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

Tom Parlon: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform's offices, Nos. 72-76, St. Stephen's Green, were sold on 15 September 2004 for €52,300,000.00 to Shelbourne Developments Limited. The proceeds of this sale were forwarded to the Department of Finance as an Exchequer extra receipt.

Written Answers — Public Works Schemes: Public Works Schemes (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government decision dated 6 July 2005 approved an overall provision of €8.5 million for implementation of the proposals contained in the management plan, including purchase of lands and property, provision of piers on both the island and mainland — at Dun Chaoin — conservation of the core conservation area, administration and consultancy. The provision of a water supply is to be...

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

Tom Parlon: The Government is committed to the full implementation of the decentralisation programme announced in budget 2004, involving some 10,300 civil and public service jobs in more than 56 locations. My office is in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the departments and agencies involved, with much progress having been made over the past year. Property...

Archaeological Sites. (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: There are no plans to undertake any major conservation work at Doe Castle, County Donegal. A comprehensive programme of conservation work was undertaken at the castle during the period 1996 to 2001. This involved a major restoration of the medieval tower house to provide a suitable indoor location on the site for the important MacSweeney grave slab. All works carried out in the intervening...

Archaeological Sites. (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Paul McGrath could do some extrapolations too.

Archaeological Sites. (9 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I agree with Deputy McGinley that Doe Castle has a fine history. The castle has been vacant since 1890. The Land Commission took it over in 1932 and the Office of Public Works took charge of it in July 1934. The national monuments section of the OPW undertook an extensive programme of conservation work on the site, including a major restoration of the medieval tower house which is the primary...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are continuing with negotiations on the proposed acquisition of a strip of ground to the rear of the Garda station in Dunmanway with the vendor. When negotiations and legal matters relating to the acquisition have been concluded, the commissioners will proceed with the refurbishment to the Garda station in Dunmanway, County Cork. Until such time as these...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. The commissioners have publicly advertised for expressions of interest from landowners, had a meeting with the local authority and are in correspondence with that body at present with a view to identify a suitable site for the school in Kill.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. Negotiations are currently ongoing for the acquisition of a site for a new national school for Ardclough.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Plans for future works at Castletown, including improved access, are largely contingent on developments involving land acquisition which are still under review. Proposals regarding the entrance from Celbridge are still under consideration at present. No major works are planned for the obelisk.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 318 together. It is understood that the probation and welfare service has identified a suitable site for a service centre in the Dublin 15 area. The probation and welfare service is currently in discussion with Fingal County Council with a view to acquiring the site. Office accommodation has also been identified by the OPW to meet the requirements of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Broc House, Nutley Lane, is being transferred to the affordable housing initiative at present and will not be placed on the market for sale.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The questions which have arisen in relation to Lacken Weir have been raised with the consultants in question. The OPW will seek to recover all costs relating to the remedial measures required at Lacken Weir. I would be pre-empting due process in expanding further on these issues at this time.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Three structures on the Great Blasket Island are designated national monuments, namely, the houses of Tomás Ó Críomhtháin, Muírís Ó Suilleabháin and Peig Sayers, while 12 other sites of archaeological interest are listed in the record of monuments and places, all protected under the National Monuments Acts. It is not intended at this juncture to designate the whole island a national...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The timber fabricated piece fitted to the fish pass at Lacken Weir, County Kilkenny, was purchased and installed by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board, SRFB. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has confirmed the cost of fabrication of the wooden structure as €7,350.30. Labour and other costs...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 329 together. The office space occupied by public service activities in Dublin which have been designated as early movers is in the region of 90,000 square metres. This comprises State owned space and leased space. The question of which vacated buildings will be disposed of is under consideration. Ultimately, any decisions on disposals will depend on a...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is no property disposed of in Dublin to date in 2005 as a direct consequence of decentralisation. The following properties have been disposed of in accordance with the transforming of State assets programme. Property Disposed Sale Price â'¬million Lad Lane, Dublin 2. 22.5 72-76 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. 52.3 14-16 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 8....

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is not proposed to lay the management plan in the library of Dáil Éireann. I will, however, forward a copy to the Deputy for his perusal. The membership of the new local management committee has not yet been finalised. Roads and pathways on the island are currently in the ownership of the landowners but it is intended that when the lands are acquired, the Office of Public Works will be...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting approval from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the revised sketch scheme for Leixlip Garda station. On receipt of approval planning permission will be sought under the part 9 planning process. It is expected that the construction work on the new station will commence in 2006.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: An outline scheme to replace the asbestos based roof at the above school has been prepared by the consulting architects commissioned to design and oversee the project. A full report, including budget costs, is expected next week. Work will commence as soon as possible on completion of the various processes involved, including planning and tendering, but at this stage it is not possible to...