Results 221-240 of 1,227 for speaker:Derek Keating
- Coroners Service (7 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the current practice by coroners in relation to the reporting of suicide; if there is a need for a review of our coroner's service; his plans to review the legislation governing the practice of coroners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6510/12]
- Coroners Service (7 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: I thank the Minister for his kind comments. I am pleased that there is greater debate across the floor of the House on the issue of suicide and the need for increased resources for suicide prevention measures. The Coroner Service is at the heart of my question. Is the Minister aware that there is no consistency among coroners when it comes to reporting deaths by suicide? Is he aware that...
- Coroners Service (7 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: I thank the Minister. I will be happy to take up his offer to participate in the review.
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will give details of the plan of action of An Garda SÃochána to deal with the problem of cross-Border fuel smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6511/12]
- Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of Garda management in relation to promotions, resignations and retirements; if he is satisfied that there are enough inspectors, superintendents, chief inspectors and assistant commissioners to assist the commissioner in maintaining the service of law and order that is needed in this country; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (7 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his response and that of An Garda SÃochána to the report that as much as 18% of cigarettes smoked here last year were illegally imported; his views that the smuggling of tobacco products is on par with illegal drugs such as heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6513/12]
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to repeal the current bankruptcy legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5511/12]
- Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Can the Taoiseach give an indication as to when the promised legislation on the national vetting bureau will be brought before the House? It is a matter of great importance. Can he also clarify the position on it because there has been publicity about some of the potential shortcomings in that area? Some people are considered to be exempt such as bus drivers, school caretakers and so...
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (8 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the personnel support services in the Defence Forces; the number of social workers employed; the outstanding posts that need to be filled; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that for more than 12 months the social work service is awaiting the appointment of a new head social worker; if he is satisfied that this post...
- Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (14 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs following her visit to Vietnam, if she will outline to Dáil Ãireann if she entered into any protocols or agreements that will resolve the difficulties of foreign adoptions for Irish parents from that country; if there has been any resolution of these difficulties; the likelihood of a restoration of foreign adoption agreement...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the cystic fibrosis unit in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; his plans to extend the cystic fibrosis services; if he will take into consideration that Peamount Hospital, Dublin, is suitably situated to provide such a service; if he will consider it becoming a satellite clinic of St. Vincent's Hospital to cover the west Dublin...
- Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (15 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health if the new primary care headquarters under construction in area 5 covering Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Saggart, Palmerstown and Newcastle, Dublin, is on target to be opened; if there is adequate staff to meet the primary care programme such as public health nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community based social workers, care of...
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (16 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that organisations and voluntary groups involved in sport have a huge part to play in addressing the massive increase in self-harm and death by suicide; if there is any attention being given to this issue by him, for example, is there any promotional material or training for sports organisations and sports leaders to...
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: I also welcome the opportunity to make a short contribution to this debate. The development of primary care services is highly important and I believe it to be an essential component of the health services reform process. Moreover, it was a key issue during last year's general election. I will take this opportunity to commend the Minister, Deputy Reilly, on the manner in which he literally...
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: In a developed primary care system, up to 95% of people's day-to-day health and social care needs can be met in the primary care setting. I recently visited the soon-to-be opened primary care facility for Palmerstown and Ballyfermot. It is a fantastic facility that will change for the better the entire manner in which health care is delivered in the community. The ambition of the Minister,...
- Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (22 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a complete review of the teaching of Irish as our national language and examine the reason is that, after 12 years of primary school and secondary school, the vast majority of students leave school with a negative opinion about the language; the steps he will take to have a fresh look at the teaching of our...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the urgency of a special needs assistant application made to him on behalf of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; in view of the needs of this school and the large attendance, if he will examine this application and give it priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10015/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (28 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who pay income tax on incomes of â¬30,000 to â¬49,999, â¬50,000 to â¬70,000, â¬70,001 to â¬100,000, â¬100,001 to â¬150,000, â¬150,001 to â¬200,000 and all at â¬200,001 and above in tabular form. [10896/12]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Feb 2012)
Derek Keating: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the application for two special needs assistants in respect of a school (details supplied). [10714/12]
- Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)
Derek Keating: I will refer to the Minister, Deputy Quinn, in his absence. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I wish to address some of the issues that are important to me. The Minister has a task relative to the content of the first document in the State, which is the Proclamation by the leaders of 1916. As Members are aware, they all came from different backgrounds, creeds, ideologies and...