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

Tom Parlon: Some modification has been carried out——

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

Tom Parlon: We are talking about six fish.

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

Tom Parlon: Where is the evidence?

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

Tom Parlon: Which ones were those?

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

Tom Parlon: That is the only evidence I have seen. A Deputy in the other House gathered them together one day and got a photograph taken of them.

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

Tom Parlon: I am happy to return to the Seanad to resume discussion of the Appropriation Act 2004. Since the matter was last debated in December 2004, the Bill was enacted giving statutory effect to the departmental Estimates for supply services for 2004. Regarding the budgetary outturn for 2004, economic growth on a GDP basis in 2004 was estimated at 5.3%. This excellent performance confirms Ireland...

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

Tom Parlon: This year we will have more than 1 million students.

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

Tom Parlon: It was agreed by the Garda Síochána and the Commissioners of Public Works that the cell refurbishment at Burnfoot Garda station would be completed before works to Buncrana garda station would commence. Refurbishment work to Burnfoot Garda station is due to be completed by Easter. A sketch scheme for the refurbishment and extension works to Buncrana Garda station is currently being prepared...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform purchased the property referred to in County Cork in October 2000 for €3,549,711. The total security and other costs incurred on the property to date are €657,000. The property is currently the subject of judicial review proceedings.

Written Answers — Works of Art: Works of Art (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The piece of art in question consists of four standing stones located within the grounds of the county hall. As the location of this piece of artwork was in the path of the new flood embankment being constructed as part of the drainage scheme works, it was found necessary to dismantle and relocate the standing stones. The necessity for dismantling and relocating the stones was discussed and...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: A comprehensive package of safety measures have been included in the drainage scheme works to counteract potential dangers to public safety. These measures were agreed between the OPW, the local authority and representatives of the various local water safety and water based sporting groups. It was agreed, as part of these measures, that fencing would be provided along the riverbank at places...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (2 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works advises that negotiations are currently at an advanced stage on the acquisition of a site for the decentralisation programme at Buncrana.

Written Answers — Disposal of State Properties: Disposal of State Properties (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The following table shows details of the properties disposed of by the Office of Public Works in 2004. Building Title Price Closing Date â'¬ 2, Church Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fee Simple 337,000.00 12 May 2004 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Leasehold — 92 year. 22,500,000.00 5 May 2004. Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site, Co. Cavan. 21,586.23 16 March...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The last major flood event 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 residential...

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: Following a pre-qualification selection procedure, seven contractors were invited to tender for the construction of the shell and core of a new four storey facilities building at the Garda training college in Templemore, County Tipperary. Following evaluation of the seven tenders received, the contract was awarded to Duggan Bros. in the amount of €5.740 million. The Deputy will be pleased...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: In response to OPW's nationwide advertisement in December 2003, 20 proposals offering potential property solutions in Listowel were received. All submissions were subjected to an architectural assessment, following which a number of property solutions were short-listed for further investigation. The current position is that the evaluation of property proposals to fulfil the accommodation...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government's decentralisation programme involves some 10,500 civil and public service jobs in more than 56 locations. As I have said on a number of occasions, the Government is committed to the full implementation of the programme. My office has been tasked with procurement of development sites in the designated locations and the procurement of accommodation solutions to the office and...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 160 together. There are no plans for drainage for major rivers or waterways either directly or through local authorities other than maintenance of arterial drainage schemes previously completed. The commissioners of public works work closely with local authorities in the areas where proposals to alleviate localised flooding are being contemplated or...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The area in question is the playing field next to the new trash rack on the River Breagagh, upstream of Blackcat Bridge. The drainage scheme works are not designed to provide flood protection to the playing fields area. This area has always been susceptible to flooding and will continue to flood during high river flows, when it acts as a flood plain. Such flooding is not a consequence of the...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (27 Jan 2005)

Tom Parlon: In accordance with the Government decision with regard to the built heritage, responsibility for operational functions in relation to the management of Doneraile Park and Doneraile Court has recently transferred to the Office of Public Works from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government while responsibility for policy functions, including capital funding, has been...