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Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Does Deputy Mattie McGrath wish to speak to amendment No. 39?

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: The Deputy is speaking to amendment No. 39.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: The Deputy has been allocated time on this occasion to refer to a specific amendment.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Amendments Nos. 40 and 41 are related and may be discussed together.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Amendments Nos. 46 to 48, inclusive, 51, 52, 54 to 59, inclusive and 83 are related. Amendment No. 48 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 47 and amendment No. 56 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 55. Amendment No. 59 is consequential on amendment No. 58. The amendments may be discussed together.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): International Summits (24 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Thank you.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (24 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: 402. To ask the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that those who have served in the Defence Forces at home and in international United Nations service are often likely to suffer family breakdown and homelessness the specific services that are available to homeless former members of the Armed Forces and the outreach services that are available to ensure that those who served this...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important legislation and acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Ann Phelan, in the Chamber. I commend the Minister and the Government on fulfilling their commitment to propose the implementation of specific legislation to deal with climate change. In its Programme for Government 2011-2016, the Government...

High Pay and Wealth Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: In accordance with Standing Order 117A(4), the division is postponed until immediately following the Order of Business on Tuesday next, 31 March 2015. I thank all Deputies for their contributions.

An Bille um an gCearthrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Síocháin agus Neodracht) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Peace and Neutrality) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: I apologise for intervening but I am obliged to inform the Deputy that he cannot state that the comments in question were lies.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Awards Scheme (31 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: 1. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to establish a national awards scheme; if he will now bring forward his plans for a national awards scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46775/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Awards Scheme (31 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: 2. To ask the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 9 of 25 October 2011, during which he committed to write to the party leaders and representatives on the establishment of a national civil award, if he will report on the responses received; the views expressed by those party leaders and representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3280/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Awards Scheme (31 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss this issue today and I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I am grateful to him for acknowledging the number of occasions I have raised this issue. The record will show that I raised it previously in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. I do not wish to use a pun but this proposal has considerable merit. Ireland is one of the countries that does not...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Awards Scheme (31 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: I thank the Taoiseach and all those who contributed to the debate. What I am trying to do is to ensure the current Taoiseach is not added to that list, if this is raised in 20 years time, although I say that with tongue in cheek. I am aware there is a long history associated with this request and that many others have pursued it in the past, although I did not know just how long the history...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (1 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and proliferation of rickshaws that have been plying for hire in Dublin and other cities over the past number of years, in view of the fact that these vehicles have neither registration, insurance or public service vehicle identification and are operated for reward by unqualified persons; and these vehicles, which have been...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: Will the Tánaiste update the Dáil on the nursing home support scheme (amendment) Bill? It would provide support for women who receive funding under certain schemes and would ensure such funding would not be taken into account under the nursing home support scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Ombudsman: Ms Emily O'Reilly (2 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: I join the Chairman and other members of the committee in welcoming the Ombudsman. I particularly wish to be associated with the comments of Senator Terry Leyden and Deputy Timmy Dooley. I remember when Ms O'Reilly was appointed to the post and feeling a great sense of pride. I congratulate her and wish her continued success. I have a baby question to add to those of Deputy Eric Byrne....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: 780. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a comprehensive report on the measures that have been undertaken to deal with the issue of homelessness, particularly in view of the increase in homelessness as a consequence of the rising cost of rented sector accommodation, allied to the increase in the numbers of persons sleeping rough, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Honours (16 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: 110. To ask the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that a large number of members of the Defence Forces served during the emergencies that were declared as a result of the period here known as the Troubles, maintaining peace in this State, one of whom made the ultimate sacrifice, if consideration will be given to awarding a service medal to those who gave service to the State and who...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Service Medals (16 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the fact that a large number of members of An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service served during the emergencies that had been declared as a result of the period here known as the Troubles, maintaining the peace in this State, a number of whom made the ultimate sacrifice, comprising some nine members of An Garda...