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Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: I do not see five but when the Deputy made that claim in her speech she made it seem as if there are 40 or 50 Ministers of State when we are increasing the number from 17 to 20.

Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: It is a case of a Minister of State having been given a small amount of responsibility on a cross-cutting issue——

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

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works are working with Arklow Town Council to establish whether economically and environmentally sustainable measures can be identified to alleviate the flooding in the Town. In this regard a Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Assessment are currently being undertaken. The Commissioners have no proposals for replacement of pipes as part of flood relief...

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

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently working with Clare and Limerick County Councils, the ESB and other relevant bodies with a view to implementing a solution to the flooding problem that would be both cost effective and environmentally acceptable. An environmental assessment of potential options is being carried out at present.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that a contract has been awarded for the first phase of work at Dunmanway Garda Station, Co. Cork. Phase one of the project consists of the demolition of a shed and construction of a new shed on the adjoining neighbours property. This is to facilitate access/aggress to the rear of the adjoining Garda Station property. These works commenced...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (27 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: Arising from recommendations contained in the Phoenix Park Transportation Study, published in October 2006 and a Press Release on the matter, issued on 17 January this year, the following traffic measures were introduced on 24 June 2007: a one way traffic system involving entry only at the Chapelizod Gate and exit only at the Islandbridge gate; closure of the Military Road to through traffic....

Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages. (27 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill is required to give effect to the decision by the Government to increase the maximum number of Ministers of State from 17 to 20. As members will be aware, the number has remained unchanged since 1995, when section 1 of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1995 increased the maximum from 15 to 17. It is appropriate to set...

Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (27 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: A notice seeking expressions of interest from property owners or developers wishing to provide sites for new facilities in the Tralee area for both An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service was advertised earlier this year. The Commissioners of Public Works are, at present, considering the proposals which were received in response to the advertisement, as well as a number of other options....

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: There are no plans to relocate the existing driving test centre at Circular Road, Roscommon. The existing test centre is due to be upgraded shortly and works will include improved toilet facilities.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 306 of 20th March 2007 and Parliamentary Question No. 193 of 5th April 2007, signed contracts were forwarded to Vendors Solicitor on 7th June 2007. The terms of the contracts provide for closing in 4 weeks from the exchange of contracts.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as general agents for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. A site has been identified which has been technically assessed as suitable. Negotiations are ongoing with the vendors agent and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this point. When agreement is reached on price, the formal...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: There are a number of channels in the Lough Mallard area which form part of the Moy Catchment Drainage Scheme and for which the Office of Public Works has a statutory maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Acts. These channels will be included in this Office's Maintenance Programme for 2008.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: As indicated in my predecessor's response of 24th April, 2007 to the Deputy in this matter, Mayo County Council sought a hydrological analysis of the impact of the development in question from the developer. Details of any data available to the Office of Public Works in relation to the condition of the channel were provided to the Council on 2nd April 2007 at their request. As previously...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: As indicated in the response by my predecessor of 24th April, 2007 to the House in this matter, Mayo County Council prepared a report on flooding in South Mayo, that identified a number of proposals to solve the problems in the different areas, many of which relate to flooding of roads. The Office of Public Works is liaising with the Council in relation to the report and will provide...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Office of Public Works has commenced works to alleviate flooding in the Kilmaine area of South Mayo. In this regard, works are ongoing on an overflow channel from Clyard turlough into an OPW scheduled channel of the Corrib — Headford Scheme. It is planned to follow this work with construction of an overflow pipeline into the same channel from Thomastown turlough. It is expected that...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: The repair of the carpark is a matter for Kerry County Council in the first instance. On completion of works, the Office of Public Works is prepared to make an equitable contribution towards the cost.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: A Flood Relief Scheme, to protect the Tramore Road against frequent flooding was not economically viable. The Commissioners of Public Works are in discussion with Waterford City Council to see if an economically and environmentally sustainable scheme can be devised.

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: There are several parties involved in the management of the lands at the Castletown demesne and environs. The Office of Public Works manages the House and adjacent buildings at Castletown and approx. 120 acres of the original 550 acre demesne. Coillte owns some 120 acres of woodlands of the original demesne, Kildare County Council (KCC) has taken in charge some 25 acres approx. on the south...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Ahern: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation in relation to widows and widowers pension and the view of same that widows with their own contribution record should get two pensions, namely their own and survivors since they have their own record and the pensions are separately based; if he will make a statement on the issue in view of the increasing number of...