Results 1,981-2,000 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: As the Deputy will be aware, detailed design of the Fermoy North Drainage Scheme commenced in June 2006 and has been ongoing since. As some changes had to be made to the Scheme exhibited in November 2005, mainly on the western boundary, a slight delay has been experienced in commencing the tender process to appoint a civil engineering contractor. However, this work is now almost completed...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: No decision has been taken as yet to dispose of the Garda station in Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The position regarding access to adjoining properties by nearby residents is that ad hoc local permission was granted by An Garda Síochána from time to time as a "gesture of goodwill" to access their properties through the Garda station property. No legal rights way exist on the said property. If...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The areas referred to do not form part of any drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have responsibility. I recently announced that the Commissioners would work with Local Authorities to try to address flooding that has resulted in damage to homes or other premises, including farming enterprises, subject to certain criteria. Any approach for works in these areas that...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: This private road referred to is unsuitable for visitor vehicular traffic and no car parking facilities exist on that side of the river. In any event the area by the entrance to the Swiss Cottage will form part of the works area for the repair of the bridge and access therefore would not be safe for visitors.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Pensions payments for non-established (industrial) staff are made by the Pay Master General's Office in line with general pay increases, based on data provided by individual Departments and Offices. The vast majority of the c. 1,600 Office of Public Works staff concerned (i.e. c. 94%) have already had their pensions revised in line with the latest pay increase awarded to the State industrial...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is undertaking the works on the River Tolka in Dublin City on behalf of Dublin City Council, on foot of the recommendation from the detailed River Tolka Flooding Study Report, which was completed by consultants for the City Council. The study did not contain any recommendations for dredging the channel in this area. It is our information that the flooding which...

Written Answers — Prison Redevelopment: Prison Redevelopment (21 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are fully committed to engaging with all relevant stakeholders including local resident groups in connection with the redevelopment of the Mountjoy Prison site. In light of Dublin City Council recently changing the status of their Urban Framework Plan to a Local Area Plan, the Commissioners intend to instruct their Consultants to contact Dublin City...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the new City Type Station Garda station for Leixlip is scheduled for completion in Autumn 2008. In general terms, City Type Stations consists of reception, interview rooms, detention facilities, vehicle storage capacity, juvenile accommodation facilities as well as accommodation for Garda personnel. It is the responsibility of Garda management to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (22 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Approximately two thirds of the Newry Road site is State owned and a long term lease is held on the remainder. The State carries the risk for Public Liability on the entire site. Details requested on expenditure since May 2001 are being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy separately, at the earliest opportunity. It is planned to remove all the buildings from the site shortly and this...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (22 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for schools. Agreement was negotiated subject to contract, for the acquisition of a site for the proposed Community School at the end of November, 2006. The Commissioners are currently awaiting Contracts for Sale from the Vendors. No queries have been raised by...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has no statutory or functional responsibility in relation to this matter. In the case of a previous landslide at Pullathomas, North Mayo, in September 2003, the OPW, in response to a request from Mayo County Council, provided machinery (a couple of excavators) and personnel to assist the County Council in the initial clean-up of mud and debris. In carrying out such...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The programme for the installation of boundary fencing at Bishopsmeadows is already well advanced and should be completed in the near future. Erection of the fencing at Dukesmeadows is expected to commence around Easter 2007.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I recently announced that the Commissioners of Public Works would work with Local Authorities to try to address flooding that has resulted in damage to homes or other premises, including farming enterprises, subject to certain criteria. Any approach for flood mitigation works that would meet these criteria will be considered. In the specific case referred to by the Deputy, the relevant...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for schools. The Commissioners are currently awaiting instructions from the Department regarding the proposed purchase of land from Limerick City Council for the Model School.

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senator for raising this question. I was asked to answer a problem about public access to the house, but I was not aware that the guides had a particular axe to grind. They had not brought it to my attention.

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Perhaps they might make contact with me. I have not had any communications from them.

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to address the House on the subject of the Swiss Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary. The Swiss Cottage may be without peer in the realm of fantasy, but it also has few equals in the field of architectural history. It is rightly considered to be among the finest examples surviving of the ornamental cottage. In this context, and as one of the...

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (27 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Absolutely.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: A study carried out by the Office of Public Works has identified works that will alleviate the flood risk in the area referred to. These works will be undertaken in conjunction with Limerick and Clare County Councils using their statutory powers, which will require the carrying out of a public consultation process. The timing of the works will depend on the successful completion of this...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are reappraising the site of the existing Garda Station at Tallaght with a view to maximising the development potential for the State. Planning is under way for a major development of the site to include all Garda requirements for Tallaght and a new Courthouse. It is expected that a Part 9 planning process will be initiated later this year.