Results 781-800 of 1,227 for speaker:Derek Keating
- Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: I thank the Minister for his detailed and comprehensive reply. Given the difficult and restrictive situation with which the Government must contend, many sporting organisations across all codes have come together with joint applications for shared facilities and arrangements. Will the Minister look favourably on those who share resources made available through capital grant funding?
- Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: It is important to acknowledge that, despite prevailing economic and difficult circumstances, the Government has resumed the sports capital funding programme, which is an indication of its recognition of the need to support sports organisations in all codes, particularly organisations in the voluntary sector which are struggling. I am sure the Minister is aware of the great dependency of...
- Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme and the number of applications received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52679/12]
- Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52590/12]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: The Gathering (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: The Deputy is gathering his thoughts. He is a chancer.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Capital Programme (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: The Deputy never lost it.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: The Deputy did not buy a Leap card.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied).. [52304/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied). [52351/12]
- Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: I have already had the opportunity to express publicly my condolences and my heartfelt feelings to the family of Savita, whose tragic circumstances one can only imagine. It is very difficult for me to discuss or even contemplate the subject of abortion without recalling an experience I had when I encountered a very good friend a long time ago. It is an experience I will never forget. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (14 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will intervene in the school bus service that is provided by CIÉ and that has been withdrawn from the parents and school children from the Lucan area, County Dublin, who attend a school (details supplied), while at the same time the service remains in place for families from nearby Celbridge, County Kildare, and in view of the very close...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: Has the CDVEC considered how the system in, for example, the UK operates? What are its structures and how successful has it been? Does the CDVEC have an annual budget for the grant process? What does the typical student grant amount to each year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: For 2012.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: What is the typical value of a grant?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: Is there a total budget for the scheme? What would be a typical student grant for a year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: I seek clarification on access to libraries, equipment, accommodation, laboratories, etc., in the meantime.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: May I just say-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: On a point of order, I do not seek a supplementary question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: There is a critical issue in respect of access to libraries-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Student Grant Application System: Discussion with SUSI (13 Nov 2012)
Derek Keating: -----equipment and accommodation-----