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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The position in regard to decentralisation proposals is as stated in the decentralisation implementation group report to the Minister for Finance of 19 November 2004. Claremorris was not included by the decentralisation implementation group in the initial phases of moves. The November report indicates that the group had regard to figures emerging from the Central Applications Facility and...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have received no requests from Kildare County Council or other bodies or agencies in relation to funding for flood alleviation works in the Allenwood and Robertstown areas of County Kildare. I would point out, however, that these areas are situated on the Royal Canal and maintenance matters etc. relating to this waterway would be a matter for Waterways Ireland.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: Following the severe rainfall over several days during the last week of October 2004 which resulted in serious flooding in various locations around the country, the Government approved the establishment of a humanitarian aid scheme, to be administered on the ground by the Irish Red Cross, to relieve severe hardship arising from the flooding of people's homes. The scheme approved by the...

Written Answers — Flood Alleviation Measures: Flood Alleviation Measures (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The last major flood event to occur in Dublin happened in November 2002 when there was major flooding from the Glasnevin and Drumcondra areas of Dublin city to the Clonee area on the County Meath border as a result of the River Tolka breaking its banks. Analysis has shown that this flood exceeded the scale of any previous flood on record in the catchment. There was widespread flooding of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works recently identified a number of new site options in the Castleisland area for a new Garda station. Following preliminary assessment of these options, the commissioners have now short-listed a number of suitable sites for consideration by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. On receipt of the views of the Department, the commissioners will...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: A total of 73 foreign guests stayed in Farmleigh in 2004, involving a total of 146 bed nights. Two high level foreign delegations stayed overnight in the main house involving a total of 45 people and 104 bed nights. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan, and his delegation was one of these. In addition 28 foreign guests stayed overnight in the courtyard residence,...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: Planning is in hand for a scheme to replace the asbestos based roofs at the school in question. Works will commence as soon as possible following completion of this process and the necessary tendering and contractual procedures and subject to agreement on programming with the school authorities.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99, 104 and 108 together. Negotiations are continuing with Kildare County Council for the acquisition of an additional plot of land for this development. The Office of Public Works wrote to the council again on 16 February 2005 regarding clarification of certain estate issues in respect of this plot of land. No response has been received from the council as...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The decentralisation implementation group in its report of 31 March 2004 stated that "the overall objective of the acquisition strategy is to secure, to the greatest extent possible, the right building at the right location, at the right time and at the right price and to do so in an open and transparent manner. . .". Underpinning this objective is a set of principles, which were adopted by...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take QuestionsNos. 103 and 106 together. The Office of Public Works has received a copy of the executive summary of a study commissioned by Kildare County Council on proposed flood relief works at Leixlip, County Kildare. The OPW has written to the county council requesting additional information including a copy of the full study in order that consideration can be given to the...

Written Answers — Security Enhancement: Security Enhancement (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I consider it would be inappropriate to put details of the security measures at each property into the public domain. However, I can inform the Deputy that the total cost of the various elements of security works — physical, electronic, communications etc. for the period in question was €350,465.09

State Properties. (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The list of property sold by the Office of Public Works to date in 2005 and the amounts raised are as follows: Building Title Price Closing Date of Sale â'¬ 2 Church St., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fee Simple 337,000 12 May 2004. Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Leasehold — 92 years. 22,500,000 5 May 2004. Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site, Cavan. 21,586.23 16...

State Properties. (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I believe that Deputy Burton is again relying on poor sources of information. The board of FÁS has no interest in any property in Tullamore.

State Properties. (3 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The property in question is in Birr, County Offaly, which is quite a distance from Tullamore. The speculation referred to by the Deputy, which is entirely inaccurate, appeared, I believe, in one of the national newspapers. I understand the board of FÁS has now decided to buy that property. It has been advised by the OPW that the price sought is well within the range of the amount being paid...

Seanad: Disabled Drivers. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to take this opportunity to clarify the matter relating to the disabled drivers medical board of appeal. The disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme provides for certain tax concessions in respect of the purchase and running of a vehicle for persons who meet particular medical criteria relating to physical disablement. The tax concessions include remission...

Seanad: Disabled Drivers. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The board will be increased to five members which means it will be able to sit on a regular basis. I assume it will deal with the backlog quickly.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I hope the Senator has a solution for them.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator should raise the matter with the chairman of the PAC.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator is tuned in.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am at a loss because the Senator's question is vague and he provided little detail. I do not even know what is dolomite. I assume it is an expensive type of rock.