Results 541-560 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works propose to provide staff accommodation for the National Parks and Wildlife Services, of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government at Church Street, Corofin, Co. Clare. The staff are currently working from offices in Ennis, Co. Clare. This project is due to commence in early 2007. In the meantime the Commissioners have placed a contract to...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has identified a suitable site in Mullingar town centre and negotiations to acquire it are at an advanced stage. Contracts will only be entered into when all terms have been agreed and legal documentation is to the satisfaction of the Chief State Solicitor. The building, when built will accommodate 305 Department of Education staff and will have sufficient scope to...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently evaluating the optimum mainland location for the bridge to Spike Island. Discussions are in hand with various parties and have not yet reached a conclusion. The design of the bridge has yet to be completed and the estimated cost will not be available until the design is finalised. A Planning Procedure is required and will be completed under Part...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The flood relief works on the River Tolka are, in the main, being undertaken by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the three Local Authorities concerned, Dublin City Council and Meath and Fingal County Councils. The Local Authorities have employed consultants to design the measures outlined in the River Tolka Flooding Study. It is the understanding of the Commissioners of Public Works...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is planning to decentralise some 150 staff to Claremorris and the indicative timeframe for the completion of the construction of the new building to accommodate the total decentralised staffing cadre is early 2009. In the meantime OPW has begun preparations to establish an advance office with a staffing level of the order of 40 for decentralisation in Claremorris...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Local Authority liaised with local residents regarding the type of railing to be installed at both the Dukesmeadow and Bishops Meadow estates in Kilkenny City. Agreement on this issue was reached some time ago and it is anticipated that production and installation of the railings will be completed by Autumn 2006.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is anticipated that works on the weir will commence in August 2006 and the work planned will be completed in 2006.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (15 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The resolution under consideration seeks approval for the continuance in force of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 which would otherwise cease to be in operation on 30 June. In commencing the debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, I remind Senators that the 1998 Act was enacted in the aftermath of the Omagh...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (15 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senators Cummins, Kett and Tuffy for their contributions. If this was an ideal world, there would be no need for this legislation and we all wish that it was not necessary. Senator Cummins asked when would the provisions lapse. That is why there is a need to review this on a yearly basis and there is a unanimous view on the issue in this House. The Hederman committee was established...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The exhibition stage of the proposed flood relief scheme for Fermoy has now been completed. Since the close of the formal exhibition in December 2005 all observations received have been considered and have now been replied to. There are no major changes to the proposals arising from the exhibition. Approval from the Department of Finance to commence the detailed design of the Fermoy North...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I would refer the Deputy to my reply of the 4th May outlining the position in relation to flooding at Leixlip. As I indicated in that reply, the Commissioners of Public Works are willing to provide funding to Kildare County Council to carry out interim works if they are shown to be economically and environmentally sustainable. The permanent solution to the flooding problem at Mill Lane,...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (13 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The present position is that refurbishment of the entrance gate lodges is well advanced, a contract for upgrading perimeter security is scheduled to commence in early Autumn, a research study commissioned by OPW on the structural condition of the main staircase, is well advanced and proposals for enhanced security measures at the Conolly Folly are progressing. Arising from a request from...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (13 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Proposals for structural works to the Conolly Folly including projected costs, are at a preliminary stage and the proposals will of course be subject to Planning Permission. The question of allocating funds for this project is therefore premature.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has arranged for air conditioning to be installed in the Labour Party Press Room and this work was completed on the weekend of the 10th June 2006. In addition to this the Office of Public Works has engaged with a specialist contractor with a view to installing heat-reflecting film on the glazing as a temporary and experimental measure on two floors on the south...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (13 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works expect to receive the report from the consultants, at the end of this month. The total estimated cost of the report is c.€40,000. The terms of reference are set out below in the recent advertisement seeking submissions from the public. PHOENIX PARK TRAFFIC STUDY The Phoenix Park is Ireland's premier National Historic Park, and Europe's largest enclosed city...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Cabinet is meeting.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have granted licences to three mobile phone companies to install telecommunications equipment on the mast at the Bridewell Garda Station. For structural reasons it was necessary to replace the original mast with a new mast. The Garda telecommunications equipment has been relocated to the new mast and the three mobile phone operators also have equipment...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that suitable accommodation has been located for the Revenue Commissioners in Listowel. Contracts will be signed when the Commissioners have agreed rental and fitout terms.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are currently two masts at the Coolock Garda Station; one of the masts is the original mast and the other is the replacement. The original mast will be removed, within the next four weeks, when relocation of the telecommunication equipment to the replacement mast is complete. The replacement mast has been erected under the exempted development provisions contained in Class 31, Part 1 of...

Seanad: Tax Code. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that there is no tax relief for maintenance payments towards the upkeep of children, including children born outside marriage. The effect is that the payments are treated in the same way as if the taxpayer was providing for the child out of his or her after-tax income. The position in respect of the tax treatment of maintenance payments for separated...