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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works will carry out works to the embankments in the River Cashen area this year. They will then monitor the impact on the land affected by this work and of the pump already installed on a trial basis to ensure that the delicate balance between flood alleviation and damage to the lands due to over-drainage is maintained before deciding whether to install further pumps.

Written Answers — County Galway Landslide: County Galway Landslide (31 Jan 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have no responsibility in respect of this matter. I am advised by the Commissioners that they have not been requested by any other agency to assist in dealing with it. The provision of humanitarian aid where it is considered warranted is a matter for the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs.

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

Tom Parlon: Under the 2007 Work Programme, approximately 95 kms of low-grade channels will be cleaned in the Corrib and Moy catchments using the three weed-cutting boats. This figure is broken down as follows: Corrib Clare Scheme — 71 kms Corrib Mask Scheme — 7.5 kms Corrib Headford Scheme — .5 kms Moy Scheme — 12 kms In the Moy, channels in the Castlebar and Ballyhaunis areas are programmed...

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

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596 and 597 together. The Commissioners of Public Works are engaged in continuing discussions with Kildare County Council in relation to flood relief proposals for both the estate referred to by the Deputy and the Mill Lane area of Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

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

Tom Parlon: There were 8,928 visitors to Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare in 2006. Regarding further works planned for the house, the ongoing conservation works programme for 2007 includes fire and security upgrading works and preparation for the reopening of the tearooms.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Garda Authorities and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform have included Castledermot Garda station on the 2007 Garda Minor Capital Works Programme. The Office of Public Works propose to carry out refurbishment works to the Garda station to accommodate the current and anticipated human resource requirements. The...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently negotiating the acquisition of a site in Kanturk for a new decentralised office, in conjunction with the Local Authority. The indicative timeframe for the completion of the construction of the new building in Kanturk is the end of 2008. This office, which will have of the order of 100 posts, has currently some 90 applications on the Central...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Significant progress has been made by the Office of Public Works in providing a new Garda station at Castleisland, Co. Kerry. A sketch scheme for the new Garda Area Headquarters was sent to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities on January 15th 2007. On receipt of approval to the sketch scheme a Part 9 planning process will be initiated soon thereafter....

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 to 255, inclusive, and 271 together. Following the exceptional rainfall since mid-November a number of areas throughout the country, including the Lower Shannon area, have been severely affected by flooding. It was with this in mind that I announced on 18th January, that the Commissioners of Public Works will work with Local Authorities to try to identify...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: During 2007 refurbishment works are being carried out at Granard Garda Station, Co. Westmeath and extensions are being added to Mullingar Garda Station, Co. Westmeath and Banagher Garda Station, Co. Offaly. Site acquisition for the extension or provision of new accommodation is being actively pursued for the following locations Birr, Portlaoise and Athlone.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The District Veterinary Offices, along with the other services currently provided from the Government Offices, Kells Road, Navan are to be relocated to new offices at Kilcairn, Navan. The fit-out of the new offices is expected to commence shortly. The Commissioners of Public Works have arrangements in place to immediately lease alternative space for the temporary use of the Department of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Driving Test Centre will continue to operate from the State owned site at Circular Road, Roscommon.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have given agreement in principle to the St. Oliver Plunkett, Eoghan Ruadh GAA Club, to replace the existing Camogie Pavilion in the Phoenix Park. It is understood that the Club are submitting a Planning Application for this proposal to Dublin City Council and that the new building will serve both the Camogie Board and Eoghan Ruadh GAA Club and incorporate...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: As set out in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 4th April 2006 and my subsequent reply of the 14th June 2006 to further representations on this matter; the northern boundary of the Maynooth Castle site already has a significant number of mature trees and there are no plans to add further trees at this time. Any additional tree in this area would have a detrimental effect on the...

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I wish to share time with Deputy Curran.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate and to raise a number of important issues that may assist the debate on taxation matters in this House. The Bill demonstrates the continued commitment of the Government to use the tax system to promote fairness so the benefits of strong economic growth can be enjoyed by all taxpayers, especially low and middle income earners. It...

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: It is still a very good one.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: There is more to come.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy can watch this space.

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Perhaps the Deputy will supply a list of the houses and farmyards he would like me to visit.