Results 421-440 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (17 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: A programme of conservation and structural consolidation works was carried out over the period 2001-2005 at a cost of €850,000. These works have facilitated safe public access and enhanced the visitor experience. Further conservation of the Castle is not envisaged at this stage.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works will acquire a site for a new Garda station in Greystones, County Wicklow in accordance with the priority allocated by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (12 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The transfer of the former Central Fisheries Board site, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 to the Commissioners of Public Works is being dealt with on behalf of the commissioners by the Chief State Solicitor's Office. No decision in relation to the future use or disposal of the building has been taken.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works will acquire a site for a new Garda station in Greystones in accordance with the priority allocated by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting a decision by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities in relation to the future of the former Garda station at Ashford, Co. Wicklow.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: While Clare Abbey itself is in the care of the Office of Public Works the graveyard in which it is located is the responsibility of Clare County Council. Prior to any decision in relation to possible floodlighting of the Abbey, discussions will have to take place with the County Council with regard to the installation and maintenance of the necessary fittings. I have asked my officials to...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: OPW has no information that would support the suggestion that it is responsible for the flooding problem in question. However, an official of the Office of Public Works has met the person involved to discuss the situation. It is not possible to carry out a detailed investigation of the problem at present due to seasonally high water levels. The Commissioners will arrange a survey of the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Individual channels in the area in question have been maintained by the Office of Public Works in each of the years 2003, 2004 and 2005. The only record of reported flooding in the area related to weed congestion at a bridge in November 2002 and the matter was addressed at that time. The Commissioners responsibility is to maintain drainage outfall for agricultural lands to the standard...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (10 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: A request to acquire a plot of land at Quin Garda station has been received from a voluntary housing association in the village. The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of determining, in consultation with the Garda Authorities, if the land in question is surplus to requirements.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (10 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are not in negotiations with the owners of a building (as per details supplied) in Donegal. The Commissioners are in negotiations with another party who is in the process of purchasing the property.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (10 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The report from the independent firm of consultants is now to hand following wide ranging consultations and makes several recommendations on the subject of public transport in the Phoenix Park. Presentations of the study with a wide range of interested bodies will take place on 10 and 11 October in the visitor centre, Phoenix Park.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 and 247 together. Officials in the Office of Public Works are meeting with Kildare County Council later this week. Flooding issues relating to Mill Lane and Dun Carraig will be discussed at this meeting.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is expected that a contract for the construction of the new Garda station at Ballymun will be placed this week. Preparation of tender documents for the construction of the new Garda station at Finglas is nearing completion. It is hoped to invite tenders for construction at the end of this month.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have requested their consultants, Vilicom Limited, to measure the non-ionising radiation emission levels from the two masts referred to as a matter of urgency. The Commissioners expect the reports to be available in approximately 3 weeks and will forward them to the Deputy on receipt.

Written Answers — OPW Projects: OPW Projects (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 and 254 together. Currently on Site Project Voted / Non-voted Appointed Contractors Project Teams Dept of Justice, Equality & Law Reform, Irish Prison Service — Portlaoise Prison C Block Non-Voted Laing O'Rourke Project Managers: OPW Project Management Services Dept of Justice, Equality & Law Reform Decentralisation for the Irish Prison Service,...

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: People are sick of the Opposition raising issues.

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Keep throwing the mud.

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: Does the Deputy want to put that on the record?

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: We heard the Deputy's leader throwing some as well.

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Tom Parlon: In the course of this debate the Opposition spokespersons have repeatedly singled out a small number of individual cases of concern in regard to alleged waste of public expenditure. They have sought to use these particular cases and the Comptroller and Auditor General's report to exaggerate the extent of waste of public expenditure, to suggest indifference on the part of the Government to...