Results 921-940 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Departmental Accommodation: Departmental Accommodation (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The information concerned is not readily available in the form requested. I will be in direct communication with the Deputy in due course when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Jun 2005)

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

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works received a study from Kildare County Council, 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 for consideration by the Commissioners of Public Works on flooding issues throughout the country. It will not be possible, until the report has been examined, to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: On foot of the condition report that was issued to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform by the Commissioners of Public Works, approval has now been granted by the Garda authorities to proceed with improvement works to married quarters at Oylegate Garda station. Tender documents for this project are currently being prepared. At present, works to sanitary services are in progress.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works currently has immediate plans to recruit three craftpersons, namely, two stonemasons and one stonecutter for Dromahair national monuments depot, County Leitrim. Craftpersons are recruited as operational requirements dictate and the Office of Public Works may recruit other craftworkers for its various locations nationwide in the short to medium term. The minimum...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Tenders for the matter referred to are under consideration at present. A decision regarding the award of a contract will be made within the next week.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: There are a number of amendments in this group, all of which relate to the Office of the Houses of Oireachtas Commission. For the most part, the amendments proposed are technical and arise out of amendment No. 4. The purpose of the amendments is to clarify dismissal arrangements for staff in the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. I will explain the background to the...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I clarified to the House that my side had given a misunderstanding on the degree of consultation. The amendments were proposed by the staff of the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas and were submitted to the Government following consultation with the Office of the Attorney General. After considering the proposals, the Government agreed the proposed amendments were an appropriate way to...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The rationale for assigning the responsibilities to the Taoiseach comes from the fact that the Taoiseach is also the appointing authority for each of these officers. This approach is consistent with the provision in section 7 where the Government can assign the dismissing authority to the Minister who has the power of appointing a successor to that civil servant. Identifying the appropriate...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Nothing was done for the sake of convenience.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: It was done to be consistent with every other appointment and dismissal across the board, with the previous legislation and also with international practice.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is more than likely that a Taoiseach would be rubber stamping a recommendation of the Ceann Comhairle.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: How is it different?

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Ultimately he does. He is the boss who takes the blame.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I did not raise the issue of the Deputy's time-wasting efforts.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: And Canada.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: In terms of consultation, Deputy Howlin represents the Labour Party on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. Fine Gael and all parties in both Houses are also represented. This was brought to their notice and the Minister for Finance's representative, the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, asked people to come forward if they had...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: No I have not.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Attorney General's advice is good enough for me. I am not in a position to——

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: This provision is entirely consistent with every other Department which is being dealt with. It is consistent with the 1995 and 2003 Acts. It is entirely consistent with everything that has been done previously. We have consulted the Commission of the Houses of the Oireachtas, cross party and across Houses and they have no difficulty with it. It is a sensible way to proceed. As the Deputy has...