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Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works is assisting the Dublin Cemeteries Committee in the refurbishment of Glasnevin Cemetery and the development of both it and the Botanic Gardens as a combined Visitor destination. In conjunction with the Committee, OPW are now presently examining parking issues at the Cemetery with a view to seeing what improvements might be possible in that area.

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

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently considering all site options for the construction of the new Divisional Headquarters to be located in Mallow, Co. Cork. The Commissioners are also assessing the State owned site adjoining Mallow Garda Station with a view to facilitating the new Garda Traffic Corps there on a temporary basis.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: Details of the properties that are leased by the Office of Public Works in County Louth including the annual rent for each are scheduled in the table below. Properties Leased by the Office of Public Works in County Louth: Property Name Address Annual Rent â'¬ Ardee Social Welfare Office William Street, Ardee 5,282.11 Drogheda Agriculture Car Park Fitzwilliam Court Carpark, Dyer...

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

Noel Ahern: A site survey was carried out in September and is now complete. Work on a Sketch Scheme for the new Divisional Headquarters will commence on receipt of the survey report and drawings which are expected shortly.

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

Noel Ahern: Coolock Garda Station is ranked at No. 60 on the Garda Building Programme priority list. The Office of Public Works concentrates its efforts on Stations with a high priority and has no immediate plans to refurbish and renovate this Station.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 63 together. 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. The work is being prioritised on the basis of risk to housing and while the OPW is...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: Detailed design of the Munster Blackwater (Fermoy North) Drainage Scheme, the first of three separate flood relief schemes for the town of Fermoy, is now virtually complete. The Office of Public Works is in the process of completing the Pre-Qualification process for the appointment of a contractor for the construction of the civil engineering works of the Scheme, which will allow tenders to...

Written Answers — Recreational Facilities: Recreational Facilities (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: It is planned to install the new playground in Kilkenny Castle in the latter part of next year.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: It is expected that a sketch scheme for the proposed development will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for approval by the end of the year. The planning consultation will then follow on receipt of this approval.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The study that is currently ongoing is looking at tackling flood risk throughout the River Lee catchment, including the Ballyvourney / Ballymakeera area. This approach is recognised internationally as the best way to ensure that a wide range of impacts and options are considered so that reducing risk at one location in the catchment does not adversely affect risk elsewhere and that negative...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: I thank Senators for their comments and thank the Whips for agreeing to give the Bill priority. It is hoped to have it passed by the end of the month. While I accept discussion has been curtailed, a number of interesting points have been raised, some of which I will ignore as they were political. Much of the Bill concerns the markets in financial instruments directive but the other items...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The decentralisation programme will be very successful, certainly on the Civil Service side.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: Most of it is under way. I am due to officially open offices in Kilrush and Listowel. I will not cut sods as the offices have been built and are occupied. A problem has arisen in the semi-State sector, in which I previously worked. The flexibility that allows civil servants to move from one Department to another is not available for employees of semi-State bodies. The issues surrounding...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: I will begin my introduction of the Bill by mentioning that, although the Bill was published last April, a certain urgency has now come into play regarding the time available for completion of its passage through the Oireachtas. This is due to two factors. Sections 5 and 8 are required, and stated in the text, to have effect as from 1 November next and, to avoid the Bill being fatally...

Pre-Budget Outlook: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: All the answers will be revealed.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: It is planned to undertake a full refurbishment of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station. When the refurbishment works are being carried out Mountjoy Garda Station will be used as a temporary District Headquarters. The refurbishment works at Fitzgibbon Street will address any deficiencies in access for persons with disabilities that may currently exist there. In regard to Mountjoy Garda Station...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works have appointed a multi-disciplinary Design Team, in order to seek full Planning Permission for the re-development of the Mountjoy Prison site. On foot of preliminary consultations with the Health Service Executive, the Commissioner's Design Team is currently exploring possible options for accommodating some non-core activities of the Mater Hospital on the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: A Sketch Scheme for the new station will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for approval by the end of this year. The planning process under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) will then follow on receipt of this approval.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (OPW) have no legislative powers to acquire land for education use by compulsory purchase order.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Oct 2007)

Noel Ahern: From my enquiries I am not aware that there are monies owing to State Industrial staff members of the Office of Public Works. However, if the Deputy can provide additional detail, then I shall be happy to look further into the matter.