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Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Opposition always seeks activity and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is the greatest reforming Minister in the Cabinet.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is out of order with his description. He does not need to court——

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I disagree.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Is the Deputy suggesting that jobs are not important? A job is the most important aspect of this issue.

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Art works purchased and commissioned by the Office of Public Works, OPW, are acquired for specific building projects or historic properties. This means all art works are acquired by the OPW art management office with a destination already identified. At present, there is a small number of art works in the OPW store available for loan to Departments. These Departments are not in a position to...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The records of the Office of Public Works indicate that the correspondence in question, which was addressed to the then chairman, was replied to in October 2002. I have arranged for a copy of the reply to be forwarded to the person concerned. The Government Supplies Agency continuously reviews the markets with which it interacts and has continued to develop the range of recycled paper...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Civil War and a bit of history.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The amendments propose that the Minister should not make a request for the execution of a sentence where there are reasonable grounds for believing the sentenced person will be liable to torture or inhuman or degrading treatment. The additional protocol is a Council of Europe instrument. Support for human rights is a core value which underpins the Council of Europe. The Council is committed...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I think so, yes.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Bill is about bringing prisoners back to Ireland to serve their sentences.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Cuffe referred to his improved knowledge of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and his concern about oversight under the legislation. The High Court, not the Minister, will have the oversight role. The section provides for full adherence to the ECHR and the High Court is required to ensure ECHR standards apply. There is no reason, therefore, to make the amendment and I...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I refer Deputy Costello to section 9(2): (f) circumstances exist whereby— (i) had the person's surrender been sought pursuant to a European arrest warrant, the surrender of the person would not be prohibited under Part 3 (other than section 38(1)) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, or (ii) had the person's extradition been sought, his or her extradition would not be prohibited under...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Ireland will not transfer anyone under measures introduced in this Bill. The Bill relates to a person that may have fled of free will to his or her state. The only possible transfer would be a return to Ireland. Transfer only occurs under extradition and is not applicable under this Bill.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Siberian hypothesis raised by Deputy Costello will not arise under this Bill.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: I can confirm that the former Allied Irish Bank, Main Street, Blanchardstown was acquired by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Probation and Welfare Service on 15 April 2002. The total cost of the purchase was €1.5 million, including VAT. The premises has not been sold and is being considered for alternative Government use. There are no charges involved in holding the premises,...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Mullingar town centre and negotiations to acquire it are under way. Planning permission will be applied for when a site has been formally acquired. A firm estimate of the cost of constructing the decentralised office for the Department of Education and Science will only become available when the construction tendering process has...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works will acquire a suitable site for a new Garda Station in Athlone in accordance with the priority list supplied by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and taking into consideration the particular requirements of the Garda Síochána at this location.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works can confirm that there are 37 official car spaces at Mullingar Garda station. On completion of the proposed extension the official number of car spaces will be 34 of which one will be designated for disabled persons.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Terms have been agreed between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited in relation to acquisition of a site at Main Street, Ballymun for a new Garda station and Government offices. The temporary relocation of the Garda station will not proceed as the costs involved cannot be justified due to the prohibitive level of State expenditure required for a short-term...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: The former customs house in Swanlinbar adjoins the existing Garda station and married quarters. When the future accommodation requirements of the gardaí in the town have been established, a decision on the future of the former customs house will be taken.