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Written Answers — Sculpture Siting: Sculpture Siting (9 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The sculpture was originally located on the river bank close to Lacken Weir and was disturbed as a result of the drainage scheme works. Provision for reinstatement of the sculpture was included in the plans for the area and discussions with the local authority are currently ongoing. As the sculpture is located on local authority property, OPW's discussions are with Kilkenny Borough Council.

Written Answers — Lacken Weir Fish Pass: Lacken Weir Fish Pass (9 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The extension to the fish pass at Lacken Weir, Kilkenny, was fabricated in early January. Costs for same and the labour costs for installation have not yet been received by OPW. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board are satisfied that the extension is suitable. The next action to be taken is the establishment of a long-term...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (9 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I confirm that lightning protection was installed recently to protect the folly and that the condition of the folly continues to be monitored. In the event of any essential repairs being required, these will be undertaken. In addition, consideration is being given to the provision of a CCTV security system around the folly to combat vandalism. However, as indicated in replies to similar...

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate and to raise a number of important issues that may assist the debate on taxation matters. The measures contained in the Bill consolidate the budget and are evidence of the continued commitment of the Government to pursue fiscal policies which promote growth in our economy, reward work and alleviate the burden on taxpayers,...

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

Tom Parlon: An engineering report, which included a preferred flood alleviation scheme for the River Blackwater in Fermoy, County Cork, was completed by consultants employed by the Office of Public Works in late 2003. The OPW then requested the consultants to investigate the possibility of phasing the proposed works and following completion of a phasing report a public information day was held on 27...

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

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has no responsibility for the flooding of the Owenshree River at Roxboro, Kilchreest, County Galway. The Kilchreest area forms part of a drainage district and, as such, drainage maintenance for this area is a matter for the local authority. My officials in the OPW have further advised that its engineering services division, as part of its quinquennial inspections of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The properties owned by the Office of Public Works in the north County Dublin area are detailed in the reply to Question No. 246.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The following is a list of properties or land owned or managed by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland which appear to be within ten miles of the M50 in Dublin. I will forward a list of properties or land which are managed by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland within the other counties which are within a ten mile radius of the M50. Postal Code Property Code Building Code...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works have no lands which have been identified as surplus to requirements in north County Dublin.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The information regarding the numbers of buildings surveyed and awaiting surveys for asbestos is given in the table. The Commissioners of Public Works are finalising their 2005 programme of removal works in the light of the findings of these ongoing surveys. It is also hoped to complete the survey programme this year. County Buildings Surveyed Buildings to be Surveyed Total Carlow 35...

Written Answers — Planning Applications: Planning Applications (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: A request for additional information was received from the planning authorities of Leitrim County Council in regard to the proposed district veterinary office in Drumshanbo on 19 November 2004. The additional information is substantial in nature and relates to architectural, engineering and site selection issues as well as details concerning the overall land-holdings of the vendor of the site...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The procedures which must be followed when the Office of Public Works disposes of property are set down in the State Property Act 1954 and a number of delegated or specific financial sanctions. Section 10(2) of the State Property Act states: A State authority may, in respect of any State land for the time being vested in that State authority, do all or any of the following things— (a) sell...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator referred to the south Galway flooding. I had personal experience when I was a lobbyist for farmers in the area and more recently as Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW. I did not initiate the schemes and was never down there launching any of them; I must correct the Senator on that point. However, the three main criteria for any flood scheme are that engineering must...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is open to all the local authorities to pursue a PPP. It is up to Castlebar Town Council. One of the issues is that one needs a certain scale of operation to justify the extra costs involved. I believe the Senator mentioned a figure of €50 million. It would certainly need to be in that range.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: Senator Mooney referred to the famous Department of Agriculture and Food building in Drumshanbo. For a long time, Leitrim and Wicklow were the only two counties without their own district veterinary office. The Wicklow case has been sorted out and Drumshanbo is promised an office, the OPW having bought the site. I regret to say that I did not realise that was the case. I give the Senator a...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I will take that issue up with the Senator later.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I never launched a flood scheme in south Galway.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator should stick to the facts.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator is misrepresenting the facts of that scheme.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: Correction, I challenged the other spokesman.