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Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 20: In page 32, line 25, to delete "payable."." and substitute "payable;".".

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 21: In page 33, line 13, to delete "Land Registry" and substitute "Authority". This is a drafting amendment.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 22: In page 34, to delete lines 35 to 41 and substitute the following: "(a) sections 28, 32(2), 32(3), 51(3), 51(4), 62(5) and 64(3) of that Act are repealed, and (b) section 105 (certificates) thereof— (i) applies only in relation to land certificates and certificates of charge issued before the commencement of this subsection and not already cancelled, and (ii) ceases...

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 23: In page 35, line 2, to delete "section" and substitute "subsection".

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 26: In page 38, lines 2 and 3, to delete all words from and including "acquires" in line 2 down to and including "land" in line 3 and substitute the following: "acquires the fee simple in land under the Act of 1967 or Part III of this Act". This is essentially a drafting amendment which is intended to clarify the meaning and presentation of this provision.

Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 27: In page 38, after line 18, to insert the following: "78.—(1) Part 1 of the First Schedule to the Ombudsman Act 1980 is amended by the insertion of "Property Registration Authority" after "Registry of Deeds". (2) Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002 is amended by the insertion of "Property Registration Authority" after "National Museum of...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

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. Agreement on price, subject to contract, has been reached by the Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science for a site for the school referred to. The commissioners are currently awaiting receipt of...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

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. Negotiations to acquire a suitable site for the school referred to have concluded. An agreement on price, subject to contract, has been reached by the Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

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. Agreement has been reached on price, subject to contract. This case is currently at conveyancing.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have not yet made a decision in respect of the new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare. An independent architectural report was received on 28 March 2006 in response to the submissions received in respect of planning consultation under Part 9. The report is currently being considered by the OPW and it is expected that a decision will be made in a matter...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: In light of the flooding problems in Leixlip and development pressures in the surrounding area, the Office of Public Works has agreed to undertake a local catchment flood risk assessment and management study for the Rye River, encompassing the towns of Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock. This will ultimately form part of a catchment flood risk assessment and management study for the entire Liffey...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my response to Question No. 315 of 21 February 2006 which confirmed that the State had just received sworn evidence from a party claiming entitlement to the lands in question. This meant that the State has had to reconsider its options on how best to proceed. The State may or may not now re-enter the section 30 application in court. If the State decides to re-enter the application,...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

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. Contract documents have now been agreed between the parties and will be signed shortly.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in negotiations with a local developer on a proposal to provide a new Garda station in Dundrum. However, a number of issues remain to be resolved. Before a final decision is made on the matter, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities will be consulted.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The indicative timeframe for the completion of the construction of the new building in Kanturk is towards the end of 2008. The Office of Public Works is processing the more than 90 applications on the central applications facility, CAF, in respect of Kanturk. The acquisition of a suitable site in Kanturk is not yet finalised.

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The total value of printing work procured by Departments, offices and agencies in 2005 under contracts placed by the Government Supplies Agency was €9,782,880.58 exclusive of VAT. Of this sum, €9,483,729.76, approximately 97%, was procured from Irish companies and €299,150.82 from non-Irish companies. The EU and international rules applicable, together with the public procurement...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: This is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, which holds the policy function for heritage properties.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. Negotiations to acquire a suitable site for a new school at Summercove national school are ongoing. However, it would be inappropriate to reveal the precise details at this point as it would likely prejudice future negotiations.

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

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that a contract has been awarded for the refurbishment of the official accommodation at Oylegate Garda station. These works are due to commence in the next two weeks and will include the electrical rewiring of the station. With regard to plans to renovate the Garda station proper, I have been advised that there are proposals to provide...

Written Answers — River Maintenance: River Maintenance (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have responsibility, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945, to maintain the River Inny in proper repair and effective condition. This involves the removal of deposits from the river bed avoiding, where possible, any damage to trees, shrubs and groundcover on the banks and bank slopes. In some cases removal of vegetation on the bank is...