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Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: I welcomed the Minister's reply to the effect that this was a voluntary contribution and that no school could insist on payment, particularly when new pupils were being registered. I wish to raise the issues of children and mental health, which are also close to my heart.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: For some time, I have been involved in addressing the major issues of obesity, bullying, suicide and self-harm. Deputy Finian McGrath has taken an active interest in the latter two issues. Sport needs support and development, although investment in equipment is not a significant need. Recently, Senator Eamonn Coghlan started a plan for every school. I would welcome the Minister of State's...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: On a point of order, I had to go to a meeting so I missed the Minister's concluding contribution. I made a contribution earlier but is it not unusual in circumstances where the Minister is addressing a particular issue in regard to education - I know he is passionate about the whole area - that there is nobody here from the Opposition?

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: There is nobody here from Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin or the Technical Group to listen to a very important contribution from the Minister.

Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Deputy Mattie McGrath will put merchants out of business.

Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Many of them contacted me and are not in favour of it.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: The Taoiseach may be aware that the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, determined today that the protection and security of children at an institution in Ballydowd was unacceptable. Does the Taoiseach consider that additional legislation would be helpful or necessary to address this matter?

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Permanent TSB is allowed to charge 5.19% variable rate when all other banks have changed theirs to 3.2%. [12502/12]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an estimate for job creation impact of onshore wind farms; and if he will provide an estimate of the number of jobs created by each megawatt of wind brought into the network. [12631/12]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (8 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give details of the cost incurred by local authorities to address the dumping of diesel sludge on motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6511/12]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 37: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are different criteria and standards for fire certificates for new and existing buildings depending on the local authority in which the application is made and in some local authorities this is facilitating the use of revoked standards and guidelines;...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (8 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the request by the Garda to the protesters at the Central Bank of Ireland, his view that we may need legislation to deal with these protesters who now have gone beyond what is reasonable in a democratic society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13273/12]

Social Welfare Payments (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Is the Minister for Social Protection not available?

Social Welfare Payments (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: I draw the attention of the Minister and the House to a growing and serious problem in the payment and collection of social welfare payments, for example, in my own community in Lucan village. The number of people collecting welfare payments in Lucan village amounts to approximately 1,200 every week. The current arrangement is that payments are collected by this large number of people on a...

Social Welfare Payments (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply to a number of issues I have raised. I take some comfort from the fact that An Post has give assurances that measures have been put in place to ensure that certain events will not happen again. However, this will need to be monitored. The Minister of State referred to the Garda Síochána warning customers to be vigilant to the...

Social Welfare Payments (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: If I may make a final point in conclusion. I appreciate the final comments of the Minister of State regarding An Post's willingness to consider additional post offices where necessary as well as to considering the adjustments to which I referred. This is a critical factor, particularly in the age in which we live with the growing dependency on social welfare payments. I know it is this...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, following the Supreme Court finding in favour of a person (details supplied) which was described by the Chief Justice as unique and of considerable importance, his plans to set up an investigation into the action of some gardaí; if he plans to introduce new legislation; his plans to refer this case to the Garda Ombudsman for...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Health the contribution the food industry, food processing companies and food manufacturers can make to deal with the issue of obesity in children; his views that legislation or regulation is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13523/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Health when an operation will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare. [13538/12]

Clotting Factor Concentrates and Other Biological Products Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (14 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this short Bill, which contains three vital elements in keeping with the Minister's plan to make our health services more effective, efficient and focused on the most important aspect, namely, the needs of the patient. Transferring the management of clotting and biological products from the IBTS to St. James's Hospital, which houses the national...