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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: Garda stations that are surplus to State requirements are normally sold by public auction. However, occasionally a Garda station might be sold by public tender.

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (25 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The alternative one way traffic system proposed has been assessed and is not considered to be feasible. As indicated in response to Question No. 341 of 12 April 2005 in this matter, the proposal to implement a one way system at the Ashtown and Cabra Gates of the Phoenix Park as drawn up by my office has been deferred pending further research into its likely impact on traffic flows outside the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The extension to Lacken weir, which was constructed as part of the Kilkenny flood relief scheme, is built on rock. The base of the original weir was protected with rock armour as part of the scheme. While churning is a normal feature of weirs, a precautionary inspection to establish the stability of the weir will be carried out.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: As only work of a routine maintenance nature was undertaken during the period 1968 to 1989, the information sought by the Deputy for these years is unavailable. The EU programme of works at Portumna Castle was undertaken during the years 1990 to 2000 and eligible expenditure under the EU programme during this period amounted to some €3,643,880, of which €2,318,200 was contributed by the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that all their premises in Sligo, including the Customs and Excise building, The Quays, are being fully utilised and therefore this property is not for sale at this time.

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (24 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The current works at Dunmore Cave comprise essential electrical and lighting upgrading works to the cave to provide safe access and improved presentation compatible with the conservation of the cave; and a native-stone paving project to illustrate Ireland's geological history, putting the cave formation in context. The paving also complements the exhibition at the visitor centre. To date the...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (19 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together. The State purchased 11 acres of the park referred to from former Senator, Margaret Pearse, in 1967. The remainder of the property was settled on two trustees with the provision that on the Senator's death it would pass to the use of the State forever "to the intent that the same may constitute a memorial to Patrick Henry Pearse and William...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: No communication has been received in the Office of Public Works from Kildare County Council on the possible implementation of a flood relief scheme in the Prosperous, Allenwood, Timahoe and Coill Dubh areas of County Kildare.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is no change in the position outlined in my reply on 13 April 2005 to the Deputy's question on this issue. As I have indicated in previous replies, the Folly is constantly monitored and, in the event of essential repairs being deemed necessary, they will be carried out. A clean up of litter is being organised and the provision of CCTV is being actively pursued.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works received a report in April 2005 from Kildare County Council on flood alleviation measures in Leixlip, County Kildare. The Commissioners of Public Works are still considering this report among the many other such reports received from local authorities.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has agreed terms, subject to contract, for the acquisition of a suitable site for a decentralised office in Buncrana for the Department of Social and Family Affairs The legal aspects of the acquisition are currently being progressed.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The crèche in the Northside Civic Centre was intended to provide child care for staff working in the centre. There is not sufficient demand to use it for this purpose. The Commissioners of Public Works will place advertisements in the papers shortly for proposals from parties interested in operating this crèche.

Flood Relief. (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: Where was the Deputy?

Flood Relief. (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy missed a good photo opportunity.

Flood Relief. (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. The last major flood in Dublin occurred in November 2002 when there was substantial flooding from the Glasnevin and Drumcondra area of the city to the Clonee area in County Meath as a result of the Tolka river breaking its banks. Analysis has shown that this flood exceeded the scale of any previous flood on record in the catchment area. There was...

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am glad of the opportunity to respond to certain topics covered recently in the media concerning the OPW and in particular the issue of the acquisition of buildings and lands to house asylum seekers for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform's Reception and Integration Agency. The RIA asked the OPW to assist in sourcing suitable accommodation facilities for the large numbers of...

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (18 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Private Members' motion lists sites that "were never used and that remain empty". This makes for easy remarks and jibes and portrays an idea of so-called waste. However, it did not mention that these properties were the subject of long, drawn-out legal action in opposition to their intended use. That the buildings could not be used while such cases dragged on is the salient point that was...

Written Answers — Property Transfers: Property Transfers (17 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 to 145, inclusive, together. The Commissioners of Public Works act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. Griffith Barracks multi-denominational school is currently temporarily accommodated on a site owned by the Commissioners of Public Works. The Department has requested that the school's...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The cases to which the Deputy refers are among a small number of outstanding cases that were the subject of ongoing confidential consultation with the Irish Red Cross. I have been informed that the Irish Red Cross expects to finalise the cases within the next couple of weeks and payments will issue immediately thereafter. Payments under the humanitarian aid scheme are not compensation for...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is understood that Kildare County Council has agreed in principle to the disposal of a plot of land adjacent to the site of the proposed new Garda station in Leixlip. The Office of Public Works is awaiting formal confirmation of this decision and the terms and conditions attaching to it. If the Office of Public Works can meet the terms and conditions relating to the disposal of the site, a...