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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Social Protection following the recent circular directive SWA 1/02013 issued on 11 January 2013 regarding supplementary welfare payments that were traditionally paid around the period of Holy Communions and Confirmations as an Exceptional Needs payment for those less well off, if she will outline the amount of money that will be saved in relation to this decision; if...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Contracts (29 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the tender for the payment of entitlements on behalf of her Department; when a decision will be made in relation to the awarding of this contract; if she will take into consideration the impact on jobs, convenience and professional standards that are currently being provided by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (29 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in reaching a decision on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3813/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Mentoring Strategy (24 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on whether a national mentoring strategy has benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3184/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Mentoring Strategy (24 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to develop a national mentoring strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3183/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: 211. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to maintain the reduced rate of VAT introduced as part of the jobs plan into 2014. [2502/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: 636. To ask the Minister for Health if, following on from his recent reply in relation to Narcolepsy, he will outline his plans to address the needs of the many cases that are now emerging; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, in the Dublin Mid-West constituency alone, there are a significant number of chronic cases who are awaiting his report to assist them in addressing this...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: Is new legislation needed?

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: The Minister of State pointed out that traders involved in the sale of gift vouchers are required to ensure they do not mislead consumers. I would contend that is exactly what HMV did. Clearly it was fully aware of the difficulties it was experiencing for a number of months, but it continued to sell gift vouchers as recently as last Sunday. Customers need more than advice from the National...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: How long have I got?

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak about a very important topical issue. I represent Dublin Mid-West, which includes Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Palmerstown and Saggart. Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is central in that constituency and contains HMV, which is a major employer and outlet, at least up until this week. I am very concerned for the overall...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: I will finish. What can the Minister do in terms of legislation and does he agree that legislation is required to protect Ireland's customers?

Further Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: I welcome the opportunity to address this issue and to debate this Private Members' motion. Yesterday, I was very happy, in this Chamber, to laud the leader of Fianna Fáil for his work during his time as Minister for Health and Children, particularly in regard to the tobacco legislation of that time. Today, regrettably, I have to criticise the same Deputy and his party for what I...

Further Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: In the ten seconds I have remaining, I want to put on record that there is not one, single Member from Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin or the Technical Group here in Dáil Éireann to respond. I thank Deputy Maloney for raising that.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the achievements that his Department has realised since he presented Budget 2011/2012 regarding the economic circumstances he inherited; if he will outline his policies which will ensure that recovery is achieved from our current economic circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1770/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Overview (17 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Finance the achievements that he has realised since Budget 2011/2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1771/13]

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I admire the Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Micheál Martin, for introducing the legislation to ban smoking in the workplace during his tenure as Minister for Health. It was innovative at the time and still is today. Credit must be given where it is due. It was the very first time such legislation was introduced in any democracy in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (16 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken to address the problems arising from the decision taken by Belfast City Council and the flying of flags in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1724/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (16 Jan 2013)

Derek Keating: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions that are taking place between his Department, the Northern Ireland Office and the British Government to address the new crisis in relation to the decision taken by Belfast City Council and the flying of flags in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1723/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Elder Abuse (19 Dec 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Health the number of designated community-based social workers who are employed full-time to protect the elderly in the Dublin Mid-West Constituency of Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Saggart, Newcastle and Palmerstown; would the Minister outline the timeframe from when a disclosure is reported to the Health Service Executive of a suspected abuse of an elderly person...