Results 481-500 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: A contract has been awarded for the replacement of the roof at the school in question. The total project budget is €2.45m. It is expected the project will be completed by the end of October 2006.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Contract documents for the purchase of a site for the school in question were signed by the Department of Education and Science on 3rd July 2006.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are 36 monument sites in the care of the Office of Public Works in County Clare. The following table outlines expenditure on conservation work at these sites from 2001 to 2005. Routine maintenance of the sites (cleaning/grasscutting etc) is carried out by the staff from the National Monuments Depot in Athenry but it is not possible to give a breakdown for individual sites. Expenditure...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: A formal decision by the Commissioners of Public Works in respect of Planning Consultation under Part 9 on the proposed new Garda Station for Leixlip is expected in a number of weeks. Commencement of the tendering process is dependent on the outcome of the Commissioners decision.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the Rye River, will be undertaken by consultants under the direction of the Steering Committee, which will comprise representatives from the Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council and will commence later this year. The Office of Public Works is currently preparing tender documents for the appointment of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The information sought by the Deputy will take some time to collate as it involves providing details on possibly thousands of individual transactions over the years in question. I will write to the Deputy directly with the information as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works constantly reviews its ongoing operational needs and recruits staff as needed within the parameters of budget and Government policy on numbers. At present, the Office of Public Works does not envisage recruitment in County Wexford. However, on an annual basis, the Office of Public Works commences recruitment in the Autumn/Winter for guides/information officers for...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works undertakes maintenance and repairs to the Magazine Fort, including security works, to preserve the fabric of the Fort and improve security of the premises, on an ongoing basis. The Commissioners are very much open to the suggestion of discussions with Dublin City Council and other appropriate bodies on this issue, with a view to formulation and consideration of...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy will be aware that the Tramore Road phase of the John's River flood relief scheme has a negative cost benefit ratio and the decision was therefore taken to omit this phase from the scheme as it does not meet the basic requirement that a flood relief scheme be economically viable. While flooding of the Tramore Road causes considerable disruption and inconvenience, it is not the only...

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Stagg knows nothing about it.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Flood relief works on the River Tolka are in the main being undertaken by the Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the three local authorities concerned, Fingal and Meath County Councils and Dublin City Council. I take it the question relates to works in the Dublin City Council area. Most of the major works planned have been completed at this stage. Works to strengthen the wall upstream...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains unchanged from that outlined in my response of 23rd May to the Deputy's most recent question about this issue.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in discussion with Waterford City Council with a view to finding the most effective way to advance the proposed flood relief scheme.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have been consulting the Department of Agriculture & Food about the latter's detailed brief and will advertise the site requirement as soon as agreement has been reached with the Department on the size of the site required.

Written Answers — Gaelscoileanna agus Naíonraí: Gaelscoileanna agus Naíonraí (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Feidhmíonn Coimisinéirí na nOibreacha Poiblí in Éirinn mar ghníomhairí na Roinne Oideachais agus Eolaíochta i bhfáil láithreán do bhunscoileanna. Faoi láthair tá na Coimisinéirí ag measúnú láithreáin do Ghaelscoil Sáirséal i gCuanach, Luimneach.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is currently considering several options for the future use of the reformatory in the context of the accommodation needs of the State and the formulation of a business case to support such a need that would justify any investment required in the property.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: A formal decision by the Commissioners of Public Works on the proposed new Garda Station for Leixlip is expected in a number of weeks. Commencement of the tendering process is dependent on the outcome of the Commissioners decision.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to confirm that contracts for the purchase of a suitable site for the proposed decentralisation of Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) to Dungarvan have been signed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW is now proceeding with the procurement stage of this project. In that regard it is finalising a detailed brief of accommodation requirements with OSI. It is intended to seek...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Waterford City for the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government and purchase terms have been agreed with Waterford City Council, subject to the approval of the elected Council. In addition to offices for the 225 staff decentralising from the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government, the Commissioners...

Written Answers — Channel Maintenance: Channel Maintenance (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Details of the channel maintenance programme are finalised at the beginning of each year, so it is not possible at this stage to give details of the programme for the next two years. I am arranging to provide details of this years programme for the Moy and the Corrib/Mask/Robe Catchment Drainage Schemes to the Deputy. The schedule shows the channel number and the location of each channel by...