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Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. A site has been identified which has been technically assessed as suitable and is zoned specifically for a primary school. Negotiations are ongoing with the vendors agent and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this point. When...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I refer the Deputy to the reply by the Minister for Social & Family Affairs to Question 1148 for written answer on Wednesday 31st January 2007.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works carried out a condition survey of this property within the last twelve months and based on it's findings have executed some minor works to maintain the fabric of the building in 2006. The Commissioners propose to carry out further minor works to the exterior of the building in the coming weeks. With regard to renovations the Commissioners of Public Works...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am glad of this opportunity to appear again before this House to resume our discussions on public expenditure and the background to the enactment last December of the Appropriation Act 2006, which gives statutory effect to voted expenditure for 2006. Before we examine the detail of public expenditure it would be useful to put it in context by reviewing briefly our economic performance and...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am as proud as Punch.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: That is because we grew out of all proportion.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: It is a genuine issue.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: We could sell it in the morning.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: We have a new Tánaiste now, a gentleman.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The €300 pension will be a big disincentive.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: That was before the conversion.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I have been listening with great interest to the debate and I want to address some of the points raised by Senators. Senator Terry strongly criticised the Government on failures and overruns, especially in the previous national development plan.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Much has been said about different projects delivered under the previous national development plan. Frankly, many of these comments have been blown out of all proportion and are ill-informed. That is being polite about some of the comments. Taking the port tunnel as a case in point, the proper comparison to make is between the price at tender and the price at delivery. The tender price...

Flood Relief. (14 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I welcome the opportunity to express once again my concern and that of the Government regarding those affected by the flooding that occurred in various areas in recent months as a result of exceptional and continued rainfall. This is a singularly traumatic and unpleasant experience for those affected and I am conscious that the flooding was particularly severe in Deputy Ring's own area in...

Nursing Home Eviction Notices (14 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank the Deputy for raising the question as it provides me with an opportunity to outline the background to the current situation in regard to St. Margaret's nursing home and the action taken by the Health Service Executive. Government policy is to develop and improve health services in...

Hospital Staff. (14 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am replying to this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I welcome the opportunity to set out the position on the issue raised by Deputy Lynch. The Minister is committed to safe maternity care for women and their babies. The opening of Cork University Maternity Hospital represents the single largest investment in obstetric care since the foundation of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Ownership of the Inchicore premises that is currently occupied by the Central Engineering Workshops has recently been transferred to Dublin City Council in connection with the provision of affordable housing. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently sourcing alternative premises for the Workshops.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Clonmel flood alleviation project is broken into three separate schemes. The first scheme for implementation is the Clonmel West Scheme. Provision has been made for the implementation of the Clonmel West flood relief scheme within the Office of Public Works budget for flood relief activities. The documents relating to the Confirmation of the River Suir (Clonmel West) Drainage Scheme...

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Absolutely not.

Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: We had no money in that.