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Report on Review of Commonage Land and Framework Management Plan: Motion (3 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: If farmers have to increase stocking density – many do and some have been destocked for a period – there is a need for a lead-in period over a number of years. The Minister appreciates that one cannot just go down to Maam Cross and buy 100 ewes or hoggets and put up on a hill; they will wander everywhere unless they are bred there. The stock needs to be bred rather than bought...

Report on Review of Commonage Land and Framework Management Plan: Motion (3 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: She was there and I am sure she spoke glowingly of me, as always. I am sorry I missed the meeting, but I contacted a few people who were at it. There has been some concern about this matter. As the meeting broke up at 11.30 p.m., it was time to go home at that stage. Having spoken to planners and farmers, I note there is some concern about the Westport meeting and what was agreed and is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Newly Elected Irish MEPs: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome both Mr. Hayes and Ms Boylan and congratulate them on their election. I wish them well in their roles. They have a tighter geographical area than their colleagues representing the western region, or whatever it is called now, which is a huge geographical area. It was formerly the midlands-west region. Mr. Jacob outlined the nomination process for Commissioners and noted that...

Other Questions: Excise Duties (2 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: 6. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the pressure on businesses in the hospitality and drinks industry such as local public houses and other businesses such as independent wine sellers and the associated increases in excise duties and taxes on such products in 2012 and 2013, if he will consider reducing the level of excise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37051/14]

Other Questions: Excise Duties (2 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: This question relates to concerns among the rural pub trade and independent wine sellers regarding the impact of increases in excise duties over the past number of years on job retention and future job creation and the Minister's plans in this regard in terms of the forthcoming budget.

Other Questions: Excise Duties (2 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: I appreciate that the Minister cannot engage now in a debate on the budget. Many of us have met with vintners and rural publicans in the context of the ongoing Support Your Local campaign. I acknowledge that the imposition of additional taxes and charges was necessary when the economy was in dire straits. I also welcome the many initiatives taken by the Government over the past number of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living City Initiative (2 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: 33. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of the living city initiative; the response of the EU regarding the application under state aid rules; if there are figures on the number of properties and locations which have benefitted from the scheme; if there are plans to increase the areas eligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37052/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commercial Rates (2 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: 88. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the unprecedented number of appeals lodged with the Valuation Tribunal arising from the revaluation of rateable properties in Dublin city and County Waterford; if additional staff will be deployed to the tribunal to supplement its current small cohort of staff to process appeals in an expeditious...

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the passage of the Bill through the Dáil. This important Bill has the potential to make Irish public life more transparent and accountable. The Bill encapsulates the new approach to the legislative process introduced by the Government. The legislative journey of the Registration of Lobbying Bill did not begin on its publication on Friday, 20 June this year. In 2012 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (1 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 541 of 23 September 2014, if he has any objection to a new transport co-ordination unit from operating two offices in a region with a large Gaeltacht area and one of the largest counties in the country; if this objective can be achieved within the €25,000 threshold as set down by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (1 Oct 2014)

Seán Kyne: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of sustainable transport funding allocated annually to counties, if funding will be considered for undertaking an examination of carrying out improvements and enhancements to the Quincentennial Bridge including the number of traffic lanes and the possibility of installing a pedestrian bridge alongside the existing one...

Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and welcome the debate on this important issue. There are two extremes in the context of a debate on direct provision and the wider area of immigration. First is the view that there should be no immigration or inflow of people, whether immigrant workers or asylum seekers, into the State. The other view is that there should be complete freedom of movement,...

Other Questions: Nursing Education (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am aware of the negotiations between the INMO and the HSE. As the Minister explained, the situation is complicated by the existing panels and the demand in the greater Dublin area. However, there are people with young families who are not in a position to spend a period of time working in the Dublin area. These are existing HSE nursing staff who have...

Other Questions: Nursing Education (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: I appreciate that point. I ask if the Minister would consider making arrangements for those graduating in the next class. I will not go into the debate about the regional imbalance in the country whereby 50% of the population lives in the Leinster region and the resultant effects such as spiralling house prices. There needs to be a shift to the regions and a proper balance in the...

Other Questions: Nursing Education (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: 75. To ask the Minister for Health in the context of the public health nursing diploma and the corresponding two year assignments which applicants undertake, if his attention has been drawn to the requirements of applicants to forgo permanent posts in the Health Service Executive, go on a new panel and take up new posts which are mainly based in Dublin region; the way this requirement impacts...

Other Questions: Nursing Education (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: The question relates to the public health nursing diploma and the two-year requirement for people who graduate from it to spend two years in the greater Dublin area. This is of concern to people in my part of the world in the west of Ireland. I have been contacted by people who are considering doing the course or had done the course. They have families and feel they must spend two years in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: 79. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a national policy guiding the Health Service Executive in terms of insulin pump treatment for young persons with diabetes; if it is planned that the policy be applied equally on a national basis; if funding constraints are preventing the implementation of the policy outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36489/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: 129. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form all of the State agencies, bodies, organisations and working groups under his Department's remit; the core duties and functions of same; the number of staff at same; the budget of each for 2013 and proposed budget for 2014; the date of establishment of the agencies or organisations; and the legislation, primary or otherwise, from...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Agencies (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: 181. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form all of the State agencies, bodies, organisations and working groups under her Department's remit, the core duties and functions of same, the number of staff at same, the budget of each for 2013 and proposed budget for 2014, the date of establishment of the agencies or organisations and the legislation, primary...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Agencies (30 Sep 2014)

Seán Kyne: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form all of the State agencies, bodies, organisations and working groups under his Department's remit; the core duties and functions of same; the number of staff at same; the budget of each for 2013 and proposed budget for 2014; the date of establishment of the agencies or organisations; and the legislation, primary or...