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

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is on site in three locations along the River Tolka in Dublin city. Works are continuing in the Distillery Road area to complete the last section of the wall on the left bank following the vacation and demolition of the premises which had delayed completion in this area up to now. Work is also ongoing downstream of Annesley Bridge along the right bank of the river...

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works propose to carry out the necessary maintenance works on the sections in question of the River Deel during the coming summer months when there are low flows in the river.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The letter in question has been received and the position is being examined. A reply will issue at an early date.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322 and 329 together. 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 catchment, which it is planned to...

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

Tom Parlon: An independent architectural report, having regard to the submissions received in respect of planning consultation under part 9, is under consideration by the Commissioners of Public Works. It is expected that a decision will be made shortly. The site on which it is proposed to build the new Garda station is in full State ownership. No other sites are currently being considered.

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

Tom Parlon: I refer to my response to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 153 and 158 of 6 April 2006. The updated position remains unchanged.

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

Tom Parlon: I refer to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 6 April 2006. The updated position remains unchanged.

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

Tom Parlon: The new Garda station in Derrinturn, County Kildare, was completed on 20 April 2006 and will be handed over to the Garda this week.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: Tenders for the contract for the roof replacement works at the school in question are due on 8 May 2006. It is intended that works on the project will commence this summer.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have not yet reached a decision in respect of the new Garda station in Leixlip, County Kildare. An independent architectural report, having regard to the submissions received in respect of planning consultation under part 9, is under consideration. A decision is expected shortly.

Seanad: Garda Stations. (26 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and affording me an opportunity to answer and explain the position regarding Dunmanway Garda station, County Cork. As the Senator may be aware, the objective is to extend and refurbish the existing Garda station. An important aspect of the refurbishment work will involve improved access to the rear of the station. For this to take place, a...

Seanad: Garda Stations. (26 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The only outstanding issue is the need to agree a final price and have the lands signed over. The Office of Public Works is ready to proceed with the building works as a priority with a timeframe for completion of four to six months. I will take a personal interest in the matter, which I appreciate was raised with me some time ago, and revert to the Senator.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works received a request this week from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to acquire a premises for the Garda in Carndonagh, County Donegal. The matter is being pursued.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: A brief of requirements for the proposed new Garda station at Buncrana, County Donegal, was received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 29 March 2006. An analysis is being undertaken to ascertain if the brief of requirements can be accommodated on the decentralisation site for the Department of Social and Family Affairs. This report will be completed by mid May 2006....

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 and 243 together. On the direction of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Harcourt Terrace Garda Station is to be closed and used to procure housing units under the Affordable Housing Initiative. This Office is currently in discussion with the Garda Authorities in relation to accommodation provision for the personnel who are moving from...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (3 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: At present, two mobile phone companies have been granted licences by the Commissioners of Public Works to install telecommunications equipment on the mast at Clontarf Garda Station. The number of companies that can be located on any particular mast is limited by space restrictions. The telecommunications equipment installed by the mobile phone companies on Clontarf Garda Station Mast was...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (3 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works estimate that the licensing of Garda masts for use by mobile phone companies will generate gross revenue in excess of €3m in 2006. This includes both the income generated by the 1997 agreement and the new standard licences being rolled out to all mobile phone companies in respect of Garda masts. The Commissioners' consultants monitor all such installations...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 May 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 (CFRAM) 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 for the entire Liffey...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains unchanged from that outlined in my reply on 14 February 2006 to Parliamentary Question No. 339. The Office of Public Works has no plans at present to allow bus traffic through the Phoenix Park to facilitate commuters. This issue is being studied in the context of a comprehensive traffic management study of the Phoenix Park currently taking place.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are no mobile phone masts situated in the grounds of Farmleigh. In order to provide mobile coverage for State events at Farmleigh, the Commissioners of Public Works granted permission for the installation of telecommunications equipment in the Clock Tower at Farmleigh. The Commissioners have granted licences to four mobile phone companies to co-locate on the Garda mast in the Phoenix...