Results 741-760 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent on behalf of the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for new school facilities. Negotiations to acquire a suitable site for the school referred to have concluded. An agreement on price, subject to contract, has been reached by the Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent on behalf of the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for new school facilities. Agreement has been reached on price, subject to contract. This case is currently at conveyancing.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have not yet made a decision in respect of the new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare. An independent architectural report was received on 28 March 2006 in response to the submissions received in respect of planning consultation under Part 9. The report is currently being considered by the OPW and it is expected that a decision will be made in a matter...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Apr 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 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 study for the entire Liffey...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I refer to my response to Question No. 315 of 21 February 2006 which confirmed that the State had just received sworn evidence from a party claiming entitlement to the lands in question. This meant that the State has had to reconsider its options on how best to proceed. The State may or may not now re-enter the section 30 application in court. If the State decides to re-enter the application,...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as an agent on behalf of the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for new school facilities. Contract documents have now been agreed between the parties and will be signed shortly.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (5 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: A replacement mast has been erected at Clontarf Garda station. There are currently two masts at the station. However, the original mast will be removed within the next two weeks, when the relocation of the telecommunications 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 Schedule 2...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am delighted to be in the House this evening to answer this question. I was quite annoyed to hear of the Deputy's response during the Adjournment debate on 29 March because it is quite normal, depending on circumstances, for different Ministers to take Adjournment debates in the House. For example, while I understand that the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children,...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, was in the Chamber with a full Government response to the Deputy's question.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: I know that. This is a response on behalf of the Government.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: Furthermore, you spoke of my appalling lack of interest in this project. You of all people should be most aware that Clonakilty has advanced further than most projects because of my input and that of the Office of Public Works.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: As for resolving some of the issues that arose, most issues with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources were dealt with directly, as were some issues with Bord Iascaigh Mhara, BIM. As for the response, a total of 184 jobs have been earmarked for Clonakilty under the Government's decentralisation programme, with 91 from the Department of Communications, Marine and...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: Agreement on price, subject to contract has been reached by the Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science for a site for a new school in Kill, County Kildare, and they currently await contracts for sale from the vendor. Subject to receipt of the contracts for sale, it is not possible to say how long the conveyancing process will take.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (4 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: The northern boundary of the Maynooth Castle site already has a significant number of mature trees and there are no plans to add further trees at this time.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (4 Apr 2006)

Tom Parlon: Following the sale of the Army barracks in Ballincollig, County Cork, by the Department of Defence, a plot of land measuring approximately 0.5 acres was retained for the possible extension and refurbishment of Ballincollig Garda station. A local developer has also offered an alternative development proposal for a new Garda station in Ballincollig. It is hoped that a final decision will be...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Mar 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 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 much...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The provision in 2006 for flood relief measures is €20 million. In addition, there is a provision of €19.50 million for maintenance of completed drainage and flood relief schemes and for the collection, processing and dissemination of hydrological and hydrometric data. These figures are exclusive of the salary and associated costs of OPW staff engaged directly and indirectly on the flood...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 131 together. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently at an advanced stage of negotiations with an adjoining landowner regarding the acquisition of a plot of land to the rear of Dunmanway Garda station. Following the acquisition, the commissioners will proceed immediately with the proposed refurbishment works to Dunmanway Garda station, in...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (30 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The transfer of the property in question was completed on 2 March 2006.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (30 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: Liffey Valley House is owned by the Minister for Finance on behalf of the State and the Commissioners of Public Works are considering its development potential. A planning application is under preparation. The Commissioners of Public Works will consider all options for the property once the planning application has been determined.