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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that, following discussions with Kildare County Council, it was agreed that provision would be made in the area action plan for Kildare town to accommodate a decentralisation office.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (16 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have no responsibility with regard to the bridge in question. The issues raised are matters for the Departments of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Arts, Sports and Tourism.

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (16 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Chief State Solicitor that the usual procedure for dealing with dissolved companies where properties are not held on trust for another person is by way of deed of waiver. However, this is not applicable in this instance for the following reasons. The question of ownership by the Minister therefore does not arise in this instance. Section 28(2) of the State Property Act...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Broc House is being transferred to the affordable housing partnership. The legal process is ongoing and should be completed by the end of December 2005.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: A feasibility report with outline costs was forwarded to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on 20 September 2005. The Commissioners of Public Works await the observations and recommendations of the Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have leased 908.60 square metres of office accommodation at Friar's Mill Road, Mullingar, County Westmeath, for the Department of Education and Science at an annual cost of €186,309. This cost is inclusive of 21 car parking spaces. The national educational and psychological services occupy 264.13 square metres of this space at an apportioned rent of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Park gates are opened each morning in a fixed sequence beginning at 7 a.m. Knockmaroon gate is the final gate in this sequence and it is opened at approximately 7.15 a.m., although this can vary depending on day-to-day circumstances. This arrangement is being reviewed.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Changes have been requested by the Garda authorities to the sketch scheme for the proposed Leixlip Garda station. Discussions are taking place between OPW and the Garda authorities on these changes. On agreement, the Part 9 planning process will proceed. This should take approximately six weeks after final agreement on all design issues.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Further to Question No. 321 of 8 November 2005, the property in question is being transferred to the affordable housing partnership. The legal process is ongoing and should be completed by the end of December 2005. It will be a matter for the affordable housing partnership to determine the future of the property.

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Other than normal routine maintenance, no conservation work is required to Rattoo Round Tower at this point. There are no plans to provide for public access to the tower but I understand that OPW representatives will be meeting shortly with community representatives and the Kerry county archaeologist to discuss the matter.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The estimated cost in 2006 of preparing the catchment management plan for the River Dodder is €500,000. The Office of Public Works has agreed to provide this funding to Dublin City Council, which is the contracting authority for the study. The study is expected to incur similar costs in 2007.

Flood Relief. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am glad to have the opportunity to put on the record the facts regarding flooding in Kilkenny. While I understand from where the Deputy got his information the facts are quite different to the headline in today's Irish Independent. We have seen other lurid headlines and photographs in that newspaper regarding the difficulty for fish with the flood...

Child Care Services. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: As Deputy Finneran knows, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, has responsibility for this area of Government policy, but his ministerial duties demand his presence elsewhere this evening. Deputy Finneran has referred to a particular facility in Elphin, County Roscommon, and to the local county child care committee in Roscommon. In response to the Deputy, it is...

EU Regional Aid. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Deputy for raising this question as it provides an opportunity to outline to the House the position regarding Ireland's continued eligibility for Objective One status under the European Union's Cohesion Policy. The main goal of Cohesion Policy in the European Union is economic and social cohesion. This is based on financial solidarity, whereby more than one third of the Union's...

Flood Relief. (10 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is almost unique for me to be in the House with the Ceann Comhairle and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle together.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: In response to a previous question from the Deputy on 21 April 2005 I indicated that it would be necessary for the Commissioners of Public Works to undertake a study to ascertain the nature and extent of the work that would be required to address the flooding problem in the area and also the likely benefits of such works. An engineering report in relation to the order of cost has been...

Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have recently completed the acquisition of a site at Tralee Road, Castleisland, County Kerry for the erection of a Garda area headquarters. A sketch scheme will be prepared for the approval of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on receipt of the Garda brief of requirements. Provision has been made for it in the 2006 Estimates.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 135 together. The Government Supplies Agency, as part of its procurement responsibilities, has placed contracts for several years with Bord Gáis Éireann for the supply of natural gas to a large number of state sites. As with all procurement, the agency seeks to achieve the most economically advantageous terms available for its end users. Prior to...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: As part of the transforming of State assets programme the following properties have been disposed: Disposed of in 2004. Building Method of Sale Price â'¬ 2 Church St., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Public Auction 337,000 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Public Tender 22,500,000 Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site — Cavan Private Treaty to Cavan Co. Co. 21,586.23 72-76 St....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Under the decentralisation programme, property negotiations have been completed or significantly advanced in 23 locations. In the case of Athlone, the Curragh, Navan, Furbo and Sligo, OPW owned sites have been identified and will be used to accommodate decentralised offices. In the case of Longford and Newcastle West, sites have been acquired from the relevant local authorities. Privately...