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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (6 Nov 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a large proportion of child-minders work outside the formal economy and, while working outside the formal economy, they are exempt from inspection by the State in relation to regulations; her views on this matter; and the plans she has to rectify it. [47770/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (6 Nov 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views in relation to the regulating of the childcare profession and her views in relation to unacceptable practice that child-minders are exempt from inspection, child protection training and even Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47771/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (6 Nov 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are 257 notified child-minders in Ireland compared to the estimated thousands who are not registered; if she has any plans to introduce a regulation and inspection framework for child-minders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47772/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (24 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality following his decision to seek a voluntary code of practice in relation to corporate governance of charities, community non-profit, community voluntary groups and other such organisation and in view of some recent media revelations in relation to such organisations, if he is satisfied with the current plan for a voluntary code; if he will consider...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illicit Drugs Trade (24 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the ongoing reports of cannabis cultivation and the sale of prescription drugs here, the law enforcement efforts being made to tackle this illicit drug trade; his views on whether the Gardaí have adequate resources and enough trained drug squad members to deal with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46508/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Bodies (24 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of agencies, authorities, boards, committees, working groups, tribunals, councils, task forces or any other non-governmental organisations set up by his Department from February 2000 to February 2011, if he will provide tabulated format the cost to the State of these agencies, organisations and other groups and the justification by the then...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Consultancy Contracts (24 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Defence If he will provide details in tabular form of the names of external public relations, consultancy persons and all the organisations used by his Department from February 2000 to February 2011; the amount paid for each; the justification for this expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46594/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Misuse of Drugs (18 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: I would love to think the Minister's contribution will be well received throughout the country. In this day and age, it is often difficult to sift through media reports to find good news. This is good news because of the co-ordinated response of all those involved, particularly when one considers the successes. I had details of some of these before I came to the House but I was not...

Topical Issue Debate: Misuse of Drugs (18 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on what is an important issue for this House and for the people. The Minister will agree that there is a subculture of activity which is being protected by certain drug lords who are importing massive amounts of drugs from Europe and other continents for what is commonly known as the Irish market. We see from recent information from...

Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: I appreciate the opportunity to speak in this important issue, which has caused enormous distress to many people. I very much welcome the substance of what the Minister told the House earlier. As someone who was a member of a local authority for 12 years, I share many of the thoughts expressed here today. On countless occasions families have moved into what they regarded as their home -...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Insurance Rates (16 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: We cannot have the budget debate today.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (16 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to problems (details supplied) being experienced by those collecting social welfare payments at Lucan Village Post Office, County Dublin; if she has plans to improve these facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44093/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (16 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will address the problem that has been causing distress to the many residents of Lucan, County Dublin, regarding the payment of their entitlements in Lucan Village Post Office in view of (details supplied); if she will consider making an unannounced informal visit with this Deputy at any time of her choosing to Lucan Post Office; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the fact that the current save rate from out of hospital cardiac arrest here is around 7% and that areas such as Las Vegas casinos that had ready availability of automated external defibrillators and which were used within three minutes show a save rate of 74% and where community groups, sports clubs and schools here often have to fundraise for some...

Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (9 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: My question, No. 81, is similar to Deputy Doherty's. I thank the Minister for his reply. Often when I see young people in the Gallery, like today, I am reminded of the facilities some of them have to assist them with their education which we never had, such as laptops and smartphones. The Minister's determination to provide high-speed broadband to more schools will enhance young people's...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Media in Education (9 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the growing and worrying trend of youth self-harm and youth suicide, his plans to develop a policy to deal with the growth of social media in education and in particular the use of mobile phones, smart phones, i-pads and laptops during the normal school day; if he has examined the problem of cyber bullying, cyber abuse and the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (9 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the inclusion of entrepreneurship and innovation as part of the school curriculum in the future either as a stand-alone subject or as part of a number of existing subjects such as business, mathematics and science in view of this Government’s policy to develop the right environment for the creation of jobs and the repair...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: I will be brief. I join the Chairman and members in welcoming our guests. This is a very important issue. It has often been said that when we have healthy children, we have a healthy society, and I go a long way in agreeing with that. I have a great interest in this subject because my background is in the area of fitness and sport and my specialist qualification is in the area of child...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: Did I hear Mr. Duffy say that sugar is killing our children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Oct 2012)

Derek Keating: It is a wonderful suggestion to get that important message across.