Results 221-240 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Feb 2004)
Tom Parlon: Over 700 proposed property solutions have been received by the Office of Public Works in relation to the decentralisation programme. These proposals include offers of sites or existing buildings or proposals to build. No negotiations to either lease or purchase properties will be entered into by the OPW until all the proposals received, as well as all options to use State-owned properties,...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Feb 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works will decide on the suitability of decentralisation programme sites in consultation, as appropriate, with the Department/body scheduled for decentralisation.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (17 Feb 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works met with officials from Kildare County Council earlier this month. The county council confirmed that a report has been commissioned in relation to flooding at Leixlip and this will be forwarded to OPW for consideration in due course. Kildare County Council will also revert to the OPW in relation to a number of issues that need to be resolved so that the planned work...
- Seanad: Flood Relief. (3 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: I presume the drainage project to which the Senator refers is the flood relief scheme proposed for the Aggard Stream in Cregaclare, County Galway.
- Seanad: Flood Relief. (3 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: I want to be very specific because the Senator has been colourful in the terms he has used and I want to answer everything clearly. A scheme for this area was developed by OPW and the proposed works were placed on public exhibition in February-March 2002 as required by the Arterial Drainage Acts. A significant number of observations were received in response to the public exhibition...
- Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Deputy is a tremendous example of pomposity.
- Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: Is the Deputy referring to the famous snail that was on his party's election poster at the last general election?
- Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate and I am pleased to see that the Bill has been broadly welcomed on all sides of the House. That indicates that it is not only a timely measure but that it addresses many of the major concerns about current arrangements. The Minister said in his opening remarks, "This Bill is a very significant piece of reforming legislation and in the...
- Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Referral to Select Committee. (5 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
- Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: In every part of the country.
- Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: He was an independent financial man.
- Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: Everyone likes to be with us.
- Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Senator's own party was not so bad either.
- Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to support the counter motion before the House this evening that Seanad Ãireann acknowledges and endorses the commitment of the Government to good corporate governance in State-sponsored bodies, including its approach to the appointment of board members to such bodies. It allows me the opportunity to clarify a number of apparent misconceptions and to...
- Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: Any fair and balanced examination of the appointments which have been made to the various bodies within the semi-State sector over recent years will bear out what I say. In terms of quality and suitability, the board membership of the State-sponsored sector will stand comparison with its private sector counterpart any day. Board members receive a fair and reasonable fee for their work....
- Seanad: Drainage Schemes. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: Drainage works on the River Nanny formed part of the Corrib-Clare catchment drainage scheme carried out by OPW in the 1960s. However, as the water supply for Tuam was taken from the River Nanny it was not possible to carry out that part of the scheme. Approximately 17 km. of the river and its tributaries were affected. In 1998, a new water supply was provided in Tuam and the question of...
- Seanad: Drainage Schemes. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: I will.
- Seanad: Schools Refurbishment. (10 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to outline, on behalf of the Department of Education and Science, the position on the application for funding from Brusna national school, Ballaghadereen, County Roscommon, and to outline the outcome of the summer works scheme. Brusna national school has a staffing level of one principal plus two mainstream class teachers, and one shared...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: The reception and integration agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers. The Commissioners of Public Works acting on behalf of the agency are continuing the licensing arrangement in Kilkenny pending the outcome of judicial review proceedings. The total amount paid to date is â¬184,000. Any review of the current...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Mar 2004)
Tom Parlon: The question of funding for the construction of a new Garda station in Wexford town will be addressed when a suitable site is acquired. The process of identifying a suitable site is at an advanced stage.