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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I have some questions. Earlier, Mr. Fleming referred to regulatory challenges, the code of governance, compliance with the Children's Act 2015 and vetting. Is this something for John Treacy or Mary O'Connor to address this or can the witnesses see a means by which these problems might be resolved? Issues such as governance and vetting are even having an effect on some of the big clubs and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: It is an issue for all codes, and even for new teachers every time they change school. It is a big issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Participation depends on recruiting pupils from schools and colleges. If the different bodies are all competing at the same school gate, how does one draw the line? I am not a parent. However, I see parents and they are doing three or four runs every Saturday. They are burning out their children because that is what the children want to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Must people give full commitment to the sport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I have a question for Mr. Leacy. Why does his organisation have a problem with volunteers? Is it because of a cultural change?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Some of the organisations cover the Thirty-two Counties. The athletes in the Six Counties seem to get better treatment than athletes down here. Does this cause problems?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: My final comment is for Mr. Treacy and Ms O'Connor. It relates to the value of sport to the country for our well-being, prestige, the economy and so on. They have compared us to New Zealand with regard to population and level of activity, but we only get 10% of the budget given in New Zealand. Is that what Mr. Treacy said?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee today. I apologise for the timing of their appearance but what they have given to us is invaluable and we can make use of it.

Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Deputy Broughan brought it up.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (29 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 186. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if sufficient funding will be provided to a service (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the reduction or change in the provision of funding will have a serious impact on the persons to whom the service is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14529/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management Regulations (29 Mar 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 340. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the decision by a company (details supplied) to locate a new plastics recycling facility in the UK instead of here; the measures he plans to take to alleviate the regulatory challenges which the company cited as causing difficulties in locating here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14607/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ongoing Fodder Crisis: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (11 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I welcome the Minister. I am grateful to hear his response on the tillage sector. It is the first time I have seen an actual knee-jerk reaction from the Department when the tillage sector cries out for help in times of hardship. He said there are lessons to be learned and referred to Foodwise 2025. The Department has said that this was led by industry rather than by its own guidelines. I...

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Kevin will do fine.

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I thank Deputy Sherlock. I support my colleagues' acknowledgement of the fodder crisis. Last night would have put a mental strain on any farmer. In my own backyard, there was an initial booking of 50 pens of cattle in Fermoy mart for today's trade. Only half the lots turned up, and although they sold at a reasonable price, those farmers were not in a position to bring them home again...

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: The Deputy knows all about grass.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 251. To ask the Minister for Finance when he plans to introduce the sugar tax as agreed in Budget 2018; his views on the fact that this delay is now causing administrative and logistical problems for many companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15829/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 358. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding two projects at a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork. [15392/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 359. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a scheme in place which a PLC student can access to assist in meeting accommodation costs while studying. [15419/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 893. To ask the Minister for Health if the provision of funding in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be expedited. [15992/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (17 Apr 2018)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 894. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons in north County Cork who avail of respite care have been advised that their respite care is being reduced per annum as a result of difficulties in another community hospital (details supplied); and if the matter will be investigated. [15993/18]