Results 1-20 of 4,915 for speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (1 Feb 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 107: To ask the Taoiseach the basis on which visitor statistics are complied from the point of view of tourism; if the length of time spent in the State or the purpose of the trip is relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (1 Feb 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of gardaí that are being trained in drug impairment testing; when this training will be completed; when will the recently announced roadside drug testing come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4592/11]

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (1 Feb 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of persons committed to prison for non-payment of fines and non-payment of debt in 2010; if he will provide comparative figures for the previous three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4593/11]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (1 Feb 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has made any proposals to the Department of Finance for change in the remuneration of the chief executive officers of the commercial semi-State bodies for which he has responsibilities when current levels of remuneration appear to be excessive; his views on this situation; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the concerns expressed in relation to sections 35 to 39 of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009; the steps being taken to review same and to propose amendments thereto; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4326/11]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (27 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the current numbers of fully attested members of the Garda Síochána, recruits in training and members of the Garda Reserve; if it is anticipated that there will be any intake of recruits in the foreseeable future from those selected by the Public Appointments Service which has successfully undergone the physical competency test,...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the review of the Civil Registration Act 2004 has taken place with particular reference to making provision for the registration here of all deaths of persons domiciled in Ireland who died abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3527/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons for delays in dealing with cases in the social welfare appeals office; the average time scale for dealing with appeal applications; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship that can arise from such delays; if he has any proposals to expedite the hearing of appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3528/11]

Written Answers — Electoral Management System: Electoral Management System (27 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 104: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he now accepts that the proposal in the 2007 programme for Government to establish an independent electoral commission will not be fulfilled by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3992/11]

Written Answers — Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (27 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to encourage a more widespread installation of carbon monoxide detectors in view of the fact that approximately 40 persons die every year here from carbon monoxide poisoning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3993/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Correspondence: Ministerial Correspondence (25 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a child (details supplied) in County Cork has been unable to secure a place in a national school since September 2010; the reason for same; the steps she will take to ensure that this child receives an education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3706/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 23 November 2010, regarding the conditions of habitual residence to be eligible for social welfare benefits, if the Department guidelines have been reviewed to make the conditions clearer and more user-friendly for deciding officers and customers alike and if not when will the guidelines be...

Written Answers — Trade Relations: Trade Relations (20 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the possibilities for the further development of trade, tourism and inward investment from Taiwan, which has one of the strongest economies in the world; if he has any proposals either directly or indirectly with other Departments and State agencies for the further promotion of trade, investment and...

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (20 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current state of the EU expansion programme for the accession of new member states; when Croatia, which has reached the final phase of the accession negotiations with the Commission will become a member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2855/11]

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (19 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he accepts that insufficient progress to date has been made in reducing the regulatory burden on businesses and that this has a negative effect on the encouragement of enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2544/11]

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (19 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he has any new proposals to encourage the start up of small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2543/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (19 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance if the report of the independent review panel chaired by a person (details supplied) which has now been completed will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2828/11]

Road Network (18 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be made available to the local authorities to assist in repairing the damage caused to regional and local roads as a consequence of the severe weather conditions in December 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2278/11]

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Would the Taoiseach do it again?

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (13 Jan 2011)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the recent water restrictions have adversely affected the functioning of accident and emergency departments in hospitals throughout the country; the measures that have been taken to deal with this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1439/11]