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Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Civil Service, since May 2000, has operated a comprehensive policy on harassment, sexual harassment and bullying, entitled A Positive Working Environment, which was agreed with the Civil Service unions. The policy emphasises the right of every employee to carry out his duties free from any form of harassment, sexual harassment or bullying and commits the Civil Service to the development...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I agree with the Deputy on the threat that exists and how huge an issue it is in the public service and other employment areas. I have outlined the comprehensive policy that has been agreed with the Civil Service unions. We do not need duplication in this area. I am satisfied the comprehensive policy in place is sufficient.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I wish to clarify remarks I made earlier when discussing amendments Nos. 11, 12 and 22. I now understand that the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission was not involved as I originally indicated. The issue was actually dealt with by administrators because it dealt with standardising the tenure of office to take account of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Planning is continuing for a scheme to replace the asbestos based roofs at the school in question. Works will commence as soon as possible following completion of this process and the necessary tendering and contractual procedures and subject to agreement on programming with the school authorities.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kildare County Council has provided no further reports to the Office of Public Works regarding flood alleviation in Ardclough, County Kildare.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kildare County Council has submitted the full study, which it commissioned, entitled, Leixlip Localised Flood Relief Study, on proposed flood relief works in Leixlip, County Kildare. The report is one of several which have been received by the Commissioners of Public Works on flooding issues throughout the country. Until the report has been examined it will not be possible, to say whether...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: OPW has received formal confirmation of Kildare County Council's willingness to transfer to OPW, a plot of land adjacent to the site of the proposed new Garda station in Leixlip. However, the council has indicated the area of land to be transferred is smaller than the area originally considered. The council has not detailed any terms and conditions attached to the disposal of the site....

Written Answers — Land Acquisition: Land Acquisition (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I understand that the lands in question have already been sold.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Discussions between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited regarding the temporary relocation of the Garda station and the social and family affairs office in Ballymun are at a preliminary stage. A report regarding the technical assessment of the premises at Stormanstown House and related costs has been commissioned by the Office of Public Works. The Department of...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: A suitable site has been identified for a new driving test centre in Killarney and the Commissioners of Public Works have entered into negotiations to acquire this accommodation on behalf of the Department of Transport driving testers. It is proposed that the driving testers will operate from a temporary location pending acquisition of the new driving test centre.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The inspection is scheduled to be carried out at the beginning of July, subject to availability of staff. The report is expected to be available by the end of the month.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Michael McDowell, who is attending a funeral following a family bereavement. The resolution under consideration in the House seeks approval for the continuance in force of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 which would otherwise cease to be in operation on 30 June. In...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator has my full attention now.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank all Senators for their thoughtful contributions to the debate. In an ideal world this type of legislation would not be necessary. However, as long as there are individuals and groups who are bent on usurping the democratic institutions of this jurisdiction, the State must have the means at its disposal to protect its institutions. We know from bitter experience that these...

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

Tom Parlon: I am advised by my officials in the Office of Public Works that fencing issues were discussed at a meeting with Kilkenny County Council officials in January 2005. The council advised that the pre-existing concrete fence along the boundary of the fill area and Riverside Drive was adequate. There are therefore no plans to change the nature of this fencing. It is assumed that by "the amenity...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (21 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is a dispute as to ownership, and the Chief State Solicitor's office is endeavouring to establish ownership of the property.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Several sites have been shortlisted as possible property solutions for decentralisation to Claremorris. The process of evaluating those sites is at an advanced stage. When that process has been completed, formal negotiations will commence with the respective owners of the site. However, as yet no final decision has been made in respect of the location.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are considering the future development of Ashford Garda station. A decision will be made in consultation with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities.

Seanad: Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to introduce the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004 to Seanad Éireann. The main purpose of the Bill is to devolve responsibility for the management of civil servants from the Government to Ministers and heads of office to reflect modern human resource practices. The Civil Service Regulation Act 1956, which governs personnel management in the Civil Service, is now...

Seanad: Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the House for the Second Stage debate on the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004. The legislation represents a significant step forward in the process of completing the comprehensive and ambitious reform programme envisaged in Delivering Better Government and the strategic management initiative, with which some have minor difficulties. The Bill also completes another...