Results 2,141-2,156 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The new prison is relevant.

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Is the Deputy suggesting that we go back to Victorian days?

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is suggesting that we go back to Victorian days. The Labour Party blocks the Progressive Democrats at every opportunity.

Written Answers — Departmental Studies: Departmental Studies (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: A Steering Group was formed to consider the feasibility of establishing a Liffey Valley Park as originally envisaged with the acquisition of St. Catherine's Park, Lucan. The Group comprised officials representing the County Councils of Fingal, Kildare, South Dublin and the Office of Public Works. Within the current statutory and operational ambits of the relevant public authorities the Group...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The resolution before the House today seeks approval for the continuance in force of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 which would otherwise cease to be in operation on 30 June next. In previous years, this kind of resolution was usually moved in June. However, to avoid any uncertainty surrounding sittings of either the Dáil or this House between now and...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senators for their contributions. In an ideal world we would not need this resolution but as long as there are groups and individuals who are bent on usurping the democratic institutions of this jurisdiction, the State must have the means at its disposal to protect itself. We know from bitter experience that these organisations have few qualms, if any, in the methods they use to...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am quoting a fact for the Senator.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: While some forms of crime have increased, overall crime figures are down by 5.6% in the first quarter of 2007, compared to the first quarter of 2006. That is another fact that was released lately. This follows reductions of 2.3% and 1.2% in the fourth and third quarters, respectively, in 2006.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Senator can spin the figures around any way he likes.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The overall figure is as quoted, 5.6% down.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: The statutory provisions on data retention and access provide for independent oversight by a judge of the High Court. The report laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas confirmed that access requests were being made strictly in accordance with the law. I thank Senators for their attention.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am very pleased to present the Criminal Justice Bill 2007 to this House. Senators will be aware that this Bill represents the Government's legislative response to gangland crime. Its basic aim is that the law enforcement agencies, be they the Garda Síochána or the Director of Public Prosecutions, should have the means to tackle more effectively the great scourge of gangland crime. I...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: We have brought down the crime figures.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: Which one was that?

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am asking which leader.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Tom Parlon: It is hard to keep track of them.