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Written Answers — Natural History Museum: Natural History Museum (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is awaiting the final report into the collapse of a staircase in the Museum of Natural History. This report will inform the scope of works to be undertaken. The Government has allocated €15 million in the National Development Plan 2007-2013 for the refurbishment of the Natural History Museum. This is a complex conservation project in a protected structure and...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Ahern: During construction works on the Kilkenny Flood Relief Scheme some interference was caused to properties at John's Quay. Property owners who had contacted the Office of Public Works in relation to reputed damage were advised by the Commissioners to forward details of any losses/damage that may have been occasioned by the drainage works as the OPW wanted to either put in place remedial...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works have not committed funds to works in Ballymakeera to date. Cork County Council contacted the OPW last week indicating that the Council now had a costed proposal to carry out minor works downstream of the village and inquiring whether the OPW would fund these works. The Council were advised to submit their proposals to OPW for consideration. The proposal is awaited.

Tax Code. (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Deputy has the gist of the situation and I do not think it has developed any further. I have a rather lengthy reply but I will summarise parts of it. The Deputy knows the background to the scheme. It is a tax incentive scheme aimed at encouraging the development of tourism infrastructure in the mid-Shannon area. Legislative provision for the scheme was made in this year's Finance Act....

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The area of land which the Office of Public Works were trying to acquire contains 135.15 square metres. For identification purposes a copy of the site map has been sent to the deputy.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: Revised contracts for sale were received from the Vendors Solicitors on the 7th of November and are currently being examined. Some clarification of the conditions of contract are necessary. A meeting was held with the Local Authority on the 27th November to deal with these outstanding matters. It is expected that the contractors will be issued to the department of Education and Science for...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: As stated in my letter of 15 November, 2007 to the Deputy, maintenance work on the river referred to will be undertaken before the end of the year.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works has been carrying out works on the River Tolka in the Dublin City area in conjunction with Dublin City Council since 2003. The works have been carried out as a result of the recommendations contained in the River Tolka Flooding Report completed in 2003. The Report recommended a number of works which should be undertaken to provide the standard level of protection...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: It is estimated that these works will be completed by April next.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (22 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: Part of the River Breagagh, where it joins with the Nore is included in the River Nore Flood Relief Scheme and is maintained by the Commissioners of Public Works as part of the scheme. The Commissioners of Public Works have no powers to maintain the river upstream of the scheme channel. However, the OPW will investigate whether there is a case to clean the area in question and if so whether...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have completed the Part 9 Planning consultation process under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). Following completion of the pre-qualification process to select suitable contractors, it is expected that invitations to tender will issue early in the new year.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The site referred to will be situated close to the town centre on a site acquired from the Industrial Development Agency on a 999-year lease. The project is being undertaken pursuant to the Government's Decentralisation Programme and will comprise approximately 20,000 square metres in office and ancillary space. The project will be delivered as part of a major PPP contract that also...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (20 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. The measures taken to improve traffic safety including the one-way system at the Chapelizod and Islandbridge Gates of the Phoenix Park are contained in the Phoenix Park Transportation Study which was published in September 2006. The Office of Public Works together with the consultants, Messrs Faber Maunsell, engaged in an extensive...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: Details of the properties acquired to date under the Decentralisation Programme are as follows: Schedule of locations where properties have been purchased Location Cost â'¬ Carlow 1,440,000 Clonakilty 2,875,000 Buncrana 1,105,860 Killarney 4,500,000 Newcastle West 325,000 Longford 576,250 Trim 3,600,000 Thurles 967,500 Dungarvan 2,100,000 Tullamore 7,400,000 Knock 390,000...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The details of the properties purchased are as follows: Location Cost € Carlow 1,440,000 Clonakilty 2,875,000 Buncrana 1,105,860 Killarney 4,500,000 Newcastle West 325,000 Longford 576,250 Trim 3,600,000 Thurles 967,500 Dungarvan 2,100,000 Tullamore 7,400,000 Knock 390,000 Cavan 2,900,000 Claremorris 2,500,000 Tipperary 1,625,000 Edenderry 1,500,000 Roscommon 3,000,000...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The following two premises have been leased to provide accommodation for an advance party of approximately 250 staff, relocated in two phases during 2005 and 2006 to Portlaoise. These premises will be surrendered on the delivery of a dedicated Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Headquarters in Portlaoise. Eircom Building, Knockmay Industrial Estate Portlaoise 1,325 sq. m...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: A licence is required from the relevant local authority for any event attracting an audience capacity of more than 5,000. Dublin City Council was the licensing authority for the recent series of concerts in the Phoenix Park and laid down the noise level standards to be adhered to. Dublin city Council also monitored the noise levels but no breaches were detected during the concerts. The...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is currently undertaking flood relief works in Leixlip in partnership with Kildare County Council. OPW currently has no other requests for funding to alleviate flooding in Kildare.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: It is assumed that the Deputy's Question refers to data displayed on the Office of Public Work's website floodmaps.ie. At present there is not extensive national flood plain mapping. In 2004 the Government designated the OPW as lead agency for flood risk management. The OPW is currently implementing a comprehensive strategy that includes a programme to develop predictive maps that will...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: Work on the refurbishment of the Steward's House at Farmleigh is complete. The refurbishment was carried out to enhance the guest facilities on the estate. The Steward's House is used to provide additional accommodation as part of the overall Farmleigh complex but separate from the main house. There are no plans to use the house as an official residence for An Taoiseach.