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Copyright Regulation (26 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: It will be available in the blacks.

Employment Rights (25 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if, in view of the La Senza case in Liffey Valley (details supplied) in which workers were told that they were no longer required to report for work on 10 January 2012 and following the intervention by the trade union group and the Minister for State, he will outline the lessons that have been learned from this case; if...

Employment Rights (25 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: I refer specifically to the La Senza workers, and I know those who found themselves in a vulnerable position would like to express a sincere thanks to all those who provided support during the time in which they were in a very vulnerable and difficult position. I acknowledge the role of Mandate in those circumstances, although I was particularly disappointed with the role of IBEC, which...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects the building to commence following his announcement of a new school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3567/12]

Written Answers — Education Staff: Education Staff (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that our education service which is dependent on teachers, lecturers and tutors will be adequately staffed after the deadline for retirement in February 2012; the number of teachers that are planning to retire, the number of principal posts, heads of department posts, professorships and associated professorships...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the moneys paid from her Department to Dublin Bus under the free travel scheme in respect of eligible retired elderly people from the areas of Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3588/12]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in line with his policy to develop and expand our heritage, arts, national treasures and museums, if he will consider making available to suitable locations in communities artefacts and pieces of art with their history along with appropriate staff to be viewed at the weekends and suitable out of hours times in order to...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 441: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the regulations that exist in regard to the standards that are operated by private companies providing a refuse collection service for local authorities; if he is satisfied that value for money is achieved and that the customer is receiving the best possible service; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 585: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of parliamentary questions that she has referred to the Health Service Executive for answering which have still not been answered after an unacceptable delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3568/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Health the current population for cystic fibrosis treatment; the length of time for access to a consultant; the number of beds available to meet the needs of cystic fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3572/12]

Written Answers — Primary Care Services: Primary Care Services (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 635: To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the primary care services which depend on public health nurses will be adequate after the deadline for retirement in February; the number of public health nurses who will retire or accept early redundancy in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3615/12]

Mental Health Services (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity of raising this matter of national importance and great urgency. The news has broken that Ms Louise Bayliss has been reinstated to her position by The Irish Advocacy Network Limited. I welcome this news and congratulate Ms Bayliss as the hard-working and caring person of great integrity we now know her to be. However, I am still...

Mental Health Services (24 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State for her detailed response. I have asked the Joint Committee on Health and Children, of which I am a member, to invite Ms Louise Bayliss to address the committee so we can hear her story. I have also proposed that representatives of the Irish Advocacy Network should be also invited to that forum. Some outstanding questions about the function, funding and...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application made for the provision of the building of classrooms and renovation work in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; if this will be included in his building programme for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2796/12]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (18 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 159: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the protocol in place with the print media for the recycling of old newspapers; the arrangements in place for the storage of them; if he has any auditing arrangements to set up compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2768/12]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. The Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton, has introduced this Bill as a result of the High Court judgment, to protect workers who were previously covered by JLCs. I welcome this reform of the Industrial Relations Act. I congratulate the unions who have involved themselves in making constructive submissions, unlike People Before Profit, who...

Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (17 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance his response and that of the Customs and Excise Service to the report that as much as 18% of cigarettes smoked here last year were illegally imported; his estimate of the loss of revenue to the Exchequer due to such activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2457/12]

Written Answers — Fuel Smuggling: Fuel Smuggling (17 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance if he would outline to Dáil Éireann the plan of action of Custom and Excise Services to deal with the problem of cross-Border fuel smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2460/12]

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (17 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost per day to detain a person in Wheatfield Prison, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2463/12]

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (17 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have been sent to prison for minor offences such as TV licence and road traffic fines; if he is considering an alternative to such practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2464/12]