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Seanad: Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank Senators Mansergh and Hanafin for their supportive comments and Senator White who broadly welcomed the Bill. We will bring forward an amendment on Committee Stage dealing with the Houses of the Oireachtas. I look forward to our continued discussion of the issues which have arisen.

Seanad: Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to introduce the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004 to Seanad Éireann. The main purpose of the Bill is to devolve responsibility for the management of civil servants from the Government to Ministers and heads of office to reflect modern human resource practices. The Civil Service Regulation Act 1956, which governs personnel management in the Civil Service, is now...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Planning is continuing for a scheme to replace the asbestos based roofs at the school in question. Works will commence as soon as possible following completion of this process and the necessary tendering and contractual procedures and subject to agreement on programming with the school authorities.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kildare County Council has provided no further reports to the Office of Public Works regarding flood alleviation in Ardclough, County Kildare.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Kildare County Council has submitted the full study, which it commissioned, 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 by the Commissioners of Public Works on flooding issues throughout the country. Until the report has been examined it will not be possible, to say whether...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: OPW has received formal confirmation of Kildare County Council's willingness to transfer to OPW, a plot of land adjacent to the site of the proposed new Garda station in Leixlip. However, the council has indicated the area of land to be transferred is smaller than the area originally considered. The council has not detailed any terms and conditions attached to the disposal of the site....

Written Answers — Land Acquisition: Land Acquisition (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I understand that the lands in question have already been sold.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Discussions between the Commissioners of Public Works and Ballymun Regeneration Limited regarding the temporary relocation of the Garda station and the social and family affairs office in Ballymun are at a preliminary stage. A report regarding the technical assessment of the premises at Stormanstown House and related costs has been commissioned by the Office of Public Works. The Department of...

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: A suitable site has been identified for a new driving test centre in Killarney and the Commissioners of Public Works have entered into negotiations to acquire this accommodation on behalf of the Department of Transport driving testers. It is proposed that the driving testers will operate from a temporary location pending acquisition of the new driving test centre.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The inspection is scheduled to be carried out at the beginning of July, subject to availability of staff. The report is expected to be available by the end of the month.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank all Senators for their thoughtful contributions to the debate. In an ideal world this type of legislation would not be necessary. However, as long as there are individuals and groups who are bent on usurping the democratic institutions of this jurisdiction, the State must have the means at its disposal to protect its institutions. We know from bitter experience that these...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Michael McDowell, who is attending a funeral following a family bereavement. The resolution under consideration in the House seeks approval for the continuance in force of those sections of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 which would otherwise cease to be in operation on 30 June. In...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (16 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Senator has my full attention now.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: On the consultation, the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission was made aware of the issue and it was obviously up to it to come back——

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: In consultation with the officials in the Department of Finance.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: It was informed about what would be in the Bill.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: As I understand it, Deputy Brian Lenihan would have informed and discussed the matter with the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. I am not sure whether he did or whether Deputy Howlin was available. I do not know that.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I do, absolutely. On the question of the involvement of the Taoiseach, if a Minister must make the final decision to dismiss his Secretary General, I am sure he will consult widely to inform himself fully and make his decision based on all the conditions we have laid out in the legislation. The Minister is not entitled to dismiss his Secretary General unless he has very good grounds for doing...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: No.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (15 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am not able to clarify that this minute.