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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Mar 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will undertake an immediate audit of all broadband telecommunications infrastructure under public and private ownership nationwide, in particular an audit of all ducting infrastructure capable of carrying fibre-optic cable; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Was that a leaflet drop?

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish the Taoiseach well. I refer to the criminal justice miscellaneous provisions Bill, which was brought up in the context of the criminal justice (forensic sampling and evidence) Bill. The Taoiseach mentioned yesterday that that Bill would be dealt with during this session but I wish to know when. The funeral of Mr. Mark Moloney is now taking place in Limerick and in light of this I...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Gardaí need surveillance equipment also. When will this legislation come before the House because this should be a matter of urgency?

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Everyone in the media is debating gangland crime but nothing is being done about it in this House.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: When exactly will this come before the House? "This session" could mean 3 July. This matter is too serious for such a vague answer and I ask the Taoiseach for a specific date.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is this legislation not urgent enough to warrant a specific date for publication?

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can the Taoiseach not give a date? This issue should be prioritised and debated in the House.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: This matter is important and I wish to raise it on the Adjournment debate in the House tonight.

Crime Prevention. (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this most important matter for Limerick city. I raised this issue earlier on the Order of Business with the Taoiseach and I am delighted it is now being debated in the Dáil. It has been the subject of much media comment and the Dáil is the one area in which it should be discussed because we can effect legislative changes that will deal...

Crime Prevention. (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: How many convictions have been secured under the legislation?

Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I echo the sentiments of my colleagues, Deputies Noonan and Jan O'Sullivan, in welcoming the Limerick north-side and south-side regeneration projects. The House is discussing a technical amendment to section 5, but I will address the north-side and south-side specifically. As Deputy Jan O'Sullivan stated, there is considerable hope, but an element of apprehension on a number of levels. A...

Written Answers — Criminal Assets Bureau: Criminal Assets Bureau (17 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has been made in establishing regional branches of the Criminal Assets Bureau as was indicated previously would be considered; the timeframe for establishing such branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14160/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed in the Limerick Garda districts, broken down by station and garda rank as at the current date, 31 December 2006 and 31 December 2005; the number of these gardaí deployed in the regeneration areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14168/08]

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: While the debate on the Lisbon treaty has been complicated by the "no" campaign, it is a straightforward matter. As a nation, we must decide whether Europe has been and will continue to be good for us. The Minister of State, Deputy Kelleher, referred to how the EU process emerged from a desire for peace and to bring nations together, after which it evolved into an economic force. Since...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is vital that the people of Ireland vote for the treaty and the reasons to support it are straightforward. The population of the EU is now almost half a billion, which is unwieldy, and this, effectively, is an administrative treaty that seeks to streamline the EU's administrative procedures. A question in this debate is why should people vote "Yes"? I think the reasons for voting in...

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: I echo what my colleagues have said. This is probably one of the most serious issues that has arisen in terms of medical services in a number of years. Why is the Minister not here? Where is the Minister, Deputy Harney? This is a serious issue but her absence is an indication of the way she regards it. Patients are concerned about getting their medications. The livelihood of pharmacists...

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is now 800.

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Its reference should be extended to include discounts.

Pharmacy Services. (23 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is the end of May.