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

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda Síochána as of 31 December 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. [12186/06]

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.

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....

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...

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?

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.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: It is like the tunnel.

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.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the protections which are in place for deckhands on fishing vessels from the point of view of social welfare payments for periods during which they are injured, ill or unemployed; and the social welfare pension arrangements which are in place for them. [10017/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals regarding the development of Baltimore Harbour in west Cork; and the funding that will be made available therefor. [10153/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (21 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 646: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that, at all of the meetings referred to in his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of the 28 February 2006, he was accompanied by an official of his Department who acted as a note-taker in accordance with the code of conduct for office holders. [10554/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (21 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 647: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the dates on which the meetings referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 397 of the 28 February 2006 took place. [10555/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (21 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that one of the meetings referred to in his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of the 28 February 2006 took place on 11 June 2005. [10556/06]