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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (25 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Taoiseach the total photography costs for his Department by his two predecessors in the past 10 years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40699/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Airport Development Projects (20 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Defence his views and if he has plans to consider developing a second airport which would be located in Baldonnel at Roger Casement Aerodrome, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39486/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Ambulance Service Provision (20 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Defence the functions and area that are covered by the new Air Ambulance Service that is operating from Roger Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin; his plans to extend this service; if this service is also available for emergency situations that may arise in Dublin city centre and particularly in Dublin west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39487/12]

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: After 18 months of this Government, Fianna Fáil has tabled a motion of no confidence in the Minister for Health. Its Members have some neck. Let us consider the record of Fianna Fáil in government, such as Charles J. Haughey, a man who single-handedly brought disgrace to the office of Taoiseach; Michael Woods, who negotiated with religious orders as Minister for Health during the...

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: Deputy Martin is absent again. We must consider his record of attendance, when the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Health are speaking on an important matter. He spent millions of euro of taxpayers' money on reports and never implemented one of them. He was responsible for running over budget every year while he was Minister with responsibility for health.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: Fianna Fáil Members should be ashamed of themselves. This is not about the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, but about the competitive edge between those on my left on the Opposition benches and those on my right. We saw it on television last night, in recent opinion polls and in the last election.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: As spokesperson for health, the Deputy is driving himself into another cul-de-sac.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: If the Fianna Fáil Members had any decency, they would withdraw the motion before 9 p.m.

Leaders' Questions (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: You do not want to hear the answer.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action needed by the Garda Síochána and the security forces of this State to ensure that the type of funeral that took place in Donaghmede, Dublin, last week which showed a public demonstration by the IRA of the illegal use of weapons does not occur again; the number of Gardaí that were involved in policing this event; the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (19 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether there is adequate legislation in place to ensure that the Gardaí will not tolerate any illegal use of weapons which was demonstrated recently at an IRA funeral in Donaghmede, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39246/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (18 Sep 2012)

Derek Keating: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the fact that it is reported that he grant aids animal welfare to the amount of €1.1 million every year, if he is satisfied that there is value for money and that the various organisations are providing a service that is in keeping with funding from public moneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39259/12]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (19 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 809: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a football club (details supplied) in County Dublin has qualified for the UEFA Champions League and are expected to travel in early August to their away games in Sarajevo and the cost to undertake these Championship matches and thereby represent Ireland is in the region of...

Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: We are suffering from listening to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects the geothermal legislation to be passed and when his Department will be open for applications for licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35655/12]

Public Order Offences (11 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: I express my condolences to the bereaved families and those who were injured last weekend. I will focus on future security. Would airport-type security be appropriate for such events? Many events are held in Ireland, but not all of them have large attendances. Some are only attended by thousands. Often, we attend local football matches. Where violence can be expected, airport-type...

Public Order Offences (11 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: I join my colleague in thanking the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this subject. What happened last weekend should never be allowed to happen again. Concerts are very lucrative events for promoters but it is time we adopted a no tolerance approach. Does the Minister agree with that, particularly in light of the violence, abuse and the damage that occurred? Nine people were...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (10 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers retired or otherwise engaged who were employed by his Department to act as supervisors during the exam period for the leaving certificate this year; the status of a person who acts as a supervisor; if it required that they be be registered, approved by the Teaching Council and cleared by the Gardaí; the...

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (10 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the latest research that has been conducted by his Department and its conclusions regarding the number of children leaving primary school who have difficulty in reading and writing or cannot read and write; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33139/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (10 Jul 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 220 of 3 July 2012. if he will reply to the question in relation to the details supplied. [33406/12]