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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Proposals for alleviating the risk of flooding in Clonmel were placed on public display during the month of May this year. The exhibition was well attended and a large number of observations were received. These observations have now been considered by the Office of Public Works and the steering committee on the Clonmel project, which includes officials from Clonmel Borough Council and South...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Work on the River Nore, Kilkenny City, drainage scheme was carried out by the Office of Public Works under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 and 1995. These Acts also make provision for the assessment and payment of compensation in respect of works carried out under the scheme. Where it is felt that loss or damage has been suffered as a result of the works, it is open to the...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The drain in question does not form any part of any drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. I understand responsibility for the cleaning of the drain rests with the landowner.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by my officials in the Office of Public Works that arrangements are currently being put in place for the carrying out of repairs to the houses at Johns Quays which were affected by the flood relief scheme. An official from the OPW will be in contact with the owners of the properties affected over the next month in order to progress this matter.

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works' consulting engineers, E. G. Pettit & Company, have established that the ground floor level of the building in question is above the predicted 100 year flood level by 1.75 m and therefore should not be susceptible to flooding from this extreme event. However, it is accepted that the basement level of the building in question is 0.6 m below the same flood level....

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (6 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: This is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government which holds the policy function for heritage properties.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kildare County Council submitted a report in January 2003 to the Office of Public Works, OPW, in relation to flooding at Ardclough. In subsequent discussions, my officials in the OPW advised the council that the report required more technical detail as well as cost-benefit analysis and an environmental assessment before the matter could be fully assessed further. The submission of the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 148 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 (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: My reply to a parliamentary question of 27 April 2005, reference 13351/05, and a parliamentary question of 1 June 2005, reference 18286/05, refers. Disposed List of Properties 2004. Building Title Price Closing Date â'¬ 2 Church Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fee Simple 337,000 12th May 2004 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Leasehold — 92 years 22,500,000 5th May...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The OPW is currently in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the Departments and agencies involved in the Government's decentralisation programme. Property acquisition negotiations are completed or are significantly advanced at 23 locations. The total amount committed to date on site acquisition in these locations is approximately €35.7 million....

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The most recent programme of conservation work at Doe Castle involved the conservation of the tower. This work was carried out in the period 1996 to 2001 and was undertaken to provide a suitable indoor location on the site for the important McSweeney grave slab. All works undertaken in the intervening period have been of a routine maintenance nature. There are no plans at present to re-roof...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 90 together. I would like to emphasise once again that the Government is committed to the full implementation of the decentralisation programme. This programme is a major undertaking involving the relocation of 10,300 civil and public servants, 60 Departments and offices and more than 56 different locations around the country.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is probably one of the biggest infrastructural projects undertaken by the State in recent times. From the OPW's viewpoint there are two main aspects to the programme: the identification and procurement of suitable sites and the construction and fitting out of buildings on these sites. Overall, the programme of site identification and acquisition is progressing satisfactorily. To date,...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Contracts for sale have been received in a further 11 locations including Carlow, Donegal, Dungarvan, Killarney, Knock, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Thurles, Tipperary, Carrick-on-Shannon and Thomastown. Other locations at which site acquisition is at an advanced stage are Cavan and Trim. The total purchase cost for the 18 non-OPW owned sites, together with the building in Tullamore, is...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: As regards the price I indicated, which was an average between €60,000 and €3.8 million, it reflects almost exactly the market situation. I recommend the Deputy to travel around the country to see what is happening in rural towns.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Perhaps she should be more up to date, as indicated by the fact that she is surprised by the figure of €430,000. One of her Labour Party colleagues in the Seanad referred to the God-forsaken places down the country that some Departments are being sent to. I have not heard the Deputy withdraw that particular statement on behalf of her party. There is a vibrant property market in the country...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy mentioned the Thornton site, which comprised 150 acres within ten miles of O'Connell Street, as recommended by experts, and bought for development. That was the market value of that particular site.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I have listened to the Deputy's questions. I would like the opportunity to answer them. As regards the 150 civil servants that will be decentralised before the end of this year, those are people who have gone as advance groups. I cannot click my fingers and create buildings. Also, it is a voluntary scheme and we are involved in intense negotiations with the trade unions representing the civil...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Some 9,000 have applied to go. A further 13,000 have applied to decentralise since the closing date of the early move, or since the end of September.