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Water Quality. (14 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: One could not invite them down there any more.

Water Quality. (14 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: We could have a new REP scheme for the farmers.

Water Quality. (14 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I have no problem, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, if Deputy Reilly wants to ask a question after the west Cork plants.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 158: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the date for farmers spreading slurry in Northern Ireland has been extended to December 2009; and if he will also respond to the request of many farmers here for a similar extension. [35765/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if consideration has been given to reviewing Ireland's record on citizenship applications to international comparisons in terms of rejection rates and application processing times; his views on whether the processing time in Australia is generally 90 days, in the UK is six months, in Canada is 11 months as opposed to over...

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (13 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I support the Bill, although not out of sympathy with my colleagues in the legal profession, as mentioned by Deputy Reilly. This is a non-controversial Bill and it should be dealt with by the House on that basis. It is an honest attempt to close a loophole in our professional regulations. I urge all sides of the House to support the principle of the Bill and ensure that Deputy Reilly's...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (8 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Defence the future of the Defence Forces in Chad; the length of time it is expected they will remain there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34693/09]

Defence Forces Reserve. (8 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Defence the plans for the future of the reserve Defence Force; and the number at present and the projections for the future. [34692/09]

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: That is a first.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the delays which exist in processing jobseeker's benefit applications which can take up to 15 weeks to process and of longer delays in processing claims for jobseeker's allowance, an example of which is a claim lodged on 24 March which was not finalised until 10 September 2009; if her attention...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties which have arisen for old age pensioners who save part of their weekly pension and as a consequence accumulate savings in excess of the means test limit thereby giving rise to claims by her Department for reductions in pensions or clawback by the State; and her proposals to...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (7 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the delay in payment of a redundancy refund of €44,041 to company (details supplied) in County Cork for which the claim was made on 24 June 2009; and if she will arrange for immediate payment. [34939/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (6 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the continuing high level of crimes committed against the elderly, he will take steps to reinstate the scheme of community support for older people which was suspended five months ago; and the terms of any new scheme proposed. [34186/09]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (6 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent CSO survey shows that 50% of rural households reported difficulty in accessing public transport and were consistently more likely to experience difficulties accessing basic services such as banking, groceries, post office and GP services; if the rural transport scheme operation under his...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Payments: Social Welfare Payments (6 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 865: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applicants awaiting jobseeker's benefit for more than five weeks, more than 10 weeks and more then 15 weeks in the local social welfare offices in Bantry, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Bandon and Kinsale, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33288/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Payments: Social Welfare Payments (6 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 866: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applicants awaiting jobseeker's allowance for more than five weeks, more than 10 weeks, more then 15 weeks and more than 20 weeks in the local social welfare offices in Bantry, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Bandon and Kinsale, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33289/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 892: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if changes have been introduced to the habitual residence clause whereby persons claiming social welfare payments and child benefit are required to satisfy habitual residence even though they previously resided in the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland; and if so, the reason her Department's website in relation to family...

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (6 Oct 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 1076: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a REP Scheme four application for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will confirm that the 2008 payment will issue. [34064/09]

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: That was a Freudian slip.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: It would not be the first time a Government fell on a budget.