Results 521-540 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I assure Senators that there will be some very positive announcements in this area.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank all Senators for their contributions which were generally very positive. I take note that a gap still exists. The fact that the rest of the country has been developing at such an unprecedented rate means that over the remainder of the plan, the Government will continue to work to narrow the gap.

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (17 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The primary objective of the Office of Public Works with regard to the management of St. Stephen's Green is its conservation and presentation as a national historic park. It is considered that a coffee shop or tea room would not be in harmony with the scale, character and ambience of this unique heritage property.

Written Answers — Land Acquisition Costs: Land Acquisition Costs (17 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are not aware of any such concerns being expressed to the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Land Acquisition Costs: Land Acquisition Costs (17 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: Client Departments-offices initially make a business case to the Department of Finance seeking sanction in principle to approach OPW with a request for accommodation for specific requirements. Efforts to identify a property solution, based on a detailed brief of requirements are then initiated. All options are fully explored, that is, the State portfolio, locally, on the market, the wider...

Written Answers — Land Acquisition Costs: Land Acquisition Costs (17 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: A representative of the Office of Public Works was a member of the procurement committee set up by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to oversee and manage the purchase of a site for the new prison development in north County Dublin.

Written Answers — Child Care Facilities: Child Care Facilities (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: A brief of requirements for the crèche facility is awaited from the Houses of the Oireachtas. Until the brief is finalised, it is not possible to accurately estimate the cost of providing the facility or indeed the time to complete the work. The crèche facility will be located in the lower ground floor of Kildare House.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: Humanitarian aid schemes for householders who have suffered damage to their homes as a result of flooding are considered where the extent of the damage has been catastrophic and the normal safety nets that protect against risk are either inoperable or inadequate and hardship is suffered on an extensive scale. Such schemes, which have been administered by the Irish Red Cross, provided for the...

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator is going to do away with the children's allowance.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: Would that not increase the cost?

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: That would be interference.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senators for their contributions. This is a timely debate and of interest to parents throughout the country. As Senator Brady said, child care is not just an issue for parents but is of central importance to the ongoing support of our economy and the need to achieve better social inclusion. This is why IBEC and ICTU keep the issue at the forefront of social partnership talks. It is...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works currently have no responsibility for the embankments in question. An engineer from the Office of Public Works met on site a number of the affected landowners last week. He carried out a preliminary inspection of the area but survey work will need to be done as well as the checking of levels to form a preliminary view of the full nature and extent of the...

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is the first bit of certainty in 27 years.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

Tom Parlon: I heard it myself.

Seanad: Disabled Drivers. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to take this opportunity to clarify the matter relating to the disabled drivers medical board of appeal. The disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme provides for certain tax concessions in respect of the purchase and running of a vehicle for persons who meet particular medical criteria relating to physical disablement. The tax concessions include remission...

Seanad: Disabled Drivers. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The board will be increased to five members which means it will be able to sit on a regular basis. I assume it will deal with the backlog quickly.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: I hope the Senator has a solution for them.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator should raise the matter with the chairman of the PAC.

Seanad: Road Network. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator is tuned in.