Results 1,181-1,200 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: We will not want it confined to catching sprat.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: We are improving the Bill.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Small beer compared to the largesse the Minister of State gave to Mr. McHugh.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Has he talked to his colleagues?

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: That is not what I said.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Is the Minister of State suggesting it was a colleague of his instead?

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I take the implication.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister is very defensive about the issue.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I will accept the Minister of State's explanation——

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: ——that he was not properly involved.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister of State's colleagues have questions to answer.

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: I listened to this debate with great interest. The major question that occurs to me is: who is in favour of this Bill? I have seen the most half-hearted presentation of a Bill by any Minister in the presentation from the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher. Clearly his heart is not in it. At some stage I thought I detected from the Opposition benches behind me some strong semblance of support...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the long waiting period for inter-country adoption assessment arising from the inadequate provision of social workers is a financial issue, or arises from a shortage in the availability of social workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35031/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the details of the emergency oil reserves held by the State; the locations where they are maintained; if he has satisfied himself that they are adequate to cope with global scarcity arising from war or otherwise; and if not, his proposals in this regard. [35032/05]

Written Answers — Business Permission Scheme: Business Permission Scheme (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if business permission will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Cork whose application is under consideration since November 2004 and who has responded promptly to all requests for additional information and documentation. [35029/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if long-term residence visas can be granted to those who are applying for naturalisation and if so, the maximum period allowed. [35030/05]

Written Answers — International Policing Agreements: International Policing Agreements (17 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform , further to his response to Question No. 180 of 10 November 2005, his views on whether it is time for an agreement for co-operation to be made with the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland; his further views on when such an agreement could be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35103/05]

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Plans and promises are no good to someone who is dying.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: That is no comfort for somebody who needs services now.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Jim O'Keeffe: Will the Taoiseach answer me? What will I tell my constituent?