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Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Government is firmly committed to the completion of the entire decentralisation programme and pleased with the progress achieved in the past 16 months. Some commentators have tried to imply that locations not included in the first phase announced last November would not proceed. It is the Government's intention that the full programme will be implemented. It will be appreciated, however,...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: As I stated, the Government is committed to the full delivery of the decentralisation plan. For this reason, no concerns arise at this stage. Both Bus Éireann and Fáilte Ireland have prepared detailed implementation plans, which the relevant Minister and his or her Secretary General and departmental staff have a responsibility to implement. Today, the Office of Public Works appointed a...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs. (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to clarify some of the issues raised by the Senator. This special school caters for pupils with a mild general learning disability and also has a special class for pupils with autism. I can confirm that the school currently has the services of one principal and 16 class teachers. The school also has an allocation of two full-time temporary posts. One of...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: On my own behalf and that of the Progressive Democrats Party, I extend my sympathies to Mrs. O'Higgins and the entire family. I fully appreciate the deep loss that will be felt among the Fine Gael Party at the death of a significant party stalwart. However, I can imagine that the loss of such a tremendous family man will also be felt very deeply. I did not know Mr. O'Higgins, but judging from...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (19 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and extend the apologies of the Minister who cannot be in the House this evening. Last May, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government published the water services investment programme for 2004 to 2006. Made up of 869 schemes at different stages of development, it has a total investment value of more than €5 billion. It is the...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (14 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is at the final negotiation stage on the acquisition of a suitable site for the decentralisation programme in Dungarvan and it is expected that this process will be concluded at an early date.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has confirmed the suitability of a proposed site for a Garda station in Castleisland, County Kerry and a valuation report on the site is being prepared by the Office of Public Works. Negotiations with the owner of the site will commence when the report has been completed. The Commissioners of Public Works hope to be in a position to make an...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is no change in the position regarding the preservation of the folly. I am not aware of any information received from agencies intimated by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works carried out drainage works at Allenwood in 2003 as agents for Kildare County Council. There are no proposals to carry out further works.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: What are the Deputy's sources?

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy should give the names.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: There is no point in speculating or scaremongering.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: This is Fine Gael politics.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy cannot make idle accusations like that.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Does the Deputy know the exact percentage?

Written Answers — School Remediation Works: School Remediation Works (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Planning is in hand 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 — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 386 together. Officials from the Office of Public Works met officials of Kildare County Council on 16 March 2005 to discuss directly the acquisition of an additional plot of land for this development. It is understood that Kildare County Council has agreed in principle to dispose of the plot of land in question to the OPW and has commenced the process...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 330 and 387 together. Officials from the Office of Public Works met officials of Kildare County Council on 16 March 2005 to discuss the acquisition of an additional plot of land for this development. It is understood that Kildare County Council has agreed in principle to dispose of the plot of land in question to the OPW and has commenced the process to effect...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 and 383 together. The Office of Public Works received a report from Kildare County Council in relation to flood alleviation measures in Leixlip, County Kildare, on 5 April 2005. The Commissioners of Public Works are considering this report.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (12 Apr 2005)

Tom Parlon: Proceedings in the case of Thomas Rothwell and Others v. Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and another were withdrawn by the applicants on the following settlement conditions: the applicant to receive €25,000 plus VAT for costs; the current licence with the landlord, Mr. Alex Wilsdon, to be terminated; that advance notice be given to the applicants regarding any future intention...