Results 361-380 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak about the 2007 Abridged Estimates and the Office of Public Works' programme for next year. I am glad to report the published allocation of €612 million represents an increase of 10% over the 2006 provision. Through the allocation of considerable additional resources amounting to €170 million to the Office of Public Works Vote, the Government...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: A Sketch Scheme for the new Garda station at Kilfinane will be sent to the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities for approval in early 2007. A Part 9 planning process will then be initiated on receipt of approval. It is anticipated that work on the new Garda station will have commenced by the end of 2007.

Written Answers — Asbestos Removal: Asbestos Removal (21 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: In the seven years since the commencement of the Asbestos Management Programme in schools, approximately 3,700 schools have been surveyed and works identified as necessary have either been completed, are in hand or are programmed over the coming months. The remaining 460 or so schools will be surveyed by Spring 2007 and arrangements for removal where necessary and in other cases the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that they have purchased a site in Buncrana, County Donegal to accommodate the Department of Social and Family Affairs (decentralised and local office) and the Garda Síochána. The site will be fully utilised in meeting these requirements.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (21 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The building referred to has been allocated to the Department of Transport for use as a Driving Test Centre. Preparations are under way on the submission of a planning application to the local authority.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (21 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The independent Traffic Study for the Phoenix Park, completed recently, examined a range of measures to alleviate pressures on the Park and make it more accessible and safer for all Park users. Prior to formulation of the Study, a public consultation process was undertaken by the consultants. One of the measures recommended in the Study is the provision of a public commuter bus service via...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The future of Watercourse Road Garda station is under consideration by the Garda Authorities in consultation with the Commissioners of Public Works. Disposal of this Garda station premises is not currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (15 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works are always willing to meet Local Authorities to consider issues of mutual interest.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (15 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: They are getting very sensitive.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (15 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: Did he do it as Gaeilge?

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (14 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am pleased to confirm that contracts for the purchase of a suitable site for the proposed decentralisation of sections of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) to Tipperary town have been signed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). An advertisement was placed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in the national newspapers and the OJEU on Friday 13th October 2006 seeking...

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works currently operate four vessels for removal of aquatic vegetation in connection with maintenance of arterial drainage schemes. These boats are used to remove vegetation in lakes that impedes the free flow of water to and from maintainable channels. They are not designed to carry out work in an open lake situation. Three of the boats are used in the West...

Written Answers — Public Works Projects: Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The river in question is a channel of the Corrib Headford Catchment Drainage Scheme. Following a channel inspection, maintenance work has been carried out to sections of this channel during November 2006. Some weed cutting was also carried out to the mouth of this channel during September/October 2006. Maintenance work is carried out in consultation with the West Regional Fisheries Board...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (9 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: Agreement has been reached subject to contract for the acquisition of a site for Rathcroghan National School. The matter is currently proceeding through the conveyancing process. It is not possible to say when this process will be completed.

Seanad: Pension Provisions. (9 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. The statutory maximum benefits which an individual is entitled to draw down from his or her pension scheme at normal retirement age is limited to two-thirds of his or her final remuneration on retirement. Senators will be aware the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, introduced a limit of €5 million this year on the maximum value of pension...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: It is expected that a sketch scheme for the new Garda Area Headquarters at Castleisland will be ready by the end of the year for the approval of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. On approval of the sketch scheme a Part 9 planning process will be initiated in early 2007.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: OPW met with officials from Kildare County Council on Thursday 5th of October and carried out a site inspection of the Rye and Silleachain Rivers in the Leixlip area. The various flood relief proposals as set out in the Localised Flood Study report were discussed. It is now considered that measures to prevent flooding in Dun Carraig can be designed without the need for the full Rye...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The reports referred to were issued to the Deputy on 31st October 2006.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: The channel in question is to be maintained as part of our 2007 Work Programme, subject to agreement with local land owners regarding access and availability of resources.

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (8 Nov 2006)

Tom Parlon: I am advised that the Commissioners of Public Works have no responsibility for the embankment concerned.