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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Negotiations between the Commissioners of Public Works and a local developer have been unsuccessful. Other options are under consideration by the Commissioners in consultation with the Department of justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. It is expected that a Sketch Scheme for the new Garda Area Headquarters at Castleisland will be ready by the end of the year for the approval of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities. On approval of the Sketch Scheme a Part 9 planning application will be made in early 2007.

Written Answers — Waiver Application: Waiver Application (3 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have requested the Chief State Solicitor's Office to seek further information from the applicant's solicitors. On receipt of this information the request for a waiver will be dealt with.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works expect to finalise the acquisition of a site at Rocksborough for Wexford Garda station before the end of October 2006. Until their transaction has been concluded it would be inappropriate to disclose the purchase price. All services will be available on the site. Following receipt of a brief of requirements from the Garda Síochána, appointment of a full...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (3 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers. The Commissioners of Public Works acting on behalf of the Agency has purchased the following properties for the purpose of accommodating asylum seekers. Property Purchase Price Up-to-Date Position € Park Lodge Hotel, Killarney....

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. The Office of Public Works is currently responsible for the maintenance of Castletown House and there are no plans to change this situation. In relation to the possible acquisition by the State of Batty Langley Lodge, I accept that there may be some merit in acquiring the property to strengthen the integrity of the Castletown Demesne....

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is expected that work on the construction of the new Garda station at Leixlip, Co. Kildare will commence early in 2007.

Written Answers — Flood Prevention: Flood Prevention (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is currently carrying out works in the Griffith Park area in Dublin City. The repointing of the wall along East Wall Road will commence as resources allow but it is hoped that this will occur before the end of the current year.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: I understand that a further report from the Decentralisation Implementation Group will be available shortly and it will address the property issues and timeframes for all decentralising Departments and Agencies.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Mullingar town centre and negotiations to acquire it are underway.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is proposed to build a new Divisional Garda headquarters at the site of the existing Garda station in Tallaght. No other site is under consideration.

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The first batch of fabricated fencing is due to be delivered to Kilkenny within the next few days and work on the erection of the fencing will commence at the Dukesmeadow site in the very near future. Fencing of the Bishopsmeadows site will take place at a later stage owing to other works currently being undertaken in that area by the County Council on the construction of a riverside walk,...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (28 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: My officials advise me that the Commissioners of Public Works are responsible for the maintenance of the flood defences (embankments, wall, etc.) constructed as part of the flood relief scheme in Kilkenny and also clearing any vegetation, branches which encroach into the river channel and affect the hydraulic flow of the river. The Commissioners' responsibilities do not extend to the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: It was necessary to close Crusheen Garda Station for health and safety reasons outside the control of the Commissioners of Public Works. The Commissioners are in negotiations with the prospective landlord regarding re-instatement of the premises and new lease terms. The Garda station will re-open following execution of the lease, and the execution of necessary works.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459, 505 and 506 together. The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of sourcing a suitable site for the development of a new Garda station at Glanmire, Co. Cork. On receipt of a brief of requirements for the new station from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities, the Commissioners will advertise publicly for...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: Following the decentralisation of the Department of Defence, the offices at Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 will be assigned to other civil service functions.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works, in consultation with mobile phone operators, have introduced a standard licence agreement, which governs the installation of telecommunications equipment by mobile phone operators on Garda masts. The granting of these licences is an ongoing programme and each licence is for a period of 10 years from the date of signing. A copy of the standard licence...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. The requirement for a school site in County Roscommon was advertised in July 2006 and a technical assessment of the options is currently under consideration. When this process is completed negotiations will commence with the vendors of those sites...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the Garda Authorities and the Commissioners of Public Works are currently giving consideration as to how best to provide the required standard of Garda station premises at Dundrum, Co. Tipperary. It is hoped that a decision on the matter will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2006)

Tom Parlon: The issue of bye-laws for the control of dogs at heritage properties in State care is at present being considered by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Office of Public Works.