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- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (22 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: This is one of the most important debates in which I have ever participated in this House, and I have been here for quite a while. Climate change and global warming constitute the greatest problem facing humanity today and I do not say that lightly. People may say that problems such as drought are more important and approximately 1 billion worldwide do not have access to clean water. The...
- Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (22 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: I will come to the home patch but I want to refer to world health matters first, including malaria which will spread as a result of global warming. I was discussing the matter with a family who were in Africa during the summer and I unfortunately had to read up on malaria, which is back big time in Africa. One must recall that we had malaria in southern Europe up to 50 years ago. I am not...
- Office of the Attorney General. (21 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: The Taoiseach mentioned that a startlingly high number of constitutional actions are under way in any year. Do his briefing notes have further information in this regard? He mentioned a figure of 340 that are currently in hand. What percentage of these cases actually come to trial? More important, perhaps, how many successfully identify a breach of the Constitution in any year as regards...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in payment of a forestry roads grant to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will now arrange for immediate payment. [29359/07]
- Written Answers — Criminal Law Review: Criminal Law Review (20 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recommendations in the final report of the balance in the criminal law review group; his proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29810/07]
- Written Answers — Electoral Commission: Electoral Commission (20 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 537: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken towards the establishment of an independent national electoral commission; and when it is expected to be operative. [29531/07]
- Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (20 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 538: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the widespread concerns regarding the compilation of the voting register and the inaccuracies therein; and his proposals in this regard. [29532/07]
- Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (20 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 539: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is claimed that the register of electors is overstated by in the region of 500,000 people; his views on whether there is a basis for these claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29533/07]
- Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (14 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 48: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has proposals to widen the Seanad Ãireann electorate for the higher education constituencies where, at present, graduates of universities and colleges other than NUI or Trinity are denied the right to vote and where the necessary constitutional change to permit the extension of voting rights was made...
- Written Answers — School Catchment Areas: School Catchment Areas (13 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the present school catchment area boundaries are in many cases archaic and giving rise to injustice; and the time-frame in these circumstances for the completion of a review thereof. [28221/07]
- Written Answers — Strategic Management Initiative: Strategic Management Initiative (13 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in accordance with the principles of better regulation, it is his Department's practice to monitor and collate data on the implementation, enforcement and effectiveness of legislation which falls within his Department's remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28572/07]
- Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (13 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will procure data from the Garda and the Courts Service on the number of drivers who have been prosecuted for an offence under the Railway Safety Act 2005, section 138 â bridge strikes, in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28571/07]
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (13 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of full-time members of the Garda SÃochána as of 31 October 2007. [28218/07]
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (13 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff at the Garda Vetting Unit in Thurles; if it is intended to increase this number; and if so, when same will occur. [28219/07]
- School Admissions. (13 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied that the admissions policy employed by secondary schools is fully compliant with all of the requirements under existing Irish legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28288/07]
- School Admissions. (13 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Over a year ago the Minister announced that she was conducting an audit of admissions policies particularly in respect of newcomer families and those with special needs. When will that audit be published? Following the audit, is the Minister satisfied with enrolment policies? Does she intend to bring forward any new policy proposals in respect of admissions?
- Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Defence the task confronting the Defence Forces personnel going to Chad; the logistical difficulties involved; and the risks associated with this mission. [27302/07]
- Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (7 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether it is satisfactory that An Garda SÃochána have no indoor firing range for firearms training following the closure of the range in the Phoenix Park in 2005; when they will be provided with indoor firearms training facilities, other than the virtual automated training systems which are presently the...
- Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (7 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of An Garda SÃochána with firearm authorisation cards; and his views on whether firearm training for members is adequate. [27300/07]
- Written Answers — Animal Vaccination Scheme: Animal Vaccination Scheme (6 Nov 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she proposes to introduce a national plan for vaccination against bluetongue; if so, the proposed arrangements for administering the vaccine; and the costs involved. [27051/07]