Results 2,101-2,120 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does that mean it will decrease the prospect of that law-abiding citizen being issued with a licence?
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: There is a general right to fair play.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Perhaps I might continue with the contribution I was making before the Minister interrupted me several times. The Minister is on the defensive on this issue.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: He doth protest too much, methinks. He has clearly set out a scenario where he would be quite prepared to support a citizen who genuinely requires, and under normal circumstances would be entitled to, a firearm being denied one.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: What is the purpose of paying special attention?
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: What does that mean? Why should the result of the special attention not be to grant the applicant the firearms licence in case he needs it to ward off an attack by the criminal living nearby? The clear implication of the Minister's exampleââ
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: I am sorry.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: That was one of the Minister's many interruptions, and perhaps I had better let it pass. I honestly believe that it says something about the Minister that he should be prepared to support such a situation. Although superficially not an important issue, for the individual affected it could be very important. That individual would not even be able to find out why he or she was denied a licence....
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: That is a sick joke. We are gasping for air.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Member should be careful of his pronunciation.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister is already admitting defeat. His remarks were addressed to Deputies other than those on this side of the House.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister is aware of my concern that licences should only be issued to those who are of sound mental health and of sufficient capacity to possess and operate a firearm responsibly and safely, and we are ad idem on that objective. I was concerned by the case in Kilkenny which raised doubts whether the person in question should continue to hold a firearms certificate and I searched for a...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: An optician might have a role in ensuring straight shooting, but the role a dentist might play is beyond me. Section 32(3) provides that the issuing person, for example, a superintendent, can require the applicant to supply information requested in the application form and such further information as he or she may require, including written consent for any inquiries as to the applicant's...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does this mean the words "by or on behalf of the issuing person" should be after the word "enquiries"?
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: In that situation, it is open as to whether it would be the applicant's doctor or somebody brought in from outside toââ
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: If the Minister is satisfied with the section in its present shape and that it ensures those of unsound mind or with psychiatric health issues will not get a licence, I am happy but I have queries about the phraseology of the section.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: I think I suggested that change.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister's change of heart on this issue restores my faith in the parliamentary process. If we provide for minimum mandatory sentences in legislation we should provide for sentences that are in fact minimum and mandatory. In the past we provided for sentences that were alleged to be minimum and mandatory but in effect, because of the exceptional circumstances escape clause, those...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: I do not wish to encourage the Minister to use the opportunity for further self-promotion. He avails of that opportunity every morning, rather like having his morning coffee, but it should not happen at State expense. This is a serious issue because we need the amnesty. When it, rather than the Minister, is being promoted, the consequences should be pointed out to those who ignore the amnesty...
- Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jun 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: That consideration may be given on Committee Stage.