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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Dublin City Council is the contracting Authority for the River Tolka flood relief works and the Office of Public Works has been advised by the City Council that the wall has been re-evaluated, in the last few weeks, by the Engineering Consultants undertaking the design of the works, and is considered to be high enough to cater for the flood event which the works are constructed for, as well...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my responses to Parliamentary Question No. 29984/06 of 27th September 2006 and Parliamentary Question No. 36866/06 of 8th November 2006. The updated position remains the same.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works met with Kildare County Council on the 13th November 2006 and it was agreed that flood protection could be provided for Dun Cairn Estate early next year provided the necessary planning process is completed successfully. OPW will undertake the work as agents for the County Council. Since it has been possible to identify a viable scheme it is not considered...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (14 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is expected that construction of the new Garda station at Leixlip will commence early in the new year.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Signed contracts have been forwarded to the vendor's solicitors, week ending 8th December 2006. The purchase is expected to be completed in January 2007.

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (14 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 179 together. The OPW has engaged in extensive consultations with stakeholders and the local community in relation to their proposed traffic control measures for the Phoenix Park. Following that consultation, the OPW are now considering the issues raised by various parties and hope to amend and finalise their proposals for implementation in the new year.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2006: Second Stage (15 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: As today's debate on the 2006 Appropriation Bill will be brief, on the basis that the Seanad intends to have a more substantial debate on the topic of public expenditure early in the new year, I propose to confine my contribution to setting out the purpose of the Bill and its provisions. The main purpose of the Appropriation Bill is to give statutory effect to the departmental Estimates for...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2006: Second Stage (15 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senators for their contributions. Senator John Paul Phelan referred to the changes that have come about. I remember when we used to talk about big figures as being telephone numbers but now none or our telephone numbers, local or otherwise, would be the size of €50.7 billion. This substantial figure indicates the success of our economy. I thank the staff of the Seanad and...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank all the Senators in the expedition through the House of the Bill, which is an important piece of housekeeping. I extend my best wishes for Christmas and the new year to all and sundry. I know Senator Phelan said he would reserve fire until the new year. I wish him and his county the very best in the hurling next year.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: The development of the site in Buncrana will incorporate accommodation for the decentralised office for the Department of Social and Family Affairs, a new local office for the Department of Social and Family Affairs and a new Garda Station. The full extent of the site will be required for the proposed buildings. Accordingly, there is no scope to accommodate Buncrana Town Council offices in...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 494 and 495 together. I am fully satisfied that the level of consultation engaged in by the Office of Public Works, both prior to compilation of the Transportation Study and following its publication, was comprehensive and wide ranging and included local communities, elected representatives, State agencies and other interested parties. In addition to media...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 503 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have granted 10 year licences to the four mobile phone operators, licensed by ComReg to provide mobile telephony services in Ireland, to install telecommunications equipment on the mast at the Garda Station referred to. For structural reasons it was necessary to replace the original mast with a new mast...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are considering, in consultation with Clare County Council and other statutory agencies, what measures may be possible to prevent or mitigate the impact of the flooding which occurred in the lower River Shannon. The problem which led to houses and roads being flooded in Clonlara is being prioritised for attention. Indications of obstructions to flow in the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 500, 511, 537, 552, 555, 558 and 559 together. I have been very conscious that, as a result of the exceptional rainfall since mid-November, there are a number of areas throughout the country, but particularly in the West and North-West, which have been severely affected by flooding. It was with this in mind that I announced on 18th January, that the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 504 and 573 together. I am aware that there is a need for a new Divisional Headquarters in Wexford and in this regard the Office of Public Works are finalising the purchase of a new site. As soon as this process is complete, the OPW will engage contractors for the building of the new station. In the interim, any essential maintenance to the existing station...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: The site in question has been allocated to the Department of Transport for use as a Driving Test Centre with facilities for a large goods vehicle compound. The provision of this facility is a requirement of European Union Directive 2000/56/EC. The Commissioners of Public Works have appointed a design team and a full planning application is being prepared for submission to the Local Authority.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: The decentralisation of the Office of Public Works (OPW) to Claremorris will take place in two phases. The first phase deals with the setting up of an advance office in Claremorris and in this regard, OPW has secured leased accommodation and arrangements are now being made to have the building fitted out for office use. It is expected that the accommodation for the advance office will be...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: As I indicated to the Deputy in reply to his earlier question, the repointing of the wall will be undertaken as soon as resources allow. Those resources are currently employed in completing the works in Griffith Park, but once those works are completed it will be possible to commence the repointing work. Officials from Dublin City Council have confirmed that the Council itself is...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: A structural engineers report on the condition of the bridge referred to by the Deputy was received by the Office of Public Works in late December, 2006. A follow up meeting to discuss the findings of this report was held with the engineers on 15 January, 2007. Following on from these discussions the position is that major structural repairs are required as a matter of urgency to ensure the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: It is anticipated that, subject to Confirmation of the Scheme by the Minister for Finance, construction of the scheme referred to by the Deputy will commence in the Autumn. The construction of stand alone embankments at an earlier date, probably in the Spring, is being considered.