Results 1,381-1,400 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Burton should table a parliamentary question precisely on the issue to which she referred. I sat beside the Minister, Deputy Cowen, during the last Question Time and Deputy Burton ranted, raved and upset the Minister to a considerable extent.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: It might have been the Deputy's intention to annoy him but no specific questions were asked, which the Deputy evidently wishes to do, as at every opportunity this afternoon she has raised this issue.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: As the Deputy has a bee in her bonnet about it, I suggest she tables a parliamentary question on it. I look forward to being seated beside the Minister when——

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: ——he will give a comprehensive answer.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The speaking note I have will show that events which have taken place in regard to the Rights Commissioner have prompted this measure. This legislation has been going through the House for some time. Section 7 inserts a new section 5A into the 1956 Act which currently provides that both established and unestablished civil servants can be appointed either for a specified period of time or for...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The brook in question is a channel of the River Brosna catchment drainage scheme, which was designed primarily to provide outfall to deal with the flooding of agricultural land. The brook is scheduled for maintenance next year. An engineer from the Office of Public Works will conduct an inspection in the next few weeks in order to establish the extent, if any, to which the condition of the...

Written Answers — Test Centres: Test Centres (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: A number of potential sites which have been identified for the test centre are being evaluated to determine their suitability. The development of the new centre can be progressed when the preferred site has been agreed.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am aware that flooding occurred in Clontarf in 2004 as a result of the tidal conditions at the time. I understand that proposals for improved sea defences are included in the Dublin coastal flooding protection project report, which is being examined. Officials from the Office of Public Works have had preliminary discussions with officials from Dublin City Council about the matter. Further...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Following detailed evaluation of the options available and intensive negotiations, suitable sites or premises have been identified in a number of locations. Prices have been agreed for 13 locations — Longford, Newcastle West, Buncrana, Carlow, Clonakilty, Donegal, Dungarvan, Killarney, Knock, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Thurles and Tullamore — in respect of which contractual documentation...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: He has left it to the local authorities to make a decision on it. It is local democracy.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Publicans have a strong view on it, not the public.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: Two very serious ones were dealt with lately.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy would be quick to complain about unwarranted interference. A balance is required.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: That is incorrect. The Deputy would want to correct the record.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is totally incorrect.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy is incorrect.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is an issue of truth. What the Deputy said is untrue.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: It is not true. I did not jump any gun. I did not do anything until the budget was announced.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: They were put up three days later. The Deputy should get his facts right.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Jun 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy's bluster has let him down again. He should get his facts right.