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

Tom Parlon: Plans for the refurbishment and extension of Thurles Courthouse have been finalised. A notice in accordance with the provisions of Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 will be published this week.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The river in question does not form part of any arterial drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The Commissioners have no plans at present to carry out a flood relief scheme in the area.

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

Tom Parlon: The review of the regulations governing the siting of mobile phone masts is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am delighted to have this opportunity to address the House on the issue of renewable energy development in Ireland. The Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, outlined many of the important initiatives already introduced as part of this Government's integrated strategy to promote a sustainable and renewable energy development in Ireland. The Minister, Deputy...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I will explain it all if the Deputy will take his time. The Commission is reviewing the biofuels directive with a view to considering changes to the relevant legislation, and we have welcomed this review.

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: We will work closely with the Commission and member states in achieving any change needed but Ireland cannot make these changes unilaterally. An alternative in the longer term would be to introduce a biofuels obligation. Such a system takes considerable planning and would not necessarily support Irish biofuels developers because two thirds of Irish transport fuels are already imported fully...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: This is clearly untrue. My colleagues have already spoken about the high level of uptake of the Government's greener homes renewable heat grants programme for the domestic sector. This programme aims to provide renewable energy in more than 10,000 homes. The Government is pleased to have had this opportunity to set out comprehensively its successful track record and continued ambitions for...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: We have had an interesting debate over the course of the past two days and I am sure the Opposition parties have gained valuable insights into the depth and range of Government policy on renewable energy.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The question of the future of the Garda Station in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary is under consideration at present and it is hoped that a decision on the matter will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: A brief of requirements for the new Garda Station at Castleisland has been received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Arrangements are in hand for the appointment of a design team which involves advertisement in the E.U. Journal.

Written Answers — Car Parking Facilities: Car Parking Facilities (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The reinstatement of Leinster Lawn is currently under review by the Commissioners of Public Works and Oireachtas Authorities. It is planned to restore the Lawn at the earliest practicable time.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: Tenders for the erection of the Garda Divisional Headquarters at Ballymun will be invited in early June, 2006. In regard to Finglas Garda Station contract documents will be completed following the Planning Consultation under Part 9 which commenced today. It is expected that tenders for the new Station will be invited in September, 2006 with construction commencing on site by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment will be undertaken as soon as possible. It is one of many flood defence related projects being promoted by the Office of Public Works, who have limited staff resources available for the work and I am not therefore in a position to say precisely when it will commence. The studies will be undertaken by consultants who will be appointed following a competitive...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (11 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: In addition to the advertisement in the Saturday edition of the Irish Times dated 15th April, the advertisement was displayed in a number of prominent locations in the Phoenix Park and a range of interested parties, including local community interests, were invited to make submissions. The Commissioners are satisfied therefore that all reasonable efforts have been made to bring this matter to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The intention is to extend and upgrade the existing State owned Garda Station in Dunmanway and in the process to improve, for health and safety reasons, access to the rear of the building. The privately owned strip of land adjacent to the Garda Station needs to be acquired to facilitate this important access. A number of issues in relation to the acquisition of the strip of land emerged but...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (16 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The National Gallery of Ireland, Millennium Wing was officially opened on the 21st January 2001. The contracting authority for the project was the National Gallery of Ireland and upon completion the building became a State owned property. Following completion, the Gallery's architects, Benson & Forsyth certified that the building was in compliance with Building Regulations and Planning...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda accommodation programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authority. Not all of the stations referred to in the Question are allocated the highest priority on the programme. The stations having a priority are being advanced accordingly. Ballincollig Garda Station, Co. Cork...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains unchanged from that outlined in my reply of 14 February 2006 to Parliamentary Question No. 339. In summary, the issue of a bus route through the Phoenix Park to service the areas in question, is being considered in the context of a comprehensive traffic management study of the Phoenix Park commissioned by my Office.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: A comprehensive traffic management study, by an independent firm of consultants, commissioned by my Office is well underway and as part of the brief, current initiatives will be assessed. The principal traffic management initiatives currently are as follows — A comprehensive scheme for renewal of Chesterfield Avenue (the main road through the Park). As part of this scheme it is planned to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (16 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland have contacted Fingal County Council regarding the property in question. Correspondence submitted by that body on 24th April 2006 appears to have been lost in transit. On receipt of a copy of same, the matter will be processed in the normal manner.