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Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The taxpayer has provided them.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Government is fooling only itself.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: It is like the tunnel.

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: On the same issue, the Taoiseach stated yesterday the Bill would be recommitted, which seems to be in error. I endorse Deputy Rabbitte's request for clarity on what is proposed by the Government because there is total confusion about how the Bill will be handled. The original Bill comprised 36 sections but 255 pages of amendments have been circulated.

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: We want to deal with this legislation properly and effectively.

Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: He will control all information.

Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: We have had a greyhound doping Bill. Should the House consider a justice minister doping Bill?

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (23 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he intends to take to provide alternative employment for workers at a company (details supplied) in County Cork which is to close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11352/06]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (23 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the results of the Alcohol Action Ireland survey, Alcohol in Ireland — Time for Action, have been brought to his attention; the action he intends to take on foot of the results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11464/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the application for extension to and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Cork was first made; and when the work will be approved, bearing in mind that the proposal to provide a devolved grant under the small schools scheme would not even cover 50% of the cost and is, therefore, entirely inappropriate for this...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I am usually concerned about the very long delay in getting very necessary changes to criminal law on the Statute Book. The way in which the Minister has dealt with this Bill has contributed substantially to that delay. It is another aspect of the Minister's approach to the crime problem. He has told us today that our crime rate is very low, he has it under control and that it is falling....

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I would prefer to see it in another Bill. The Minister seems to be shovelling everything into this Bill, making another Bill unlikely during his term as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. If there is to be another Bill I call for it to be brought forward quickly because the database is an essential tool in the fight against crime. The Minister refers to anti-social behaviour...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Promises.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Time is running out.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Investigations: Defence Forces Investigations (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Defence the position with regard to the investigation into the circumstances in which a medical appointment (details supplied) was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11839/06]

Written Answers — Alcohol Action Ireland Survey: Alcohol Action Ireland Survey (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the results of the Alcohol Action Ireland survey entitled Alcohol in Ireland — Time for Action have been brought to her attention; the action the Government intends to take on foot of the results; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11569/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance the status and details of the tender for the Tetra communications system for An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11898/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in issuing a single farm payment for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when this was approved for payment; and if she will arrange for immediate payment. [11961/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated cost of introducing a new Tetra communications system for the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11897/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the problems he anticipates will ensue from the operation and installation of the new Tetra communications system for the Garda Síochána; the contingency provisions he has put in place in regard to anticipated problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11899/06]