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Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Three structures on the Great Blasket Island are designated national monuments, namely, the houses of Tomás Ó Críomhtháin, Muírís Ó Suilleabháin and Peig Sayers, while 12 other sites of archaeological interest are listed in the record of monuments and places, all protected under the National Monuments Acts. It is not intended at this juncture to designate the whole island a national...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The timber fabricated piece fitted to the fish pass at Lacken Weir, County Kilkenny, was purchased and installed by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board, SRFB. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has confirmed the cost of fabrication of the wooden structure as €7,350.30. Labour and other costs...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 329 together. The office space occupied by public service activities in Dublin which have been designated as early movers is in the region of 90,000 square metres. This comprises State owned space and leased space. The question of which vacated buildings will be disposed of is under consideration. Ultimately, any decisions on disposals will depend on a...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is no property disposed of in Dublin to date in 2005 as a direct consequence of decentralisation. The following properties have been disposed of in accordance with the transforming of State assets programme. Property Disposed Sale Price â'¬million Lad Lane, Dublin 2. 22.5 72-76 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. 52.3 14-16 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 8....

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is not proposed to lay the management plan in the library of Dáil Éireann. I will, however, forward a copy to the Deputy for his perusal. The membership of the new local management committee has not yet been finalised. Roads and pathways on the island are currently in the ownership of the landowners but it is intended that when the lands are acquired, the Office of Public Works will be...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting approval from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the revised sketch scheme for Leixlip Garda station. On receipt of approval planning permission will be sought under the part 9 planning process. It is expected that the construction work on the new station will commence in 2006.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: An outline scheme to replace the asbestos based roof at the above school has been prepared by the consulting architects commissioned to design and oversee the project. A full report, including budget costs, is expected next week. Work will commence as soon as possible on completion of the various processes involved, including planning and tendering, but at this stage it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The report submitted by Kildare County Council on proposed flood relief works for Leixlip, County Kildare, is currently being examined by my officials in the Office of Public Works. No decision can be made in relation to the progression of works until the contents of this report have been fully assessed.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The acquisition of the lands referred to is still under review.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works invited tenders for the mechanical and electrical element of the project and these were returned on 28 October 2005. The engineer is assessing the tenders and a recommendation to appoint the sub-contractors is due today, 8 November. It is the intention of the Commissioners of Public Works to immediately place the main contract and discuss commencement dates...

Archaeological Sites. (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: There are no plans to undertake any major conservation work at Doe Castle, County Donegal. A comprehensive programme of conservation work was undertaken at the castle during the period 1996 to 2001. This involved a major restoration of the medieval tower house to provide a suitable indoor location on the site for the important MacSweeney grave slab. All works carried out in the intervening...

Archaeological Sites. (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Paul McGrath could do some extrapolations too.

Archaeological Sites. (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I agree with Deputy McGinley that Doe Castle has a fine history. The castle has been vacant since 1890. The Land Commission took it over in 1932 and the Office of Public Works took charge of it in July 1934. The national monuments section of the OPW undertook an extensive programme of conservation work on the site, including a major restoration of the medieval tower house which is the primary...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: In response to a previous question from the Deputy on 21 April 2005 I indicated that it would be necessary for the Commissioners of Public Works to undertake a study to ascertain the nature and extent of the work that would be required to address the flooding problem in the area and also the likely benefits of such works. An engineering report in relation to the order of cost has been...

Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have recently completed the acquisition of a site at Tralee Road, Castleisland, County Kerry for the erection of a Garda area headquarters. A sketch scheme will be prepared for the approval of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on receipt of the Garda brief of requirements. Provision has been made for it in the 2006 Estimates.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 135 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 (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: As part of the transforming of State assets programme the following properties have been disposed: Disposed of in 2004. Building Method of Sale Price â'¬ 2 Church St., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Public Auction 337,000 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Public Tender 22,500,000 Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site — Cavan Private Treaty to Cavan Co. Co. 21,586.23 72-76 St....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Under the decentralisation programme, property negotiations have been completed or significantly advanced in 23 locations. In the case of Athlone, the Curragh, Navan, Furbo and Sligo, OPW owned sites have been identified and will be used to accommodate decentralised offices. In the case of Longford and Newcastle West, sites have been acquired from the relevant local authorities. Privately...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform's offices, Nos. 72-76, St. Stephen's Green, were sold on 15 September 2004 for €52,300,000.00 to Shelbourne Developments Limited. The proceeds of this sale were forwarded to the Department of Finance as an Exchequer extra receipt.

Written Answers — Public Works Schemes: Public Works Schemes (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government decision dated 6 July 2005 approved an overall provision of €8.5 million for implementation of the proposals contained in the management plan, including purchase of lands and property, provision of piers on both the island and mainland — at Dun Chaoin — conservation of the core conservation area, administration and consultancy. The provision of a water supply is to be...