Results 661-680 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Currently the State rents approximately 200,000 square metres of office space in the Dublin area at a cost in the region of €75 million per annum. The length of time remaining on each lease in the portfolio ranges from one to 20 years. The OPW advises that approximately half the current lease stock is due to expire over the next ten years. The particular circumstances applying in each case,...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Thank you very much.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I was only trying to be civil. It is just a pure coincidence that we have been there for 20 years.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is not happening. If the Deputy is citing facts, he should acknowledge that the new gardaí are already in the training college.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: There are no Garda stations being closed and the Deputy knows that.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: To correct the Deputy, Garda stations are not being closed.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am just correcting a few issues that the Deputy has raised.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: He was not in Dublin.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: That is the Deputy's opinion.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: A fee of €150,350 has been paid to the agent for services provided in connection with the sourcing and purchase of a site for a new prison. This was on an agreed fixed fee and was not related to the price paid for the site purchased at Thorntown. Additional fees were paid for engineering services and site investigation work.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: An engineer from the Office of Public Works met with a group of farmers whose lands are affected by the breaches in the embankments and the resultant tidal flooding. He has compiled a preliminary report which quantifies the extent of the problem and outlines potential solutions. The problem is extensive and will be expensive to remedy. The Office of Public Works intends to commission a more...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The primary role of the Office of Public Works in the management of Castletown is the conservation and presentation to the public of the House together with its rich collection of furniture and artefacts. There are no plans at present for a museum in Castletown House, but the OPW is always prepared to look at innovative proposals for the use of structures such as the outbuildings at Castletown.

Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (21 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senators for their good wishes and join with them in wishing the Tánaiste well in the challenging job she faces. There was a suggestion that 1.2 million people attend accident and emergency units each day. Thank God, that is not the case. Some 1.2 million people attend per year. In fairness, the majority receive quite an efficient service but of course there are difficulties, as...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works carried out works in 2002 on behalf of Kildare County Council on both the Lyreen and Meadowbrook rivers in the Maynooth area. Works on the Lyreen-Joan Slade river commenced at the point where it crosses the Royal Canal and continued downstream through Maynooth. Any queries relating to maintenance of these channels should be directed to the local authority, as the...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kilkenny Castle Park is subject to regular security patrols at night. Only two incursions have been recorded in the period in question, one in 2003 and one in 2004. The castle is protected by a special 24-hour security system linked directly to the local Garda station and providing effective cover. A closed circuit television security system has been provided for the parade tower area.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: One of the proposed solutions for Kilrush is a building at planning stage. Negotiations are at an advanced stage with the developer. The signing of a contract in respect of the selected solution will, of course, depend on a number of factors, including acceptable terms, compliance with OPW technical requirements and a suitable timescale.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Officials from the Office of Public Works met officials of Kildare County Council on 16 March 2005 to discuss the acquisition of an additional plot of land for this development. It is understood that Kildare County Council has agreed in principle to dispose of the plot of land in question to the OPW and has commenced the process to effect this disposal. When Kildare County Council has...

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (26 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently dealing with legal aspects concerning this property. When these are completed, the intention is to dispose of the property on the open market. The OPW has had no approach in the matter. The appropriate authority through whom such application should be made is the Minister for Education and Science.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The information is set out in the table. Building Title Price Closing Date of Sale â'¬ 2 Church St., Dungarvan, County Waterford Fee Simple 337,000.00 12 May 2004 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Leasehold — 92 years 22,500,000.00 5 May 2004 Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site — Cavan 21,586.23 16 March 2004 72-76 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. ...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: In respect of the decentralisation locations for which the Commissioners of Public Works have responsibility, the commissioners' objective at all times is to secure property solutions which not only meet the requirements of the decentralising Departments or offices but also satisfy the criterion of good value for money. Towards this end, the commissioners engage the expertise of both OPW and...