Results 1,781-1,800 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has no responsibility for the availability of insurance against flood risk. I regret, therefore, that I am not in a position to assist with this matter.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works acquire sites and erect new Garda stations in accordance with priorities established by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. There are no current plans to replace Castlepollard Garda station. Any such proposal would require the agreement of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The survey referred to in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 10 November 2004 is an ongoing staff operation. When engineering staff visit heritage sites on other business the opportunity is taken to review existing waste water and sewerage systems. As such there is no additional cost attached to this survey.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has not received any information on flooding on any island arising from the recent heavy rainfall. It is highly likely that any flooding on the islands resulted solely from tidal flooding, which is the responsibility of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. In accordance with the recommendations contained in the report of the flood policy...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has not received a request for €1.685 million from the group but has received a copy of the report of the group dated October 2004. The Office of Public Works does not have any statutory responsibility for the works now proposed by the working group.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The Government is committed to a strategic flood management policy. In October, the Government approved the recommendations of the flood policy review group. This confirms the lead role of the Office of Public Works in taking a strategic approach to flood management in the future and working in co-operation with the relevant local authorities. The programme of flood relief schemes will be...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: A revised brief was received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform which has increased the scale of the Garda station. Negotiations are nearing completion with Kildare County Council for the acquisition by the Commissioners of Public Works of an additional portion of land required for the development. On completion of these negotiations a revised sketch scheme will be issued...

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: In response to Deputy Boyle, the reporting of the activities of the bank is carried out through the Council of Europe in which Ireland has a permanent representative. I am sure an annual report is submitted. Therefore, we will obtain the information through the permanent representative and make it available to the Deputy. On Deputy Burton's question, there was an Opposition question to the...

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The issue the Deputy raised is irrelevant to what we are dealing with today. We are dealing with amendments to the Council of Europe Development Bank Bill and the criteria set down for spending the money. Unfortunately, it does not apply to Belarus. I am sure migrants from Belarus in eastern Europe will benefit, just as many other eastern European countries have benefited substantially in the...

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The referendum to which the Deputy referred was put to the people recently. I recall the public voted 9:1 in favour of the referendum.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: One of the laudable reasons we decided to join the bank and make a contribution was because of some of its policies. We are members of the bank because of our €13 million contribution, but in terms of being involved in its day-to-day running or in carrying out its policies, that is an issue for the bank itself. It is not in our remit to advise the bank. It has a good tradition and record of...

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: Perhaps the Deputy will make available to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform or me the names of some of the people to whom she referred. She is exaggerating the situation.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: To how many people is the Deputy referring?

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The number is minimal. When a decision is taken by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, it is for a very good reason.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The Minister is fully supported by the people following the 9:1 margin in the referendum result.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The question is entirely irrelevant to what we are dealing with. I am satisfied that the day-to-day running of the Council of Europe Development Bank will deal with the issues the Deputy raised.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Order for Report Stage. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: The Acting Chairman could be forgiven for forgetting the business of the House. We are dealing with amendments to the Bill, with which I want to deal.

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: I apologise to the Acting Chairman. I remind the House that we are dealing with amendments to the Council of Europe Development Bank Bill. We have dealt with many other issues. When we took Committee Stage of the Bill, the same amendments were tabled but, unfortunately, Deputy Burton was not present. I oppose the amendments as I consider those referring to "the English language" to be...

Seanad: Public Private Partnerships: Statements (Resumed). (17 Nov 2004)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased at the level of support for this issue expressed by Members, except for the last two speakers, who took a more negative line. We all recognise the importance of investing in Ireland's infrastructure for our future social and economic well-being. Experience across Europe would indicate that based on the pilot process, the PPPs have a role to play in delivering that investment. It...