Results 961-980 of 1,227 for speaker:Derek Keating

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Prosecutions (17 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: 314. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the fact that a police certificate was issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin, which shows two criminal convictions, and in view of information supplied pursuant to section 4 of the Data Protection Act 1988 and 2003, reference number 14/342719, which shows one conviction, and other charges dismissed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: 447. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 24 September 2014, in which she responded that her Department was at that time analysing the latest demographic data on a nationwide basis to determine where additional school accommodation may be needed from 2015 onwards and in which she gave an undertaking that, when that exercise had been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (19 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No.174 of 24 September 2014, regarding the shortfall of 200 school places in the Lucan area of County Dublin, for second level education for September 2015, if she will provide the results of the analysis of the latest demographic data, specifically in relation to the examination of the Lucan area; and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: I join colleagues in welcoming Mr. Durkan. The United Kingdom is apparently embarking on a process whose conclusion is uncertain, but this exercise is helpful in assisting the committee to a greater understanding of the issues. Together with the other briefings we have been given, Mr. Durkan's contribution is invaluable. The first question I intended to ask has already been answered and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: Is Mr. Durkan saying investment will fall?

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: The next speaker is Deputy Thomas Pringle, who will share time the Deputies Paul Murphy and Seamus Healy. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: Before the Tánaiste spoke, I should have alluded to the fact that she is sharing time with Deputies Kenny and Costello. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: Deputy Naughten is sharing time with Deputy Timmins.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: I thank the Tánaiste for taking these issues. What is the status of the reformed and consolidated domestic violence Bill, the purpose of which is to give additional support to people who might be subject to domestic violence?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Derek Keating: I welcome the witnesses and apologise for my late arrival to the meeting.

Leaders' Questions (3 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Did the Deputy tell them about how Fianna Fáil had let them down?

Leaders' Questions (3 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: The truth hurts.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (3 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: 594. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the Luas project Lucan, line F1, was part of Government plans since the publication of A Platform for Change in 2000 and was at the environmental impact statement stage when work was suspended due to the downturn in public finances, his plans for resuming this project at the earliest opportunity; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: 597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that Irish Rail has spent a number of million euro on the construction of Kishogue railway station, as part of the Kildare route project, and that this station was to be opened in 2009 and, furthermore, as the station is adjacent to the location of a large number of high profile multinational companies that have...

Topical Issue Debate: Seniors Alert Scheme (4 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: If I may interject, it is my understanding from Deputy Ellis that he contends there are two minutes each for himself and Deputy Ryan. If Deputy Ryan could conclude in the next few seconds.

Topical Issue Debate: Seniors Alert Scheme (4 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: I thank the Minister of State. Her script has been distributed. Deputy Ryan has one minute to ask a supplementary question.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Deputies Seán Kenny, Paul J. Connaughton and Seán Kyne are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Deputies Mick Wallace, Clare Daly and Michael Fitzmaurice are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: The Deputy is always happy to speak.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution on this important Bill. I acknowledge and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, for being present today and wish to raise a couple of items. Part of me was somewhat reluctant to comment on community employment schemes because of the contribution by Deputy Connaughton, for which I was present in the Chamber. However, another part of...