Results 1,201-1,220 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: The acquisition of the lands referred to in the letter of 15 July 2005 is at present being reviewed in the context of the County Kildare development plan. The Office of Public Works is hopeful of acquiring these lands.

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Parlon: Total expenditure of €2.749 million has been incurred to date on the agreed schedule of works for Lucan Demesne. It is expected that the balance of the funding will be spent in 2006-2007 on receipt of the appropriate certification of expenditure from the local authorities involved.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: In addition to the Garda Síochána, a mobile phone operator has equipment installed on the mast in Letterkenny for the purposes of providing a GSM service.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Negotiations between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited in relation to acquisition of a site for a new Garda station and Government offices in Ballymun are progressing. A timetable for development of the site cannot be finalised until after the acquisition of the site. Discussions with Ballymun Regeneration Limited regarding the temporary relocation of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The provision of the railings that separate the car park on the Kildare Street side of Leinster House from the National Museum and the National Library, is security-related and is a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in the first instance. The commission has not requested OPW to review the matter. The OPW recently presented sketch proposals to the Joint Committee on House...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Identification of properties surplus to State requirements is continuously evolving and it is not possible to confirm what properties will be disposed of in County Wexford in the remainder of 2005. Premature release of disposal information and timescales would also affect the potential income form such disposals.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public of Works has no responsibility for the maintenance of the Swan river and officials of Meath County Council have been advised accordingly. The Commissioners of Public Works have no plans to carry out flood alleviation works on the Swan river at this time.

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to bring the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005 before the House. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Civil Registration Act 2004 to provide for the continuation of payment of allowances and fees to private registrars of births, marriages and deaths. In addition to registrars directly employed by the HSE, there are approximately 50 private registrars appointed under the...

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Members of the House for their interest in, and comments on, the legislation and for the co-operation from the Whips and the Seanad officials in agreeing to allow the legislation be introduced at short notice. The comments about the strides in terms of efficiency are valid and I appreciate them. The Civil Service held a showcase event at which elements of 20 Departments toured the...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: They were in jest.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am sure that it was totally coincidental that I had planned——

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I reiterate that I am sure that it was totally coincidental that I had announced that I would unveil several sites next week and accidentally met the Senator on the corridor.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: My comments outside were entirely in jest, and I am surprised that she is getting so——

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am surprised that the Senator is getting so uppity about it. It was entirely in jest.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: As I said, it was purely coincidental.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: As soon as the House rises and we have time to get around the country to unveil the sites, we will do so. I wish to make it very clear that the scare stories do not exist in the way that the Senator said and that we have bought sites. Next week we intend to unveil signs in Newcastle West, Killarney, Clonakilty, Athlone, Longford, Knock, Tullamore and Portlaoise, with further sites following...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: There are a number of amendments in this group, all of which relate to the Office of the Houses of Oireachtas Commission. For the most part, the amendments proposed are technical and arise out of amendment No. 4. The purpose of the amendments is to clarify dismissal arrangements for staff in the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. I will explain the background to the...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I clarified to the House that my side had given a misunderstanding on the degree of consultation. The amendments were proposed by the staff of the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas and were submitted to the Government following consultation with the Office of the Attorney General. After considering the proposals, the Government agreed the proposed amendments were an appropriate way to...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The rationale for assigning the responsibilities to the Taoiseach comes from the fact that the Taoiseach is also the appointing authority for each of these officers. This approach is consistent with the provision in section 7 where the Government can assign the dismissing authority to the Minister who has the power of appointing a successor to that civil servant. Identifying the appropriate...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Nothing was done for the sake of convenience.