Results 521-540 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

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

Tom Parlon: A formal decision by the Commissioners of Public Works in respect of the Planning Consultation Part 9 for the proposed new Garda Station for Leixlip is expected in a number of weeks. Commencement of the tendering process is dependent on the outcome of the Commissioner's decision.

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I intend to share time with Deputies O'Connor and Grealish. There is considerable public concern as to whether current legislation is correctly balanced between the home owner and a person who trespasses into his or her home. This issue has generated considerable debate both in this jurisdiction and elsewhere. I understand that the public concern surrounding this issue provides the background...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Section 18(1) of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 clearly states the purposes for which force can be lawfully used. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe's Bill fails to do this. Rather, it would significantly widen the circumstances in which force could be lawfully used. Moreover, it would also significantly reduce the ability of a court or jury to decide upon the reasonableness of the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Newbridge to accommodate the Department of Defence Headquarters and negotiations to acquire the site from Kildare County Council are at an advanced stage. A number of issues need to be resolved before the acquisition is finalised, mainly the relocation of playing pitches and the provision of a footbridge over the railway to provide...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position relating to this matter is being examined on foot of a recent representation from the Deputy on behalf of the persons concerned. A response will issue to the Deputy as early as possible.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda accommodation programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authority. Monies 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 and Law Reform or the Garda...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The latest Decentralisation Implementation Group Report of June 2005 specifies an indicative timeframe of mid 2009 for a building for Athy. Following An Bord Pleanala's decision not to allow the proposed Inner Relief Street in Athy, several suitable sites had to be ruled out. OPW is currently carrying out further evaluations on several sites in Athy, including some new proposals. Temporary...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 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. When a suitable site has been identified terms will be negotiated.

Written Answers — Court Accommodation: Court Accommodation (27 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The courthouse and site at Urlingford are not in the ownership of the Office of Public Works. It is my understanding that they are in the ownership of the Local Authority and the building is now used as a library. The Office of Public Works has no responsibility in this matter.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (27 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The information is deemed to be commercially sensitive as it could impact on prices achieved in future sales.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (27 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 in consultation with the sculptor, Cliodhna Cussen.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: In recent weeks, an advertisement appeared in the press seeking a suitable site in Tralee for a new Garda Station. Any responses received will be evaluated by the Commissioners of Public Works.

Care of the Elderly. (22 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to respond on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. The management and delivery of health and personal social services are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for the provision of services for older people. The HSE has advised that it...

Care of the Elderly. (22 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I will do so.

Suicide Prevention. (22 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am responding on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter on today's adjournment. The media play a very important part in raising awareness about suicide and suicide prevention, and in changing the stigma and our attitudes to suicidal behaviour and to mental illness. Suicides can be newsworthy and dramatic...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (21 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Five tenders were received for the sale of the Veterinary College site in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The highest valid bid was €171,556,000 and this was accepted by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. Details of the other bids are deemed commercially sensitive and thus not for publication.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (21 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Agreement to purchase the property in question was reached in September 1996 but the vendor subsequently withdrew from the sale. In the context of consolidating the Castletown demesne generally, acquisition of the property would be desirable. It is not however a critical acquisition in terms of Castletown. As the current commercial market value of the property well exceeds the value of the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The limestone sculpture referred to by the Deputy was commissioned for Mitchelstown Garda Station by the OPW from sculptor Cliodhna Cussen. The cleaning project will be undertaken in consultation with the sculptor.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works undertakes maintenance and repairs to the Magazine Fort, including security works, to preserve the fabric of the Fort and improve security of the premises, on an ongoing basis. The Commissioners are very much open to the suggestion of discussions with Dublin City Council and other appropriate bodies on this issue, with a view to formulation and consideration of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Subject to site investigation a Sketch Scheme for a new Garda Station at Ballyvary, County Mayo should be completed by September 2006. It is expected that tenders will be invited early in 2007.