Results 3,161-3,180 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I have been listening to the Minister for the past ten minutes. Does he accept that huge problems arise with the operation of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, that many of the appointments he made reek of pure cronyism and that there are significant inconsistencies in the decisions reached by the tribunal's 35 members? Does he agree there has been a major increase in judicial review and that...

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Does he agree that we need to replace the refugee appeals tribunal with a small, full-time, professional body presided over by a judge or former judge whose decisions will be open, transparent and accepted as consistent, clear and objective by the public and those who appear before it?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: So the Minister accepts my proposal?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: It does not say much for Europe.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Yes.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The figures have nose-dived internationally. The Minister claims credit if the sun shines in the morning.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: It was totally unprepared.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Whatever happens, the tongues will wag.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Why is there a case before the High Court?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: It is a random group of appeal board members.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: It is much more difficult to deal with the case because we have not had the legislation.

Criminal Prosecutions. (26 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to speak on this important issue. I record my appreciation of the public service of Deputy Rabbitte who has consistently raised this issue since it came into the public domain and who insisted on having the serious aspects clarified fully, which is what we are trying to do this evening. I fully support his efforts in that regard. We had the usual...

Criminal Prosecutions. (26 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Perhaps we should not believe anything from the Department.

Criminal Prosecutions. (26 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: There is a lack of resources.

Criminal Prosecutions. (26 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister should establish a proper office and give it the resources it needs.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (25 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 232: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action which was taken by her following the receipt of the brief for the extension to Bandon Community Hospital in September 2004 as outlined in Question No. 414 of 25 January 2006; the basis on which new capital proposals are prioritised; and when this long promised extension will get underway. [14970/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (25 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the services covered by the €120 per week charged for Class 1 patients in receipt of nursing care in the Health Service Executive, community and other hospitals; and if such charges cover laundry and other requirements. [15240/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (25 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Finance the position on the acquisition of a site for a new school at Summercove, Kinsale, County Cork; and if he will confirm that arrangements are being made to finalise same. [14971/06]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (25 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Transport the position on the commitment to have Cork Airport established independently free of debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15383/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Apr 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress which has been made regarding the proposed decentralisation of the Department of Agriculture and Food staff to a location (details supplied) in County Cork; the number of staff who have volunteered for this relocation; the premises acquired for this purpose; when staff will be relocated to this town; and if she will make...