Results 3,321-3,340 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Garda Reserve Force. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I object to that, I am not resiling. The Minister blames everyone else. He blames me for his own breach of trust.

Garda Reserve Force. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: If the Minister had the good grace to apologise to the two associations for the breach of trust, the environment would be much more conducive for the introduction of the scheme.

Garda Reserve Force. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister gave an undertaking to consult on this.

Garda Deployment. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Deputy Gormley should not take the Minister seriously. His behaviour is par for the course.

Garda Training. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the firearms training facilities which are available to members of the Garda Síochána; the number of times these facilities can be used; the amount spent on firearms training by the Garda Síochána; his views on whether the current provisions are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9820/06]

Garda Training. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: One of the most far-sighted and enlightened decisions of the founding fathers of the State was to have an unarmed police force, although I accept that armed back-up is necessary. Currently, 3,600 members of the Garda Síochána hold firearms certificates and it is imperative that they have the highest professional training. Information supplied to me indicates that this is not the case as...

Garda Training. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: I will abide by the Ceann Comhairle's ruling. A serious issue arises in this regard because 3,600 members of the Garda Síochána are being given inadequate training and do not have proper facilities to bring them up to the highest professional standards in the use of firearms. Guns are lethal instruments which can cause injury and damage to members of the force and the public.

Garda Training. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister not accept that this is an extremely serious issue, for which he has responsibility? Does he accept that the information I cited, which was passed on to me anonymously by what I believe to be credible sources, indicates a serious state of affairs? The Minister should take responsibility in this matter and ensure deficiencies in firearms training are remedied immediately...

Garda Training. (9 Mar 2006)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister should stop playing politics with a serious issue.

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.