Results 961-980 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Contact has been made with the residents of Johns Quay in respect of the repairs to their houses. Each case is being dealt with on an individual basis and it is anticipated that agreement by mutual consent will be reached in the new year on the scope of the works required and the method of implementing the works.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government continues to be 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 or offices and agencies. My office is in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the Departments and agencies involved,...

Written Answers — Oileáin amach ón gCósta: Oileáin amach ón gCósta (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Is iad an dá cháipéis a bhfuil riar an oileáin amach anseo bunaithe orthu tuairisc an fhóraim, Eanáir 2002, agus plean bainistíochta an Bhlascaoid Mhóir, a críochnaíodh i Meán Fómhair 2004, agus a dréachtaíodh de bhun mholtaí thuairisc an fhóraim. Iarradh ar pháirtithe uile a raibh baint acu leis ionchur a dhéanamh i bpróiseas an fhóraim agus is ar bhonn comhaontaithe a...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: As part of the transforming of State assets programme, the following properties have been disposed of. Disposed of in 2004. Building Method of Sale Price â'¬ 2 Church St., Dungarvan, County Waterford Public auction 337,000.00 Lad Lane, Dublin 2 Public tender 22,500,000.00 Blacklion customs frontier post site, Cavan Private treaty to Cavan County Council 21,586.23 ...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is conscious of the requirement to provide value for money in all activities in the property acquisition and construction areas of its remit. The Office of Public Works has reviewed all of its property procedures in recent years and has introduced measures to ensure greater co-ordination where a number of State bodies, including the OPW, are involved in specific...

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government Supplies Agency, as part of its procurement responsibilities, has placed contracts for several years for the supply of natural gas to a large number of State sites. As with all procurement, the agency seeks to achieve the most economically advantageous terms available for its end users. Prior to 2003 this involved negotiating a price for the supply of natural gas with the...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The property described was sold by tender for €171,500,000 on 30 November 2005. The agent's fees were a fixed price of €19,000 plus VAT. Marketing costs are based on vouched receipts and are not yet to hand. Site preparation works, including the removal of asbestos materials, are estimated to be in the region of €500,000. The sale is scheduled to close in February 2006 and the proceeds...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Under the decentralisation programme, property negotiations have been completed or significantly advanced in 23 locations. In the case of five locations — Athlone, the Curragh, Navan, Furbo and Sligo — OPW owned sites have been identified and will be used to accommodate decentralised offices. In the case of another four locations — Carlow, Longford, Newcastle West and Killarney —...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have recently completed the acquisition of a site at Tralee Road, Castleisland, County Kerry for the erection of Garda area headquarters. On receipt of a brief of requirements from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, a sketch scheme will be prepared for the Department and Garda approval. This will be followed by a Part 9 planning approval...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The licence granted to the company mentioned to install telecommunications equipment on the Pensions Services Office, College Road, Sligo, has not been revoked.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: One personal assistant and one personal secretary are employed on constituency work by me. There are two executive level officers in my private office. One of the officers is an executive officer and the other is performing as an executive officer but is from OPW's technical stream, which is approximately an EO equivalent level. The executive officer is my private secretary and is in receipt...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts. : Public Service Contracts. (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are arranging for an engineer to carry out an inspection of the bridge in question following which a decision will be taken as to what works, if any, need to be carried out.

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts. : Public Service Contracts. (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has assessed a total of 12 sites in Newbridge as potential sites for the Department of Defence. Seven were submitted in response to the advertisement seeking suitable sites or buildings and a further five have been assessed as they came on the market. A local authority owned site, comprising c.4.3 acres, had been identified as a likely solution and it is currently...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Overall, the programme of site identification and acquisition is progressing satisfactorily. To date, property acquisition negotiations have been completed or significantly advanced in 23 locations. In the case of five locations, Athlone, the Curragh, Navan, Furbo and Sligo, sites owned by the OPW have been identified and will be used to accommodate decentralised offices. In the case of...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 250 together. The position on drainage-flood relief works at Allenwood and Leixlip, County Kildare, is as outlined in my reply to Question No. 210 of 29 November 2005.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: Agreement has been reached between the OPW and the Garda authorities on the changes to the sketch scheme for the proposed Leixlip Garda station. Revised part 9 planning documents are being prepared and it is expected that the public consultation process will commence in the week beginning 19 December 2005.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (13 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: A contract to upgrade the grounds surrounding the obelisk is practically complete and the provision of CCTV to deter vandalism is also proposed, subject to planning requirements. The Office of Public Works has also initiated an examination of proposals for structural works to Connolly's Folly and a feasibility study on the provision of public access to the first floor level.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: The company referred to informed the Commissioners of Public Works in a letter received on 25 November that it did not intend to comply with the request to deactivate its telecommunications equipment installed on the State owned building referred to. The commissioners have requested the company to reconsider its decision and will not grant any further licences in respect of State buildings to...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: I can understand how difficult it is for the Opposition to stomach this budget.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Tom Parlon: It certainly has upset them no end. I congratulate my colleague on an extremely spirited performance in extremely adverse conditions.