Results 721-740 of 26,018 for speaker:Kieran O'Donnell
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: They are not in all estates.
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: They are not in many areas. The Minister, Deputy Willie O'Dea, should have informed the Minister about that.
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister's responses are most unsatisfactory. He stated in his speech that the policing priorities for An Garda SÃochána had been finalised for 2009. Has he included in that the provision of an assistant Garda commissioner to Limerick with specific responsibility for tackling gangland crime? He spoke about the emergency response unit. That is great, but it is not working 24 hours a...
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: That provision relates to involvement, not membership.
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: No, it is for involvement rather than for being a member.
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: What about the assistant Garda commissioner?
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: There are not enough resources.
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: There are not enough on the ground. I know there are not enough people involved.
- Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: When will it be introduced in Limerick Prison? The Minister has to give me a date.
- Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he will take regarding overcrowding in the State's prisons in view of the fact that Thornton Hall is two years behind schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40303/08]
- Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to the budget reductions in pupil/teacher ratios for national schools, he will ensure that on the grounds of fairness, a school (details supplied) in County Limerick will retain its 12 teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40472/08]
- Written Answers — Gangland Killings: Gangland Killings (18 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the specific Garda resources, legislative and other measures that will be put in place immediately to tackle the gangland crime crisis in Limerick in view of the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40683/08]
- Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Flanagan for bringing this important motion before the Dáil tonight. I was in Thomond Park last night and the people of Limerick and Munster stood in silence for one minute as a tribute to the late Mr. Shane Geoghegan who was brutally murdered by ruthless individuals in Limerick. The people of Limerick want this issue solved. Enough is enough and I add my voice to the...
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Last Thursday, the Tánaiste stated recapitalisation of the banks was not necessary at this time. The Taoiseach now believes the recapitalisation option needs to be considered. I support Deputy Burton's call for a debate in the House.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: This is the most serious issue facing business. Has the Tánaiste changed her mind since she spoke in the House last Thursday and, if so, why?
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 29: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she will conclude her review of the Competition Act 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41939/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the concerns raised by the Irish Cancer Society that average waiting times for colonoscopies could be seven to nine months and that more recent media reporting shows that more than 240 patients are waiting longer than a year for a colonoscopy test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42498/08]
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am delighted to contribute to this debate. I would like to talk about some of the comments made by Deputy Lenihan. I would concur with some of them, but not others.
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Nee Lenihan. I apologise. Deputy O'Rourke claimed that this budget was taking from people who could afford it, but this is not the case. The 1% levy is being charged on people who are paying the minimum wage. In last year's budget, the Government made reference to the fact that 878,000 people were outside the tax net. That is no longer the case, as the budget is taking money from people...
- Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence the budgetary costs provided for in facilitating the barracks closures announced as a result of budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42922/08]