Results 1,521-1,540 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Yes. With regard to its composition and who can be a non-executive member, all such legislation appears to carry a standard provision, inserted by the bureaucracy, providing for the exclusion of Members of the Oireachtas from being considered for membership of boards. I object to that. It is not that I have an interest in being a member but I believe there are certain circumstances where...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: We will find a way of achieving it.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: If that is the major issue, we will find a solution to it.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: The fact we are amending the Garda SÃochána Act 2005 at this stage highlights the point we constantly make that these issues were not fully dealt with at the time the Billââ
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: The final stages were rushed. Having said that, the change proposed makes much sense and the particular example quoted by the Minister highlights the need for power being there to inquire into issues like that insurance case. I have no idea if there is any substance to the report. In fact, it has been heavily denied. However, if there is a scintilla of evidence to support the point raised...
- Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: It could be the crucifixion.
- Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: In respect of the civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill and the question of casino clubs, the Minister backed off on his threat to close these clubs and set up a committee to look at the prospect of regulating them. I understand a report from that committee has been on his desk since last December. When will he publish the report and why has there been a delay in doing so? What are his...
- Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: I heard it was in the Department.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: It would be helpful if the Tánaiste could give us notice of his final intentions arising from the Committee Stage debate before Report Stage.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Have we cleared section 31?
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: In broad terms it is agreed but arising from the debate yesterday the Tánaiste said he would come back to us on issues relating to constitutional points raised. Deputy Howlin's point about the disparity between the â¬500,000 fine and others that are a fraction of that sum is relevant.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: I could not imagine a less clear signal than imposing similar sentences for possession of â¬13,000 worth of drugs and â¬500,000 worth.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: That is the real problem arising from this section.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: On that basis we could agree the section. We will be returning to it on Report Stage but the Tánaiste has taken the points on board.
- Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: How many hours will be allowed for Report Stage?
- Written Answers — Judicial Process: Judicial Process (4 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 13: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the continuing delays in court hearings for criminal trials is unacceptable; the further proposals he has for dealing with the situation; when it is expected that an adequate number of judges will be [i]in situ[/i]; the resources that have been provided in respect of each judge; when the...
- Written Answers — Drugs in Prisons: Drugs in Prisons (4 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 17: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the tangible results that have been achieved in tackling the significant problem of drugs in prison; when prisons will be free of drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12966/07]
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 84: To ask the Taoiseach the average annual salary of a lawyer in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; the salary scales in respect of legal staff, including the starting salary, the average annual salary of non-legal DPP staff, and the annual cost of running the DPP in each of the years 2002 to date in 2007. [13182/07]
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 85: To ask the Taoiseach the average annual salary of a solicitor in the Office of the Chief Prosecution Solicitor; the salary scales in respect of solicitors, including the starting salary, the average annual salary of non-legal CPS staff, and the annual cost of running the CPS in each of the years 2002 to date in 2007. [13185/07]
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (4 Apr 2007)
Jim O'Keeffe: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) who died in Garda custody; and the reason the case has taken so long. [13176/07]