Results 741-760 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (26 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The statue in question is now located in Farmleigh House. It was originally purchased by the Guinness family for Iveagh House in the middle of the last century. It was transferred to the National Botanic Gardens in the late 1930s where it was subjected to vandalism and was ultimately stored indoors in plastic wrapping. It has been cleaned, restored and is now on display indoors in Farmleigh,...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (31 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 194 together. A total of 22 monument sites are in the care of the Office of Public Works in County Roscommon, eight of which belong to a single complex of monuments. The following table outlines expenditure on conservation work at these sites from 2000 to 2004. Routine maintenance of the sites — cleaning, grass cutting etc. — is carried out by the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: The bridge in question is a public road bridge and as such is the responsibility of the local authority.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (31 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 197, inclusive, together. The Commissioners of Public Works have direct responsibility for the management of the State property portfolio. One of their objectives is to ensure that the property portfolio is used in an optimum way from the point of view of the State and the taxpayer. With this in mind, the Commissioners of Public Works are pursuing a...

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (31 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: I assume the Deputy is referring to correspondence regarding a recent development bordering on the River Deel in Crossmolina. The position is as outlined in my reply to the Deputy dated 19 May 2005. Planning issues relating to the development are a matter for the local authority.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (31 May 2005)

Tom Parlon: Temporary downpipes and collecting barrels were recently put in position at three locations on the eastern side of Jerpoint Abbey in order to monitor water run-off, which was resulting in the staining of, and calcite build up on, stonework. Following assessment of water run-off, the barrels have now been pierced and will remain in position to protect the stonework until a drainage trench to...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have primary responsibility for sourcing property solutions for the Departments-agencies which have been earmarked for decentralisation. Following a detailed evaluations of options available and intensive negotiations, suitable sites have been identified in a number of decentralisation locations. Prices have been agreed for 13 locations and the contractual...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Kilkenny flood relief scheme has, at every stage, been subject to a process of rigorous cost control and cost benefit analysis and has fully complied with the criteria laid down by the Department of Finance for the appraisal and management of capital expenditure in the public sector.

Written Answers — Department Accommodation: Department Accommodation (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: A number of options, including possible relocation, to meet the accommodation requirements of the Department of Health and Children are currently being assessed. A final decision has yet to be made as to which option should be pursued.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The fault identified with the functioning of the fish pass at Lacken Weir has been the subject of a detailed review carried out by the Office of Public Works, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and the Southern Regional Fisheries Board. The review has established that modification of the existing fish pass will resolve the issue. The modifications required include...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: My reply to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 27 April refers. In addition to the above, a site at Leighlinbridge Garda station was sold at auction for €165,000 on 22 April 2005 and Ballinskelligs former Garda station was also sold at auction on 10 May 2005 for €408,000. The Westgate site of 3.9 hectares at John's Road has also been disposed of as part of the OPW's transforming State...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently assessing a number of potential solutions in Listowel. These include sites and buildings. It is hoped that a final decision will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Drainage Schemes: Drainage Schemes (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: No communication has been received in the OPW from Kildare County Council about the implementation of a drainage programme for the Prosperous, Timahoe, Coill Dubh, Allenwood, Robertstown and Rathangan areas of County Kildare.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The OPW is awaiting formal confirmation of a decision by Kildare County Council on the disposal of a plot of land adjacent to the site of the proposed new Garda station in Leixlip and of the terms and conditions attaching to it. Providing the terms and conditions attached to the disposal of the site are acceptable to the OPW, a revised sketch scheme reflecting the expanded development site...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: He has left it to the local authorities to make a decision on it. It is local democracy.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Publicans have a strong view on it, not the public.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Two very serious ones were dealt with lately.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy would be quick to complain about unwarranted interference. A balance is required.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: That is incorrect. The Deputy would want to correct the record.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is totally incorrect.