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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: Twenty questions in one.

Other Questions: Horse Passports (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a centralised system for horse passports; if horse passports will cover those of certain breeds and who are for export or will every horse in the State be required, like canine registration, to be chipped and hold a passport irrespective of travel, transportation, sale or movement; and if he will make a...

Other Questions: Horse Passports (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 20. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for passports in respect of horses in the State; if he will outline the terms and conditions of his plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21407/13]

Other Questions: Horse Passports (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. A major problem has arisen in parts of my constituency, Clondalkin and Lucan, and in other urban communities in recent years in regard to wild and uncontrolled horses. I have had the sad experience of witnessing the removal of dead horses on a number of occasions. It is a problem that is not going away. While many groups in my area have,...

Other Questions: Horse Passports (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: I have a couple of questions for the Minister. Is he and the Minister for Justice and Equality satisfied that there is sufficient legislation in place to deal with the issue of uncontrolled and wild horses? In terms of financing, how is it proposed to address this issue? Will local authorities continue to be burdened with the cost in this regard? On the sale of horses within the State,...

Other Questions: Horse Passports (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister for his understanding of the problem which people in my constituency and other urban areas are experiencing. I appreciate that the new legislation will be of great assistance in holding animal owners to account. I also welcome the Minister's announcement that additional funding will be provided to assist local authorities in addressing this issue. The Minister referred...

Other Questions: Horse Passports (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: Come on.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 206. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the impact of the cut in youth services in the Clondalkin, Palmerstown and Lucan areas; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the frontline services that are dealing with youth pregnancy, serious crime, drug addiction and anti-social behaviour are a vital part of response to the developing...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (8 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 207. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her policy in responding to youth pregnancy, youth crime, alcohol consumption and school absenteeism; if her attention has been drawn to the impact of the cuts for frontline workers in the youth services in Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan and Newcastle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21686/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (9 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 18. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the priority she is giving to the frontline workers in Clondalkin and Lucan Youth Services, Dublin; if she will outline the impact the planned cuts will have on these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21688/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (9 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 27. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the frontline workers in the Clondalkin/Lucan Youth Services, Dublin, are dealing with one of the most vulnerable and at risk groups in the greater Dublin area (details supplied); if she will reconsider her policy of funding youth cafés and continue to maintain the funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (14 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 95. To ask the Minister for Health the current statistics in relation to accident and emergency waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22124/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (14 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 104. To ask the Minister for Health the current figures in relation to accident and emergency waiting times and patients who are required to remain on trolleys before admission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22125/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the traffic management system at Palmerstown/Kennelsfort Road Junction is very close to malfunction and requires a major overhaul and, if this work is not carried out, it will have a huge impact on traffic in Dublin and on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22671/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a major crisis is pending in relation to traffic management and funding to address the issue regarding the traffic management of the N4 system which will have a massive effect on Dublin City traffic if it malfunctions which is predicted by South Dublin County Council; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Health Levy Issues (15 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance if the stamp duty collected by means of the health insurance levy has resulted in a surplus in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011; the amount of such surpluses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23111/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Travel (16 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 65. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of his recent trade mission to Turkey; his views in relation to Turkey's application for membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23104/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Missions (16 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent trade missions that he has undertaken on behalf of the State; the benefits of these and the outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/13]

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Derek Keating: The Deputy should withdraw that remark.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Promissory Note Negotiations (21 May 2013)

Derek Keating: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance the outcome of his recent negotiations at European leader level in relation to the promissory notes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19949/13]