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Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: If the Deputy is talking about privatisation as a principle——

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The privatisation of water supply is a regular feature in the UK.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy should not put words in my mouth.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am saying that privatisation is not necessarily a bad thing. I know the Labour Party is completely against it.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank all the Deputies who contributed on this issue and welcome the positive statements and support for our involvement. Deputy Bruton raised the issue of governance and this was a general theme. He did not suggest any amendments and was warm in his welcome of the admission of Mongolia. He suggested we should have a healthy scepticism with regard to our monitoring of how the money is...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is no doubt correct. I am sure he will bring about some improvement by asking the right questions and querying the report on an annual basis. I regret that Deputy Burton has not been able to stay for my reply. She raised some issues with regard to FOI requests. That is not policy and my Department responds to FOI requests immediately. I regret that some of the responses and news...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: She specifically referred to some FOI requests she submitted. Ireland is quite a small player in the international institutions. We will influence as best we can, but it would be unfair to hold us responsible for some decisions of the bodies which might not follow our suggestions. We have been very positive on the issue of debt cancellation. This has been accepted and we have contributed to...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: No, absolutely not.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Yes.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Proposals on the entrance from Celbridge are under consideration. The Office of Public Works has entered into pre-planning discussions with the local authority with regard to provision of limited parking facilities to resolve a number of issues, including the problem of random parking inside the entrance gates. Work on essential maintenance to the gate lodges by the Irish Landmark Trust has...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 196 together. A steering group has been established to examine the potential of the lower Liffey Valley to be managed in an integrated way in respect of its amenity, recreational and heritage resources. The steering group comprises representatives of the Office of Public Works, Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and...

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

Tom Parlon: Agreement has been reached between the OPW and Garda authorities on the changes to the sketch scheme for the proposed Leixlip Garda station. Revised Part 9 planning documents are being prepared and it is expected that the public consultation process will commence in the week beginning 19 December 2005.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has received the consultant's report in respect of the replacement of the asbestos roof at the school in question. Work has now commenced on the planning application and tender documents for the work. It is proposed to undertake the majority of the work during next year's summer holidays. In the meantime, the temporary repairs to the leaking areas arranged by the...

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

Tom Parlon: As I indicated in reply to the Deputy's Question No. 337 on 8 November, the report is being examined. That examination will be completed early in the new year and at that stage the local authority, which commissioned the report, will be advised whether it justifies the provision of the funding requested.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The position here is the same as that outlined in my response dated 8 November 2005.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent on behalf of the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for new school facilities. A suitable site for Rathcormac national school has been identified and agreement, subject to contract, has been reached with the vendors of this proposed site. The commissioners will not be in a position to release any further...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 203 together. The two mobile phone operators who have equipment installed on Ardee House have informed the Commissioners of Public Works that they do not intend to comply with the request to deactivate their equipment. The commissioners have requested the companies to reconsider their decision and will not grant any further licences in respect of State...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The VAT on creation of this lease was originally estimated for budgetary purposes at over €1 million. The actual amount paid was €978,750.00. Under the relevant Revenue regulations, the landlord is free to choose one of three methods of calculation of the VAT and the result must pass an economic value test, designed as an anti-evasion measure. On completion of this agreement the OPW...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are considering a development proposal for the possible provision of a replacement Garda station at Ashford. This proposal may involve the disposal of the fire damaged former Garda station. Where a premises is State owned, the State acts as its own insurer therefore the issue of an insurance payment does not arise. The annual rental, which is currently under...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of purchasing a new site for a divisional headquarters Garda station in Wexford town. It is expected that the legal formalities will be concluded shortly.