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Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: This is a single issue speech on behalf of Bantry Bay, the second biggest harbour in the world, after Sydney Harbour. It has been host to shipping over the centuries. The Hoche expedition came in there in 1796. It was a base for the British fleet and a corner of it, in Castletownbere, was one of the treaty ports. It has a long tradition and I make a special plea that its identity and the...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (13 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of running the European elections and by elections on 5 June 2009, with an outline of the main items of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17984/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Purchases: Departmental Purchases (13 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the acquisition of a second mobile container scanner needed to combat cigarette smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18993/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date and the plans for the future use of wave energy as a renewable energy resource. [18618/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to the development of energy from wind farms here; and the future plans in this regard. [18617/09]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (12 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in issuing a REP scheme four payment to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will confirm that same will be issued without further delay. [18669/09]

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: The figures do not add up.

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: It seems to be a formula for bankruptcy.

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (7 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 30: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of running the local elections on 5 June 2009, with an outline of the main items of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17984/09]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (7 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 36: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the electoral registers correctly reflect the people entitled to vote in the forthcoming elections; and his proposals to improve same. [17985/09]

Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Government must do better than it has been doing.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Seanad.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I endorse Deputy McManus's case. This is an important issue for many families and every effort must be galvanised to solve what appear to be difficulties that have emerged at a late stage and that still persist.

Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: First Stage (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 to provide for the issuing of fixed penalty notices in respect of certain sea fisheries offences.

Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: First Stage (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: It sounds like a blast from the past.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Joint Committee on the Constitution recommended it be totally abolished.

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the Reserve Defence Force is working effectively and efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17788/09]

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the phased enhancement of Reserve Defence Force capabilities provided for in the Reserve Defence Force Review Implementation Plan will be completed. [17789/09]

Reserve Defence Force. (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Does the Minister accept that the Reserve Defence Force is a cost-effective organisation for the relatively small amount of money involved - approximately €10 million apart from the PDF associated costs - and that in it we have a substantial body of men and women relatively cheaply by way of support for the civil powers? I ask him to confirm that the phased enhancement of the force's...