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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Nov 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...

EU Regional Aid. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Deputy for raising this question as it provides an opportunity to outline to the House the position regarding Ireland's continued eligibility for Objective One status under the European Union's Cohesion Policy. The main goal of Cohesion Policy in the European Union is economic and social cohesion. This is based on financial solidarity, whereby more than one third of the Union's...

Flood Relief. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is almost unique for me to be in the House with the Ceann Comhairle and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle together.

Flood Relief. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am glad to have the opportunity to put on the record the facts regarding flooding in Kilkenny. While I understand from where the Deputy got his information the facts are quite different to the headline in today's Irish Independent. We have seen other lurid headlines and photographs in that newspaper regarding the difficulty for fish with the flood...

Child Care Services. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: As Deputy Finneran knows, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, has responsibility for this area of Government policy, but his ministerial duties demand his presence elsewhere this evening. Deputy Finneran has referred to a particular facility in Elphin, County Roscommon, and to the local county child care committee in Roscommon. In response to the Deputy, it is...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Broc House is being transferred to the affordable housing partnership. The legal process is ongoing and should be completed by the end of December 2005.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: A feasibility report with outline costs was forwarded to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 20 September 2005. The Commissioners of Public Works await the observations and recommendations of the Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have leased 908.60 square metres of office accommodation at Friar's Mill Road, Mullingar, County Westmeath, for the Department of Education and Science at an annual cost of €186,309. This cost is inclusive of 21 car parking spaces. The national educational and psychological services occupy 264.13 square metres of this space at an apportioned rent of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Park gates are opened each morning in a fixed sequence beginning at 7 a.m. Knockmaroon gate is the final gate in this sequence and it is opened at approximately 7.15 a.m., although this can vary depending on day-to-day circumstances. This arrangement is being reviewed.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Changes have been requested by the Garda authorities to the sketch scheme for the proposed Leixlip Garda station. Discussions are taking place between OPW and the Garda authorities on these changes. On agreement, the Part 9 planning process will proceed. This should take approximately six weeks after final agreement on all design issues.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Further to Question No. 321 of 8 November 2005, the property in question is being transferred to the affordable housing partnership. The legal process is ongoing and should be completed by the end of December 2005. It will be a matter for the affordable housing partnership to determine the future of the property.

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Other than normal routine maintenance, no conservation work is required to Rattoo Round Tower at this point. There are no plans to provide for public access to the tower but I understand that OPW representatives will be meeting shortly with community representatives and the Kerry county archaeologist to discuss the matter.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The estimated cost in 2006 of preparing the catchment management plan for the River Dodder is €500,000. The Office of Public Works has agreed to provide this funding to Dublin City Council, which is the contracting authority for the study. The study is expected to incur similar costs in 2007.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that, following discussions with Kildare County Council, it was agreed that provision would be made in the area action plan for Kildare town to accommodate a decentralisation office.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (16 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have no responsibility with regard to the bridge in question. The issues raised are matters for the Departments of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Arts, Sports and Tourism.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (16 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Chief State Solicitor that the usual procedure for dealing with dissolved companies where properties are not held on trust for another person is by way of deed of waiver. However, this is not applicable in this instance for the following reasons. The question of ownership by the Minister therefore does not arise in this instance. Section 28(2) of the State Property Act...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (17 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have requested the two mobile network operators to switch off their transmitters and are at present in discussion with them about how this can be achieved.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: A steering committee has been set up comprising officials from both Waterford City Council and the Office of Public Works with a view to progressing the St. John's river flood relief scheme. The first meeting of the committee took place on 21 October 2005 at which it was agreed that all options to integrate flood relief proposals into future development would be considered as well as...

Written Answers — Great Blasket Island: Great Blasket Island (22 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Great Blasket Island management plan sets out the proposals for the future of the island and covers the full range of issues involved, including those referred to by the Deputy. I will arrange for a copy of this document to be sent to the Deputy. Arrangements for the purchase of property on the island are in progress in consultation with the Chief State Solicitor's office.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Three civil servants are employed in the press office in the Office of Public Works. One assistant principal officer, one higher executive officer and one clerical officer. The actual pay of individuals is not given in the normal course as it is deemed to be personal information. Travel and subsistence is payable if appropriate. The grade and payscales of these staff are detailed in the table...