Results 1,241-1,260 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Human Rights Issues. (23 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding diplomatic relations with Burma in view of the appalling record of the regime there on human rights and its suppression of democracy. [24905/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Functions: Departmental Functions (18 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Transport the marine related functions for which he has responsibility in view of the considerable confusion that exists in relation to ministerial responsibility. [22325/07]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (18 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the re-establishment of the Cork Swansea ferry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23843/07]

Written Answers — Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements (17 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in relation to vitamin and mineral supplements; the reason it is proposed to substantially reduce the recommended daily allowance as the maximum dose per tablet; if such proposals are based on detailed research into safety issues; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such change will result in major cost and...

Written Answers — Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements (17 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of the use here of vitamin or mineral supplements; her views on whether they have a considerable contribution to make in health matters; the reason changes are proposed in relation to their sale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23842/07]

Written Answers — Public Service Pay: Public Service Pay (16 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the cost to the taxpayer of the benchmarking process to date; his views on whether the benchmarking process has not delivered the promised programme of public service reform to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23537/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether in many instances the present stamp duty system places an unjust burden on those who are purchasing homes; and if he has proposals to reform same. [23464/07]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (16 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the foreshore licence for the proposed tidal barrage for Clonakilty applied for by Clonakilty Town Council in October 2003 will be granted. [23473/07]

Leaders' Questions (16 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: She was entitled to feel so.

Leaders' Questions (16 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: She was kept waiting seven months for a colonoscopy.

Leaders' Questions (16 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: There were no cutbacks before the election.

Written Answers — Renewable Energy Resources: Renewable Energy Resources (11 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the contribution for renewable energy resources including hydro power at less than 9% of gross electricity consumption in 2006 indicates very modest progress over the past ten years in the development of new renewable energy resources; the main reasons for such limited progress; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in the nationwide roll out of wired broadband to rural Ireland; Ireland's present rating in international standards of wired broadband availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22683/07]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 115: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the proposed purchase by Ireland of additional allowances through the Kyoto Protocol flexible mechanisms; and the cost of same over the commitment period 2008 to 2012. [22674/07]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 158: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the targets outlined in the first National Climate Change Strategy 2000 have not been met; if any body has accepted responsibility for this failure; and the lessons to be learned therefrom. [22673/07]

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (10 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, and Deputy Ring on the assumption of their respective portfolios. It has been fascinating to listen to both of them. Largely, there seems to be much common ground between them on this Bill. This is a good Bill and it is important it is accepted as such. What is even more important is that the democratic process applies here to ensure...

Planning Issues. (10 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Shades of Monaghan.

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Prior to the adjournment of this debate I stated my belief that this is a good Bill and I compliment the officials and others who helped put it together during the years since the Costello report in 1990. It has been a long time in gestation. I like the Bill, which has broad support from those involved in the sector. We should use the goodwill of the House to ensure the Bill becomes an...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Will the Taoiseach give an example of such a scenario?

Order of Business (10 Oct 2007)

Jim O'Keeffe: Will the Taoiseach provide an example in that regard?