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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: All flood relief schemes must satisfy certain basic criteria to allow works to be carried out: It must be technically feasible to carry out the proposed works. The proposed works must be cost beneficial. The proposed works must not be detrimental to the environment. A Cost Benefit Analysis and an Environmental Impact Statement of the proposed works are carried out to ascertain as to whether...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 46 together. Application has been made to the Property Registration Authority for first registration of the above property in favour of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. When registration is received, the property will be sold on the open market.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: Under the Government's Decentralisation Programme it has been decided to relocate approximately 700 Civil Service posts to Drogheda, County Louth. In the first instance, the programme involves the provision of a new Headquarters for the Department of Social and Family Affairs in the town. To this end the Office of Public Works has already acquired a number of sites in the centre of the town...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The breakdown of all buildings under the responsibility of the Office of Public Works, that are lit up at night, as in dedicated facade lighting, is not readily available and would require a survey. However, generally buildings of significant historical or architectural importance have such lighting. In some instances this type of lighting also provides a security function. It is policy that...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is currently engaged in an energy awareness programme in all large buildings in its portfolio. As part of this campaign an audit of both electrical and thermal energy consumption will be conducted. Exceptional and excessive consumption outside normal office hours will be identified and targeted for reduction. This is expected to be a key contributor to the expected...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works carry out refurbishment works to Garda Stations in accordance with a prioritised list provided by the Garda Authorities. The proposed refurbishment is currently rated at No. 75 on the priority list. The Office of Public Works is undertaking approximately twenty five refurbishment/ maintenance projects this year. The proposed refurbishment of the Garda Station will...

Written Answers — Relocation of Seanad: Relocation of Seanad (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: I can confirm that the Natural History Museum will not be used to accommodate Seanad Éireann during the renovation works to Leinster House. Subject to obtaining suitable tenders and obtaining the necessary approvals such as planning permissions and fire certificates, it is expected that a contractor will be appointed to commence works on the Natural History Museum by August 2009.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works in Ireland acts as an agent for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for schools. A Technical Assessment of the site has been completed; a Report will be forwarded to the Department of Education and Science in a matter of days for their further instruction.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: A decision on a Planning Application for the major renewal of Chesterfield Avenue is expected shortly. This scheme consists of a complete upgrade of the Avenue, including provision of a permanent roundabout at Mountjoy junction and more pedestrian friendly zones in the Dublin Zoo and Parkgate Street areas. Chesterfield Avenue is monitored on an ongoing basis for surface damage and minor...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The bridge referred to is included in OPW's 2008 maintenance programme and it will be attended to during this year subject to suitable weather conditions.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works have no responsibility for maintenance of the river or the access road in the area concerned. However, the Office of Public Works is willing to assist with technical advice and guidance in this matter and will consider making a financial contribution on social / humanitarian grounds if a viable, cost effective solution can be found. To this end, Officials from the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: It is expected that a contract for the construction of the new Garda Station will be awarded shortly.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works expects to issue final contract documents for the Civil Engineering Contract on the Fermoy North flood relief scheme to the successful applicants from the pre-qualification process in the next few days. This will allow completed tenders to be received in the middle of May. Once the tenders have been examined and a tender report has been received, OPW expect to be...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: I am advised by the Office of Public Works that they have no proposals to lower the weir in Fermoy. The OPW intend to implement a flood relief scheme in Fermoy but this does not require lowering of the weir.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is currently evaluating the potential uses and possible architectural interventions which might be appropriate for the building in the context of the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. It is expected that these proposals will be brought to Cabinet in the near future.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: A report investigating the flood risk and examining possible flood alleviation measures for Portarlington has been completed for Laois and Offaly County Councils in association with the Office of Public Works. OPW is planning to meet with Laois County Council officials within the next few weeks to discuss how matters might be progressed further.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works will consider funding Waterford City Council to carry out works on the Tramore Road, where it is considered appropriate on economic, social and environmental grounds to do so. Funding for any works will be from existing resources.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works have received a number of proposals offering potentially suitable sites for the Department of Social and Family Affairs in Donegal Town, County Donegal. These proposals are currently being technically assessed. When this process is completed, negotiations will commence with the owners of the preferred site options. When a site has been acquired, tenders to build...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works have no plans at present to floodlight Ballinacarriga Castle. A review of the impact of floodlighting on National Monuments in State care is being undertaken at present which will inform future policy in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works have been in contact with Kildare County Council in relation to their request to assist in identifying the cause and possible solutions to the flooding in Johnstown, Co. Kildare. OPW has arranged a meeting with Kildare County Council for Friday the 11th of April and this matter will be discussed.