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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: We would not have an education system had Fianna Fáil continued in power. When we inherited this economy, five months worth of money was left in the kitty. I welcome our guests. Having considered and watched the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for many years, not only at national level because I work with and have assisted it in a humble way at local level, I realise its...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: It is just not fair, with respect.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: All I am asking is that the rules apply to everybody.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: I refer to legislation that I believe was due some years ago and which is now long overdue, namely, proposed legislation in respect of lobbying. This issue often features in the media and I feel strongly about it because it is important. Lobbying often has negative connotations but I wish to make a point about positive lobbying. The Taoiseach will be aware, because we have walked the lands-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: Please allow me to finish a sentence. With respect, the Ceann Comhairle allowed Deputy McDonald a fair bit of latitude. I wish to say one sentence. The Taoiseach had the opportunity, for which I thanked him, of visiting-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: This refers to positive lobbying. We are at a stage when the lands in question are to be sold tomorrow.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: It is in the power of the relevant Minister-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: -----to have that sale-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: I am asking the Taoiseach-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: I do show respect, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: On a point of order-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: Deputy McDonald spoke uninterrupted for several minutes. I listened to Deputy Billy Timmins speaking on the Order of Business yesterday-----

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (18 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the over-capacity and on-going demand for school places, the current status of the application for new accommodation, including time-frame for delivery of a new educational campus, for EducateTogether Primary School, Kilcolgan, County Galway. [36805/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (18 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: 1108. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for Garda clearance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [38388/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: 1437. To ask the Minister for Health if he will accelerate the provision of the special chair already agreed in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [37827/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Derek Keating: 1660. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any change or changes to condition 7 of the aircraft licence 2003 at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin; and, if so, what is the current reference field length, wingspan and approach speed permitted and, if required, is this information available under the Freedom of Information Acts. [37879/13]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Derek Keating: Hear, hear.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State. She fully appreciates the issue of deposit retention, which I discussed with her in a recent Topical Issue Debate. She has also shown great determination and a strong interest in this issue. It is extraordinary that, having accused the Government of not introducing Dáil reform, including this morning when the arrangements for the summer recess were the...

Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Derek Keating: I commend the Acting Chairman, Deputy Durkan, on his outstanding chairmanship.

Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Derek Keating: We have just dealt with important legislation which comprised more than 29 sections and not one member of the Opposition was in attendance.