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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The report submitted by Kildare County Council on proposed flood relief works for Leixlip, County Kildare, is currently being examined by my officials in the Office of Public Works. No decision can be made in relation to the progression of works until the contents of this report have been fully assessed.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (8 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The acquisition of the lands referred to is still under review.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works invited tenders for the mechanical and electrical element of the project and these were returned on 28 October 2005. The engineer is assessing the tenders and a recommendation to appoint the sub-contractors is due today, 8 November. It is the intention of the Commissioners of Public Works to immediately place the main contract and discuss commencement dates...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (3 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Following is a list of properties and-or land owned or managed by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland in County Meath: Ashbourne Garda station; Athboy Garda station, married quarters and RAX; Ballivor Garda station; Crossakiel Garda station; Duleek Garda station and RAX; Duleek Nanny river pump site; Dunboyne Garda station; Dunshaughlin Garda station and RAX; Enfield Garda station;...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have leased 908.60 square metres of office accommodation at Friar's Mill Road in Mullingar for the Department of Education and Science. The duration of the lease is 20 years, expiring in 2023. The National Education and Psychological Service occupies 264.13 square metres of this accommodation. The apportioned rent on the NEPS accommodation is €54,160 per annum.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I can confirm that the former Allied Irish Bank, Main Street, Blanchardstown was acquired by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Probation and Welfare Service on 15 April 2002. The total cost of the purchase was €1.5 million, including VAT. The premises has not been sold and is being considered for alternative Government use. There are no charges involved in holding the premises,...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Mullingar town centre and negotiations to acquire it are under way. Planning permission will be applied for when a site has been formally acquired. A firm estimate of the cost of constructing the decentralised office for the Department of Education and Science will only become available when the construction tendering process has...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works will acquire a suitable site for a new Garda Station in Athlone in accordance with the priority list supplied by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and taking into consideration the particular requirements of the Garda Síochána at this location.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works can confirm that there are 37 official car spaces at Mullingar Garda station. On completion of the proposed extension the official number of car spaces will be 34 of which one will be designated for disabled persons.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Terms have been agreed between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited in relation to acquisition of a site at Main Street, Ballymun for a new Garda station and Government offices. The temporary relocation of the Garda station will not proceed as the costs involved cannot be justified due to the prohibitive level of State expenditure required for a short-term...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The former customs house in Swanlinbar adjoins the existing Garda station and married quarters. When the future accommodation requirements of the gardaí in the town have been established, a decision on the future of the former customs house will be taken.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The OPW had no involvement in the implementation of flood relief works in Bray in 1986 and therefore has no maintenance responsibility for the Dargle river. OPW normally requires a local authority wishing to advance a flood protection scheme to, at a minimum, provide detailed information on the flooding risk and its impacts with an engineering assessment of the most likely causes and possible...

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: People are not visiting the Senator looking for a job. They all have jobs, unless they are one of the 30,000 foreign nationals who come here every year.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Did the Senator not hear about the €45 billion investment announced yesterday?

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Investment of €45 billion was announced yesterday.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is easy to simply dismiss.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: How many people?

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: That is only 4%.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is the lowest in Europe.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Does the Senator want to bring back the health boards?