Results 801-820 of 4,504 for speaker:Joe Carey

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (23 Feb 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of all rank retirements in 2009 of gardaí; the subsequent filling of these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9151/10]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (23 Feb 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps he will take to deal with the dangers of products sold in head shops; the progress made to date; when a conclusion to this work will be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8749/10]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (25 Feb 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the Adoption Bill will become operational; the countries she expects Ireland to actively engage with in the adoption process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9691/10]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (25 Feb 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the activity and services provided by the Adoption Board in relation to helping potential parents here adopt internationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9693/10]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (25 Feb 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the PRSI contributions in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare for the years 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9708/10]

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: I welcome the thrust of the Road Traffic Bill 2009 introduced by the Minister, Deputy Dempsey. The cornerstone principle of reducing road fatalities must be supported by everyone in society, not least Members of the Oireachtas. That the fatality rate in road traffic accidents was 63 per million of population in 2008, which represents a decrease of 19% from the 2007 rate of 78 fatalities per...

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: I will share time with those Deputies. The need to introduce such a Bill as the one before us this evening dates back to 2003 when publicly available defibrillators first came on stream. Following research and consultation, my colleague, Deputy Billy Timmins, introduced the first Good Samaritan Bill in 2005. Tonight, I commend him for continuing to raise this matter. The new Bill in the...

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: The nature of volunteerism has changed. The minute any organisation interacts with State agencies such as, for example, FÁS, Pobal or the HSE to provide employment through community employment schemes, provide child care through the national child care investment programme or develop infrastructure in its community, it is immediately entering a bureaucratic nightmare and the imposition of...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views that vulnerable patients continue to be housed in archaic psychiatric institutions in which they fail to get adequate care and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10474/10]

Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad] Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: The Minister has not been shy or lazy in his legislative programme. One could not say we are in short supply of legislation. The constituents and citizens of Louth can be happy with their man who has created something of a whirlwind when it comes to legislation. Having said that, one must benchmark a canon of legislation against activities on the ground. How effective is the...

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation. I thank the Oireachtas Library and research service for, once again, producing an excellent digest on the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010 that is before us today. The topic covered by this legislation generates much interest and debate. We in Fine Gael have long called for the...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (4 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the employment incentives available from her Department for young persons subsequent to their release from St. Patrick's Institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10956/10]

Land and Land Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases)(Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: I commend the Labour Party and Deputy Ciarán Lynch for bringing this Bill before the House this evening and I compliment Retail Excellence Ireland on bringing this matter to the attention of the public. The chief executive of Ennis Chamber of Commerce, Ms Rita McInerney, informed me today that 70 commercial properties are available at present to buy or rent in Ennis. Some 700 businesses...

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Will the Taoiseach confirm to the House if the mid-west task force is working towards producing its final report and, if so, when is it expected the chairman will report on the matter? Also, will the Taoiseach facilitate a debate on the report when concluded?

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (10 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in developing a policy to assist people who are experiencing difficulty in meeting their debt repayments. [11570/10]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (10 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of juvenile liaison officers operating here in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11796/10]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (10 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of juvenile liaison officers operating who are full time juvenile liaison officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11797/10]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (10 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a third level qualification has been established for the training of juvenile liaison officers; if not, if there are plans for the development of another level of qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11798/10]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (10 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an appeals process for the denial of a minor seeking admission to the Garda youth diversion programme has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11799/10]

Written Answers — Inquiries into Garda Activities: Inquiries into Garda Activities (10 Mar 2010)

Joe Carey: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the report inquiring into the circumstances of the death of a person (details supplied) has been made public; and if not, the reason same has remained private; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11800/10]