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Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Why would we bother coming here at all?

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Transport if the business plans of the three State airports have been finalised and received by him; when these plans will be published; the main recommendations arising from these business plans in relation to each airport; if the plans have not been published, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21194/05]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport if the review of its services has been completed by Dublin Bus; the recommendations arising from this review; if it has not been completed, when this will occur; when its findings will be published and enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The amendment is merely a springboard for discussion because we have only reached the interpretation section. However, because reference has been made to the status of the ombudsman commission, I would like to get to the substantive issue. I have tabled a substantive amendment No. 184 which proposes that the office, whether it is called that of the ombudsman or ombudsman commission, should...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Votes take place in parliaments.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: This is schoolboy stuff.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: He was taking a photo in Dublin castle.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I enthusiastically support the establishment of a reserve force. The Garda is overstretched and that will still be the case when the additional 2,000 recruits come on stream. There is continuing demand for a more visible presence and one of the ways of achieving that is by providing support for the Garda Síochána and, in particular, by having reserve members available who will assist in...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: They might try supporting them first.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Get on board.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: But they would not recognise this House either.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Does he recognise the building? That is interesting.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I fully support the change of name from "volunteer" to "reservist", which is a wise acceptance of the points that were raised on Committee Stage. I am still somewhat unclear, however, about the powers and immunities of a reserve member. I am also unclear as to whether, under the new dispensation, the prescription by the Garda Commissioner must have the approval of the Minister. My starting...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Yes, indeed.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister mean amendment No. 65 or section 65?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Is there a danger of conflict between the two situations?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I would like to be constructive and tease this out. As it will now read, the Act will provide that subject to subsection (5), while on duty a reserve member has the same powers, immunities, privileges and duties as a person appointed under section 13 to the rank of garda. Subsection (5) determines the range of powers to be exercised and duties to be carried out, but does not refer to the...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Is the idea that their powers will be delimited by the Garda Commissioner?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I reiterate that.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: A proposal was made this morning to recommit the Bill. If we were teasing out this issue properly on Committee Stage, as we should be doing, we would ask the Minister to examine the manner in which this section has been drafted. There is potential for conflict between the clear expression of full powers and immunities for reserve members in section 14(3) and the provisions of amendment No....