Results 661-680 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: Consultants have been appointed by Arklow Town Council, with funding from OPW, to produce an Engineering Feasibility Report and OPW is in the process of appointing a consultant to produce an Environmental Impact Assessment. It is expected that these reports, which will establish whether an economically and environmentally acceptable scheme is possible, will be completed early in 2007.

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

Tom Parlon: Tenders for the erection of the Garda Divisional Headquarters at Ballymun will be invited in early June, 2006. In regard to Finglas Garda Station contract documents will be completed following the Planning Consultation under Part 9 which commenced today. It is expected that tenders for the new Station will be invited in September, 2006 with construction commencing on site by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (11 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment will be undertaken as soon as possible. It is one of many flood defence related projects being promoted by the Office of Public Works, who have limited staff resources available for the work and I am not therefore in a position to say precisely when it will commence. The studies will be undertaken by consultants who will be appointed following a competitive...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (11 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: In addition to the advertisement in the Saturday edition of the Irish Times dated 15th April, the advertisement was displayed in a number of prominent locations in the Phoenix Park and a range of interested parties, including local community interests, were invited to make submissions. The Commissioners are satisfied therefore that all reasonable efforts have been made to bring this matter to...

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

Tom Parlon: The intention is to extend and upgrade the existing State owned Garda Station in Dunmanway and in the process to improve, for health and safety reasons, access to the rear of the building. The privately owned strip of land adjacent to the Garda Station needs to be acquired to facilitate this important access. A number of issues in relation to the acquisition of the strip of land emerged but...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The question of the future of the Garda Station in Dundrum, Co. Tipperary is under consideration at present and it is hoped that a decision on the matter will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: A brief of requirements for the new Garda Station at Castleisland has been received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Arrangements are in hand for the appointment of a design team which involves advertisement in the E.U. Journal.

Written Answers — Car Parking Facilities: Car Parking Facilities (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The reinstatement of Leinster Lawn is currently under review by the Commissioners of Public Works and Oireachtas Authorities. It is planned to restore the Lawn at the earliest practicable time.

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am delighted to have this opportunity to address the House on the issue of renewable energy development in Ireland. The Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, outlined many of the important initiatives already introduced as part of this Government's integrated strategy to promote a sustainable and renewable energy development in Ireland. The Minister, Deputy...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I will explain it all if the Deputy will take his time. The Commission is reviewing the biofuels directive with a view to considering changes to the relevant legislation, and we have welcomed this review.

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: We will work closely with the Commission and member states in achieving any change needed but Ireland cannot make these changes unilaterally. An alternative in the longer term would be to introduce a biofuels obligation. Such a system takes considerable planning and would not necessarily support Irish biofuels developers because two thirds of Irish transport fuels are already imported fully...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: This is clearly untrue. My colleagues have already spoken about the high level of uptake of the Government's greener homes renewable heat grants programme for the domestic sector. This programme aims to provide renewable energy in more than 10,000 homes. The Government is pleased to have had this opportunity to set out comprehensively its successful track record and continued ambitions for...

Energy Sector: Motion (Resumed). (10 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: We have had an interesting debate over the course of the past two days and I am sure the Opposition parties have gained valuable insights into the depth and range of Government policy on renewable energy.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains unchanged from that outlined in my reply on 14 February 2006 to Parliamentary Question No. 339. The Office of Public Works has no plans at present to allow bus traffic through the Phoenix Park to facilitate commuters. This issue is being studied in the context of a comprehensive traffic management study of the Phoenix Park currently taking place.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are no mobile phone masts situated in the grounds of Farmleigh. In order to provide mobile coverage for State events at Farmleigh, the Commissioners of Public Works granted permission for the installation of telecommunications equipment in the Clock Tower at Farmleigh. The Commissioners have granted licences to four mobile phone companies to co-locate on the Garda mast in the Phoenix...

Written Answers — Public Works: Public Works (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: Plans for the refurbishment and extension of Thurles Courthouse have been finalised. A notice in accordance with the provisions of Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 will be published this week.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The river in question does not form part of any arterial drainage scheme for which the Commissioners of Public Works have a maintenance responsibility under the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945. The Commissioners have no plans at present to carry out a flood relief scheme in the area.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (9 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: The review of the regulations governing the siting of mobile phone masts is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

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

Tom Parlon: In light of the flooding problems in Leixlip and development pressures in the surrounding area the Office of Public Works has agreed to undertake a Local Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study for the Rye River, encompassing the towns of Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock. This will ultimately form part of a Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management for the entire Liffey...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 May 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 and 243 together. On the direction of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Harcourt Terrace Garda Station is to be closed and used to procure housing units under the Affordable Housing Initiative. This Office is currently in discussion with the Garda Authorities in relation to accommodation provision for the personnel who are moving from...