Results 561-580 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Seanad: Sugar Beet Industry. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: On behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, I welcome this opportunity to give Members an update on the implementation arrangements for the compensation package negotiated in the context of the reform of the EU sugar regime. The new sugar regime comes into effect from 1 July 2006. The compensation package as a whole is worth an estimated €310 million to Irish...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Service. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senator Dooley for raising this issue. The Commissioners of Public Works work closely with the Irish Coast Guard service in respect of the provision of suitable facilities around the country. In this regard, they have been seeking a site for Doolin coast guard station for some time. This has proved to be a long drawn out process due to the lack of availability of suitable sites. A...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Service. (7 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I assure Senator Dooley that no stone will be left unturned to try to bring a successful conclusion to these negotiations.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (1 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my responses to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 15542/06 of 25th April 2006 and No. 14035/06 of 6th April 2006. The updated position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of recruiting additional staff at this time. The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management study for the Rye River will commence as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Jun 2006)

Tom Parlon: Tenders have been received for the replacement of the roof at the school referred to in County Kildare. These tenders are currently being assessed and it is hoped that a contract for the work can be placed this month.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are currently two masts at the Mountjoy Garda Station; one of the masts is the original mast and the other is its 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 new mast will have a greater capacity to support additional telecommunications equipment. The replacement...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The site for the proposed new Garda Station in Leixlip, Co. Kildare was acquired in late 2002. A sketch scheme was forwarded to the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform in 2003 for approval. However, significant additional requirements were sought by the Department and in order to accommodate these requirements OPW entered into negotiations with Kildare County Council to acquire an...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 84 together. Staff in the Engineering Services Section of the Office of Public Works are liaising with Kerry County Council in relation to the threat of flooding in Ballylongford. The immediate works required in Ballylongford, the sealing of drains with flap valves is a matter for the Local Authority, which has already carried out substantial remedial...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 30: In page 16, lines 6 and 7, to delete "Act of 2003" and substitute "European Arrest Warrant Act 2003".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 31: In page 16, line 14, to delete "Act of 2003" and substitute "European Arrest Warrant Act 2003".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 32: In page 17, lines 2 and 3, to delete "Act of 2003" and substitute "European Arrest Warrant Act 2003".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 34: In page 17, lines 22 to 24, to delete all words from and including ", in" in line 22 down to and including "proceedings" in line 24 and substitute "in accordance with Article 94.1". This amendment proposes to reflect more accurately the circumstances in which a postponement of the certification of a request by the Minister may be made. On the advice of the...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 36: In page 17, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: "(5) The Minister, if he or she decides to grant a request for the surrender of a person who is being proceeded against or is serving a sentence for an offence that is not an ICC offence, shall consult the Court in accordance with Article 89.4.". This is a drafting amendment and is being included to ensure...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: It refers to the International Criminal Court.

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 37: In page 17, line 39, to delete "a document purporting to be". These amendments are proposed to overcome concerns expressed by Deputies Jim O'Keeffe and Costello on the question of proof of documents. The formula proposed in amendments No Subsection (2) has been redrafted to reflect the position that the court has inherent jurisdiction to accept the document purporting...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 39: In page 18, to delete lines 1 to 3 and substitute the following: "(2) A document purporting to be— (a) a certificate referred to in subsection (1)(a), or (b) a copy of any document referred to in subsection (1)(b), is admissible, without further proof, as evidence of the matters mentioned in it.".

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 40: In page 19, line 4, after "warrant" to insert "or copy". The purpose of this amendment is to ensure no technical loophole exists whereby a suspect might evade arrest because the arresting officer did not have in his or her possession a copy of the warrant at the time of arrest. This was a concern expressed by Deputy Jim O'Keeffe on Committee Stage. I am pleased to...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 41: In page 22, lines 5 to 7, to delete all words from and including "and" in line 5 down to and including "jurisdiction" in line 7. This is a drafting amendment to remove a subclause in section 27(b) which is unnecessary as the circumstances outlined in that subclause are covered by the provisions in section 31(a).

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 43: In page 24, lines 2 and 3, to delete "Act of 2003" and substitute "European Arrest Warrant Act 2003".