Results 941-960 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: In addition to the Garda Síochána, a mobile phone operator has equipment installed on the mast in Letterkenny for the purposes of providing a GSM service.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Negotiations between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited in relation to acquisition of a site for a new Garda station and Government offices in Ballymun are progressing. A timetable for development of the site cannot be finalised until after the acquisition of the site. Discussions with Ballymun Regeneration Limited regarding the temporary relocation of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The provision of the railings that separate the car park on the Kildare Street side of Leinster House from the National Museum and the National Library, is security-related and is a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in the first instance. The commission has not requested OPW to review the matter. The OPW recently presented sketch proposals to the Joint Committee on House...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Identification of properties surplus to State requirements is continuously evolving and it is not possible to confirm what properties will be disposed of in County Wexford in the remainder of 2005. Premature release of disposal information and timescales would also affect the potential income form such disposals.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public of Works has no responsibility for the maintenance of the Swan river and officials of Meath County Council have been advised accordingly. The Commissioners of Public Works have no plans to carry out flood alleviation works on the Swan river at this time.

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to bring the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005 before the House. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Civil Registration Act 2004 to provide for the continuation of payment of allowances and fees to private registrars of births, marriages and deaths. In addition to registrars directly employed by the HSE, there are approximately 50 private registrars appointed under the...

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Members of the House for their interest in, and comments on, the legislation and for the co-operation from the Whips and the Seanad officials in agreeing to allow the legislation be introduced at short notice. The comments about the strides in terms of efficiency are valid and I appreciate them. The Civil Service held a showcase event at which elements of 20 Departments toured the...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: They were in jest.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am sure that it was totally coincidental that I had planned——

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I reiterate that I am sure that it was totally coincidental that I had announced that I would unveil several sites next week and accidentally met the Senator on the corridor.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: My comments outside were entirely in jest, and I am surprised that she is getting so——

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am surprised that the Senator is getting so uppity about it. It was entirely in jest.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: As I said, it was purely coincidental.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: As soon as the House rises and we have time to get around the country to unveil the sites, we will do so. I wish to make it very clear that the scare stories do not exist in the way that the Senator said and that we have bought sites. Next week we intend to unveil signs in Newcastle West, Killarney, Clonakilty, Athlone, Longford, Knock, Tullamore and Portlaoise, with further sites following...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: A suitable property for a driving test centre in Killarney has been identified and negotiations to acquire it are under way.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Properties vested in the Minister for Finance and the Commissioners of Public Works are not recorded in the local authority format. From examination of the OPW property system the following properties appear to be in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown local authority area: Blackrock Garda station; Dalkey Garda station; IPA offices, Clonskeagh; Clonskeagh Square; Dundrum Central Mental Hospital;...

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: The canal in question does not form part of any drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. The Office of Public Works will not, therefore, be carrying out any works to the waterway.

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 512 together. The drain in question, while connecting two channels of the Moy catchment drainage scheme, does not, in fact, form part of the scheme. The Commissioners of Public Works are not, therefore, in a position to carry out any works to the drain.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: A potential site has been identified for the provision of a new driving test centre. The suitability of the potential site is currently being technically assessed by OPW personnel.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Discussions between the Commissioners of Public Works and the Department of Defence, in relation to the possible future use of the former Garda station at Kilrush, County Clare by the FCA, are nearing completion. It is envisaged that the entire premises will be used by the FCA.