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Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Slate River forms part of the Rathangan Drainage District and maintenance of this river is therefore a matter for the Local Authority. The Office of Public Works carried out drainage works on the River Slate in 2003, as agents for Kildare County Council, and there are no proposals to carry out further works.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are engaged in continuing discussions with Kildare County Council in relation to flood relief proposals for Mill Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. It is envisaged that subject to agreement by all affected parties and adherence to a tight timeframe, construction will commence on flood alleviation measures for the Mill Lane area in early Summer 2007.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: As lead agency for implementing the national flood policy the Office of Public Works works closely with Local Authorities, who are the State's front-line responders to flooding incidents. Local Authorities and the OPW are represented on a number of inter-agency committees guiding implementation of the policy. Their officials also sit on various project-specific steering groups established...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The documents relating to the confirmation of the River Suir (Clonmel West) Drainage Scheme have been forwarded to the Department of Finance and are currently being considered. The scheme is estimated to cost approximately €16 million and is expected to be completed within 18 months of commencement. Once the scheme is confirmed, OPW hope to commence the embankment works within a few weeks...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: There are a large number of areas throughout the country where flood relief works are being considered by the Office of Public Works. These works are generally carried out by OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts but may be carried out by Local Authorities under their own powers with OPW funding. In general, a Feasibility Study will be carried out before a decision is made to undertake a flood...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to address the House on this Bill. The development of a bio-fuels market is important from several perspectives. From an energy perspective, bio-fuels offer one of the few options available to governments to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. Unlike the heat and electricity sectors, the transport sector in Ireland has been growing exponentially in...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy probably wants to nationalise them.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Naughten is the only person who was upset because he did not understand the system.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: They can be in REPS and still get money from the scheme.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Of course they can.

Immigration Systems. (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, welcomes Deputy Kelleher's contribution to the immigration debate. A debate on the issue has been going on for some time and the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform wants to take the opportunity to illustrate to those who may not have been engaged in it so far, the various ways in which...

Flood Relief. (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for the opportunity to update the House on progress. The Office of Public Works has worked with the local authorities in Clonmel in recent years in developing proposals that would lead to the alleviation of the severe flooding which has existed there for a long time. Deputy Healy outlined the problem in great detail. However, I do not recall...

Flood Relief. (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am not aware of any flood incident in the last year. Deputy Healy is exaggerating the situation.

Flood Relief. (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: In May 2005, the OPW exhibited a set of proposals for dealing with the flooding problem in Clonmel. These proposals included the construction of new walls, embankments and surface water systems, bridge replacements and new supporting walls to accept demountable flood barriers. The entire project is broken into three separate schemes. As there will be extensive use of demountable barriers...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,000 following the attestation of 299 new members on Thursday, 16 November, 2006. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works expect to finalise the acquisition of a site at Roxborough for Wexford Garda Station before the end of February 2007. It is expected that a sketch scheme for a new Divisional Headquarters will be ready in early 2007. On approval of the sketch scheme by the Garda Authorities a Part 9 planning application will be initiated. Allowing for the completion of the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The official concerned submitted, in March 2006, a Travel and Subsistence claim for the period 1st November 2004 to 28th February 2006. After careful examination of the claim he was informed in writing on the 26th May 2006 that the claim submitted was not in accordance with the terms of Department of the Public Service Circular 11/82 which sets out the rules governing Travel and Subsistence....

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is in receipt of a draft feasibility study for improving visitor facilities at the Rock of Cashel and a number of options are being considered at present.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The playground was closed on 31st December 2006 for health and safety reasons pending specific repair works. The playground was re-opened on 7th February.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works await confirmation of title from the vendor for the strip of land which it is proposed to purchase at the rear of the Garda Station in Dunmanway. This strip of ground is essential if redevelopment of the existing Garda Station is to proceed. In the meantime, the Commissioners have decided, in consultation with the Department of Justice, Equality & Law...