Results 401-420 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform, have appointed a Design Team, headed by Heneghan Peng Architects, in order to seek full Planning Permission for the re-development of the Mountjoy Prison site. The brief for the Design Team recognises that the Mountjoy Prison site is a location of great cultural and historic importance and the...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: A comprehensive traffic management study for the Phoenix Park was completed earlier this month by an independent firm of consultants, Messrs. Faber Maunsell, engaged by the Commissioners of Public Works earlier this year. In formulating the study the consultants engaged in a wide ranging public consultation process. A firm of environmental consultants, Messrs. ERM were also engaged to vet...

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is not the practice to lay leases or property contracts before the Dáil. As the 'community gain' element of a large and complex planning application for the development of State Lands at Military Road, Kilmainham, the OPW agreed to lease a building on the development to the charitable body known as the Irish Children's Museum for them to operate a science-based educational facility for...

Written Answers — Dublin Castle: Dublin Castle (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Dublin Castle and its associated conference facilities is managed by the Office of Public Works. The organisers of the conference in question hired the conference facilities for the standard fee of €5,470.

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Information is not collated centrally on a routine basis on the aggregate value of investment in PPP projects on account of such factors as the significant number of separate authorities that are responsible for procuring individual PPP projects, differences in the public-private funding mix that arise between the different sectors involved and differences between sectors in the public...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The site referred to by the Deputy is not in the care of the Office of Public Works. However, given the association of the site with two national monuments under the care of the Office of Public Works I have asked officials from the national monuments section to contact Mayo County Council with a view to meeting to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The draft Final Feasibility Report for the area in question has been passed to Wexford County Council for their examination and the Environmental Assessment of Options Report will be forwarded to the Council in the next few weeks. Subject to agreement on a preferred scheme, the preparation of a full Environmental Impact Statement and of other documents and surveys, which will be required for...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Devereaux Hotel in Rosslare Harbour was sold on 21st July 2003 for €1,854,999.00. There were no other properties sold during the period in question.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Detailed designs of the River Suir (Clonmel West) Drainage Scheme is currently underway. It is hoped to advertise for a civil works contractor to undertake the main construction of this scheme in January 2007. Tenders have already been received for two elements of advance works on this scheme and are currently being considered. These elements involve the embankments contract for Clonmel...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (19 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 458 of 27th September 2006, the Commissioners of Public Works have the right to renew the lease at Crusheen Garda station. Negotiations with the prospective landlord regarding the terms of the lease are subject to transfer of ownership from the previous owner. Crusheen Garda station will re-open following execution of the new lease.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The OPW met officials from Kildare County Council on Thursday 5th October and carried out a site inspection of the Rye and Silleachain Rivers in the Leixlip area. The various flood relief proposals as set out in the localised Flood Study report were discussed. It is now considered that measures to prevent flooding in Dún Carraig can be designed without the need for the full Rye Catchment...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as agents on behalf of the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for new school facilities. There are currently two sites, which are being considered as a possible location for the school in question. Both sites were recently assessed from a technical and planning perspective and the reports were forwarded to the Department of...

Written Answers — Forensic Laboratories: Forensic Laboratories (18 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works is currently in the process of procuring new accommodation for the Forensic Science Laboratory in Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 by way of the construction of a new purpose built building. A part 9 planning application was submitted to Dublin City Council on 22nd September 2006. The development of the brief for this very complex...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Decentralisation Programme envisages the relocation of some 10,600 civil and public servants to more than 50 locations outside of Dublin. By any standards, this represents a major undertaking, involving property procurement, legal, construction, H.R. and operational issues. The Office of Public Works has direct responsibility for the property aspects relating to most of these locations....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Planning permission has been received by the Office of Public Works for a building on one of its own sites in Athlone for Department of Education and Science staff. The indicative date for building completion, as per the latest report of the Decentralisation Implementation Group, is mid 2008. In the case of Mullingar, the Office of Public Works is currently negotiating on a potential site....

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Oct 2006)

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 are currently developing a scheme for the refurbishment of Castledermot Garda station and subject to the approval of this scheme by the Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Temporary accommodation for 40 staff has been provided in Thurles for the Garda Vetting Unit. An advertisement was placed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in the national newspapers and the OJEU on Friday 13 October 2006 seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced developers/contractors who wish to be considered in connection with the provision of permanent office accommodation for An...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (17 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 275 together. The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the Department of Education and Science, have agreed in principle to the purchase of an identified site. The title is currently being examined by the Chief State Solicitor.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (17 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: On instruction by the Department of Education & Science on 25th October 2005, the Commissioners of Public Works suspended action on acquiring a site for the school in question in Clondalkin as the Department's own planning section were exploring other options. The Department has informed the OPW that they are actively looking at proposals regarding an alternative site for the school.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (17 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The advertisement placed by the Commissioners of Public Works in the media on 15th April 2006, announced the appointment of a firm of consultants, Messrs. Faber Maunsell, to undertake a comprehensive traffic management study for the Phoenix Park. The advertisement also confirmed that the study would include extensive public consultation and this took place in the weeks following the...