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

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works undertakes maintenance and repairs to the Magazine Fort, including security works, to preserve the fabric of the Fort and improve security of the premises, on an ongoing basis. The Commissioners are very much open to the suggestion of discussions with Dublin City Council and other appropriate bodies on this issue, with a view to formulation and consideration of...

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

Tom Parlon: The Deputy will be aware that the Tramore Road phase of the John's River flood relief scheme has a negative cost benefit ratio and the decision was therefore taken to omit this phase from the scheme as it does not meet the basic requirement that a flood relief scheme be economically viable. While flooding of the Tramore Road causes considerable disruption and inconvenience, it is not the only...

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

Tom Parlon: It was necessary to close Crusheen Garda Station for health and safety reasons outside the control of the Commissioners of Public Works. The Commissioners are in negotiations with the prospective landlord regarding re-instatement of the premises and new lease terms. The Garda station will re-open following execution of the lease, and the execution of necessary works.

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

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459, 505 and 506 together. The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of sourcing a suitable site for the development of a new Garda station at Glanmire, Co. Cork. On receipt of a brief of requirements for the new station from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities, the Commissioners will advertise publicly for...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: Following the decentralisation of the Department of Defence, the offices at Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 will be assigned to other civil service functions.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works, in consultation with mobile phone operators, have introduced a standard licence agreement, which governs the installation of telecommunications equipment by mobile phone operators on Garda masts. The granting of these licences is an ongoing programme and each licence is for a period of 10 years from the date of signing. A copy of the standard licence...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. The requirement for a school site in County Roscommon was advertised in July 2006 and a technical assessment of the options is currently under consideration. When this process is completed negotiations will commence with the vendors of those sites...

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

Tom Parlon: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the Garda Authorities and the Commissioners of Public Works are currently giving consideration as to how best to provide the required standard of Garda station premises at Dundrum, Co. Tipperary. It is hoped that a decision on the matter will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The issue of bye-laws for the control of dogs at heritage properties in State care is at present being considered by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Office of Public Works.

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

Tom Parlon: It is expected that the Garda station will have relocated to interim accommodation by the end of this year. The Commissioners expect to proceed with the tendering process for a new Garda station in Buncrana in the first quarter of 2007.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: Detailed design of the Munster Blackwater (Fermoy North) Scheme commenced in June of this year. A contract has been placed to undertake detailed site investigations and this work will commence shortly. The Office of Public Works intend to seek a contractor to undertake the civil engineering works in December 2006/January 2007 with a view to commencing construction works in the first half of...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: A meeting between the OPW valuer and the claimant's valuer has been arranged for Thursday 28th September, to discuss the case with a view to negotiating an early and mutually acceptable settlement of the claim, if possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Meetings: Departmental Meetings (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the meeting is likely to be held within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 517 together. The voluntary nature of decentralisation has been a central feature of the programme both from its inception and in ongoing discussions with staff and their respective unions. With particular regard to the OPW professional and technical staff it has been stated that imaginative solutions to the issues raised may need to be explored,...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: Expenditure incurred to date on the proposed new headquarters for the Office of Public Works (OPW) in Trim amounts to €4.8m. This includes the cost of site acquisition, site surveys, archaeological investigations, design services, etc. As the procurement process for the proposed new headquarters is still in progress it is not possible, at this early stage, to furnish an estimate of the...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: A comprehensive Traffic Management Study for the Phoenix Park, commissioned by my Office and undertaken by an independent firm of consultants, has been completed and the commuter traffic using the Knockmarron Gate is one of the issues covered in that Study. The Study findings are at present under consideration.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works recently made the formal decision to proceed with the construction of the proposed new Garda station at Leixlip, Co. Kildare. Tender documents are currently in preparation and it is expected that the tendering process will begin in November 2006. Following the placing of the contract, work should commence on site early next year.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am aware of the problems of unauthorised access to the Castletown Estate generally and to the area mentioned by the Deputy in particular. OPW officials are currently reviewing the security arrangements for the Estate. The officials will also be in contact with Coillte in this regard.

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

Tom Parlon: It is expected that a Part 9 planning consultation process for a new Divisional headquarters at the existing Garda station site at Tallaght will commence before the end of 2006.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: As I indicated in my reply to your Parliamentary Question of 21 June 2006, while there may be some merit in acquiring the property to strengthen the integrity of the Castletown Demesne, its acquisition is not considered essential. No negotiations are currently taking place for the purchase of the property by the State. The matter will be kept under review as part of the ongoing management...