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Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Twelve days of Christmas for good.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I wish to share time with Deputies English and Durkan.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: There is a fine tradition in this House, which involves Members from all sides supporting whatever Government is in office when battling for foreign direct investment. That tradition has helped to bring many returns to the country and it is one I am glad to follow in the few comments I wish to make on this Bill. The word should go out from this House that we are supportive of foreign direct...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Minister of State could also deal with a point raised by my colleague, Deputy Varadkar, as regards section 2. I have some concern about having an open house in relation to institutions from other parts of the world that might, perhaps, not be as welcome as the institutions, hopefully, coming from the United States. The last issue I want to raise is, perhaps, of main concern. We want to...

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: He is blushing.

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: He is out of water at this stage.

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Has the Taoiseach agreed that the debate will continue after tonight and left the door open for a debate tomorrow?

Written Answers — Flood Damage: Flood Damage (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the damage arising from the recent flooding at University College Cork; if he has proposals to deal with same. [44143/09]

Written Answers — Flood Damage: Flood Damage (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the loss, damage and disruption caused to students at University College Cork arising from the recent flooding which affected student accommodation and led to damage and loss of books, laptops and personal belongings; if he has proposals to assist them in their difficulties. [44144/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent of begging here; his views on the legality following the 2007 High Court decision (details supplied); if he has proposals for new laws; and the proposed timetable for legislation. [44385/09]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions and convictions for begging from 2000 to date in 2009. [44386/09]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position on the draft new regulations introduced by the European Commission to update and reform the EU fisheries control framework; his views on this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43434/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will confirm that those whose applications had been received for the early farm retirement scheme will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43433/09]

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: This Bill is hugely significant, particularly for all those involved in the adoption process. It is important for the children who are, and who will be, adopted, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents and birth parents. It is also important for all those involved in administering the process and who make decisions that have huge implications for many and that, in some instances,...

Written Answers — Fuel Poverty: Fuel Poverty (25 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of the warmer homes scheme; the method of application; the average time of approval for applications; the number of approved applications to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43235/09]

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projected timeframe for the availability of broadband in the entire country; the percentage coverage projected at the end of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43234/09]

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: In the context of the consumer and competition Bill or otherwise, I wish to raise with the Taoiseach insurance for flood damage and the problems for those who have no insurance, who are underinsured or who will not be able to get insurance in the future. In the context of that Bill or otherwise, is it possible that the Taoiseach could arrange a special investigation into insurance for flood...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Is it possible for a meeting to be arranged between the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Irish Insurance Federation to specifically discuss this issue in the context of the current, and likely continuing further, problems?

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: After a pothole burst a tyre on my way home to Bandon, I eventually got home on Thursday. It was the worst I have ever seen, Bandon town was like Venice, with the river in full flow through the main streets of the town. Other towns in west Cork, Skibbereen and Clonakilty, in particular, were similarly badly affected. There were some silver linings in that there were no deaths or serious...