Results 121-140 of 529 for speaker:Derek Keating in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will give details of the plan of action of An Garda Síochána to deal with the problem of cross-Border fuel smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6511/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of Garda management in relation to promotions, resignations and retirements; if he is satisfied that there are enough inspectors, superintendents, chief inspectors and assistant commissioners to assist the commissioner in maintaining the service of law and order that is needed in this country; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (7 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his response and that of An Garda Síochána to the report that as much as 18% of cigarettes smoked here last year were illegally imported; his views that the smuggling of tobacco products is on par with illegal drugs such as heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6513/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to repeal the current bankruptcy legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5511/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (8 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the personnel support services in the Defence Forces; the number of social workers employed; the outstanding posts that need to be filled; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that for more than 12 months the social work service is awaiting the appointment of a new head social worker; if he is satisfied that this post...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (14 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs following her visit to Vietnam, if she will outline to Dáil Éireann if she entered into any protocols or agreements that will resolve the difficulties of foreign adoptions for Irish parents from that country; if there has been any resolution of these difficulties; the likelihood of a restoration of foreign adoption agreement...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the cystic fibrosis unit in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; his plans to extend the cystic fibrosis services; if he will take into consideration that Peamount Hospital, Dublin, is suitably situated to provide such a service; if he will consider it becoming a satellite clinic of St. Vincent's Hospital to cover the west Dublin...

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (15 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health if the new primary care headquarters under construction in area 5 covering Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Saggart, Palmerstown and Newcastle, Dublin, is on target to be opened; if there is adequate staff to meet the primary care programme such as public health nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community based social workers, care of...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (16 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that organisations and voluntary groups involved in sport have a huge part to play in addressing the massive increase in self-harm and death by suicide; if there is any attention being given to this issue by him, for example, is there any promotional material or training for sports organisations and sports leaders to...

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (22 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a complete review of the teaching of Irish as our national language and examine the reason is that, after 12 years of primary school and secondary school, the vast majority of students leave school with a negative opinion about the language; the steps he will take to have a fresh look at the teaching of our...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the urgency of a special needs assistant application made to him on behalf of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; in view of the needs of this school and the large attendance, if he will examine this application and give it priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10015/12]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (28 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who pay income tax on incomes of €30,000 to €49,999, €50,000 to €70,000, €70,001 to €100,000, €100,001 to €150,000, €150,001 to €200,000 and all at €200,001 and above in tabular form. [10896/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Feb 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the application for two special needs assistants in respect of a school (details supplied). [10714/12]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Permanent TSB is allowed to charge 5.19% variable rate when all other banks have changed theirs to 3.2%. [12502/12]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an estimate for job creation impact of onshore wind farms; and if he will provide an estimate of the number of jobs created by each megawatt of wind brought into the network. [12631/12]

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (8 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give details of the cost incurred by local authorities to address the dumping of diesel sludge on motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6511/12]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 37: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are different criteria and standards for fire certificates for new and existing buildings depending on the local authority in which the application is made and in some local authorities this is facilitating the use of revoked standards and guidelines;...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (8 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the request by the Garda to the protesters at the Central Bank of Ireland, his view that we may need legislation to deal with these protesters who now have gone beyond what is reasonable in a democratic society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13273/12]

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, following the Supreme Court finding in favour of a person (details supplied) which was described by the Chief Justice as unique and of considerable importance, his plans to set up an investigation into the action of some gardaí; if he plans to introduce new legislation; his plans to refer this case to the Garda Ombudsman for...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (13 Mar 2012)

Derek Keating: Question 529: To ask the Minister for Health the contribution the food industry, food processing companies and food manufacturers can make to deal with the issue of obesity in children; his views that legislation or regulation is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13523/12]