Results 1,581-1,600 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe
- Garda Training. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister should read the report of the working group from which I believe I have quoted.
- North-South Co-operation. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: It is getting dangerous. Will Deputy Costello accept the Minister in the next Government?
- Departmental Funding. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Now that the new Bill is in place, does the Minister involve himself in establishing priorities for funding? I mentioned earlier needs such as the obvious inadequacies in matters such as firearms training. Issues have recently become evident such as inadequacies in driver training, school lecturer numbers, etc. There are regular reports of a lack of equipment and 20 year old walkie talkies....
- Departmental Funding. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Trousers are even more important. Does the Minister consider the main needs and requirements and prioritise them accordingly? I get a continuous stream of complaints relating to all these aspects which seem to be of no concern to the Minister.
- Departmental Funding. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister discuss such matters?
- Departmental Funding. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister raise the question of whether we need a water cannon?
- Departmental Funding. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: They could be on permanent loan.
- Departmental Funding. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: I am glad the Minister recognises my use.
- Departmental Funding. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister did not have it all his own way today.
- Crime Prevention. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister acknowledge that almost 500 tourists were victims of crime in Ireland last year? That is unacceptable. People increasingly choose destinations which are welcoming and safe and it is of no benefit to the tourism industry to have such high crime figures. While the number of robberies fell, theft accounted for approximately 60% of those crimes. Is the Minister concerned about...
- Crime Prevention. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: We should not ignore it either.
- Explosive Devices. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: We will debate mandatory sentencingââ
- Explosive Devices. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: We will debate mandatory sentencing in its proper time. We do not have mandatory sentences as there is such a "let out" clause.
- Explosive Devices. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: They are not there.
- Explosive Devices. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: We do not have mandatory sentencing as the "let out" clause means mandatory sentencing is only applied in 5% of cases, but that is a separate issue. I want to go back to the issue of pipe bombs.
- Explosive Devices. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister accept that the use of pipe bombs in Dublin, which are usually associated with Northern Ireland, is a sinister development?
- Explosive Devices. (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Is it correct to say that this development is the result of an alliance between so-called republican elements and gangland criminals?
- Written Answers — National Identity Card: National Identity Card (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the need to introduce an identity card along the lines of those being introduced in Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9612/06]
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation regarding a proposed new Garda barracks at a location (details supplied) in County Cork. [9815/06]
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (9 Mar 2006)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals for the re-testing of qualified drivers to include those with years of accident-free experience; and the details of such proposals and the rationale therefor. [9916/06]