Results 2,301-2,320 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recent spate of gun crimes and other serious crimes; and the immediate proposals he has to deal with same. [30679/06]
- Leaders' Questions (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: What of section 14?
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: In many ways, the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 is more noteworthy for what is not in it than for what is in it. I say this in the context of the remark by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform concerning his intentions to change the Bill he had just circulated. In particular, I am referring to his threat to include a provision to close casino...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: In light of the Tánaiste's prognostication, I was concerned by the iniquitous and awful proceedings I would find in the club, but to my great surprise, I found a well run establishment in which ordinary, decent people seemed to be having ordinary, decent fun. There was no drink and anyone who had notions of lap dancers or the like would have been disappointed. The people were not in the...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: I am sick to death of dealing with off-the-cuff, top-of-the-head proposals for legislation, responding to them and then finding that they are ill considered, have not been consulted on and, in many instances, will undergo U-turns. I wish to tentatively suggest a matter for consideration that should be touched on by this legislation. There are a number of references in the Bill to the Gaming...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The American approach was attached to a Bill aimed at improving port security.
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: It was a legitimate dig-out.
- Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: It is clear the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has serious issues to address and answers to give regarding property matters. Before I discuss Thornton Hall, it is clear he will have issues to address tomorrow morning with regard to the house purchased by the Taoiseach, his knowledge of the background to that and the fact that the vendor of that house was...
- Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: There should be.
- Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Taoiseach should come to the House as well. It is time for full disclosure on these matters. We are sick of prevarication and obfuscation.
- Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has a role on this issue. I just mention it.
- Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: There are issues to be addressed by the Tánaiste regarding the Taoiseach's house. He must also address the issue of Thornton Hall. Serious questions on this matter have not been answered. It is clear that the value of agricultural land in that area was approximately â¬25,000 per acre. I have a list of eight properties in the area which were sold for an average price of â¬25,000 per...
- Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 132: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date of the campaign to update the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30944/06]
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 190: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's policy on the election of 18 to 21 year olds to Dáil Ãireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30943/06]
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 238: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recruit Gardaà who completed their training and became full members of An Garda SÃochána in each of the years 2002 to 2005; and the number of Gardaà who ceased to be members of the force in each of those years. [31160/06]
- Written Answers — Criminal Records: Criminal Records (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 239: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if An Garda SÃochána can readily access the criminal records of non-nationals who are arrested here on criminal charges if such persons are from other EU Member States; the arrangements in place in this regard; and if these arrangements are considered to be satisfactory in relation to all such Member...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether school children who are in need of orthodontic treatment should be entitled to have access to such treatment within a reasonable time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31155/06]
- Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if those approaching the age of 65 who wish to renew their passport have to pay for a further ten years renewal despite their entitlement to a free renewal of passport at the age of 65; and the proposals he has to allow shorter term and cheaper renewals for those in this situation. [31149/06]
- Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils in primary schools in Cork South-West who are in classes of 24 to 28 and 29 and above; and the proposals she has to reduce teacher pupil ratios. [31110/06]
- Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (5 Oct 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the study examining the use of Irish in Gaeltacht areas has been completed; the findings of this study; the actions his Department intend to take on foot of this study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31212/06]