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Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak and to share time with Deputy Joe McHugh. I congratulate Deputy Finian McGrath on his journey in preparing and bringing the legislation to this stage. I have known Deputy McGrath for a number of years. Often times when we meet, our chat centres around the needs of disability and the needs of representative groups of disabilities. We have both...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (11 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: 306. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6471/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Social Media Regulation (12 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. I am disappointed the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources could not be present but I understand. I thank the Minister of State for attending in his absence. This is one of the most important Topical Issue matters that I will table during the lifetime of this Government. I recently had a meeting with...

Topical Issue Debate: Social Media Regulation (12 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am aware of a number of the matters to which he refers. I am aware, for example, of the many positive opportunities to which the Internet gives rise in the context of education and communication and in facilitating people in enhancing relationships through social media. However, I want to focus on the dangers involved. I welcome the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Yield (20 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: 9. To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of the local property tax collected in 2013 that is being returned to the local authority area in which it was collected; and the percentage in relation to South Dublin County Council. [8242/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (4 Mar 2014)

Derek Keating: 420. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding dental treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [10525/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (25 Mar 2014)

Derek Keating: 1278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Taxi Regulator has imposed a limit of nine years, after the initial registration for holding a taxi vehicle licence, where a car may no longer be licensed as a taxi in view of the fact that every year a car licensed as a taxi must have a national car test and approval in order to maintain the licence; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Certification (1 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding recognition of qualifications in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14743/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: 506. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14775/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Live Exports (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: I am sorry to intervene, but the Minister of State's time is up. I ask him to wind up because I do not believe he will have enough time to conclude the entire statement.

Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: That concludes topical issue No. 2. We now move on to No. 3. Three Deputies have made a submission on the issue. For clarification purposes, each of the three Deputies has two minutes to speak initially, followed by the Minister for Finance, who will have four minutes, and then each of the Deputies will have a further one minute supplementary followed by a final two minutes from the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: I am obliged to tell the Deputy it is strictly prohibited to mention names and make charges in such a case by ruling of Standing Orders.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: It is listed as "details supplied". I feel obliged to remind the Deputy he is restricted from mentioning names.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: I am obliged to intervene and draw the Deputy's attention to the fact charges cannot be made in the House.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: The Deputy is referring to charges that have been made.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: They are allegations and not charges.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: I do not apologise for doing so because I am obliged to draw the Deputy's attention to the fact-----

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: The Deputy is prohibited from mentioning names.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: I am only following Standing Orders of the House.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Derek Keating: The Deputy is over time.