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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Following the public exhibition of the flood relief proposals for Clonmel, which showed the project broken into three separate schemes, namely Clonmel west, Clonmel north and Clonmel east, a large number of observations were received. These observations have now been considered and replies have issued detailing any minor changes to the proposals. Site investigations are currently being...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners for Public Works have advised that tenders were invited for the decentralised office at Clonakilty on Friday, 2 December 2005.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The up-to-date position in this case is outlined in my reply to Question No. 217 of 29 November 2005.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The person in question was recruited to the Department of Foreign Affairs on 18 December 1995 and transferred to the accounts branch, Office of Public Works, Kilkenny on 8 June 1999 on a voluntary transfer. From the information available to the Commissioners of Public Works the following is the position thereafter. The person submitted an "application for transfer to a provincial location"...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to have the opportunity on budget day to outline the provisions of the 2006 budget to Senators and to listen to the debate. The measures announced in today's budget build on the sound economic policies consistently pursued by this Government over the past nine years. As the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, emphasised, this country has made remarkable economic and social...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: In many cases, sites have been acquired, and as Members are no doubt aware, some contracts have already been placed. Tenders for construction on a design-build basis have been sought in a number of cases, including the OPW in Trim, County Meath. Members can expect to see a constant flow of tender invitations over the coming months. The implementation of the staffing side of the...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Further staff will move to a wide selection of locations in 2006, including 130 staff of the Department of Finance who will move to Tullamore. The level of interest in decentralisation continues to be very strong and the central applications facility remains open for new applications. An average of 100 new applications have been received every month for the past 14 months. These 1,400 new...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: With regard to social welfare provisions, the Minister emphasised his belief that a primary function of Government is to protect and support the weaker sections of society. He backed up his words by announcing a social welfare package with a full-year cost of some €1,120 million. The Minister reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting older people. He announced an increase of...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is no doubt the Senator will be encouraging his own people too.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The timeframe is spot on.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Did the Senator write this section?

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Senator Bannon is misinformed.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Senator Bannon's party does it on a regular basis.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Senator Bannon would want to ask his own people that question.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Of course I did not. Is Senator Bannon stating that his party does not do it?

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Is Senator Bannon stating his party does not do it?

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: That is wrong.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I was not in my constituency today. Senator Bannon is incorrect again.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Senator Bannon is a failure.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I will make a brief comment as there has been a general appreciation of the budget and the positives therein. It is important to note that the budget maintains the Government's policy of sound economic management. Were it not for this good management, we would not have had the resources in this budget to distribute the benefits of our prosperity across all of society. In any budget, but...