Results 3,621-3,640 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe
- Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Will the Minister explain the reason he leaked material from an official file to a newspaper and the basis for his claims that in so doing, he was protecting the security of the State? Will he confirm whether, in so protecting the security of the State, the telephone of Mr. Frank Connolly was tapped or the telephone of any other person associated with Mr. Frank Connolly? Will the Minister...
- Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does that answer speak for itself?
- Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, believed it.
- Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Will the Minister clarify the threat to the security of the State? Did he believe FARC money was going to fund the CPI or a political party? If either was the case, how did it justify his actions regarding Mr. Connolly? If he believed it was his clear and unequivocal duty to bring this matter into the public domain, why did he have to wait for a request from Mr. Sam Smyth of the Irish...
- Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has attempted to provide post facto justification for behaviour on his part, which was clearly inappropriate and not in keeping with the integrity of his ministerial office. That is the central issue in this debate. Essentially, the Minister has failed to justify his actions and he has signally failed to deal with the central questions that...
- Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: That is the real worry.
- Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to reduce red tape within the food sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37734/05]
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Yesterday, the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, seemed to be on the run. Today, the Government appears to be on the run.
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: As a long-standing Member of this House, could I suggest that the Taoiseach take into account the strong views of this House? Will he reconsider at this stage?
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: A brief debate for an hour would solve the problem. Otherwise the Government can hide but cannot run from this issue.
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: What is the Taoiseach hiding?
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: It is safer when he is asleep.
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Yes.
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: It is like the song, "Ten Green Bottles". Which will be the next to fall?
- Written Answers — Security Industry: Security Industry (7 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he has taken to ensure that persons with criminal records are not issued with licences under the Private Security Services Act 2004. [38284/05]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (7 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the need of a school (details supplied) in County Cork for the renovation of the 30 year old science laboratory; and if approval will be arranged therefor under the summer scheme works programme. [38272/05]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (7 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the pressure for additional teaching accommodation and space at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; her views on whether a substantial extension is necessary; and if she will confirm approval for same. [38273/05]
- Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: That is another promise.
- Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: An increase of â¬2 per week.
- Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: An increase of â¬2 per week. Is that the best the Minister can do?