Results 361-380 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: In response to Deputy Boyle, the reporting of the activities of the bank is carried out through the Council of Europe in which Ireland has a permanent representative. I am sure an annual report is submitted. Therefore, we will obtain the information through the permanent representative and make it available to the Deputy. On Deputy Burton's question, there was an Opposition question to the...
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The issue the Deputy raised is irrelevant to what we are dealing with today. We are dealing with amendments to the Council of Europe Development Bank Bill and the criteria set down for spending the money. Unfortunately, it does not apply to Belarus. I am sure migrants from Belarus in eastern Europe will benefit, just as many other eastern European countries have benefited substantially in the...
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The referendum to which the Deputy referred was put to the people recently. I recall the public voted 9:1 in favour of the referendum.
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: One of the laudable reasons we decided to join the bank and make a contribution was because of some of its policies. We are members of the bank because of our â¬13 million contribution, but in terms of being involved in its day-to-day running or in carrying out its policies, that is an issue for the bank itself. It is not in our remit to advise the bank. It has a good tradition and record of...
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Perhaps the Deputy will make available to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform or me the names of some of the people to whom she referred. She is exaggerating the situation.
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: To how many people is the Deputy referring?
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The number is minimal. When a decision is taken by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, it is for a very good reason.
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Minister is fully supported by the people following the 9:1 margin in the referendum result.
- Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The question is entirely irrelevant to what we are dealing with. I am satisfied that the day-to-day running of the Council of Europe Development Bank will deal with the issues the Deputy raised.
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 127 together. The Budget Statement 2003 set out a major new programme of public service decentralisation involving the relocation of 10,300 civil and public service jobs to 53 centres in 25 counties. Further announcements since then increased the scope of the programme to over 10,500 jobs in more than 56 locations. My office has been tasked with...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 133 together. At its meeting on 2 November 2004 the Government approved the establishment of a humanitarian aid scheme to relieve hardship arising from the flooding of people's homes as a result of severe rainfall over several days during the last week of October 2004. The Irish Red Cross has been appointed to administer the scheme on the ground. My...
- Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: In the five years since the commencement of the asbestos management programme in schools, approximately â¬55 million has been spent on remedial works, including extensive reinstatement works following the removal of asbestos materials. Approximately 2,700 schools have so far been surveyed and works identified as necessary have either been completed, are in hand or are programmed over the...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are continuing to negotiate for a suitable site for a Garda station in Castleisland. The commissioners identified a number of sites that were regarded as suitable by the Garda SÃochana. However, to date, despite extensive negotiations and a number of firm offers, agreement has not been reached on an acceptable price. The prices quoted to date are...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Preliminary reports from Cork County Council suggest that approximately 50 homes and 20 business premises were flooded in the Youghal and Ballynacoda areas in east Cork following the severe rainfall in the last days of October. The Government has approved a humanitarian aid package to relieve hardship arising from the flooding of people's homes. The purpose of the scheme is solely to provide...
- Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The OPW undertook the restoration of the Palm House at the Botanic Gardens on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I am glad to report that restoration of the Palm House was completed on time and well within budget. The Department of Finance sanctioned a total project budget of â¬16.71 million, which included for the restoration works, contingency,...
- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Ionaid Folain, Myshall, was purchased by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the sum of â¬1,333,225.00. The total for security and other costs incurred on the property from its acquisition until its transfer to the Department of Health and Children in August 2002 was â¬176,509.98.
- Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Guide and information officers will be deployed by the heritage services of the Office of Public Works at Scattery Island in 2005 at a level that is necessary and appropriate to protect the monuments on the island and to interpret them for visitors. The guides will be deployed from the guides staff complement located at Ennis Friary.
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The evaluation of property solutions to fulfil the accommodation brief for staff decentralising to Kanturk is at an advanced stage. Preliminary negotiations have commenced with the respective owners of a number of sites. On completion of negotiations, a formal offer to purchase will be made for the site deemed most suitable.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has no responsibility for the availability of insurance against flood risk. I regret, therefore, that I am not in a position to assist with this matter.
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works acquire sites and erect new Garda stations in accordance with priorities established by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. There are no current plans to replace Castlepollard Garda station. Any such proposal would require the agreement of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities.