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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Gardaí are in occupation of the Garda Station at Enfield, Co. Meath. A site for a new Garda Station is being acquired from the E.S.B. Consideration of the future use of the existing Garda Station will be given in the context of planning for the new Station.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The person in question sought payment of an allowance in respect of a three week period in August 2006, during which time his trade union claimed that he had acted up from the position of a drainage machine driver to that of ganger. In response the Office of Public Works reminded the trade unions that grades of machine driver and ganger had been amalgamated with effect from the 1st of June...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: Further to my response to the House on 26th September, 2007 in this matter, the OPW is continuing to engage with Mayo County Council engineering staff to establish a solution, which would be economically, socially and environmentally feasible to the flood risk problem in the region referred to. It is not possible at this stage to put a timescale or a costing on such a scheme if a feasible...

Tax Code. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: I have listened to the Deputy's case, which he put very well. However, there is a long tradition that the Minister for Finance does not comment on taxation matters in advance of the annual budget. My sympathies go out to the Deputy but I wonder why items such as this are selected for the Adjournment debate. The Deputy must wait four weeks to see if progress will be made on this issue.

Tax Code. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Tánaiste is sympathetic to the farming community and in his past three budgets he increased the capital gains tax retirement relief consideration threshold from €500,000 to €750,000. This exemption applies in the case of farmers aged 55 and over who dispose of their farms. In addition, where the disposal is to a child, there is no upper limit on the relief. This is a very generous...

State Airports. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Deputy should not hold his breath.

State Airports. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: I thank Deputy Coveney for raising this matter. The State Airports Act 2004 provides the framework for the establishment of Shannon and Cork as independent airports. As part of the airport restructuring process, the boards of Cork and Shannon airports are required to prepare business plans for eventual separation. Due to the fact that they are interlinked, the production of the three...

State Airports. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Deputy stated that the airport has a new terminal which was provided at a cost of over €200 million. The Minister understands that the board of the Cork Airport Authority also engaged consultants to examine further the issue of the Cork debt. Clearly, the debt issue is crucial to the business planning process and there will have to be agreement on this point between the Cork Airport...

State Airports. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: Accordingly, the Minister has encouraged the Cork Airport Authority to engage with the DAA on its business plan and, in particular, on the issue of the debt in order to pave the way for eventual autonomy for Cork. The Minister for Transport recently met with Mr. Joe Gantly, chairman of the Cork Airport Authority, and reiterated the Government position that the procedure for the separation of...

State Airports. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The relevant process and procedures are contained in the legislation and everyone is bound by them.

State Airports. (7 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Minister looks forward to a pragmatic and constructive engagement by all concerned which will facilitate an agreed business plan being submitted to him. When this occurs, he, along with his colleague, the Minister for Finance, should be in a position to consider the Cork Airport business plan. It is the responsibility of both airports, bearing in mind the provisions of the legislation,...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (6 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: An examination into the feasibility, cost and environmental implications of upgrading the embankments referred to will be undertaken by Engineering staff of the Office of Public Works. It is expected that the study report will be completed early next year.

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (6 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: A programme of refurbishment of the embankments of the Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme, which includes the River Brick, under the maintenance provisions of the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945, commenced this year. It is intended that this programme will continue and that the necessary funding will be made available. The work is being prioritised on the basis of risk to housing and while the OPW...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for schools. In the case of the school in question, the requirement has been advertised three times — most recently in September, 2007. Two proposals are currently under consideration and technical assessment, as to their suitability for a school. It is...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 and 113 together. In relation to the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works the information requested has been supplied in the tables below as actual expenditure on overtime and travel and subsistence expenses for the period 13th June 2007 (when the current Minister of State took up duty) to date and per annum salary rates...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have recently received the agreed Ordnance Survey site map from the Landlord, for attachment to the Lease Agreement. The Chief State Solicitor will now finalise all legal matters relating to the Agreement and it will then be executed by both parties. Following execution, An Garda Síochána can take possession of the premises immediately.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (1 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: Due to health and safety considerations it was decided to relocate the existing Government services from the premises in question. The vacation of the offices will be completed shortly. The future use of the property is under consideration and will take account, inter alia, of potential Government Office requirements in the area.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (1 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The details of the properties in County Meath leased by the Office of Public Works, including the measurement of each in square metres, are scheduled in the table below. Lease Code Name Address SqM LSE0416 Kells Social Welfare Office Headfort Place, Kells 55.74 LSE0564 Navan Education Office 7 Trimgate Street, Navan 205.88 LSE1264 Navan Education Office Beechmount Shopping Centre, Navan...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Nov 2007)

Noel Ahern: The original prefab at this school was removed by the OPW at the request of the school as part of the Asbestos Management Programme of The Department of Education and Science. It was in very poor condition, structurally unsound and unused for a number of years prior to demolition. There were no plans to replace it at that time. The Department of Education and Science have advised that if the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: Advertisements were placed in the National and local newspapers seeking a site for a new Garda Station at Shantonagh, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan. Seven responses were received and an assessment of these sites is currently being undertaken.