Results 901-920 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (7 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have no responsibility for the bridge in question.

Written Answers — Official Residences: Official Residences (7 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: There are no plans to create an official residence for the Taoiseach. The Deputy's question may have been prompted by recent press speculation on the completion of the refurbishment of part of the Farmleigh estate to further enhance the guest facilities there.

Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (7 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 and 277 together. The information regarding the number and location of buildings surveyed, being surveyed or being treated for asbestos is given in the following table. The Commissioners of Public Works are finalising their 2006 programme in the light of these surveys and in consultation with the occupants of the buildings involved. The availability of...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: Some 98 submissions were received in relation to the proposed Garda station for Leixlip. Full consideration will now be given by the Commissioners of Public Works to the issues raised in these submissions. It is not possible to say precisely how long this will take but the commissioners should be in a position to make a formal decision in a number of weeks. Invitation of tenders is dependent...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have no information regarding the problem in question that would warrant the implementation of a flood relief scheme.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: The final date for the receipt of submissions under the Part 9 consultation process is 2 February 2006. Commencement of construction will depend on the outcome of the Part 9 consultation process, tendering process and the appointment of a suitable contractor. It is expected that construction work will commence on site by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to confirm that contracts for the purchase of a suitable site for the proposed decentralisation of Ordnance Survey Ireland, OSI, to Dungarvan have recently been signed by the Office of Public Works, OPW. The OPW is now in a position to advance the procurement stage of the project. In that regard, it will proceed immediately to finalise a detailed brief of requirements with OSI,...

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have a format for the preparation of flood studies. This is made available to local authorities when they approach the Office of Public Works for assistance with flooding problems.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (31 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Black Freren Gate, which has been the subject of previous parliamentary questions by the Deputy, is not in the care or ownership of the Office of Public Works. It is thought to be in local authority ownership. Furthermore, as the gate is the subject of a preservation order, No. 1 of 1997, anyone seeking to do works to it would be required to seek permission from the Minister for the...

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

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of acquiring a site for a new Garda station at Mellowes Road, Finglas. Following vacation of the existing building, it is normal practice to ascertain if there is any further State use for the premises before placing the property on the open market. At this juncture, no decision can be made regarding the future use of the existing Garda...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: The question of providing advance accommodation for Ordnance Survey Ireland staff to Dungarvan is currently under consideration.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank all Senators who have contributed to this important debate. It was an opportunity for the House to reflect on the Government's economic and budgetary policy. Although I missed Senator Browne's apparently dynamic contribution, I will pick it up later.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: I have to correct some of the things he said, however. Fair-minded commentators in the House would have to agree that we find ourselves in a very positive position. I missed Senator Browne's contribution because I was on my way over here. Apparently, however, he chose to raise the issue of the Kilkenny flood scheme. Despite all the snide remarks made about it, it must be said that it is a...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: We never hear a word of concern about flooding difficulties there, but unfortunately such things cost money. While Kilkenny may be slightly removed from Senator Browne's bailiwick, it is an historically and archaeologically important city. We had to take into account many important issues that made the superb scheme quite an expensive one. The Senator referred to a comment alleged to have...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: I have taken my responsibilities extremely seriously. Recently, the chairman of the Office of Public Works appeared before the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. On that occasion, he gave an undertaking that whatever final modifications need to be made to the weir to allow it to work 100%, they will be done in consultation with all those involved, including...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: That is something to which we are extremely committed.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: Yes but if it was a simple situation it would have been solved a long time ago.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: There were some minor deficits in the plan that will be corrected. I wish to put it on the record of this House, however, that I have taken my responsibilities in that respect very seriously. I ask Senator Browne to re-check the record. I never referred to "silly fish" in this House.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: I will now deal with a few other issues. Senator Browne was apparently also critical of the Transport 21 initiative. I find it hard to understand why he could be critical of any initiative that focuses on the completion of our five main interurban motorways by 2010. The budget announced by the Minister for Transport during the past week entails substantial expenditure on the country's road...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (26 Jan 2006)

Tom Parlon: Nobody has come up with any evidence. We created over 90,000 jobs last year and all the indications are that we will create in excess of 60,000 this year. We have the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union. The Labour Party's statement amounts to a disingenuous scare tactic. The Government has agreed that this issue will be an important one in the forthcoming social partnership talks....