Results 6,961-6,980 of 8,015 for speaker:Jonathan O'Brien

Crime Levels (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I merely wish to clarify a matter. I do not suggest shops knowingly engage in criminal activity, but it is important to have regulation to protect, not only victims of burglaries but also the proprietors of the shops themselves. We do not want shops to be used unknowingly to sell stolen goods. Regulation is equally important for the owners of shops who want to carry out legitimate trade.

Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Garda investigation into Anglo Irish Bank will be complete; if his attention has been drawn to the contents of the files which have been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions; the number of officers from the Garda Fraud Squad involved in the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: I do not want to repeat this, but it would be useful if we could get the written answers. Sometimes the Minister does not have enough time and is cut off and then we try to ask supplementary questions on half an answer. The Oireachtas Service might take this into account and supply us with the written answers as well in order that we can ask informed supplementary questions. I am well aware...

Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is important that people know the investigation is, in the Minister's words, substantially complete, the files are with the DPP and it is a matter for her. We look forward to the outcome of her deliberations on it. Perhaps the Minister could comment on the fact there was only one forensic accountant attached to the Garda investigation. In the Minister's opinion, was this appropriate?...

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: It will be if the Government keeps implementing such policies.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: That is not true. There are waivers.

Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister of State should reduce his scriptwriters' pay.

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: We are opposed to extending it-----

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is the match.

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: A Polish schoolteacher.

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister knows that that is not what we are opposed to.

Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to include third level institutions in the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill enabling academics to take up posts within the civil and public sector; and when he intends to publish this Bill. [28248/12]

Legislative Programme (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the progress made regarding the Regulation of Lobbying Bill. [28249/12]

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Before I comment on the motion, I refer to the Minister's closing remarks on the previous motion which show a complete lack of understanding and ignorance of the situation that prevailed in the North during the past 30 years. Some of the Minister's comments in regard to "slow learners" and people only embracing the peace process because they were tired of violence are way off the mark. He...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: As I do.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: There were different circumstances.

Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (13 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: We discussed this issue last year in the context of the requirement on the Minister to bring before the House every 12 months a resolution for continuance of certain sections of the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998, at which time Sinn Féin put on record its opposition to the provisions contained within that Act and the then proposed resolution. In outlining his reasons for...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (12 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the effects that the changes to the income disregards rules introduced in Budget 2012 are having on community childcare provision; and if she will reverse these changes. [28043/12]

Order of Business (12 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Taoiseach has described the mortgage crisis as one of the biggest issues facing people in society today. We are now eight months on from the publication of the Keane report and five months on from the publication of the draft heads of the personal insolvency Bill. When will this Bill be published and debated in the House? Will the Taoiseach give a commitment that it will be done before...

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (7 Jun 2012)

Jonathan O'Brien: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the financial oversight that he provides to county enterprise boards; and his assessment of the budget process of CEB's [27333/12]