Results 141-160 of 2,156 for speaker:Tom Parlon
- Hospital Services. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Harney, the Minister for Health and Children. As the Deputy will be aware, operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive, HSE. The Deputy will also be aware that until January 2007, acute hospital services in south Tipperary...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: I thank Deputy Higgins for raising this issue. On behalf of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, I will update the House on a legislative review that is under way in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The legislative proposals contained in the draft general scheme of the broadcasting Bill have been submitted to the Joint Committee on...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: In reaching its view, I understand the BCI took into consideration the element of the advertising campaign that encourages members of the public to participate in a campaign for gender equality by signing a petition lobbying the Government to enact UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
- Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: In addition to advertisements for political parties, advertisements which are directed towards procuring or opposing changes to legislation, Government policies or policies of governmental authorities are deemed to be directed towards a political end and are therefore contrary to section 10(3) of the 1988 Act.
- Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: The BCI has asked Today FM to stop broadcasting the advertisement pending a final decision. It has invited the views of Today FM and the advertising agency placing the advertisement about the matter. They can make submissions in writing, outlining why they believe the advertisement is not contrary to section 10(3) of the 1988 Act. Given that a final decision has not yet been reached, it is...
- Road Network. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: On behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. The improvement and maintenance of non-national roads in County Monaghan is a matter for Monaghan County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants provided by the Department. Before turning to the specific issue of the roads in County...
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that they have agreed terms on a suitable site in Mullingar and the contract is being processed by the Chief State Solicitor.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: The 2006 capital outturn figure for the Office of Public Works (Vote 10), in respect of an allocation of â¬309.65m is â¬253.935m. The difference in allocation and outturn is â¬55.715m. Of this amount â¬30.965m is the capital allocation which OPW was allowed carry forward from 2006 to 2007. To a large extent the capital carry forward allocation relates to projects which have a...
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: I thank Senator Finucane for raising this issue and hope my response will not be bland. While waiting outside the Chamber for Senators to arrive, I touched it up a little to ensure it did not appear bland. I am pleased to inform the House of the progress being made in the decentralisation programme about which the news is positive, particularly with regard to the 50 Revenue posts to...
- Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (7 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: I recently met with representatives of the staff and community in Newcastle West and with the Collector General to discuss this issue. Their view of the situation is reasonable. I find it strange that Senator Finucane is so concerned and upset. It is the planning process that is causing the delay. The OPW bought the site in question from Limerick County Council following consultation in...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 226 together. The Part 9 planning procedure is still in progress. It is hoped to complete the Part 9 process in the near future and to invite tenders later this year.
- Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland act as agents for the Department of Education and Science in the acquisitions of sites for primary schools. In the case in question agreement has been reached subject to contract to acquire a site at Mornington, Co. Meath. A query has been raised on the title of the property and this has been referred for Counsel's Opinion. This Opinion is...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (6 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. No hydrological studies have been carried out by the Office of Public Works on the River Deel to date. However, a number of measures have been identified that will help to reduce the flood risk in Crossmolina. Mayo County Council intend to carry out these works over the coming months. A joint study is being considered to determine the...
- Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (6 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: Public access to the Swiss cottage is by way of a bridge across the River Suir. In recent times the condition of this bridge has, on visual inspection, given cause for concern. In late 2006 a consultant engineer was appointed by the Office of Public Works to carry out an assessment of the bridge and to make recommendations as to its structural condition and the level of work required. Early...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: A large portion of this land is currently being used for the construction of the A1-N1 Newry to Dundalk Motorway Scheme. Following the completion of this project the future use of the remaining lands will be considered.
- Seanad: Credit Union Savings Protection Bill 2007: Second Stage (1 Mar 2007)
Tom Parlon: I am pleased to have this opportunity to respond, on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, to this Private Members' Bill, sponsored by Senator O'Toole. Its purpose is to establish a company regulated by the Financial Regulator to maintain a fund, built up through a levy on credit unions, to provide compensation to credit unions savers where a credit union becomes insolvent or...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (28 Feb 2007)
Tom Parlon: A study carried out by the Office of Public Works has identified works that will alleviate the flood risk in the area referred to. These works will be undertaken in conjunction with Limerick and Clare County Councils using their statutory powers, which will require the carrying out of a public consultation process. The timing of the works will depend on the successful completion of this...
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Feb 2007)
Tom Parlon: The Commissioners of Public Works are reappraising the site of the existing Garda Station at Tallaght with a view to maximising the development potential for the State. Planning is under way for a major development of the site to include all Garda requirements for Tallaght and a new Courthouse. It is expected that a Part 9 planning process will be initiated later this year.
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Feb 2007)
Tom Parlon: The Office of Public Works has no statutory or functional responsibility in relation to this matter. In the case of a previous landslide at Pullathomas, North Mayo, in September 2003, the OPW, in response to a request from Mayo County Council, provided machinery (a couple of excavators) and personnel to assist the County Council in the initial clean-up of mud and debris. In carrying out such...
- Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (27 Feb 2007)
Tom Parlon: The programme for the installation of boundary fencing at Bishopsmeadows is already well advanced and should be completed in the near future. Erection of the fencing at Dukesmeadows is expected to commence around Easter 2007.