Results 781-800 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Oileáin Amach ón gCósta: Oileáin Amach ón gCósta (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: Tá Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ag plé le húinéirí talún an oileáin faoi láthair maidir le maoin an oileáin a cheannach. Beidh ant-oileán lán-oscailte don phobal nuair a bheidh ceannach na maoine críochnaithe, agus tar éis do ché nua a thógáil ar an oileán, uasghrádú a dhéanamh ar na háiseanna ag Dún Chaoin agus socruithe a dhéanamh maidir le caomhnú na hoidhreachta...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is in the negotiation phase on the acquisition of a suitable site in Kanturk. The indicative timeframe for the completion of the construction of the new building in Kanturk is towards the end of 2008. There are 84 applications on the central applications facility, CAF, in respect of the 88 posts scheduled on CAF for Kanturk.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has requested office accommodation in Clonakilty, to accommodate an advance party of 45 staff immediately and a further 45 by the end of 2006. The estimated completion date of the permanent accommodation in Clonakilty is summer 2008. In this regard, when the business case has been evaluated and agreed by the Department of Finance,...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The maintenance works on the channel in question, which forms part of the Coonagh embankment, were largely completed by the Office of Public Works in November 2005. The remaining works will be completed in April 2006.

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

Tom Parlon: The property in question appears to be vested in the Minister for Finance under the State Property Act 1954. The Commissioners of Public Works will recommend to the Minister to waive his interest in the property on receipt of the appropriate application from the local authority.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The mast at Stepaside Garda station is a necessary part of the Garda communications network and accordingly there are no plans to dismantle it.

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

Tom Parlon: There are no plans to dispose of the building referred to at present. A final decision will be made on this matter once the exact timescale for its current occupants to move out becomes clearer.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting a brief of requirements from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the proposed Garda area headquarters at Castleisland, County Kerry. On receipt a sketch scheme will be prepared.

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

Tom Parlon: The report of the independent assessor is expected to be completed this week. The commissioners will then review the report and a decision should be made within a number of weeks.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (21 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: Officials from the Office of Public Works are due to meet officials from Kildare County Council on 31 March 2006 to discuss the Leixlip flood relief study.

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

Tom Parlon: The position remains the same as outlined in my response to the Deputy's most recent question of 25 January 2006 on this issue and no change in that position is anticipated during 2006.

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. Five sites were assessed as to their suitability as a possible alternative location for the school referred to. Negotiations to acquire a site are currently at an advanced stage. However, it would inappropriate to reveal the precise details at this point...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have identified a suitable site adjoining the existing Garda station in Ballincollig which would facilitate the development of a new enlarged Garda station. An architectural assessment has now been completed on the adjoining site. A final decision in relation to acquisition will be made shortly in consultation with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (9 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have recently perfected title to the coastguard cottages at Crosshaven. The Garda station and living quarters are part of the complex. Contracts for the sale of a number of cottages have been issued to existing tenants. The State's requirement for accommodation in Crosshaven is being examined. Any property surplus to State requirements will be placed on the...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: The position remains unchanged as outlined in my response of 14 February last, and 13 December 2005 to the Deputy's most recent question on this issue.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am happy to come before the House to discuss decentralisation and outline the actual position thereon. I look forward to returning to announce continued improvements in the figures. I appreciate that decentralisation will be an election issue and look forward to this, irrespective of whether the bums on seats in towns are associated with temporary or permanent posts, or whether there are...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: We are from God forsaken towns around the country.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senators who have contributed to this debate. They have shown great interest in decentralisation and I am very heartened by the high degree of support therefor. I found it amusing — the amusement is wearing off at this stage — that there was a contradiction between Senator John Paul Phelan and some of his colleagues, who were extremely supportive of the programme.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: I hope the Senator will give me a chance to respond.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

Tom Parlon: There has been much hypocrisy. Although the Senators claim they are in favour of decentralisation, they are nitpicking. Senator John Paul Phelan asked selective questions and suggested that only one in nine people is prepared to move.