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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The occupational pension scheme for non-established State industrial employees was only introduced from 1 January 1970 and an employee who only held service prior to that date would not have qualified for pension entitlement.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works have not had a request for a bridge from the person referred to. If he contacts the OPW East Region Drainage Maintenance Office, Trim, the matter will be considered. The position in relation to an application from a person with a similar surname at the same location was set out in my reply to the Deputy's Question of 20 May, 2008.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: An Engineer from the Office of Public Works has met with Donegal County Council and it has been determined that the flooding was caused by a blockage in the Doran River which is a partially culverted channel that runs through the town of Bundoran. Works to alleviate the problem have been carried out by the landowner and Donegal County Council are aware of the importance of the channel to...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works are currently compiling supplementary information requested by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in relation to the licence application for flood alleviation works. The OPW expect to respond to the NPWS within the next fortnight.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The information requested is not maintained in a format which is readily available within the Office of Public Works. I propose to forward the information directly to the Deputy when all the details have been collated.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: As indicated in reply to the Deputy's Question of 29 April 2008 (Ceist 94), the Office of Public Works has carried out vegetation removal at the Shannon Cut to reduce the level of summer flooding in the Callows. The OPW is currently revising its proposals for removal of silt from the channel at that location to address concerns raised by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local...

Written Answers — National Centre for Science and Discovery: National Centre for Science and Discovery (4 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The National Centre for Science and Discovery, or Exploration Station, as it is known is currently scheduled to be housed in a building on the Heustongate development site in Kilmainham. It is planned to bring the Heustongate development to the market and have the Exploration Station building provided to the State as part of the 'community gain' provision set out in the planning permission...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: As confirmed in a reply to a similar question on 5 February 2008 (Ceist 214) the position is as follows. In line with the recommendation outlined in the Phoenix Park Transportation Study published in September 2006, I wish to confirm that the OPW has so far agreed to facilitate a limited year round public transport service through the Park, and is assisting the relevant agencies in this...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I refer the Deputy to my reply of 15th April 2008 (Ceist a 118). Because of the transfer of the site from Dublin City Council to OPW has yet to be finalised, it is not possible to formalise occupancy details, including rent. However the tenants have been advised at the outset of indicative rents. The rents can only be formalised when the legal formalities have been completed and at that...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The construction of the new Garda Station in Leixlip, Co. Kildare is progressing well, and is due for completion in Autumn 2008. Accommodation is being provided for An Garda Síochána in line with the Garda Brief of Requirements for the particular category of station, i.e. city-type station.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Jun 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council agreed a programme of works to alleviate flooding on the Silleachain River at Mill Lane, and on the Rye River, including the Dún Carraig estate and works commenced in these areas in September 2007. The first phase of works on the Silleachain River is now substantially complete, and re-instatement works are currently being carried out on...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: As part of the negotiations for the transfer of the overall site from Dublin City Council to the Office of Public Works (OPW) in 2003, the site was valued at €1.5 million. The centre building proper is almost fully occupied. However, the crèche, which is housed in a separate smaller building on the site, is currently unoccupied, pending the execution of agreed works to upgrade it to...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for schools, and solely on their instruction. The Department requested that the Commissioners source a site for a development in Co. Cork. The requirement was advertised on 3 occasions, most recently in September 2007. Following the September advertisement, a number of...

Written Answers — Phoenix Park Development: Phoenix Park Development (28 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: As the Deputy is aware, the Phoenix Park Transportation Study dated September 2006, recommended a number of measures aimed at reducing the significant traffic pressures on the Park, and, at the same time, enhancing the visitor experience of the Park. Several of these measures have already been implemented. A decision on a Planning Application for complete renewal of Chesterfield Avenue is...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I wish to share a few minutes with the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Finneran.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: I have sympathy for my colleagues and neighbours just across the border in County Limerick, two of whom I have had the opportunity of listening to in this debate. A sea change in representation is not welcome to the people affected. I welcome the speech by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, which clearly set out the constitutional and legal framework involved....

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The OPW and Mayo County Council undertook works to divert a channel of the Moy Catchment Drainage Scheme during the construction of the Rathroeen Landfill Site. Further alterations to the scheme channels took place over time. The works resulted in waters, which had previously flowed overland through a channel of the Scheme and Rathroeen Lough, flowing through a newly laid pipeline. I am...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: There is no delay on this scheme. The programme for the progression of the Munster Blackwater (Fermoy North) Drainage Scheme showed the tenders for the civil engineering contract to undertake the works being received in the middle of May. Those tenders have been received and are currently being assessed. Once a tender report has been completed, the Office of Public Works expects to issue a...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: The Office of Public Works is currently carrying out minor engineering work on the telecommunications mast at Shankill Garda Station with a view to ensuring that it is capable of supporting equipment which will be required for the National Garda Digital Radio Network. There is one telecommunications operator with equipment on the mast at present. The OPW has been in discussions with other...

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (27 May 2008)

Martin Mansergh: Nothing gives me greater pleasure than coming back into this House to respond on a Kerry matter dear to the heart of my good friend and former colleague, Senator Paul Coghlan. I am sure the Senator will be familiar with the following lines. Beauty wanders everywhere, footprints leaves on many strands but her home is surely there. Angels fold their wings and rest in that Eden of the west....