Results 1,101-1,120 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: He is giving the impression that is what he wants.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Parlon: Does the Senator want to bring back the health boards?

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I refer Deputy Costello to section 9(2): (f) circumstances exist whereby— (i) had the person's surrender been sought pursuant to a European arrest warrant, the surrender of the person would not be prohibited under Part 3 (other than section 38(1)) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, or (ii) had the person's extradition been sought, his or her extradition would not be prohibited under...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Ireland will not transfer anyone under measures introduced in this Bill. The Bill relates to a person that may have fled of free will to his or her state. The only possible transfer would be a return to Ireland. Transfer only occurs under extradition and is not applicable under this Bill.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Siberian hypothesis raised by Deputy Costello will not arise under this Bill.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Civil War and a bit of history.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The amendments propose that the Minister should not make a request for the execution of a sentence where there are reasonable grounds for believing the sentenced person will be liable to torture or inhuman or degrading treatment. The additional protocol is a Council of Europe instrument. Support for human rights is a core value which underpins the Council of Europe. The Council is committed...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I think so, yes.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Bill is about bringing prisoners back to Ireland to serve their sentences.

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Cuffe referred to his improved knowledge of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and his concern about oversight under the legislation. The High Court, not the Minister, will have the oversight role. The section provides for full adherence to the ECHR and the High Court is required to ensure ECHR standards apply. There is no reason, therefore, to make the amendment and I...

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Art works purchased and commissioned by the Office of Public Works, OPW, are acquired for specific building projects or historic properties. This means all art works are acquired by the OPW art management office with a destination already identified. At present, there is a small number of art works in the OPW store available for loan to Departments. These Departments are not in a position to...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The records of the Office of Public Works indicate that the correspondence in question, which was addressed to the then chairman, was replied to in October 2002. I have arranged for a copy of the reply to be forwarded to the person concerned. The Government Supplies Agency continuously reviews the markets with which it interacts and has continued to develop the range of recycled paper...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I was probably too young to remember.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Opposition always seeks activity and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is the greatest reforming Minister in the Cabinet.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is out of order with his description. He does not need to court——

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: I disagree.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: Is the Deputy suggesting that jobs are not important? A job is the most important aspect of this issue.

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: The two documents which inform the basis for the future management of the island, including the provision of ferry services, are the forum report dated January 2002 and the Great Blasket Island management plan, completed in September 2004, which was drawn up on foot of the recommendations of the forum report following consultation with the property owners on the island.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: As part of the Government decentralisation programme it is planned to decentralise 186 staff in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to Tipperary town. The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that terms have been agreed on a suitable site. The contract for sale was received in July 2005 and is currently being processed by the Chief State Solicitor. The commissioners...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Parlon: All property in the Commissioners of Public Works portfolio is constantly under review. To date the process has produced a number of properties surplus to requirement which have been disposed of in the open market. The veterinary college site at Shelbourne Road was vacated on 1 March 2005. The property was assessed in the light of the State requirements in Dublin. As the site was surplus to...