Results 321-340 of 2,451 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Jim O'Keeffe

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (15 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Defence the circumstances surrounding the delay in providing casualty evacuation for an injured soldier on duty in Chad; the distance the soldier was from the Irish base at the time of the injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46806/09]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Policing Co-operation: Cross-Border Policing Co-operation (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the procedural manual designed as an authoritative guide for police officers and prosecutors with a view to maximising the chances of successful detections and prosecutions in cross-Border cases has been completed; if it is in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46124/09]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the powers to establish full interoperability of the radio communication systems between An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46123/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (10 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedure for calling out and using the members of the Reserve Defence Force to assist in emergencies; the extent to which use was made of them during the recent flooding difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46539/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (9 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport the companies and agencies which are directly or indirectly funded under the remit of his Department are not subject to Freedom of Information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45969/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Finance if a survey has been undertaken to identify the numbers travelling to Northern Ireland to shop; the amounts being spent and the types of goods being bought there; and his plans to reduce the impact of revenue loss to the Exchequer arising from this activity. [44432/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (3 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of cross-Border shopping; the VAT and excise duty revenue loss to the Exchequer for the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44431/09]

Written Answers — Flood Damage: Flood Damage (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the damage arising from the recent flooding at University College Cork; if he has proposals to deal with same. [44143/09]

Written Answers — Flood Damage: Flood Damage (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the loss, damage and disruption caused to students at University College Cork arising from the recent flooding which affected student accommodation and led to damage and loss of books, laptops and personal belongings; if he has proposals to assist them in their difficulties. [44144/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent of begging here; his views on the legality following the 2007 High Court decision (details supplied); if he has proposals for new laws; and the proposed timetable for legislation. [44385/09]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Dec 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions and convictions for begging from 2000 to date in 2009. [44386/09]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position on the draft new regulations introduced by the European Commission to update and reform the EU fisheries control framework; his views on this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43434/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will confirm that those whose applications had been received for the early farm retirement scheme will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43433/09]

Written Answers — Fuel Poverty: Fuel Poverty (25 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of the warmer homes scheme; the method of application; the average time of approval for applications; the number of approved applications to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43235/09]

Written Answers — Hearing Impairment Claims: Hearing Impairment Claims (19 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence if all army deafness claims have been disposed of; the final number of claims processed; the total payments to claimants; the costs paid to claimant's lawyers; the amount paid for departmental costs; the estimated cost of dealing with outstanding claims; and the steps taken to eliminate or minimise such claims for the future.. [42198/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (19 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Defence the arrangements for helicopter support for our troops in Chad since they were first deployed in February 2008. [42197/09]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the devolution of policing and criminal justice matters in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41728/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the procedure for centralised processing of medical card applications; if her attention has been drawn to the delays that have emerged in dealing with such applications for the over 70s, which have resulted in applicants being left without medical card cover for months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41413/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the contractual arrangements in relation to the delivery of social welfare services through An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41659/09]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (12 Nov 2009)

Jim O'Keeffe: Question 17: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the high level of unemployment among persons aged 20 to 25 years; the measures she proposes to introduce in order to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40785/09]