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Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: That is Dorothea Dowling talk. It is rubbish.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Not at all.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The consumer gains nothing from it. The only people who gain from the process are the insurance companies. They clean up because of the reduction in fraudulent claims, which has nothing to do with the PIAB, and increased competition in the market. I speak for the ordinary claimant and consumer who is met with delay. Mr. Devoy of the TEEU represents ordinary claimants who find the process...

Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I will meet with anybody.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: An independent review of the operations of this——

Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister has not dealt with it.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board. (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I want an independent review of the operations of the board.

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the concerns which have been expressed regarding the operations of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; and if he has proposals to review the operation of the board. [37757/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork has not been approved; the reason funding has not been provided therefor; and if he will make a full statement in the issue in view of the many promises and commitments that have been made on this issue over many years. [38206/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that a new building at a school (details supplied) in County Cork can now proceed and that funding will be provided therefor in the estimates for 2007. [38207/06]

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Whose fault is that?

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Let us not hold our breath.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Can Members see details of his proposals?

Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Currently we hear about increasing crime rates in this country. There have been significant increases in crime over the last number of years. Enormous increases of the order of almost 40% have occurred in headline crime since 2000. International crime is also escalating. It makes sense that we strengthen our international co-operation measures and the need to do that has never been as...

Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Opposition will not cause any delays.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the recent submission by PDFORRA seeking an increase in overseas allowance; if this will be granted; from when it will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38151/06]

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Email contact other than with senior officers is not generally available within An Garda Síochána; and when a national roll out to all Garda stations will be completed. [38416/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the towns and village in Cork south west which presently have access to wired broadband. [38406/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in relation to decentralisation to Clonakilty and the decision to relocate 13 higher executive officer posts to Clonakilty, all such posts have been filled; if it is possible to accommodate HEOs who wish to job share; and if such possibilities exist at the moment. [38407/06]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (16 Nov 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the fact that west Cork, which is one of the premier tourist areas in the country, is not represented on the board of Fáilte Ireland; and the steps he will take to remedy the situation. [38405/06]