Results 201-220 of 1,227 for speaker:Derek Keating

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]

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...

Copyright Regulation (26 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this important issue which is the subject of considerable confusion. This debate gives him an opportunity to clarify the issues involved and put people's minds at ease. The anti-counterfeiting trade agreement which is seen as an international version of the controversial SOPA legislation in the United States aims to tackle...

Copyright Regulation (26 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: This matter warrants more time for debate. I ask the Minister of State to consider how we could have an extended debate on this issue. In the days and weeks ahead, I ask him to consider how we could avail of the opportunity of informing more people and allaying their fears, particularly those in industry, business, education and those who avail of the services of the social network. There...

Copyright Regulation (26 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: It will be available in the blacks.

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (26 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have taken up the internship programme that she introduced late last year; her views on the matter; if there is a need for a review and if it should be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4330/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the various exemptions from the universal social charge; if the universal social charge is deducted from those employed in community employment schemes and FÁS training courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4329/12]

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: I ask the Taoiseach to update the House on the promised legislation to protect whistleblowers. I understand this legislation was planned for the end of the year but recent reports suggest that it could be introduced much sooner. It is important legislation for those, such as Louise Bayliss, who find themselves in vulnerable positions.

Proposed Statutory Instrument on Copyright: Statements (31 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: I am sure the Minister of State will remember that I raised this issue last week in the topical issue debate. I wish to come at it from a slightly different angle, given the contributions in the extended debate today. Given the enormous concerns throughout the nation, the confusion and, in certain cases, the great misunderstanding, might the Minister of State's Department help to allay...

Written Answers — State Art Collection: State Art Collection (31 Jan 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of pieces of valuable art that are in storage because of a lack of facilities, staff or restoration services; if he can provide examples of some of the more expensive and exciting items that have not yet been put on display; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4752/12]

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: I listened to the Minister, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, speak to the motion last night. He inherited a crisis and, as he has stated in the House on numerous occasions and Members and the public are well aware, the country is bankrupt. He has also stated on numerous occasions, including in the Chamber last night, that not one school will close. I value Private Members' motions, even though I am a...

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Deputy Michael Healy-Rae should be ashamed to make the comments he made earlier. I know in my heart and soul that the Minister is committed to and passionate about education. He will not close schools and will make a contribution while in government that will help restore the country's economic sovereignty. I am committed to that process, as is everyone present.

Written Answers — Motor Fuel Costs: Motor Fuel Costs (1 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the road haulage system is currently experiencing extreme financial difficulty because of the cost of fuel; that each heavy goods vehicle will take 1,200 to 1,500 litres per week; that there are 15,000 trucks engaged in international haulage, and that exports play a major part in this State's...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (1 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 125: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a private contracting company (details supplied) has introduced an administrative charge of €60 for every household since the autumn of 2011 but has recently exempted from such a charge those who will return to their contract; if he believes such action is...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (2 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 14: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the plans he has to regulate private refuse collection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5822/12]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (2 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 44: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that the service from private contractors providing a refuse collection is adequate; if he will consider some sort of local appeal system for cases in which standards are not being adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5823/12]