Results 201-220 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works is in receipt of a draft feasibility study for improving visitor facilities at the Rock of Cashel and a number of options are being considered at present.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The playground was closed on 31st December 2006 for health and safety reasons pending specific repair works. The playground was re-opened on 7th February.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works await confirmation of title from the vendor for the strip of land which it is proposed to purchase at the rear of the Garda Station in Dunmanway. This strip of ground is essential if redevelopment of the existing Garda Station is to proceed. In the meantime, the Commissioners have decided, in consultation with the Department of Justice, Equality & Law...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education & Science in the acquisition of sites for primary schools. A site has been identified which has been technically assessed as suitable and is zoned specifically for a primary school. Negotiations are ongoing with the vendors agent and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this point. When...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I refer the Deputy to the reply by the Minister for Social & Family Affairs to Question 1148 for written answer on Wednesday 31st January 2007.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works carried out a condition survey of this property within the last twelve months and based on it's findings have executed some minor works to maintain the fabric of the building in 2006. The Commissioners propose to carry out further minor works to the exterior of the building in the coming weeks. With regard to renovations the Commissioners of Public Works...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to address the House on this Bill. The development of a bio-fuels market is important from several perspectives. From an energy perspective, bio-fuels offer one of the few options available to governments to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. Unlike the heat and electricity sectors, the transport sector in Ireland has been growing exponentially in...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Deputy probably wants to nationalise them.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Deputy Naughten is the only person who was upset because he did not understand the system.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: They can be in REPS and still get money from the scheme.

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Of course they can.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The documents relating to the confirmation of the River Suir (Clonmel West) Drainage Scheme have been forwarded to the Department of Finance and are currently being considered. The scheme is estimated to cost approximately €16 million and is expected to be completed within 18 months of commencement. Once the scheme is confirmed, OPW hope to commence the embankment works within a few weeks...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: There are a large number of areas throughout the country where flood relief works are being considered by the Office of Public Works. These works are generally carried out by OPW under the Arterial Drainage Acts but may be carried out by Local Authorities under their own powers with OPW funding. In general, a Feasibility Study will be carried out before a decision is made to undertake a flood...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Decentralisation Programme envisages the relocation of some 10,600 civil and public servants to more than 50 locations outside of Dublin. The Office of Public Works has direct responsibility for the property aspects relating to most of these locations. In the case of a small number of locations e.g. Birr (FAS), Mitchelstown (Bus Eireann), Shannon (Enterprise Ireland) and Wexford (NBA),...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: As I indicated in reply to the Deputy's question on 31st January, the Commissioners of Public Works will carry out works to the embankments in the River Cashen area this year. They will then monitor the impact on the land affected of this work and of the pump already installed on a trial basis to ensure that the delicate balance between flood alleviation and damage to the lands due to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: A sketch scheme for the new Garda Area Headquarters was recently sent to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. On receipt of approval of the sketch scheme a Part 9 planning process will be initiated.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The buildings being provided under the Government's Decentralisation Programme using the Public Private Partnership model are required to accommodate staff of the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment in Carlow, the Department of Agriculture in Portlaoise, the Department of Education & Science in Mullingar and the Department of Social & Family Affairs in Drogheda. The method of...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are currently assessing a number of possibilities for a permanent accommodation solution in Kildare town for the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners. The evaluation process has still to be completed. When the preferred option has been decided, negotiations for acquisition will commence.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: Final preparations are under way on the submission of a planning application to the Local Authority. The expected timeline for the renovation of the building will be subject to grant of planning permission.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Feb 2007)

Tom Parlon: The sale of the Batty Langley Lodge to the State has concluded. A development programme for the Castletown Estate is currently being drawn up and will include the Gates and the Lodge.