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

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (23 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 749: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for the summer works scheme by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and when he expects to be in a position to approve same. [12610/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 756: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the design team to initiate the architectural planning of the extension to a college (details supplied) in County Cork has not been appointed in view of the fact that many commitments have been given in this regard over the years; and if he will now confirm that there will be no further delay. [12694/10]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (23 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 770: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with Saint Patrick's Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12815/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason there is continuing delay in the making of REP scheme payments; when all outstanding payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11804/10]

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: He would be ashamed of his country today.

Written Answers — Banking Sector Recapitalisation: Banking Sector Recapitalisation (10 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance if he expects the 8% preference dividend of €280 million due by a bank (details supplied) in May 2010 will be paid or whether the issues raised by the European Commission will have been resolved in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11170/10]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (10 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the interdepartmental committee which was set up to consider the issue of an ethical investment policy for the National Pensions Reserve Fund, he will confirm that its work has been completed and its report is now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11442/10]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (10 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the basis on which the relevant currency exchange rate is calculated by the Revenue Commissioners in relation to receipt of pensions or other income from the UK on which Irish income tax may be chargeable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11769/10]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (9 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the increase in unemployment in rural Ireland and in particular in the south west; and her plans for dealing with same. [11240/10]

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (9 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the increase in the number of days lost to strike action in 2009, which according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office increased from 4,179 in 2008 to 329,706; if she has measures in place to improve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11241/10]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (3 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the response of the Health Service Executive to the requests to do everything possible to reduce the waiting times and assessment times for prospective adoptive parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10369/10]

Written Answers — Organ Transplants: Organ Transplants (3 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons waiting for kidney transplants here; her views on whether she accepts that it is not acceptable that kidneys available for such operations are sent abroad; and the steps she proposes to put in place to ensure that this does not happen again. [10370/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the implementation of a scheme funded by the European Economic Recovery Programme to access broadband in rural areas; the action he is taking to ensure 100% broadband availability here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10092/10]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the establishment of a television channel dedicated to the proceedings of the Houses of the Oireachtas as outlined in the Programme for Government 2007; when it is proposed to be on air; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10091/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 116: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of expenditure incurred in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 by his Department and also offices, agencies and any other bodies falling within his remit on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10575/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of expenditure incurred in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009, by her Department and also offices, agencies and any other bodies falling within her remit, on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of expenditure incurred in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009, by his Department and also offices, agencies and any other bodies falling within his remit, on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10570/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of expenditure incurred in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009, by her Department and also offices, agencies and any other bodies falling within her remit, on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10572/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of expenditure incurred in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009, by his Department and also offices, agencies and any other bodies falling within his remit, on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10576/10]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (2 Mar 2010)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make funding available through Pobal for the reintroduction of the closed circuit television scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8241/10]