Results 201-220 of 1,227 for speaker:Derek Keating

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: JobPath Implementation (6 May 2015)

Derek Keating: The Tánaiste has the floor. Deputy Ó Snodaigh had his opportunity to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Semester - Draft National Reform Programme 2015: Discussion (23 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: I join with the Chairman and members in welcoming the Minister of State and his officials. I have two questions. One concerns employment under Europe 2020, which the Minister of State has, however, covered particularly well. The other concerns child poverty. We had aimed to lift 70,000 children out of poverty in Ireland by 2020. There has been an increase in the number, which is over...

Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity of speaking briefly on the Statute Law Revision Bill. I welcome and acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Harris.

Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: I promise you that on this occasion I will not take up 30 minutes. This Bill comes as a result of a number of years of painstaking work. I am keen to take the opportunity to commend the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the extensive and far-reaching body of research into statutes and proclamations that remain in effect and are required to be revoked. These instruments cover...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (22 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: Amendments Nos. 79 and 80 are out of order.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (22 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: Amendments Nos. 82a, 82b, 82c, 82dand 83 are related and will be discussed together.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (22 Apr 2015)

Derek Keating: Amendments Nos. 82e, 82f, 82g, 82h, 82i, and 82jare related and will be discussed together.

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...