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Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has made formal offers to the landowners in relation to the purchase of their properties on the Island. The deadline for responses from the owners to the offers is the 7th July 2006 and the position will be assessed after that date.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in discussions with Kildare County Council, in relation to the provision of a suitable site in Kildare Town to accommodate a decentralisation office. At this point, no firm decision has been made in relation to the location of the proposed decentralisation site.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The information sought by the Deputy is shown in the following tabular statement. The figures shown in the table are the income received by the OPW for the private hire and use of certain of the properties and facilities that are under the direct management of the OPW. The main properties concerned would be Dublin Castle Conference Centre and State Apartments, the Phoenix Park and Kilkenny...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has received a request from Mitchelstown Heritage Society to clean the Fanahan sculpture at Mitchelstown Garda Station. The cleaning project will be undertaken by the Office of Public Works in consultation with the sculptor,Cliodhna Cussen.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: A formal decision by the Commissioners of Public Works in respect of the Planning Consultation Part 9 for the proposed new Garda Station for Leixlip is expected in a number of weeks. Commencement of the tendering process is dependent on the outcome of the Commissioner's decision.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The building referred to has been allocated to the Department of Transport for use as a Driving Test Centre. Preparations are under way for the submission of a planning application to the Local Authority. The building was purchased in 2002 for €1.5m, including VAT. Minimal works have been carried out since then to ensure the maintenance and security of the building while it is unoccupied.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am happy to join my colleagues in acknowledging the pain and suffering that has been inflicted on a large number of our citizens as a result of hepatitis C and HIV infection and the involvement of the State and others in the administration within the State of infected blood products. This is an emotive issue and many speakers have been very fair in dealing with the it and have tried not to...

Written Answers — Gaelscoileanna agus Naíonraí: Gaelscoileanna agus Naíonraí (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Feidhmíonn Coimisinéirí na nOibreacha Poiblí in Éirinn mar ghníomhairí na Roinne Oideachais agus Eolaíochta i bhfáil láithreán do bhunscoileanna. Faoi láthair tá na Coimisinéirí ag measúnú láithreáin do Ghaelscoil Sáirséal i gCuanach, Luimneach.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is currently considering several options for the future use of the reformatory in the context of the accommodation needs of the State and the formulation of a business case to support such a need that would justify any investment required in the property.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: A formal decision by the Commissioners of Public Works on the proposed new Garda Station for Leixlip is expected in a number of weeks. Commencement of the tendering process is dependent on the outcome of the Commissioners decision.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to confirm that contracts for the purchase of a suitable site for the proposed decentralisation of Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) to Dungarvan have been signed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW is now proceeding with the procurement stage of this project. In that regard it is finalising a detailed brief of accommodation requirements with OSI. It is intended to seek...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Waterford City for the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government and purchase terms have been agreed with Waterford City Council, subject to the approval of the elected Council. In addition to offices for the 225 staff decentralising from the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government, the Commissioners...

Written Answers — Channel Maintenance: Channel Maintenance (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Details of the channel maintenance programme are finalised at the beginning of each year, so it is not possible at this stage to give details of the programme for the next two years. I am arranging to provide details of this years programme for the Moy and the Corrib/Mask/Robe Catchment Drainage Schemes to the Deputy. The schedule shows the channel number and the location of each channel by...

Written Answers — Channel Maintenance: Channel Maintenance (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The stream in question was cleaned in August 2004. It is scheduled to be cleaned again this year, probably before the end of August.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda Accommodation programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. Financial resources are set aside based on planned works arising from this list. The Commissioners of Public Works carried out maintenance works to the doors, dashing and roof of Castlepollard Garda Station...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda Accommodation programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. Financial resources are set aside based on planned works arising from this list. The Commissioners of Public Works have not received any requests from the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform or the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The programme for the installation of boundary railings at both the Dukesmeadows and Bishopsmeadows/Riverside Drive estates in Kilkenny City as part of the landscaping programme under the River Nore (Kilkenny City) Drainage Scheme is on track to be completed by Autumn 2006. The relevant materials have been purchased and manufacture of railings has already commenced. Actual installation on...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that a premises has been selected in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim for the provision of temporary office accommodation for the Department of Agriculture and Food. Negotiations between the Commissioners and the landlord are in the final stages and it is hoped to finalise the terms of a lease shortly.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: A technical assessment has been completed on the site options received in response to the recent advertisement for a Post Primary school site in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. Negotiations will commence shortly, and it is expected a full report will issue to the Department of Education and Science by the end of July.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, on behalf of the Department of Education and Science, have reached agreement, subject to contract, for the acquisition of a site for a school in Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon.