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Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Finance if a survey has been undertaken to identify the numbers travelling to Northern Ireland to shop; the amounts being spent and the types of goods being bought there; and his plans to reduce the impact of revenue loss to the Exchequer arising from this activity. [44432/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of cross-Border shopping; the VAT and excise duty revenue loss to the Exchequer for the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44431/09]

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I wish to share time with Deputies Terence Flanagan and Kieran O'Donnell. I am absolutely amazed by the reaction of the Government to this Bill, which was introduced by my colleague, Deputy Phil Hogan. When I first saw it, my immediate reaction - on a completely non-political basis - was to say, "Hear, hear, it is time this was done". The legislation constitutes a necessary item of reform...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Why does he adopt this approach if such a horror tale is unfolding before the House in support of Deputy Hogan's Bill? The Minister referred to the appointment of Professor Niamh Brennan. The only ray of hope I saw from this Government in respect of this horror story was the appointment of Professor Niamh Brennan. I do not know her personally although I spent a number of years crossing...

Budget Statement 2010 (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: That means less food for the kids and more money for drink.

Budget Statement 2010 (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Taken action to protect the lenders.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport the companies and agencies which are directly or indirectly funded under the remit of his Department are not subject to Freedom of Information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45969/09]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Policing Co-operation: Cross-Border Policing Co-operation (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the procedural manual designed as an authoritative guide for police officers and prosecutors with a view to maximising the chances of successful detections and prosecutions in cross-Border cases has been completed; if it is in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46124/09]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the powers to establish full interoperability of the radio communication systems between An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46123/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedure for calling out and using the members of the Reserve Defence Force to assist in emergencies; the extent to which use was made of them during the recent flooding difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46539/09]

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Deputy Healy-Rae is having a late conversion.

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views regarding Iran's nuclear plans; if he supports the proposal for United Nations sanctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46812/09]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the devolution of policing and criminal justice matters in Northern Ireland will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46811/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people with diabetes here; the number of podiatrists in the public service; her views on the development of podiatry services to reduce the risk of amputations arising from diabetes. [46987/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Defence the distance from the Irish base in Goz Beida in Chad to the location of the nearest dedicated casualty evacuation helicopter; the flight time for that journey; the helicopter casualty evacuation procedures in place for troops on long range patrols; if he can provide an assurance that troops injured or wounded on long range patrols can be...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Defence the circumstances surrounding the delay in providing casualty evacuation for an injured soldier on duty in Chad; the distance the soldier was from the Irish base at the time of the injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46806/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that the transfer of the processing of medical card applications for the over 70 years to the Health Service Executive's primary care reimbursement service is causing hardship and stress to those who are left without medical card cover for long periods due to the delay in processing applications; the steps she...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the difficulty being encountered by over 70s medical card applicants in accessing the position regarding the progress of their applications, when they can be 15 minutes or more waiting for their telephone calls to be answered by the reimbursement service telephone line; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to delays in processing applications for over 70s medical cards for those whose cards have expired and also for new applicants; and if she will indicate the action she is taking to deal with the situation which is unfair to elderly applicants most of whom have previously held medical cards. [48173/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of European Union nationals resident here who are automatically entitled to a medical card irrespective of age or means, pursuant to Regulations (EC) 1408/71; and if she will provide a breakdown on the member states or origin of such medical card holders. [48174/09]