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Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (28 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has written to Kildare County Council advising it of the situation regarding the Leixlip flood study, and my officials are in the process of arranging a meeting to discuss this matter.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (1 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 to 127, inclusive, together. Two mobile phone companies have been granted a licence by the Commissioners of Public Works to install telecommunications equipment on the State-owned building, Ardee House, in Rathmines. The Commissioners requested that the companies deactivate their equipment on Ardee House pending the report of the interdepartmental...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I refer to the responses to Question No. 217 of 29 November 2005 and Question No. 315 of 21 February 2006. The following information will reconcile the replies. In order to progress matters on Question No. 217, the Office of the Chief State Solicitor stated that proceedings would be re-entered into the High Court on behalf of the Minister for Finance, on the basis of information available to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: An independent assessor has been appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works to consider the submissions received on the planning consultation under Part 9 for the proposed new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare. It is anticipated that this assessment will be completed by mid March 2006. Following the completion of the assessment, the Commissioners expect to be in a position to make...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is not possible to indicate at this time when negotiations regarding the transfer to the Office of Public Works for the property referred to by the Deputy will be concluded. However, I can confirm that the matter will be dealt with as a priority and will be concluded in the shortest possible timeframe.

Written Answers — National Historic Properties: National Historic Properties (7 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: An inventory of playground facilities in national historic properties owned by the Office of Public Works will be carried out in the near future.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that contracts have been signed for the purchase of a site earmarked for decentralisation in Tipperary town and that they expect the sale to close shortly.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that terms for the acquisition of a site in Thomastown have been agreed and that the contract for sale is with the Chief State Solicitor's Office. The Commissioners have also informed me that they are not aware of any proposal to extend the local health centre.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: Tenders have been invited for the design and construction of new offices for the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and Bord Iascaigh Mhara in Clonakilty and are due for return on 20 March next. Following receipt and evaluation of the tenders, a preferred tenderer will be selected. The preferred tenderer will then be instructed to apply for planning permission. Subject...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains unchanged as outlined in my response of 14 February last, and 13 December 2005 to the Deputy's most recent question on this issue.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am delighted to attend the House again to update Members on the progress of the public service decentralisation programme. I will begin by reiterating the Government's commitment to the full implementation of the programme. Since I last addressed the House on the matter I am happy to report that a number of key developments have taken place and that real progress is being made on all...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The simple fact is that when one takes account of the numbers of civil servants willing to change from their current Department or office to fill a post in the new location, the level of interest is very strong. This is particularly true in the case of the early-mover organisations. Staff new to a Department or office are being trained and this is being given high priority in the...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: That is more distortion from the Senator. He should keep it up.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Senator is relating the figures incorrectly.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Senator absolutely is.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: That is not true.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: Nor in Birr. The Senator should be correct in his statements. There is no point throwing out wrong information.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: We are from God forsaken towns around the country.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senators who have contributed to this debate. They have shown great interest in decentralisation and I am very heartened by the high degree of support therefor. I found it amusing — the amusement is wearing off at this stage — that there was a contradiction between Senator John Paul Phelan and some of his colleagues, who were extremely supportive of the programme.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I hope the Senator will give me a chance to respond.