Results 181-200 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is any proposal to reform the existing ward of court procedure. [3539/05]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions for offences under section 31 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1988, as amended, in each of the years 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3540/05]

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the planned location of the detention centre for young offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4031/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations which have been identified as being in a state of poor repair or dilapidation or have otherwise been deemed unsuitable or inadequate accommodation for the number of gardaí stationed in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4032/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in County Kildare; the number of Garda stations in County Kildare; if the construction of new stations or the expansion of existing stations is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4035/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself with the level of Garda numbers in County Kildare in view of the high level of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4036/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the large numbers of offences of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault and rape reported annually as opposed to the low level of convictions recorded; the reasons for this situation; and the steps he proposes to deal with the matter. [4045/05]

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the apparent inconsistency in court sentencing and in regard to cases of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault and rape; and if he has proposals in this regard. [4047/05]

Written Answers — Victim Support: Victim Support (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the level of support available to the victims of crime, in particular the victims of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault and rape, are inadequate; and if he has proposals in this regard. [4050/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding a new school extension (details supplied). [3643/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding proposed extensions to schools (details supplied) in County Cork. [3791/05]

Leaders' Questions. (9 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: They have rights but they are not enforced.

Leaders' Questions. (9 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: They are not enforced.

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I wish to share time with Deputies McGinley, O'Dowd and Kehoe. I reject the Sinn Féin amendment and its rather ludicrous presentation. The debate on the Fine Gael motion was worthwhile. It has succeeded in its objectives, to unite the fully democratic parties behind the Good Friday Agreement and to reaffirm the continuation of cross-party support in this House for the peace process. The...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (9 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 93: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the annual cost of storing the electronic voting machines; the number of such machines; and the location of same. [3706/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the outcome of pilot schemes of the new rostering programmes in the gardaí; the position regarding same at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4099/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Fine Gael has far more ambitious objectives than the Government in regard to the Garda Síochána. We in Fine Gael want the Garda Síochána to be the best police force in the world. That means a range of things. It means being the best resourced, best trained and best motivated force. It means having adequate numbers and being best managed. It also means being equipped with cutting edge...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: He has failed to secure the resources to rollout the new Tetra radio system and he has failed to fight for the resources to refurbish and rebuild Garda stations, some of which are more appropriate at this stage to the developing world. In terms of meeting the needs of gardaí, this legislation is limited. I accept there is a limit to what a Bill, when enacted, can achieve. I am aware of the...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Is it down since 1999 or 2000?

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister quotes selected figures. The crime figures in 2000 were 73,000. The Minister then proudly boasts about crime figures being down when they are at 100,000. It is better to face the reality of this issue.