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Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (7 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The provision of Court accommodation is , in the first instance, a matter for the Courts Service. The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Courts service, expect to be in a position shortly to carry out site investigation works. Following this, arrangements will be made to appoint a number of Consultants whose services are necessary in order to progress the project to...

Order of Business (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Not according to the Labour Party.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government allocated €68.3 million for flood risk management activities for 2010 with €50 million allocated for Capital Works related items. This increased allocation for Capital Works will allow OPW to extend the number of flood relief schemes already underway throughout the country. Within the overall allocation, I also announced an increase for Minor...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: In total, €68.326m was allocated to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for 2010 for measures to reduce flood risk throughout the country, including works to river channels. This increased allocation has allowed OPW to continue with and expand its programmes for flood relief activities. Approximately €16.8m will be spent by the OPW this year in discharging its statutory responsibility for...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Department of Finance are responsible for management of property under Sections 28,29,30 and 31 of the State Property Act. As a result of companies being dissolved either voluntarily or as a result of being struck off the Companies Register, the assets of the company become vested in the Minister for Finance. The Minister for Finance can, if...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Department of Finance are responsible for management of property under Sections 28,29,30 and 31 of the State Property Act As a result of companies being dissolved, either voluntarily or as a result of being struck off the Companies Register, the assets of the company become vested in the Minister for Finance. The Minister for Finance can, if...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: A draft final report in relation to flooding on the Clare River, including the Caherlea and Lisheenvalla areas, was submitted by the study consultants on 25 June. The draft report is currently being examined by the Joint Office of Public Works and Galway County Council Working Group and it is expected that it will be finalised next week. I expect to receive the conclusions of the Working...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) Order 2010: Motion (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Last January the Minister for Finance set out in the Dáil a framework of investigation into the problems that arose in the Irish banking sector. He stated a comprehensive understanding of the events that took place in the banking sector in recent times was an essential component of recovery. He noted that, as a Government and Members of the Oireachtaqs, we had a duty to ensure not only...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) Order 2010: Motion (8 Jul 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I thank Senators for agreeing to the motion which obviously was the subject of substantial discussion between the parties. On Senator Twomey's remarks, there are many who would like to see outcomes, to put it tactfully, to the work of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, the Garda Síochána and so on. Certainly, what we are establishing will not interfere with this, but, equally, the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Construction of the new Department of Defence Headquarters at Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare has just been completed and it is expected that the building will be occupied by the Department in the next few weeks. Contracts for maintenance and upkeep of the building are being arranged and will be in place by the time the Department occupies the building.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have selected a preferred contractor to carry out the redevelopment of Clonark Garda Station, Co. Roscommon. A formal Letter of Intent to place a contract has recently issued to the contractor concerned. Subject to the contractor meeting a number of requirements in relation to production of certain necessary documentation, it is expected that a formal...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Under the Minor Flood Works scheme that was introduced by the Office of Public Works last year, a total of €597,000 has been allocated to date to Clare County Council in 2010 for works at Ennis (Gort Road and Elm Park/Watery Road), Rathangan, Ruan and Cloonbony. Funding was allocated on the basis of an assessment of the applications submitted by the Council as regards the eligibility...

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: I propose to take Questions Nos. 434 and 463 together. The Office of Public Works has spent considerable funds on the development of Castletown as a major national heritage site since its acquisition in 1994. These developments are ongoing, more recently with significant capital investment in conference and banqueting facilities and upgrading of the landscape funded by Fáilte Ireland. This...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works have expended a total of €4,347.05 on maintenance works at Ballinrobe Courthouse, on behalf of the Courts Service, since 2005.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Commissioners of Public Works carried out a comprehensive refurbishment project at Easkey Courthouse, Co. Sligo, in 2007, on behalf of the Courts Service, at a cost of €103,128.64 plus VAT.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The following table schedules the Buildings that are currently being leased by the Office of Public Works in County Meath including associated floor area in Square Metres, the Rent per Annum and Landlord details: Building Name Address Area Square Metres Rent Per Annum Landlord Details € Kells SWO Headfort Place 55.74 18,500.00 Con Sweeney, Headfort Place, Ceannanus Mor, Co Meath...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The table below schedules the twenty building leases attracting the highest yearly rent, including Landlord details, as leased by the Office of Public Works: Location Building Name Rent Per Annum Landlord Details € Dublin 02 Adelaide Road 29-31, Communications, Energy & Natural Resources 2,970,000.00 Anglo Irish Assurance Co Ltd, Heritage House, 23 St Stephen Gr., Dublin 2 Dublin 02...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: Fingal County Council submitted an application for funding for mitigation works at the location referred to by the Deputy under the Coastal Minor Flood and Erosion Mitigation scheme administered by the Office of Public Works. Following an assessment of the application, the OPW sought additional information from the Council in relation to the proposed works. On receipt of the required...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that the information requested will involve considerable analysis and correlation. OPW will revert directly to the Deputy as soon as the relevant data has been compiled.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Sep 2010)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that the information requested will involve considerable analysis and correlation. OPW will revert directly to the Deputy as soon as the relevant data has been compiled.