Results 1,221-1,240 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

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

Tom Parlon: It was done to be consistent with every other appointment and dismissal across the board, with the previous legislation and also with international practice.

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

Tom Parlon: It is more than likely that a Taoiseach would be rubber stamping a recommendation of the Ceann Comhairle.

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

Tom Parlon: How is it different?

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

Tom Parlon: Ultimately he does. He is the boss who takes the blame.

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

Tom Parlon: I did not raise the issue of the Deputy's time-wasting efforts.

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

Tom Parlon: And Canada.

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

Tom Parlon: In terms of consultation, Deputy Howlin represents the Labour Party on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. Fine Gael and all parties in both Houses are also represented. This was brought to their notice and the Minister for Finance's representative, the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, asked people to come forward if they had...

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

Tom Parlon: No I have not.

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

Tom Parlon: The Attorney General's advice is good enough for me. I am not in a position to——

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

Tom Parlon: This provision is entirely consistent with every other Department which is being dealt with. It is consistent with the 1995 and 2003 Acts. It is entirely consistent with everything that has been done previously. We have consulted the Commission of the Houses of the Oireachtas, cross party and across Houses and they have no difficulty with it. It is a sensible way to proceed. As the Deputy has...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have primary responsibility for sourcing property solutions for the Departments and agencies which have been earmarked for decentralisation. Following a detailed evaluation of options available and intensive negotiations, suitable sites or premises have been identified in a number of decentralising locations. Prices have been agreed for 13 locations and the...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works received a study from Kildare County Council, entitled Leixlip Localised Flood Relief Study, on proposed flood relief works in Leixlip, County Kildare. The report is one of several which have been received for consideration by the Commissioners of Public Works on flooding issues throughout the country. It will not be possible, until the report has been examined, to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: On foot of the condition report that was issued to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform by the Commissioners of Public Works, approval has now been granted by the Garda authorities to proceed with improvement works to married quarters at Oylegate Garda station. Tender documents for this project are currently being prepared. At present, works to sanitary services are in progress.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works currently has immediate plans to recruit three craftpersons, namely, two stonemasons and one stonecutter for Dromahair national monuments depot, County Leitrim. Craftpersons are recruited as operational requirements dictate and the Office of Public Works may recruit other craftworkers for its various locations nationwide in the short to medium term. The minimum...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Tenders for the matter referred to are under consideration at present. A decision regarding the award of a contract will be made within the next week.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: There are 36 national monument sites in the care of the Office of Public Works in County Clare. Responsibility for the management of these sites transferred to the Office of Public Works on 1 January 2004. The primary source of funding for conservation projects at national monument sites is the National Development Plan 2000-2006. The programme of works and funding under the NDP was agreed in...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: As I have indicated repeatedly in reply to previous questions on this matter, the folly is subject to continual monitoring by my office and no significant deterioration has been observed. Should any such deterioration be detected appropriate remedial action will be taken. No major works are planned for the structure currently. A clean-up of the site was recently of organised by my office and...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: No observations on the pre-feasibility report on Shannon flooding have been received to date from the various stakeholders, 22 in all, who contributed to the completion of the report. Because of the report's size and complexity, this may take some time. Further action, if any, must await the views of the relevant stakeholders. Any actions being considered to alleviate flooding from the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently in discussions with the Department of Defence regarding the possible future use by the FCA, of the former Garda station at Kilrush, County Clare.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The survey in question was carried out, not by the Office of Public Works, but by the firm of consultants operating on behalf of the National Roads Authority and the local authorities. The Office of Public Works understands that the survey has now been completed and that the consultants have commenced the modelling of flood flows in order to identify options in relation to reducing the flood...