Results 501-520 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Channel Maintenance: Channel Maintenance (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The stream in question was cleaned in August 2004. It is scheduled to be cleaned again this year, probably before the end of August.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda Accommodation programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. Financial resources are set aside based on planned works arising from this list. The Commissioners of Public Works carried out maintenance works to the doors, dashing and roof of Castlepollard Garda Station...

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda Accommodation programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. Financial resources are set aside based on planned works arising from this list. The Commissioners of Public Works have not received any requests from the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform or the...

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

Tom Parlon: The programme for the installation of boundary railings at both the Dukesmeadows and Bishopsmeadows/Riverside Drive estates in Kilkenny City as part of the landscaping programme under the River Nore (Kilkenny City) Drainage Scheme is on track to be completed by Autumn 2006. The relevant materials have been purchased and manufacture of railings has already commenced. Actual installation on...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that a premises has been selected in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim for the provision of temporary office accommodation for the Department of Agriculture and Food. Negotiations between the Commissioners and the landlord are in the final stages and it is hoped to finalise the terms of a lease shortly.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: A technical assessment has been completed on the site options received in response to the recent advertisement for a Post Primary school site in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. Negotiations will commence shortly, and it is expected a full report will issue to the Department of Education and Science by the end of July.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, on behalf of the Department of Education and Science, have reached agreement, subject to contract, for the acquisition of a site for a school in Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works undertake works to Garda Stations at the behest of the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. The Commissioners of Public Works have not received any requests from the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform or the Garda Authorities to carry out maintenance or refurbishment works to Bennettsbridge Garda Station, Co. Kilkenny.

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (4 Jul 2006)

Tom Parlon: Since its establishment in 1999, the Courts Service has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and management of Court Buildings throughout the country. The Office of Public Works act as agents for the Courts Service. The Courts Service have advised the Office of Public Works that priority is being given to upgrading Courthouses in the county towns as these accommodate High, Circuit...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am happy to join my colleagues in acknowledging the pain and suffering that has been inflicted on a large number of our citizens as a result of hepatitis C and HIV infection and the involvement of the State and others in the administration within the State of infected blood products. This is an emotive issue and many speakers have been very fair in dealing with the it and have tried not to...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The building referred to has been allocated to the Department of Transport for use as a Driving Test Centre. Preparations are under way for the submission of a planning application to the Local Authority. The building was purchased in 2002 for €1.5m, including VAT. Minimal works have been carried out since then to ensure the maintenance and security of the building while it is unoccupied.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that terms have been agreed and contract documents are awaited in relation to a leased building in Listowel that will facilitate the decentralisation of Revenue staff to Listowel. Contracts will only be entered into when the legal documentation is to the satisfaction of the Chief State Solicitor.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: A brief of requirements for the new Garda Station at Castleisland, Co. Kerry has been received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Arrangements are in hand for the appointment of a design team which requires advertisement in the EU Journal. This procedure will take about 3 months to complete. A Sketch for the new Station will be ready shortly thereafter for the approval...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Government is committed to the full implementation of the Decentralisation Programme announced in Budget 2004, involving some 10,300 civil and public service jobs in more than 56 locations across some 60 Government Departments/Offices and Agencies. My Office is in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the departments and agencies involved, with...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: As part of the Transforming of State Assets programme the following properties have been disposed: Disposed of in 2004 Property Method of Sale Price € 2 Church St., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Public Auction 337,000.00 Lad Lane, Dublin 2. Public Tender 22,500,000.00 Blacklion Customs Frontier Post Site — Cavan Private Treaty to Cavan Co. Co. 21,586.23 ...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Newbridge: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Newbridge Town for the Decentralising Department of Defence Offices for 271 staff and negotiations to acquire it are at an advanced stage. OPW are hopeful, subject to all the outstanding planning, legal, technical and negotiation issues being resolved over the coming months, that the site can be acquired in time to allow...

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has made formal offers to the landowners in relation to the purchase of their properties on the Island. The deadline for responses from the owners to the offers is the 7th July 2006 and the position will be assessed after that date.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in discussions with Kildare County Council, in relation to the provision of a suitable site in Kildare Town to accommodate a decentralisation office. At this point, no firm decision has been made in relation to the location of the proposed decentralisation site.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The information sought by the Deputy is shown in the following tabular statement. The figures shown in the table are the income received by the OPW for the private hire and use of certain of the properties and facilities that are under the direct management of the OPW. The main properties concerned would be Dublin Castle Conference Centre and State Apartments, the Phoenix Park and Kilkenny...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has received a request from Mitchelstown Heritage Society to clean the Fanahan sculpture at Mitchelstown Garda Station. The cleaning project will be undertaken by the Office of Public Works in consultation with the sculptor,Cliodhna Cussen.