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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works undertake works to Garda Stations at the behest of the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. The Commissioners of Public Works have not received any requests from the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform or the Garda Authorities to carry out maintenance or refurbishment works to Bennettsbridge Garda Station, Co. Kilkenny.

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Since its establishment in 1999, the Courts Service has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and management of Court Buildings throughout the country. The Office of Public Works act as agents for the Courts Service. The Courts Service have advised the Office of Public Works that priority is being given to upgrading Courthouses in the county towns as these accommodate High, Circuit...

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Stagg knows nothing about it.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Flood relief works on the River Tolka are in the main being undertaken by the Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the three local authorities concerned, Fingal and Meath County Councils and Dublin City Council. I take it the question relates to works in the Dublin City Council area. Most of the major works planned have been completed at this stage. Works to strengthen the wall upstream...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains unchanged from that outlined in my response of 23rd May to the Deputy's most recent question about this issue.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in discussion with Waterford City Council with a view to finding the most effective way to advance the proposed flood relief scheme.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have been consulting the Department of Agriculture & Food about the latter's detailed brief and will advertise the site requirement as soon as agreement has been reached with the Department on the size of the site required.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have granted licences to three mobile phone companies to install telecommunications equipment on the mast at Coolock Garda Station. Under the terms of their licence agreement with the Commissioners, the mobile phone operators are obliged to install and operate all equipment within current standards and E.U. regulations, including Health and Safety...

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

Tom Parlon: Seven claims have been received to date. Four have been settled at a cost of €259,979.02. The three outstanding claims are for €3,150,121.98. The Commissioners of Public Works anticipate that these claims will be settled through negotiation or if necessary arbitration for a figure significantly below the amount claimed.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in ongoing contact with the residents of John's Quay, regarding arrangements to repair damage to their houses. The Commissioners understand arrangements, which they agreed with the residents are acceptable to them and that they are being honoured. In the light of the Deputy's question, the Commissioners will contact the residents again next week to ensure...

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

Tom Parlon: Contract documents were signed for the acquisition of the site in question on 23rd may 2006. The closure of the sale is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.

Written Answers — Waterways Access: Waterways Access (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Title to the property (Gulladoo Lake) is currently being investigated. Further action to be taken can only be determined on confirmation of the Title.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works, with the assistance of the Public Appointments Service, is in the process of recruiting additional staff to deal with the increased workload arising from its designation as the lead agency to implement the Government's policy on flooding. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study for the Rye River will be undertaken by Consultants...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: A contract has been awarded for the replacement of the roof at the school in question. The total project budget is €2.45m. It is expected the project will be completed by the end of October 2006.

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

Tom Parlon: Contract documents for the purchase of a site for the school in question were signed by the Department of Education and Science on 3rd July 2006.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are 36 monument sites in the care of the Office of Public Works in County Clare. The following table outlines expenditure on conservation work at these sites from 2001 to 2005. Routine maintenance of the sites (cleaning/grasscutting etc) is carried out by the staff from the National Monuments Depot in Athenry but it is not possible to give a breakdown for individual sites. Expenditure...

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

Tom Parlon: A formal decision by the Commissioners of Public Works in respect of Planning Consultation under Part 9 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 — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the Rye River, will be undertaken by consultants under the direction of the Steering Committee, which will comprise representatives from the Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council and will commence later this year. The Office of Public Works is currently preparing tender documents for the appointment of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The information sought by the Deputy will take some time to collate as it involves providing details on possibly thousands of individual transactions over the years in question. I will write to the Deputy directly with the information as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works constantly reviews its ongoing operational needs and recruits staff as needed within the parameters of budget and Government policy on numbers. At present, the Office of Public Works does not envisage recruitment in County Wexford. However, on an annual basis, the Office of Public Works commences recruitment in the Autumn/Winter for guides/information officers for...