Results 821-840 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: A proposal was made this morning to recommit the Bill. If we were teasing out this issue properly on Committee Stage, as we should be doing, we would ask the Minister to examine the manner in which this section has been drafted. There is potential for conflict between the clear expression of full powers and immunities for reserve members in section 14(3) and the provisions of amendment No....

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I suppose there is a general power in that regard. Perhaps the point I have made is covered in that provision. I will not press this issue further.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: That is fair enough.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I enthusiastically support the establishment of a reserve force. The Garda is overstretched and that will still be the case when the additional 2,000 recruits come on stream. There is continuing demand for a more visible presence and one of the ways of achieving that is by providing support for the Garda Síochána and, in particular, by having reserve members available who will assist in...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: They might try supporting them first.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Get on board.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: But they would not recognise this House either.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Does he recognise the building? That is interesting.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The amendment is merely a springboard for discussion because we have only reached the interpretation section. However, because reference has been made to the status of the ombudsman commission, I would like to get to the substantive issue. I have tabled a substantive amendment No. 184 which proposes that the office, whether it is called that of the ombudsman or ombudsman commission, should...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Votes take place in parliaments.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: This is schoolboy stuff.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: He was taking a photo in Dublin castle.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Transport if the business plans of the three State airports have been finalised and received by him; when these plans will be published; the main recommendations arising from these business plans in relation to each airport; if the plans have not been published, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21194/05]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (22 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport if the review of its services has been completed by Dublin Bus; the recommendations arising from this review; if it has not been completed, when this will occur; when its findings will be published and enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/05]

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Human Rights Commission has not seen the amendments.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: They were prepared statements.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: How do we know?

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: We are one step away from a dictatorship.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Why would we bother coming here at all?

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I strongly object to this proposal. I am not seeking to make a political point but we are dealing with a major Bill. The Minister has trumpeted it as of huge relevance to the country. That is true and it is only right that we ensure the Bill in its final form is something of which we can be proud. If one were to consider how best to produce a bad product, one could not think of a better way...