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Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (13 Mar 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. I fully understand the situation in which the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Government find themselves. If the funds had been made available or if the previous Government had invested wisely, an underpass would have been built at Palmerstown on the N4. Such an underpass would have been similar to that which was...

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2013)

Derek Keating: Like the party did in the North.

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2013)

Derek Keating: What does one do in the North if one does not pay the property tax?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education (7 Mar 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to develop adult education or courses in further education for those who have left school early or those who are changing careers due to the economic crisis; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are already excellent back to school and or back to college courses available via vocational education committees and community...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education (7 Mar 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are already excellent back to school and back to college courses available via vocational education committees and community colleges of education; if he will consider reviewing his policy and developing a major programme of course development particularly for those who are on the long-term...

Meath East By-election: Issue of Writ (5 Mar 2013)

Derek Keating: It is only two years since Fianna Fáil left all those problems behind.

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Transport (21 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State and ask him to convey my thanks to the Minister for Justice and Equality. Not only was the Minister of State's reply comprehensive, but it was also revealing. An additional €3 million was provided last year, the total figure being €4 million. In addition, an estimated €5 million will be provided in 2013. I am mindful of the pressures that...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Transport (21 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to discuss a matter of national interest, one which has been the subject of considerable scrutiny, discussion and, I regret, misinformation in this House and beyond. I am reminded of some of the comments made by Deputy Mattie McGrath on Garda transportation and the Garda fleet. What is the current position regarding the upgrading of...

Order of Business (19 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: Deputy Adams is doing the House a disservice.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: Most of us are here on Thursdays.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: That is right.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: It is Fianna Fáil's mess.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: It is Fianna Fáil's mess.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: It is Fianna Fáil's mess.

Rights of Grandparents Bill 2013: First Stage (13 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to remove the obligation imposed on the grandparents of a child to first apply and obtain leave before exercising the right to apply for access to a grandchild, to regularise the day-to-day care of children in order to facilitate the development of a relationship or a bond between a grandparent and their grandchildren and...

Rights of Grandparents Bill 2013: First Stage (13 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: This year's G8 summit will be a major event in Ireland. I believe it will be the 39th summit and the first to be held on the island of Ireland. I join others in congratulating Prime Minister Cameron on having the confidence to select Enniskillen and the island of Ireland as the location of the summit. The Taoiseach will recall the last G8 summit which was held at Camp David in the United...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: Can I respond to the Taoiseach?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Taoiseach the benefits to this State of next year's G8 Summit taking place in Enniskillen; the role that he will play; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53908/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): G8 Summit (12 Feb 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Taoiseach in view of the announcement made by the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, who confirmed that the next G8 Summit will be held in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, if he will comment on the impact of the announcement that next year's G8 Summit will take place in Enniskillen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53909/12]