Results 441-460 of 1,227 for speaker:Derek Keating

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 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 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]

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...

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...

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]

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 Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (5 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: 24. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a reported alleged crime regarding Oireachtas envelopes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5252/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the condition commonly known as EDS Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; if his attention has been drawn to the fact there is no specialist in Ireland who is trained to deal with this life threatening condition; his plans to address this problem; if there is justification for a medical card for those who are diagnosed with this chronic...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (4 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: 416. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will investigate the outcome of a Labour Court decision (details supplied). [5012/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Feb 2014)

Derek Keating: 748. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in the new National Driving Licence Service centres; if he is satisfied that the City West office is capable of dealing with the volumes; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is currently up to eight to 12 weeks of a waiting list while some drivers have been warned by the Garda in relation to...

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (30 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: It is important to point out that no Members of the Opposition are present, be they Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin or Independent.

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (30 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: On a point of order-----

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (30 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: I accept the Ceann Comhairle's ruling.

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: Lest I forget to do so at the end, I thank the Minister of State. I must impress on him the need for an urgent meeting. I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Quinn, about this matter. I do not know whether he had a chance to speak with the Minister of State beforehand, as he could not attend, but I would be grateful if the Minister of State could confirm whether the Minister has agreed to...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to address this issue. If I go over my four minutes, perhaps the Acting Chairman could show me some flexibility?

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: I accept that. During my 15 years as an elected public representative in Lucan, St. Thomas' national school, St. Thomas' junior national school and Scoil Áine Naofa have been promised new buildings to meet demands and address the unacceptable and chronic state of the prefabricated classrooms that currently exist. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, knows about this...

Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: I apologise for disturbing the Deputy, but as it is 4.42 p.m. I must ask him to adjourn.

Estimates for Public Services 2014: Message from Select Sub-Committee (23 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2014: Vote 31.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Derek Keating: It would be useful for the committee to have an opportunity to explore what is being done by the staff in Tullamore in terms of the GIS.