Results 1,301-1,320 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

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

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 15: In page 13, to delete lines 23 to 36.

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

Tom Parlon: The Civil Service, since May 2000, has operated a comprehensive policy on harassment, sexual harassment and bullying, entitled A Positive Working Environment, which was agreed with the Civil Service unions. The policy emphasises the right of every employee to carry out his duties free from any form of harassment, sexual harassment or bullying and commits the Civil Service to the development...

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

Tom Parlon: I agree with the Deputy on the threat that exists and how huge an issue it is in the public service and other employment areas. I have outlined the comprehensive policy that has been agreed with the Civil Service unions. We do not need duplication in this area. I am satisfied the comprehensive policy in place is sufficient.

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

Tom Parlon: I wish to clarify remarks I made earlier when discussing amendments Nos. 11, 12 and 22. I now understand that the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission was not involved as I originally indicated. The issue was actually dealt with by administrators because it dealt with standardising the tenure of office to take account of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003.

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

Tom Parlon: In respect of disciplinary issues, very clear and specific arrangements are already set out in the disciplinary code, which have been agreed under the Civil Service conciliation and arbitration scheme. This code is based on fair procedures and ensures that an accused officer gets a fair hearing and adequate representation, with access to an independent review. Additional protection is offered...

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

Tom Parlon: The code will be worked out in consultation through the Civil Service conciliation and arbitration scheme. The indications are that this is what the unions want and they are very happy.

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

Tom Parlon: We are providing a much more comprehensive series of methods to address a grievance an employee might feel he or she has than was previously the case.

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

Tom Parlon: I move amendment No. 11: In page 12, line 44, to delete "or". Following discussions with the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas and the advice of the Office of the Attorney General, I have agreed to provide a separate part in the Bill, Part 3 — Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, to bring together a number of amendments which relate directly to the Office of the Houses of the...

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

Tom Parlon: Yes.

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

Tom Parlon: Consultation took place between the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission and a representative of the Minister for Finance at which no issues of the type referred to were raised.

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

Tom Parlon: No, separately.

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

Tom Parlon: We consulted with the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission representative, Deputy Brian Lenihan. The Minister for Finance was represented separately.

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

Tom Parlon: Yes. He represented the commission in the consultations. I am sure he relayed the results to the commission.

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

Tom Parlon: At issue is the hopefully very unlikely event of the dismissal of the Captain of the Guard or Clerk of the Dáil. The positions are being brought under the arrangements on Secretaries General. The equivalent grade to Secretary General within the Houses of the Oireachtas is Clerk of the Dáil. The Taoiseach is the appointing authority in respect of the Clerk of the Dáil or Seanad or Captain...

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

Tom Parlon: It is in line with the Act and requires consultation with the Ceann Comhairle or, in the case of the Clerk of the Seanad, the Chairman of the Seanad. The provisions accord with existing legislation. As it is not appropriate for the Government to decide on the dismissal of a reasonably junior civil servant, the power will be devolved to Secretaries General. In the event of a requirement to...

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

Tom Parlon: I will clarify that.

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

Tom Parlon: In terms of consultation with the Ceann Comhairle, what I said is that the amendment will provide that the power to dismiss the Secretary General, who is also the Clerk of the Dáil, and the Clerk Assistant of the Dáil may be assigned by the Government to the Taoiseach, who may act on the recommendation of the Ceann Comhairle after consultation by him with the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission.

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

Tom Parlon: Yes.

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

Tom Parlon: Is the Deputy referring to the Ceann Comhairle.

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

Tom Parlon: The Taoiseach may act on the recommendations of the Ceann Comhairle——