Results 441-460 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the devolution of policing and criminal justice matters in Northern Ireland will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46811/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people with diabetes here; the number of podiatrists in the public service; her views on the development of podiatry services to reduce the risk of amputations arising from diabetes. [46987/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Defence the distance from the Irish base in Goz Beida in Chad to the location of the nearest dedicated casualty evacuation helicopter; the flight time for that journey; the helicopter casualty evacuation procedures in place for troops on long range patrols; if he can provide an assurance that troops injured or wounded on long range patrols can be...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Defence the circumstances surrounding the delay in providing casualty evacuation for an injured soldier on duty in Chad; the distance the soldier was from the Irish base at the time of the injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46806/09]

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Deputy Healy-Rae is having a late conversion.

Written Answers — Cross-Border Policing Co-operation: Cross-Border Policing Co-operation (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the procedural manual designed as an authoritative guide for police officers and prosecutors with a view to maximising the chances of successful detections and prosecutions in cross-Border cases has been completed; if it is in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46124/09]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the powers to establish full interoperability of the radio communication systems between An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46123/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedure for calling out and using the members of the Reserve Defence Force to assist in emergencies; the extent to which use was made of them during the recent flooding difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46539/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport the companies and agencies which are directly or indirectly funded under the remit of his Department are not subject to Freedom of Information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45969/09]

Budget Statement 2010 (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: That means less food for the kids and more money for drink.

Budget Statement 2010 (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Taken action to protect the lenders.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I wish to share time with Deputies Terence Flanagan and Kieran O'Donnell. I am absolutely amazed by the reaction of the Government to this Bill, which was introduced by my colleague, Deputy Phil Hogan. When I first saw it, my immediate reaction - on a completely non-political basis - was to say, "Hear, hear, it is time this was done". The legislation constitutes a necessary item of reform...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Why does he adopt this approach if such a horror tale is unfolding before the House in support of Deputy Hogan's Bill? The Minister referred to the appointment of Professor Niamh Brennan. The only ray of hope I saw from this Government in respect of this horror story was the appointment of Professor Niamh Brennan. I do not know her personally although I spent a number of years crossing...

Cross-Border Differentials (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I wish to share time with Deputy Ulick Burke.

Cross-Border Differentials (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: This Bill is a major missed opportunity. Foreshore is one of the greatest resources of this State. Not alone has this resource not been exploited by the State, but we have down through the years constructed an almost incomprehensible regulatory regime that has all but blocked every effort by people wishing to promote any type of enterprise or development on, in or under this resource. As...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Finance if a survey has been undertaken to identify the numbers travelling to Northern Ireland to shop; the amounts being spent and the types of goods being bought there; and his plans to reduce the impact of revenue loss to the Exchequer arising from this activity. [44432/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of cross-Border shopping; the VAT and excise duty revenue loss to the Exchequer for the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44431/09]

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Especially brown ones.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I wish to share time with Deputy Ulick Burke.

Foreshore and Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: This Bill is a major missed opportunity. Foreshore is one of the greatest resources of this State. Not alone has this resource not been exploited by the State, but we have down through the years constructed an almost incomprehensible regulatory regime that has all but blocked every effort by people wishing to promote any type of enterprise or development on, in or under this resource. As...