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Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: The removal of the trees was carried out following technical advice that the trees were adversely affecting the structural stability of the boundary wall. As part of the redevelopment of the site currently underway new trees will be planted.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (5 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: The area in front of Carrigafoyle Castle is not in the care of the Office of Public Works and therefore the question of the OPW resurfacing it does not arise. The Office of Public Works is, however, prepared in the context of the presentation of the Castle to make an equitable contribution to the costs on completion of the resurfacing by Kerry County Council.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (5 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: A flood relief scheme, the John's River (Waterford City) Drainage Scheme, which aims to prevent or substantially reduce localised flooding in the John's River and the Lisduggan Stream catchment, was publicly exhibited in Waterford in March / April 2002. A report entitled John's River (Waterford City) Flood Relief Scheme – Potential for Phasing of Works was commissioned by OPW in 2003 and...

Budget Statement 2006 (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Come on, Tom.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to be here in the Seanad today outlining the provisions of the 2007 budget and to listen to the debate this evening. Ireland continues to make strong economic and social progress and the key indicators for the future remain positive. It is in this context that the 2007 budget has been cast and with a view to ensuring the benefits of success are shared by all. The Government...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: I always finish with a very good story.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: The decentralisation programme is progressing and over the next 18 months Departments and offices will have a presence in a total of 29 new locations around the country. Over the next six months alone, it is planned that the number of decentralised staff in their new locations will have grown to over 1,000 in approximately 20 towns around the country. The success of my own Department is a...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: It covers several pages in the Book of Estimates.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: In what country is the Senator living? We have created more jobs than ever before.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Raiméis.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: He is doing well.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Senator Ross is doing better than I could do.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Absolutely. Senator Ross is playing a blinder.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank all the Senators who made comments. I thank Senator Ross in particular for his fair appraisal of the budget.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: He picked up on what was said when he was out of the House.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: As I have been busy all afternoon, I have only just started to learn about the widespread popular acceptance of this budget, which is a result of the Government's superb management of the economy over recent years, as Senator Ross said.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is obvious that this is not a global trend. Ireland is practically unique, as Senator Dardis said, in having a Government that is able to stay under budget when providing for significant expenditure on social welfare benefits like old age pensions and various forms of infrastructure, at a time when its debt to GDP ratio is just 25%. The only other countries which are able to do that are...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2006: Motion (6 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Senator Maurice Hayes raised the question of philanthropy. I welcome the Senator's call for philanthropy to be supported. The tax code already includes generous provisions to encourage charitable donations by individuals. Charities are able to reclaim the tax that is paid on donations in excess of €250 by individual taxpayers at the marginal rate. People who are self-employed are able...

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: Did the Deputy read any of this morning's newspapers? What he is saying is not the perception among people.

Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)

Tom Parlon: The economy is growing out of all proportion and employment is increasing.