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Suicide Prevention: Statements (7 Apr 2011)

Derek Keating: I thank Deputy Hannigan for sharing time. As this is the first opportunity I have had to speak since I was elected to the 31st Dáil, I would like to thank everyone who helped me to reach this point in my life - my family, my close friends and my party. In a special way, I thank the people of Dublin Mid-West and express my sincere gratitude to them for sending me to this House as a Teachta...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Derek Keating: One person one job.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Derek Keating: It is the same question.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 May 2011)

Derek Keating: Does the Taoiseach believe new legislation or an amendment to existing legislation will be required following what emerged on the "Prime Time" programme, entitled "Dodgy Cabs Ltd.", last night?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 May 2011)

Derek Keating: It is about legislation and whether new legislation is required or if existing legislation should be amended. What emerged in the programme about the dark underbelly of the Irish taxi industry and the fact that criminals are operating taxis are matters of great concern and many people contacted me about it this morning, particularly as the centre that featured in the programme is located in...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Derek Keating: Deputy Martin is a master of spin.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (31 May 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the recent circular 30/2011 to schools in the Lucan area of County Dublin and the impact that this will have on a school (details supplied), if his attention has been drawn to the fact that since 2008 this school, like others in the area, has increased its pupil population by more than 300% in three years; if his further...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills, in view of the recent circular 30/2011 to schools in the Lucan area of County Dublin, the impact this will have on a school (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that since 2008 this school, like others in the area, has increased its pupil numbers by more than 300% in three years; if his further attention...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in approval for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the progress of the proposed extension; and the likely timeframe for it to be completed. [14833/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of judges who have voluntarily agreed to a contribution equivalent to the pension levy in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16263/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the initiatives he will take to end sex trafficking of men, women and children and prostitution in Ireland; his plans to introduce new legislation or regulation; the number of prosecutions that have taken place in the past three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16262/11]

Written Answers — Public Sector Salaries: Public Sector Salaries (21 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current salary scales of the various grades of judges. [16263/11]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (21 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the announcement that no Garda recruitment will take place for the coming years of 2011 and 2012, if he will consider increasing the Garda Reserve Force substantially to assist with traffic, crowd control and other functions of a less statutory nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16264/11]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (21 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the announcement of the Garda recruitment moratorium for 2011 and 2012, if he will consider a media and press promotion of the neighbourhood watch system to promote greater awareness by communities of their responsibility in supporting the gardaí for minor and major crimes and to improve community safety; and if he will...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (21 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Health the terms of reference and membership of the special action group on obesity; when he expects it to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16576/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that a child with special needs in an area (details supplied) will not lose a place in the local school due to the lack of special needs assistant posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16756/11]

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (22 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her policy on mandatory reporting of child abuse, wilful neglect and physical or emotional abuse; her plans to introduce legislation for mandatory reporting of suspected abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16757/11]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (22 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider introducing a programme of information and advice to address the growing problem of child obesity; if she has any responsibility in this area of child welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16758/11]

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (23 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current salary scales of the various grades of judges. [16622/11]

Written Answers — Neighbourhood Watch: Neighbourhood Watch (23 Jun 2011)

Derek Keating: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the announcement of the Garda recruitment moratorium for 2011 and 2012, if he will consider a media and press promotion of the neighbourhood watch system to promote greater awareness by communities of their responsibility in supporting the Garda for minor and major crimes and to improve community safety; and if he will make...