Results 2,061-2,080 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

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

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council have agreed a programme of works to alleviate flooding on the Silleachain River at Mill Lane and on the Rye River including the Dun Carraig estate. The outline design for these proposals is currently being considered for planning approval in accordance with Part 8 of the planning and development regulations and it is envisaged that...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Overall, the programme of site identification and acquisition is progressing satisfactorily. To date, property acquisition negotiations have been completed or significantly advanced in 37 locations. In the case of 5 locations, Athlone, the Curragh, Navan, Furbo and Sligo, OPW owned sites have been identified and will be used to accommodate decentralised offices. In the case of another 6...

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

Tom Parlon: It is proposed to place the former Garda station in Carbury, County Kildare for sale on the open market.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (21 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Following a request from Fingal County Council to the Minister for Finance in February 2001 a formal Deed of Waiver was executed in favour of the Council by the Minister on 4th December, 2003 in respect of portion of the lands contained in Folio 3052F of the Register of Freeholders, County Dublin. Fingal County Council have submitted a further request in February, 2007 requesting the Minister...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda Accommodation maintenance programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. Financial resources are set aside based on planned works arising from this list. Enhancement and improvement works are scheduled at the two following Dublin Garda Stations under this programme:...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (21 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has allocated €4 million towards flood relief activities in the Dublin area in 2007. This figure will cover the cost of works on the River Tolka and the River Dodder. It will also cover the cost of fees associated with upcoming works on Spencer Dock and other works which have been identified in the Dublin Coastal Flooding Protection Project.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (22 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: On behalf of the Road Safety Authority, the Commissioners of Public Works are in negotiation with land owners to secure a suitable site for the purpose of articulated truck driving tests in Castlebar.

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The purpose of this Bill is to amend and update the Asset Covered Securities Act 2001, which established the legislative foundations for the launch in 2003 of the Irish asset covered securities market. Ireland has since then moved quickly to confirm its role in this expanding specialist activity and by the end of 2005, we had become the sixth largest market in Europe for this type of...

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senators who participated in the debate for their appreciation of why it is necessary to expedite progression of the Bill at this busy time for the House. I well understand the task of making a constructive contribution to a debate on extremely complex legislation such as this and its parent Act which it amends could represent a serious challenge. I was concerned that Senator...

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Absolutely. It was covered in my speech.

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senators for their contributions. This legislation will underpin an important industry, income-earner and job-provider, given the 19,000 employed in the IFSC. It is a dynamic sector experiencing constant innovations and there is a need to tidy up matters. The EU capital requirements directive was passed in June 2006. My understanding is that the Basel II requirements were...

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I agree with the Senator's sentiments about the officials in the Department of Finance. They have moved quickly in terms of the details involved. From my dialogue with them, they do not find the subject boring. Rather, they are fascinated by it and kept on their toes.

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank the officials and the Senators for passing the Bill, as it is important and timely.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am sorry that Senator O'Toole is so dismissive of the very good statement that has been prepared.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan. I thank Senator O'Toole for raising this issue. The Department of Social and Family Affairs administers a range of back to education programmes under the umbrella of its social and family support services. The programmes encourage and facilitate unemployed people, lone parents and people...

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I will take the matter up with the Minister.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I appreciate the point the Deputy has made. Tax relief is not of any benefit to somebody who is earning less than €16,000 per annum.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I accept the point that has been made by Senator O'Toole. I will take it up with the Minister.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Would that be allowed under REPS given that it sounds toxic?

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: That has all changed.