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

Tom Parlon: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will guarantee that decentralisation under his Department will be delivered in full. Roscrea can be very happy that he is the Minister responsible in this regard.

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

Tom Parlon: I am happy to come before the House to discuss decentralisation and outline the actual position thereon. I look forward to returning to announce continued improvements in the figures. I appreciate that decentralisation will be an election issue and look forward to this, irrespective of whether the bums on seats in towns are associated with temporary or permanent posts, or whether there are...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have identified a suitable site adjoining the existing Garda station in Ballincollig which would facilitate the development of a new enlarged Garda station. An architectural assessment has now been completed on the adjoining site. A final decision in relation to acquisition will be made shortly in consultation with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (9 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have recently perfected title to the coastguard cottages at Crosshaven. The Garda station and living quarters are part of the complex. Contracts for the sale of a number of cottages have been issued to existing tenants. The State's requirement for accommodation in Crosshaven is being examined. Any property surplus to State requirements will be placed on the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The asbestos roof sheeting on the gym of the school referred to, which was damaged and leaking, was replaced by the Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Department of Education and Science as part of the asbestos management programme in schools. The additional works requested, namely, the replacement of the gym flooring, are not directly related to the asbestos removal works and are...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works will shortly seek approval from the Department of Finance to commence detailed design of the Munster Blackwater — Fermoy North — drainage scheme. Once approval to proceed is obtained, the detailed design along with any necessary site investigations will occur and will be followed by the procurement process for a works contractor. It is anticipated that...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: One mobile phone company has telecommunications equipment installed on the mast at Howth Garda station under a licence agreement dating from 1997. The Commissioners of Public Works have recently issued a further licence to upgrade its equipment on this site to provide 3G services. Two other companies have applied to co-locate on the mast and their licences are being finalised. The OPW...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: A new lightning protection specification has been introduced in respect of all communications masts on Garda stations. It was necessary to structurally design and manufacture a stayed pole that would integrate with this system for Cabury-Derrinturn Garda station. The building will be handed over in early April.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. Following the meeting with Kildare County Council on 8 February 2006 negotiations to acquire a suitable site for Kill national school have reached an advanced stage. However, it would be inappropriate to reveal the precise details at this point as it...

Written Answers — Oileáin Amach ón gCósta: Oileáin Amach ón gCósta (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: Tá Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ag plé le húinéirí talún an oileáin faoi láthair maidir le maoin an oileáin a cheannach. Beidh ant-oileán lán-oscailte don phobal nuair a bheidh ceannach na maoine críochnaithe, agus tar éis do ché nua a thógáil ar an oileán, uasghrádú a dhéanamh ar na háiseanna ag Dún Chaoin agus socruithe a dhéanamh maidir le caomhnú na hoidhreachta...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is in the negotiation phase on the acquisition of a suitable site in Kanturk. The indicative timeframe for the completion of the construction of the new building in Kanturk is towards the end of 2008. There are 84 applications on the central applications facility, CAF, in respect of the 88 posts scheduled on CAF for Kanturk.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has requested office accommodation in Clonakilty, to accommodate an advance party of 45 staff immediately and a further 45 by the end of 2006. The estimated completion date of the permanent accommodation in Clonakilty is summer 2008. In this regard, when the business case has been evaluated and agreed by the Department of Finance,...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The maintenance works on the channel in question, which forms part of the Coonagh embankment, were largely completed by the Office of Public Works in November 2005. The remaining works will be completed in April 2006.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The property in question appears to be vested in the Minister for Finance under the State Property Act 1954. The Commissioners of Public Works will recommend to the Minister to waive his interest in the property on receipt of the appropriate application from the local authority.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The mast at Stepaside Garda station is a necessary part of the Garda communications network and accordingly there are no plans to dismantle it.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are no plans to dispose of the building referred to at present. A final decision will be made on this matter once the exact timescale for its current occupants to move out becomes clearer.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting a brief of requirements from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the proposed Garda area headquarters at Castleisland, County Kerry. On receipt a sketch scheme will be prepared.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The report of the independent assessor is expected to be completed this week. The commissioners will then review the report and a decision should be made within a number of weeks.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: Officials from the Office of Public Works are due to meet officials from Kildare County Council on 31 March 2006 to discuss the Leixlip flood relief study.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains the same as outlined in my response to the Deputy's most recent question of 25 January 2006 on this issue and no change in that position is anticipated during 2006.