Results 741-760 of 1,227 for speaker:Derek Keating

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: I am always happy to share with Deputy Bannon, even if it means giving him an extra few seconds of my time. I am reminded that I have a Bill before the House, the Rights of Grandparents Bill 2013, which seeks to give more recognition to the role of grandparents in society. These are people from a generation that contributed to the building of our modern society, and I think of how these...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Honours System (26 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: 132. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to establish a national awards scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50229/13]

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: Deputy Conway is next and has five minutes. I understood that Deputy McCarthy was to speak before the Deputy but I do not see him in the Chamber. Is Deputy Conway in a position to proceed?

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank Deputy Conway. I should have pointed out at the outset that there is an agreement on the sharing of time on this issue, with five minutes each being allocated to Deputies Conway and McCarthy and ten minutes for Deputy Regina Doherty. Is that correct?

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: I beg the Deputy's pardon. Deputy McNamara has five minutes.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: Time is now allocated to the Technical Group. I call Deputy Daly. I understand she is sharing time with Deputy Catherine Murphy.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Allowances Payments (5 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of addressing this issue briefly and I thank the Minister for Health and the two Ministers of State for coming into the Dáil today. Shock waves have been sent down the spines of the Irish people in recent days and weeks and one of the reasons is that Irish people have shown themselves, time and again down through the years, to be the most...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Sector Allowances Payments (5 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: As someone who has spent many years on various boards of charitable organisations during my adult life, I am aware, as I am sure is the Minister, that there are more than 8,000 registered charities in Ireland. Given the news we have about these top-up payments, it is important to state that every member of every board has equal responsibility. It should not come down only to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (11 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: 186. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some speech and language services at Stewarts Hospital have been cut to the most vulnerable of residents, those with a learning disability, as a result of a speech and language therapist resigning their post for personal reasons; his views, notwithstanding the financial constraints of the State, that a new...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise a quite serious issue that has come to light as a result of some students from Trinity College Dublin going on placement. I thank the Minister for coming into the Dáil to address this issue. It has been reported in the national media that ten staff from Stewarts Hospital, which is a care facility for people with intellectual...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive report. In circumstances such as these, I agree with the Minister that due process must be allowed to conclude. I am reminded of the importance of setting the record straight. As the Minister stated, Stewarts Care has been a successful operation for many years. It has cared for a large number of people appropriately. It is a wonderful...

Third Report of the Constitutional Convention - Same-Sex Marriage: Statements (17 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Third Report of the Constitutional Convention - Same-Sex Marriage: Statements (17 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: The next three speakers will share ten minutes between them. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Third Report of the Constitutional Convention - Same-Sex Marriage: Statements (17 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: The next speaker is Deputy Catherine Byrne who is sharing her time with Deputy John Lyons.

Third Report of the Constitutional Convention - Same-Sex Marriage: Statements (17 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: I do not think there is, unless other Deputies agree. Unfortunately, we must conclude by 7.30 p.m. and the Minister has five minutes to wind up the debate at 7.25 p.m.

Third Report of the Constitutional Convention - Same-Sex Marriage: Statements (17 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: I will consult the Clerk and see if that is possible.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: It might be also long lasting.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: Aengus agreed to it.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Allowances (18 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: 12. To ask the Minister for Health following revelations that the CEO of an organisation (details supplied) is in receipt of bonus payments, if he has responded to this report; if he will confirm that no other bonus payment was made in the past seven years which includes benefit-in-kind such as fees for university, travel expenses, study leave or any other such benefit that a CEO has derived...