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Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I too commend Deputy Kelly on bringing this Bill before this House. I am delighted to learn that he has the full backing of Fáilte Ireland. As late as yesterday evening, I had the honour of being invited to the Jameson distillery on Bow Street along with Deputy Rock. We went on a tour of the history of the Jameson distillery to find out how its products are made and to go to a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (23 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that all children approved for resource hours will receive the allocated number of hours; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new resource teaching allocation model may result in some children losing some hours; and if he will ensure that these hours remain in place per child irrespective of the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (23 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 115. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the fact that since the introduction of JobPath there has been a shortage of recipients of jobseeker's allowance to participate in CE schemes; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that those on JobPath often remain on the scheme for longer than 12 months; and if he will review the scheme in view of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I welcome the representatives of the various groups. I suggest that if the sugar beet industry was still in operation, we would see a bit more blood and bandage between the tractor operators and the lorry drivers. Issues like road safety and hedge cutting have been mentioned. Cyclists are becoming more common on our roads. There has been an increase in paperwork. We have heard from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I come from a farming background and during the years it was easy to find drivers. I am concerned that we will need to have greater enforcement for eligible drivers. The machines used are no longer similar to a Honda 50.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I want to ask about the plan for testing. I had two fatalities from contractors operations. They were not in the fields, they were out on the roads. Recently I saw another major crash involving a big tractor and trailer. The driver lost control. Years ago we always had courtesy. I pulled a tractor and trailer myself. In the countryside a driver would pull in, but nowadays they do not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: On a point of order, how could a contractor justify having two adults up on a tractor?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: My question or comment is how do we get these drivers to be more qualified to get on the tractor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: Some of the new tractor units have built-in alco-locks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: I second the motion. The Minister, Deputy Ross, has sat on the fence for too long on this issue. He has gone from crisis to crisis. The issues outside the remit of the WRC should have been resolved first. They relate to increased funding for Bus Éireann for the free travel passengers and the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: The motion refers to what came out of the Dáil debate during Private Members' business. That is what I am referring to. We need to ensure a level playing field between Bus Éireann and the private operators. It is difficult to find a speedy resolution without all factors being taken into account. That is why the Minister needs to get involved immediately.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's main initiatives relating to cross-Border co-operation with Northern Ireland with regard to issues pertaining to sport; the plans which have been put in place to both maintain and enhance sporting links with Northern Ireland in view of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union; and the number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Functions (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the delegated functions to the Minister of State in his Department. [14015/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made regarding the continuation of supply to persons of the drug Respreeza; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this drug has successfully treated alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; and if his attention has been further drawn to the concerns of persons and their families should this drug be withdrawn. [14469/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 241. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a specific scheme has been over-subscribed (details supplied); and if so, if additional funding will be put in place to meet the demand. [14317/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Health Promotion (22 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 261. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the national physical activity plan; his views on whether it has been effective; and the further actions and initiatives that are planned under this programme. [14315/17]

Mother and Baby Homes: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: We have all been left shocked by the further revelations that have taken place over the past number of weeks. When we are faced with the excavation of hundreds of infant remains from a tiny plot in Tuam, we are faced with a legacy that will echo in our consciences and the conscience of the State and our ancestors forever. Twelve months ago we proudly echoed and repeated the 1916...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 238. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reintroduce the home renovation incentive scheme which ceased at the end of December 2016; and if any other such scheme similar to this scheme is in place. [14082/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Citizen Information Services Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 478. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the funding that has been made available in 2017 per county for a specific project; and the person or body that is the manager of three specific centres (details supplied). [13583/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Kevin O'Keeffe: 707. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a service which had been available to a person (details supplied) for a number of years is no longer available; and if he will arrange to have this service reinstated without delay. [12834/17]