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- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: It is three years to 2007.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: No timescale was referred to in the budget speech or that day.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: I am pleased to appear here today to address Members of the House on the Government's decentralisation programme. I would like to start by once again reiterating the Government's commitment to the full implementation of the programme. Since I last appeared here on 2 June this year, a number of key developments have occurred. The second report of the decentralisation implementation group was...
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The intention is that this group of organisations will receive initial priority attention in terms of staff transfers and property procurement while still ensuring progress for all the remaining organisations. The headquarters of the Departments of Social and Family Affairs, Arts, Sport and Tourism, Defence, Education and Science, Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Community, Rural...
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: It has already got them.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Senator is waffling now. Nobody said it would.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Absolutely not.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Senator does not know his facts.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Senator should watch his own patch.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: That is a total lie. It is an untruth. I ask the Senator to withdraw it.
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: What Minister has Carrick-on-Shannon?
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110 and 127 together. The Budget Statement 2003 set out a major new programme of public service decentralisation involving the relocation of 10,300 civil and public service jobs to 53 centres in 25 counties. Further announcements since then increased the scope of the programme to over 10,500 jobs in more than 56 locations. My office has been tasked with...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 133 together. At its meeting on 2 November 2004 the Government approved the establishment of a humanitarian aid scheme to relieve hardship arising from the flooding of people's homes as a result of severe rainfall over several days during the last week of October 2004. The Irish Red Cross has been appointed to administer the scheme on the ground. My...
- Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: In the five years since the commencement of the asbestos management programme in schools, approximately â¬55 million has been spent on remedial works, including extensive reinstatement works following the removal of asbestos materials. Approximately 2,700 schools have so far been surveyed and works identified as necessary have either been completed, are in hand or are programmed over the...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are continuing to negotiate for a suitable site for a Garda station in Castleisland. The commissioners identified a number of sites that were regarded as suitable by the Garda SÃochana. However, to date, despite extensive negotiations and a number of firm offers, agreement has not been reached on an acceptable price. The prices quoted to date are...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Preliminary reports from Cork County Council suggest that approximately 50 homes and 20 business premises were flooded in the Youghal and Ballynacoda areas in east Cork following the severe rainfall in the last days of October. The Government has approved a humanitarian aid package to relieve hardship arising from the flooding of people's homes. The purpose of the scheme is solely to provide...
- Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The OPW undertook the restoration of the Palm House at the Botanic Gardens on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I am glad to report that restoration of the Palm House was completed on time and well within budget. The Department of Finance sanctioned a total project budget of â¬16.71 million, which included for the restoration works, contingency,...
- Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Ionaid Folain, Myshall, was purchased by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the sum of â¬1,333,225.00. The total for security and other costs incurred on the property from its acquisition until its transfer to the Department of Health and Children in August 2002 was â¬176,509.98.
- Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: Guide and information officers will be deployed by the heritage services of the Office of Public Works at Scattery Island in 2005 at a level that is necessary and appropriate to protect the monuments on the island and to interpret them for visitors. The guides will be deployed from the guides staff complement located at Ennis Friary.
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Tom Parlon: The evaluation of property solutions to fulfil the accommodation brief for staff decentralising to Kanturk is at an advanced stage. Preliminary negotiations have commenced with the respective owners of a number of sites. On completion of negotiations, a formal offer to purchase will be made for the site deemed most suitable.