Results 4,001-4,020 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe
- Port Development. (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: I raise the need for clarification by the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Gallagher, in the context of his replies to Questions Nos. 180 of 17 May, 221 and 222 of 24 May and 247 and 248 of 31 May, of his approval or otherwise of the decision of Dublin Port Company to make a site available without going through the normal tendering...
- Port Development. (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: It was not initially.
- Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the legal basis for contesting the ownership and other issues relating to the [i]Lusitania[/i]; and the estimated legal bills to cover the run up of all parties over the years about the matter. [22325/05]
- Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 115: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the stance taken by Dúchas underwater heritage on the [i]Lusitania[/i]; if it related to an effort to safeguard the alleged existence of priceless paintings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/05]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the guidelines which are prescribed for the assessment of children to determine their entitlement to orthodontic treatment. [22261/05]
- Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Taoiseach is rattled.
- Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Taoiseach is rattled.
- Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Taoiseach is very rattled.
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Certainly not. It is a disgrace.
- Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the prison officers dispute; and his proposals for settlement of same with the Prison Officers Association. [21320/05]
- Written Answers — Judicial Conduct: Judicial Conduct (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for judicial conduct and ethics; and when these will be in operation. [21321/05]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the necessary facilities will be sanctioned, approved and put in place from the point of view of classroom, full-time resource teaching and special needs assistance for 13 year old twins with autism to enable them to begin secondary education at a school (details supplied) in Cork South-West on 1 September 2005; and if she will...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of principal officers, assistant principal officers and higher executive officers in her Department; the number who can provide a comprehensive service through the medium of the Irish Language. [21719/05]
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: The first issue I wish to comment on is how we select the top appointments in the Garda SÃochána. Let us be blunt. Much of the criticism of the Garda SÃochána is not concerned with the lower ranks but with management. The question is whether there is sufficient management expertise in the Garda SÃochána. I am not pointing a finger at any individual at the top level of the Garda but at...
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister mean to contrast his actions in this regard with that of his predecessors?
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: Is the Minister appalled by what has gone before in this regard?
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: In some ways what I want to do is get a message to the Garda SÃochána, not just from Fine Gael but from this Houseââ
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: ââthat we expect the highest standards but are prepared to provide the best support to ensure those high standards can be achieved and maintained. I listened to the Minister's response and I take on board the fact that he accepted there is a need for the best resources and technology, whether it be from the point of view of communications or otherwise, and that they must be made available...
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: I am glad there is unanimity among all Opposition parties on the issue of protecting and promoting human rights. I invite the Minister to join that club. I am surprised that an issue such as the protection of human rights is not deemed sufficiently important to be a key function of the Garda SÃochána. This matter was raised by the Human Rights Commission but I am not sure of the Minister's...
- Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)
Jim O'Keeffe: If we ever get there.