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Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: In fact, the Taoiseach might not be here much longer.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps being taken to reduce the delays in dealing with applications for social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16810/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in the course of investigations into social welfare applications it is considered appropriate that copies of bank statements are obtained directly from the applicant's bank without their knowledge or consent in a situation in which the applicant is then charged by the bank for issuing such copies; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 235: 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 who applied in February 2008; if he will confirm that same will be issued without further delay. [17213/09]

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: They are safe enough in the Chamber.

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: All law abiding citizens will support, in principle, legislation, as cited in the Long Title to the Bill, "to provide for surveillance in connection with the investigation of arrestable offences, the prevention of suspected arrestable offences and the safeguarding of the State against subversive and terrorist threats". Everyone is in favour of the principle but my concern is that the devil...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: It is important that we accept this fact, in confronting the figures and in taking the necessary measures to deal with them. I recently tabled a parliamentary question requesting the number of murders recorded in the last ten years in which a firearm was used and the number which resulted in proceedings and convictions. The figures confirmed the point I am making. In the years 1998 to...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I know there are problems regarding evidence and so on. In any serious situation one will come up against problems. Our job is to try to find solutions. That means accepting there is a serious problem and being prepared to find a solution. I would like a new examination of how we categorise crime. There should be some way to categorise violent crime and serious crime that is not just...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I am not yet recommending electronic tags for them, although now that I have put the thought in my mind, I will have to reflect on it. I know there are limitations on resources, but if there are difficulties, then we should redirect resources from areas of lower priority. I understand that there are difficulties in the office of the DPP and that we are putting pressure on that office to get...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The same thing should apply to the database laboratory. Let us give this whole area the priority it deserves and needs from the Executive and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This House should also give it priority in terms of resources and there should be a common view to mobilise these resources to ensure that the curse that has...

Written Answers — Cultural Institutions: Cultural Institutions (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if an audit has been conducted on the security arrangements in place at the National Gallery, the National Museum and other such institutions here; and his views on proposals in this regard. [16244/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16576/09]

Tourism Industry. (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the opinion that a focused emphasis on tourism could have a positive impact on tackling economic problems; and his proposals in this regard to encourage same. [16243/09]

Commemorative Events. (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: One may be sure there was a reason.

Commemorative Events. (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: By whom?

Commemorative Events. (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: I have a lot of time for John A. Costello. A decision was made to establish a national commemoration day in respect of the Famine and to hold the commemoration ceremony in different places around the country. This year, it is to take place next month in Skibbereen, my home town. Was there an application or has any provision been made for funding to support a proper approach being made by...

Commemorative Events. (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: To bring the Taoiseach up to date, I am aware that the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, is assisting by attending on the day but he does not appear to be sending any cheque in advance with regard to the commemoration or the costs thereof.

Commemorative Events. (28 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: If the Taoiseach could manage a cheque, either directly or through the Minister, that would be helpful.

Written Answers — Treaty of Lisbon: Treaty of Lisbon (23 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the ratification of the Lisbon treaty in other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14477/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the arrangements made with the US authorities for the reception of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay; the number proposed; the arrangements therefore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14600/09]