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Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (10 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: She will be here in approximately ten minutes.

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (10 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I assure the Deputy I will inform her of whatever he raises.

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (10 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children must also get the money for it.

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (10 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: They run the country and need the best of advice.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (5 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have no current vacancies for HGV drivers in County Wexford. However, any person interested in securing employment with the OPW should complete a standard application form available from the personnel division, The Office of Public Works, 51 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. Telephone 01 6476084. Applicants are then advised in the event...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is currently at an advanced stage in discussion with the Drogheda Town Council regarding potential property solutions to fulfil the accommodation brief of the staff decentralising to Drogheda. Subject to securing satisfactory property solutions and barring unforeseen circumstances, the indicative timeframe for project commencement is mid 2006.

Written Answers — Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair Access (4 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: As part of the OPW's universal access programme, an accessibility audit is first carried out to determine the level of works required to make a premises fully accessible to all persons. The accessibility audit is requested in the first instance by the relevant Department, in this case the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. In the matter of the Garda station in Dublin 12, a...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (4 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my reply to Question No. 332 of 12 April 2005. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Enviromental Policy: Enviromental Policy (4 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works will soon require the specification and use of more environmentally friendly cement in publicly funded construction projects, in compliance with EU procurement and environmental policies and the Government's policy statement on architecture which includes the concept of sustainable development.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (4 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board have carried out a tripartite review of the problems associated with the functioning of the fish pass at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny. The review has established that modification of the existing fish pass will resolve the issue. The modifications required include the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The property in County Carlow was purchased by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the reception and integration agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the sum of €1,333,225. The security and other costs incurred on the property from its acquisition until its transfer to the Department of Health and Children in August 2002 was €176,509.98. The Commissioners...

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Sector: Sugar Beet Sector (4 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I met officials from Iarnród Éireann on two occasions regarding the provision of a beet depot in Portlaoise. A representative of mine met Iarnród Éireann on three occasions and was in constant communication with them regarding this issue. The first meeting took place on 8 February 2005. At this meeting Iarnród Éireann stated that Portlaoise was the preferred site of Iarnród Éireann,...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The information is set out in the table. Building Title Price Closing Date of Sale â'¬ 2 Church St., Dungarvan, County Waterford Fee Simple 337,000.00 12 May 2004 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Leasehold — 92 years 22,500,000.00 5 May 2004 Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site — Cavan 21,586.23 16 March 2004 72-76 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. ...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: In respect of the decentralisation locations for which the Commissioners of Public Works have responsibility, the commissioners' objective at all times is to secure property solutions which not only meet the requirements of the decentralising Departments or offices but also satisfy the criterion of good value for money. Towards this end, the commissioners engage the expertise of both OPW and...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works recently identified a suitable site for a Garda station in Castleisland. A firm offer has been made to the vendor to purchase the site and a response is awaited.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: A number of possible property solutions are being considered in respect of the decentralisation of the Revenue Commissioners to Listowel. These include green field sites and existing buildings. The process of acquiring a suitable solution is progressing. Any final agreement will depend on a number of factors, including acceptable terms, compliance with OPW technical requirements and a...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government is committed to the full implementation of the decentralisation programme announced in budget 2004, involving some 10,500 Civil Service and public service jobs in more than 56 locations. The Office of Public Works is in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the Departments and agencies involved, with much progress having been made over...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I refer the Deputy to my reply of 13 April, outlining the position with Allenwood. The Office of Public Works has not received any communication from Kildare County Council concerning drainage works in the vicinity of Allenwood, Robertstown and Prosperous, County Kildare. As the Allenwood, Robertstown and Prosperous areas form part of the Rathangan drainage district, all matters relating to...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works carried out works in 2002 on behalf of Kildare County Council on both the Lyreen and Meadowbrook rivers in the Maynooth area. Works on the Lyreen-Joan Slade river commenced at the point where it crosses the Royal Canal and continued downstream through Maynooth. Any queries relating to maintenance of these channels should be directed to the local authority, as the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kilkenny Castle Park is subject to regular security patrols at night. Only two incursions have been recorded in the period in question, one in 2003 and one in 2004. The castle is protected by a special 24-hour security system linked directly to the local Garda station and providing effective cover. A closed circuit television security system has been provided for the parade tower area.