Capital Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2010

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Ceisteanna (145)

Joe McHugh

Ceist:

231 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance the new capital projects associated with his Department gone to tender that will begin in 2010; the new capital projects gone to tender that were due to start in 2010 but are not now proceeding; the capital projects that are in the middle of construction at present; his views on the importance of such projects in getting capital flowing into banks and around the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3167/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

I set out below the table showing the information requested by the Deputy. I am very aware of the benefits to the economy, as a whole, that can be attained as a result of such large infrastructural projects.

The Capital Projects with a budget estimation exceeding €800,000 that are in the middle of construction at present	Capital Projects with a budget estimation exceeding €800,000 that will begin in 2010
Dept of Social and Family affairs, Cavan	Fit out of offices for An Garda Síochána at Ashtown Gate, Dublin
Dept of Transport, Leeson lane	Garda H.Q, Drainage Works
Hammond lane/Church St demolition & archaeological excavation	Decentralisation of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to Tipperary Town and Tipperary Town Council Civic Office
National Conference Centre	Garda H.Q, Drainage Works
Trinity House In-Room Sanitation for Irish Youth Justice Service	Harcourt Square — fit out for Garda Síochána of 2 floors of office accommodation
Kilkenny GS	Kevin St, G.S
Kilkenny Courthouse	Mountjoy G.S
Monaghan Courthouse	Ballincollig, G.S
Decentralisation of the Property Registration Authority to Roscommon Town	Castleisland GS, Co. Kerry
Wexford Decentralisation, Dept. of Environment, Heritage & Local Government	Estuary House, Henry St, Limerick — Fitout for An Garda Síochána
Newbridge Decentralisation, Dept. of Defence	Castletown House East Wing Refurbishment
Castletown House Farmyard enabling works	Royal Hospital Kilmainham (IMMA : Off site storage)
Portumna Castle Courtyard	Royal Hospital Kilmainham (IMMA : Fire&Security and Hoist)
Botanic Gardens Teak House	National Gallery (roof works)
Botanic Gardens Foreman’s Lodge	National Archives (Fire safety)
Clara Bog visitors Centre	Leinster House — Roof works and stone works
Doneraile Wildlife Park	Dublin Zoo — Food and Veterinary Facility
Expo 2010	Athlone Garda Station
	Galway Garda Divisional HQ
	Forensic Science Laboratory
	Newry Road Driving Test Centre, Dundalk
	Revenue Commissioners, Computer Centre, Johns Road
	Headford Drainage Depot for Office of Public Works

There are no projects that have been advertised for tender with a planned commencement on site in 2010 and that are not now proceeding.