Results 81-100 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank the officials and the Senators for passing the Bill, as it is important and timely.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am sorry that Senator O'Toole is so dismissive of the very good statement that has been prepared.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan. I thank Senator O'Toole for raising this issue. The Department of Social and Family Affairs administers a range of back to education programmes under the umbrella of its social and family support services. The programmes encourage and facilitate unemployed people, lone parents and people...

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I will take the matter up with the Minister.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I appreciate the point the Deputy has made. Tax relief is not of any benefit to somebody who is earning less than €16,000 per annum.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I accept the point that has been made by Senator O'Toole. I will take it up with the Minister.

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The purpose of this Bill is to amend and update the Asset Covered Securities Act 2001, which established the legislative foundations for the launch in 2003 of the Irish asset covered securities market. Ireland has since then moved quickly to confirm its role in this expanding specialist activity and by the end of 2005, we had become the sixth largest market in Europe for this type of...

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I thank the Senators who participated in the debate for their appreciation of why it is necessary to expedite progression of the Bill at this busy time for the House. I well understand the task of making a constructive contribution to a debate on extremely complex legislation such as this and its parent Act which it amends could represent a serious challenge. I was concerned that Senator...

Seanad: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Absolutely. It was covered in my speech.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (22 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: On behalf of the Road Safety Authority, the Commissioners of Public Works are in negotiation with land owners to secure a suitable site for the purpose of articulated truck driving tests in Castlebar.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (21 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Following a request from Fingal County Council to the Minister for Finance in February 2001 a formal Deed of Waiver was executed in favour of the Council by the Minister on 4th December, 2003 in respect of portion of the lands contained in Folio 3052F of the Register of Freeholders, County Dublin. Fingal County Council have submitted a further request in February, 2007 requesting the Minister...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works operate the Garda Accommodation maintenance programme from a prioritised list provided by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform and the Garda Authorities. Financial resources are set aside based on planned works arising from this list. Enhancement and improvement works are scheduled at the two following Dublin Garda Stations under this programme:...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (21 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has allocated €4 million towards flood relief activities in the Dublin area in 2007. This figure will cover the cost of works on the River Tolka and the River Dodder. It will also cover the cost of fees associated with upcoming works on Spencer Dock and other works which have been identified in the Dublin Coastal Flooding Protection Project.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Government is committed to the full implementation of the Decentralisation Programme announced in Budget 2004, involving some 10,300 civil and public service jobs in more than 56 locations across some 60 Government Departments/Offices and Agencies. My Office is in the process of procuring appropriate properties in the designated locations for the Departments and Agencies involved, with...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works (OPW) selected a preferred tenderer for this Decentralisation project in August 2006. An application for planning permission was submitted by the preferred tenderer to Mayo County Council in October 2006. Notification of a decision to grant permission, subject to conditions, was issued by the Council in late November 2006. An appeal was lodged with An Bord...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 319 together. The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms with the vendors for the purchase of a strip of land to the rear of Dunmanway Garda Station. The Chief State Solicitor awaits confirmation of title from the vendor's solicitors. It is essential that contracts be signed in advance of any redevelopment of the existing Garda Station. The...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council have agreed a programme of works to alleviate flooding on the Silleachain River at Mill Lane and on the Rye River including the Dún Carraig estate. The outline design for these proposals is currently being considered for planning approval in accordance with Part 8 of the planning and development regulations and it is envisaged that...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: Terms have been agreed on a suitable site in Mullingar. Contracts for sale are being processed by the Chief State Solicitor. An advertisement was placed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in the national newspapers and in the Official Journal of the European Union seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced developers/contractors who wished to be considered in connection with the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: A revised sketch scheme incorporating the many changes requested by the gardaí in respect of the proposed new Area Headquarters at Castleisland will be forwarded to the Garda Authorities next week. On receipt of approval of the revised sketch scheme a Part 9 planning process will be initiated.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Mar 2007)

Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have advised that, in respect of public buildings in their care, access audits are carried out on an ongoing basis. Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems are being installed at all reception and meeting room facilities as part of the OPW's Universal Access Programme. Visual alarm systems are being installed where required when alarm systems are replaced or...