Results 381-400 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The tender documents are in the final stage of preparation and it is expected to issue them in November.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my response to ceist a 550 of 27th September 2006. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I would refer the Deputy to my reply of the 19th of October in relation to the catchment flood risk assessment and management study for the Rye River. A further meeting with Kildare County Council officials and their Engineering Consultants has been arranged in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: During the severe flooding from the River Tolka in November 2002 a protecting wall at the rear of houses on Tolka Road failed and three houses were in danger of subsidence. The Office of Public Works built a new protecting wall and also placed rock material along the right bank in order to prevent further scour of the wall. The area was inspected by OPW engineers within the last two weeks...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (7 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Garden of Remembrance is dedicated to the memory of those people who gave their lives for Irish freedom. Consequently it is a particularly sensitive site and events there are arranged in consultations with the Protocol section of the Department of the Taoiseach and confined, almost exclusively, to State ceremonials. In the circumstances, I am sure the deputy will appreciate that it would...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 238 together. The claimant's valuer and the OPW valuer have met in recent weeks to discuss the various elements/heads of this claim for compensation for interference arising out of the works on the River Nore (Kilkenny City) Drainage Scheme. It is expected that offers of compensation in respect of most of the elements comprised in the claim will issue...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: Because of the range of properties owned or under the control of the Commissioners of Public Works, (office accommodation, Garda Stations, houses, cottages, huts, historic properties, former customs posts, etc.) the time required to compile the information requested would be disproportionate in view of the fact that the information is not held in a readily accessible format. However if the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 together. 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 — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The search for the site for a Garda Station in Leixlip commenced in 1997. In 1997, 2000, and 2002 ten sites, four sites and two sites were examined, respectively. All of the sixteen sites investigated were located within a reasonable distance from the centre of Leixlip, in line with OPW's understanding of Garda operation requirements but no suitable site was identified until a site at...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (2 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I wish to confirm that the Study in question was formulated following wide ranging consultation and following completion of the report recently, a number of presentations on the Study were held for a number of interested parties including local elected representatives, local residents and statutory authorities. Consultation is currently ongoing. The next step is to proceed with...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent on behalf of the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for new school facilities. The requirement for the school in question was advertised publicly during August 2006. However, no responses were received. The Commissioners have written to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council asking if they have any suitable lands...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am advised that maintenance of the channel is not required at this stage. The Office of Public Works is in consultation with Dublin City Council to ensure that the River Tolka Flood Relief Works, will be maintained as required. The wall on the right bank of the River Tolka, downstream of Distillery Road Bridge has been assessed and raised in any areas where the levels were under the...

Written Answers — Hospital Access: Hospital Access (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: Vehicular access remains as it always has via the entrance on the eastern side of the property in question. The Commissioners understand from hospital representatives at the recent Consultations in the Park that the hospital operates a service whereby if visitors to the hospital present themselves at any one of the Park's gates and ring the hospital, the hospital's own minibus (16 seater)...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 290 and 300 together. Firstly I wish to confirm that the Study in question was formulated following wide ranging consultation and following completion of the report recently, a number of presentations on the Study were held for a number of interested parties including local elected representatives, local residents and statutory authorities. Consultation...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. A suitable site has been identified and agreement on price has been reached subject to contract. It is not possible at this stage to say when the conveyancing process will be completed.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works have been advised by the Office of the Chief State Solicitor that the property in question in County Leitrim, is not in State ownership.

Written Answers — Company Ownership: Company Ownership (1 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The applicant's solicitor was advised on 23 May 2006 that it had been decided against waiving the Minister's interest in favour of the applicant. However, they were also advised to consider an alternative option of the restoration of the company to the Register of Companies.

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (26 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The information sought is being compiled at present by the Commissioners of Public Works and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (26 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The information requested is not maintained in a format which is readily available within the Office of Public Works. I propose to forward the information directly to the Deputy when all the details have been collated.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: As the Government's Decentralisation Programme advances office space will become vacant in Dublin, thereby giving rise to a rationalisation of the Dublin property portfolio. Any decisions on the future use of buildings in Dublin will, however, depend on a range of factors, including: the particular requirements of Departments remaining in Dublin, including accommodation for non...