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International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 71: In page 148, line 38, after "Act" to insert "2000".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 72: In page 148, lines 42 to 44, to delete all words from and including ", an" in line 42 down to and including "1973" in line 44.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 73: In page 149, to delete lines 18 to 35.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 74: In page 149, line 48, after "1998," to insert "and".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 75: In page 150, to delete lines 1 to 3 and substitute the following: "(ii) section 7 (genocide, crimes against".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 76: In page 150, lines 40 to 42, to delete all words from and including ", an" in line 40 down to and including "1973" in line 42.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank Deputies for their contribution to today's debate on the Bill and previously. I acknowledge how busy some of the Deputies have been with a number of current issues. The Bill will give effect to the statute of the International Criminal Court, which entered into force on 1 July 2002. The statute provides for the establishment of an International Criminal Court with jurisdiction to...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are currently two masts at the Mountjoy Garda Station; one of the masts is the original mast and the other is its replacement. The original mast will be removed, within the next four weeks, when relocation of the telecommunication equipment to the replacement mast is complete. The new mast will have a greater capacity to support additional telecommunications equipment. The replacement...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The site for the proposed new Garda Station in Leixlip, Co. Kildare was acquired in late 2002. A sketch scheme was forwarded to the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform in 2003 for approval. However, significant additional requirements were sought by the Department and in order to accommodate these requirements OPW entered into negotiations with Kildare County Council to acquire an...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 84 together. Staff in the Engineering Services Section of the Office of Public Works are liaising with Kerry County Council in relation to the threat of flooding in Ballylongford. The immediate works required in Ballylongford, the sealing of drains with flap valves is a matter for the Local Authority, which has already carried out substantial remedial...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (1 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my responses to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 15542/06 of 25th April 2006 and No. 14035/06 of 6th April 2006. The updated position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of recruiting additional staff at this time. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management study for the Rye River will commence as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Tenders have been received for the replacement of the roof at the school referred to in County Kildare. These tenders are currently being assessed and it is hoped that a contract for the work can be placed this month.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have granted licences to three mobile phone companies to install telecommunications equipment on the mast at the Bridewell Garda Station. For structural reasons it was necessary to replace the original mast with a new mast. The Garda telecommunications equipment has been relocated to the new mast and the three mobile phone operators also have equipment...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that suitable accommodation has been located for the Revenue Commissioners in Listowel. Contracts will be signed when the Commissioners have agreed rental and fitout terms.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are currently two masts at the Coolock Garda Station; one of the masts is the original mast and the other is the replacement. The original mast will be removed, within the next four weeks, when relocation of the telecommunication equipment to the replacement mast is complete. The replacement mast has been erected under the exempted development provisions contained in Class 31, Part 1 of...

Seanad: Sugar Beet Industry. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: On behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, I welcome this opportunity to give Members an update on the implementation arrangements for the compensation package negotiated in the context of the reform of the EU sugar regime. The new sugar regime comes into effect from 1 July 2006. The compensation package as a whole is worth an estimated €310 million to Irish...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Service. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senator Dooley for raising this issue. The Commissioners of Public Works work closely with the Irish Coast Guard service in respect of the provision of suitable facilities around the country. In this regard, they have been seeking a site for Doolin coast guard station for some time. This has proved to be a long drawn out process due to the lack of availability of suitable sites. A...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Service. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I assure Senator Dooley that no stone will be left unturned to try to bring a successful conclusion to these negotiations.

Seanad: Tax Code. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that there is no tax relief for maintenance payments towards the upkeep of children, including children born outside marriage. The effect is that the payments are treated in the same way as if the taxpayer was providing for the child out of his or her after-tax income. The position in respect of the tax treatment of maintenance payments for separated...