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Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: There is no rental cost to the Exchequer in the case of the building occupied by the Property Registration Authority in Waterford City for the years in question, as the building is owned by the State.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: During construction of the River Nore flood relief scheme, the Office of Public Works worked closely with Kilkenny County Council and representatives of local water safety, emergency services and water-based sporting groups to identify the safety features to be included. The OPW also commissioned Irish Water Safety (IWS) to carry out a safety audit. The IWS was satisfied with the safety...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works are aware of the damage caused to the Garda Station at Derrinturn due to an arson attack recently. Remedial works are complete, and the station is fit for purpose. A request was received from the Garda Authorities following a security review, which highlighted the need for a second exit point to be provided in the building. The Commissioners of Public...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 48 on 24 September 2009. The Office of Public Works is awaiting a detailed report in relation to the flooding in Gweedore from Donegal County Council. If the council submits an application to OPW for funding to carry out a study or undertake migration works to address the problem, it will be considered, having regard to total applications...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (13 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Officials of the Office of Public Works (OPW) will be meeting shortly with the proponents of the proposals referred to. These proposals, apart from viability, would, of course, have to be considered in the light of severe budgetary constraints, current commitments and requirements of other sites. I refer the Deputy to a full statement made on my behalf by Minister of State at the Department...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (15 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works are progressing the matter and will issue a response shortly.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Munster Blackwater (Fermoy South East and South West) Drainage Scheme Detailed Design phase is expected to start within the next month, and to be completed by mid-2010. The tender process for the procurement of the civil works contractor for the Scheme will take place shortly thereafter. It is anticipated that the construction phase will commence late next year or early in 2011.

Tax Code. (20 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I pay tribute to those who engage in active citizenship and those who fundraise for vital medical equipment. Nothing I say will detract from that.

Tax Code. (20 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I would first like to set out the context of this relief. Non-profit making organisations and voluntary groups that are engaged in the supply of goods and services closely related to welfare and social security, such as hospitals, are exempt from VAT by virtue of paragraph (vii) of the First Schedule to the Value-Added Tax Act 1972. This exemption from VAT, which applies across all EU...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 216 together. As I have previously advised, officials from the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Dublin City Council met on 29 July of this year to discuss possible flood alleviation measures following the extreme rainfall in the Dublin 3 and Dublin 5 areas on 2 July. An interim report by Dublin City Council's consultants, presented at that meeting,...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (20 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs pay €332,032.90 (incl VAT) per annum in respect of rent for the premises at Gracepark Road, Athlone.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) leased premises in Fossa, Killarney from 1 July 2006 to 31 March 2009 as temporary advance accommodation for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, prior to the completion of a permanent building. The cost to the OPW of providing this accommodation was: Rent â'¬420,000 VAT on rent â'¬81,025 Insurance â'¬9,430 Rates â'¬10,167 Fitout (excl....

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (20 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: In April 2007, following a competitive tendering process, the Commissioners of Public Works awarded a fixed price contract in the sum of €14,992,575.00, inclusive of VAT, to construct new decentralised Headquarter offices for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism at New Road, Killarney. Works were completed in December 2008, and the building was subsequently occupied by the Department....

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (20 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Tenders are invited by the Commissioners of Public Works on a rotational basis for works in the various regions from both local and regional Contractors, with a view to giving equal opportunities to all. With regard to the Oldbridge Estate, local contractors are currently employed on a variety of contract works within the Estate, and have been employed in various phases of previous works.

Tourism Industry. (21 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions No. 96 and 97 together. As the Deputies will be aware, the report of the tourism renewal group was launched on Thursday, 8 October 2009. This report sets out tourism's contribution to Ireland's economic, social and cultural development and the prospects for Irish tourism in a changed world, as well as a framework for action for tourism's survival, recovery and...

Tourism Industry. (21 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Obviously, maintaining marketing investment abroad is important but I suppose it is a balance between maintaining fiscal sustainability while putting in place the necessary supports for sustainable economic renewal. The tourism renewal group has prioritised spending on marketing within the tourism budget and has advanced a range of economic and business arguments for its recommendations....

Tourism Industry. (21 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Obviously, heritage tourism is important, although it may vary a little in different parts of the country. I attended a south Tipperary tourism seminar with the industry at which it was stated that 50% of tourists to Ireland come to visit heritage areas. Most of the heritage in south Tipperary is under the auspices of OPW, Swiss Cottage, Cahir Castle, Cashel and so on. While the percentage...

Tourism Industry. (21 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Tourism in the year to August is down approximately 11%. The overall figure for this year is likely to be closer to €7 million than €8 million. Some sectors of the economy have been hit worse than that. I do not believe that any country, certainly not Ireland, can afford to underestimate the economic importance of tourism, particularly given that it is such an employment intensive...

Tourism Industry. (21 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: The Deputy asked about the Department's role.

Tourism Industry. (21 Oct 2009)

Martin Mansergh: Implementation groups are often established following the publication of a report which includes recommendations. I do not see any problem in this regard. On when the actions are likely to be initiated, the Minister will first need to know the outcome of the budget's Estimates deliberations before announcing what exactly the bodies under his aegis will be able to do next year. I am sure...