portumna Castle during the period 2000-2003. There has been no capital...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for some schools. We were requested by the Department to acquire a site for the amalgamation of 3 schools in the Skibbereen area. A total of 12 site options were examined. However, none of the sites were considered suitable and the matter is presently with the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: It is planned to undertake a full refurbishment of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station. When the refurbishment works are being carried out Mountjoy Garda Station will be used as a temporary District Headquarters. The refurbishment works at Fitzgibbon Street will address any deficiencies in access for persons with disabilities that may currently exist there. In regard to Mountjoy Garda Station...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have appointed a multi-disciplinary Design Team, in order to seek full Planning Permission for the re-development of the Mountjoy Prison site. On foot of preliminary consultations with the Health Service Executive, the Commissioner's Design Team is currently exploring possible options for accommodating some non-core activities of the Mater Hospital on the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: A Sketch Scheme for the new station will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for approval by the end of this year. The planning process under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) will then follow on receipt of this approval.