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Ambulance Service. (4 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The executive has its own Vote for which its chief executive officer is the Accounting Officer. In that context, it must make its own decisions on the use of resources and the setting of priorities for service development in Mayo or anywhere else in the country. The Tánaiste has put particular emphasis and importance on the executive providing timely replies and information to Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Negotiations between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited are ongoing with regard to the temporary relocation of Ballymun Garda station.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: I have received representations from Deputy Ring on behalf of the person concerned. The matter is under consideration at present and I will inform the Deputy of the position as soon as possible.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (29 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: The property referred to will be disposed of on the open market by the end of the 2005.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently nearing completion of the acquisition of a site in Castleisland for a new Garda station, on behalf of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: A suitable property for a driving test centre in Killarney has been identified and negotiations to acquire it are under way.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Properties vested in the Minister for Finance and the Commissioners of Public Works are not recorded in the local authority format. From examination of the OPW property system the following properties appear to be in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown local authority area: Blackrock Garda station; Dalkey Garda station; IPA offices, Clonskeagh; Clonskeagh Square; Dundrum Central Mental Hospital;...

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: The canal in question does not form part of any drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. The Office of Public Works will not, therefore, be carrying out any works to the waterway.

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 512 together. The drain in question, while connecting two channels of the Moy catchment drainage scheme, does not, in fact, form part of the scheme. The Commissioners of Public Works are not, therefore, in a position to carry out any works to the drain.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: A potential site has been identified for the provision of a new driving test centre. The suitability of the potential site is currently being technically assessed by OPW personnel.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Discussions between the Commissioners of Public Works and the Department of Defence, in relation to the possible future use of the former Garda station at Kilrush, County Clare by the FCA, are nearing completion. It is envisaged that the entire premises will be used by the FCA.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, in line with my reply to him on 23 March of this year, the proposals for the flood relief scheme for the Munster Blackwater in Fermoy will be placed on formal public exhibition on 14 November 2005, as required by the Arterial Drainage Acts.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Purchase of the site was completed on 22 August 2005. Completion of the purchase had been subject to the grant of planning permission to the development of a district veterinary office building on the site. The grant of permission to the development was confirmed by Leitrim County Council on 12 May 2005. A changed brief of requirements has been received from the Department of Agriculture and...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: A revised sketch scheme for a new Garda station at Finglas is with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for approval. Following approval, planning consultation under Part 9 will commence. It is expected that construction will start in summer 2006.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently looking at a number of property solutions to meet the long-term requirements for commercial vehicle testing in Castlebar. The details supplied by the Deputy refer to one of the possible solutions.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that tender documents for improvement works to Tubbercurry Garda station were returned on Monday, 26 September 2005. These are currently being assessed with a view of placing contracts in the very near future. The proposed scheme will include the provision of an emergency escape, wheelchair ramp and steps, new windows and the upgrading of the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Sep 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 more than 20 locations. The total amount committed to date on site acquisition in these locations is approximately €35.7...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 539 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have recently forwarded a revised sketch scheme for the new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Síochána. On receipt of their approval, planning permission will be sought under Part 9 of the planning process. It is expected that...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Sep 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 within the next couple of weeks. Work will commence as soon as possible on completion of the various processes involved, including planning and tendering, but at this stage it...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Due to the considerable number of reports, and related issues, currently being dealt with in relation to areas prone to flooding throughout the country as well as reports on general flood policy issues, the Commissioners of Public Works have not yet been in a position to examine the flood relief study relating to Leixlip, County Kildare. The Commissioners are aware of this report and it will...