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Order of Business (19 Jan 2016)

Derek Keating: Does the Taoiseach envisage that we would have it enacted in the lifetime of the 31st Dáil?

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2015)

Derek Keating: Does the Deputy have a question?

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2015)

Derek Keating: Does the Deputy have a question?

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Derek Keating: Why does Deputy Mattie McGrath not listen?

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

Derek Keating: ...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 100,000. Does the Minister of State have any specific measures that would help to solve that growing problem and succeed where we have not done so before? How confident would he be about those measures?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): National Awards Scheme (31 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: ...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 have an awards system to acknowledge the accomplishments and efforts of people, some of whom might be known and have a high profile and others who are unsung heroes in their...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Does Deputy Mattie McGrath wish to speak to amendment No. 39?

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Amendment No. 35, in the name of Deputy Lucinda Creighton, is out of order because it does not arise from committee proceedings.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: Amendment No. 9 in the names of Deputies Coppinger, Murphy and Higgins is deemed to be out of order. It does not arise from committee proceedings and raises a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Provision (10 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: ...to the Dublin area and handles approximately 80,000 incidents per annum. The National Ambulance Service is supposed to be the first responder in the Tallaght and Swords areas but it usually does not have an ambulance available for these areas. The National Ambulance Service regularly does not have an ambulance on duty in certain areas because if crew members are unavailable for any...

Gender Recognition Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: ...scapegoated, cast out and characterised as abnormal. Gender is at the core of our being, yet there has been a growing understanding of the complexities of gender and gender identity. This Bill does not deal holistically with gender identity. Nobody suddenly comes to realise his or her gender identity is a problem at the age of 18. While the Bill does provide for some recognition of...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Derek Keating: ...reasons. The other point I wish to make pertains to post offices. A number of Members have referred to post offices, including Deputy Naughten for whose contribution I was present. Sometimes does not get the full picture. I acknowledge there have been financial restrictions and reconsideration of the locations of post offices. As for my own community in Lucan, however, on becoming...

Other Questions: School Staffing (27 Jan 2015)

Derek Keating: It is my understanding that the question does not fall and therefore, it can be taken.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2014)

Derek Keating: ...the point where Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin continued to debate it and voted against section 6, which prohibits the Government from reducing or terminating people's water supply if each household does not pay the charge. One cannot believe that. This is filibustering at its worst. This is a process that has been welcomed, and it is one that I support.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2014)

Derek Keating: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, that does not relate to the section.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (11 Dec 2013)

Derek Keating: ...resigning their post for personal reasons; his views, notwithstanding the financial constraints of the State, that a new post should be advertised immediately to replace this professional as it does not breach the employment embargo; if he will confirm if it is the decision of the Stewarts Hospital Management Team not to replace this professional or have they been directed by his...

Topical Issue Debate: Fuel Laundering (19 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: ...expensive recycling process. For the first time in the most southern part of the country, a serious development of criminality has occurred, a massive shock to the local community in Waterford. Does the Minister believe a specialised Garda-Customs service unit needs to be established, particularly since that if it were not for the finding of a stolen trailer, there was every possibility...

Report of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications: Motion (8 Nov 2013)

Derek Keating: ...at the practice at different sports events. I know from experience that a particular sports body allows the consumption of alcohol in the vicinity of the stadium and at the event, while another does not. I have been to our national stadium and heard people say they remembered being there on previous occasions and being able to get a drink but now the bar was closed. There are mixed...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Derek Keating: ...is not in favour of abortion. We have medical terminations taking place based on clinical grounds only, a point to which I will return shortly. The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill does not contradict the commitment made by the Taoiseach before the last election. I trust the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on this matter when they commit themselves to the House in saying this...

Topical Issue Debate: Drug Crime (30 Apr 2013)

Derek Keating: ...seized by the Garda that were ready for production and circulation. This is a good news story for the Garda and I note there have been a significant number of such stories. However, that threat continues, as does such activity. There have been a number of shootings in Dublin Mid-West, including attempted murders, murder and an increased number of gun crimes. I acknowledge we live in...