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Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I do not have the specific figure to hand but expensive, valuable property owned by the State will be vacated. In addition, the State will be in a position to surrender leases which are costing it substantial amounts of money. Property in Dublin 2 fetches the highest prices for lease or purchase in the State and, as such, the programme is positive from the point of view of property. As the...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Yes, and a commitment has been given that the Department will move back to Marlborough House, the current headquarters of the Department of Education and Science, as soon as it moves to its new decentralised offices in Mullingar. A definite plan is in place and I assure Deputies it will work out positively.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I will furnish the Deputy with all information available to the Department.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The actual number of posts within the five Departments in question is 555 but I expect, with the advance movements of other Departments, that the figure will increase to close to 2,000 by the end of 2006.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 148 together. The Government Supplies Agency, as part of its procurement responsibilities, has placed contracts for several years with Bord Gáis Éireann for the supply of natural gas to a large number of State sites. As with all procurement, the agency seeks to achieve the most economically advantageous terms available for its end users. Prior to...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: My reply to a parliamentary question of 27 April 2005, reference 13351/05, and a parliamentary question of 1 June 2005, reference 18286/05, refers. Disposed List of Properties 2004. Building Title Price Closing Date â'¬ 2 Church Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fee Simple 337,000 12th May 2004 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Leasehold — 92 years 22,500,000 5th May...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government is committed to the full implementation of the decentralisation programme announced in budget 2004, involving some 10,300 civil and public service jobs in more than 56 locations. My office is in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the Departments and agencies involved, with much progress having been made over the past year. Property...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The OPW is currently in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the Departments and agencies involved in the Government's decentralisation programme. Property acquisition negotiations are completed or are significantly advanced at 23 locations. The total amount committed to date on site acquisition in these locations is approximately €35.7 million....

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The most recent programme of conservation work at Doe Castle involved the conservation of the tower. This work was carried out in the period 1996 to 2001 and was undertaken to provide a suitable indoor location on the site for the important McSweeney grave slab. All works undertaken in the intervening period have been of a routine maintenance nature. There are no plans at present to re-roof...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (6 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: This is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government which holds the policy function for heritage properties.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kildare County Council submitted a report in January 2003 to the Office of Public Works, OPW, in relation to flooding at Ardclough. In subsequent discussions, my officials in the OPW advised the council that the report required more technical detail as well as cost-benefit analysis and an environmental assessment before the matter could be fully assessed further. The submission of the...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works, under the direction of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, who have the overall responsibility for the process, are conducting the negotiations with the island's landowners for the purchase of the properties on the Island.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: A site has been acquired in Clonakilty. The accommodation brief for the building is currently being finalised with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and BIM. When the brief is agreed tenders for the design and construction of the building can be invited. Subject to successful completion of the tendering process, and a satisfactory planning application, work should...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: A meeting will be arranged in the near future between OPW and Arklow Town Council to discuss the preliminary report commissioned by the local authority. The need to have this report updated will also be discussed in light of the additional information and data identified by OPW as a requirement for such a study since the original report was commissioned.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Proposals for alleviating the risk of flooding in Clonmel were placed on public display during the month of May this year. The exhibition was well attended and a large number of observations were received. These observations have now been considered by the Office of Public Works and the steering committee on the Clonmel project, which includes officials from Clonmel Borough Council and South...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Work on the River Nore, Kilkenny City, drainage scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. These Acts also make provision for the assessment and payment of compensation in respect of works carried out under the scheme. Where it is felt that loss or damage has been suffered as a result of the works, it is open to the...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The drain in question does not form any part of any drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. I understand responsibility for the cleaning of the drain rests with the landowner.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by my officials in the Office of Public Works that arrangements are currently being put in place for the carrying out of repairs to the houses at Johns Quays which were affected by the flood relief scheme. An official from the OPW will be in contact with the owners of the properties affected over the next month in order to progress this matter.

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works' consulting engineers, E. G. Pettit & Company, have established that the ground floor level of the building in question is above the predicted 100 year flood level by 1.75 m and therefore should not be susceptible to flooding from this extreme event. However, it is accepted that the basement level of the building in question is 0.6 m below the same flood level....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (12 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Under the initial phase of the decentralisation programme approximately 90,000 sq m of office accommodation will be provided in the regions for staff moving out of Dublin. A broadly equivalent amount of space will as a consequence be vacated in the Dublin area. The approach to the disposal of the space to be vacated in Dublin is under consideration. Ultimately, any decisions on disposals will...