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Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Minister's budget was not cut last year as far as I understand in terms of expenditure. Enterprise Ireland may anticipate funding based on this year's funding. If a number of applications is near completion at this stage-----

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I would not like to see Enterprise Ireland not being able to spend this because of-----

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (22 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in consideration of the delays being experienced by the Student Universal Support Ireland application process which is having an adverse effect on the student assistance fund, the fund can be augmented, as a matter of urgency, in order that the crucial support that it provides to students can be safeguarded for the complete academic year [52090/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Courses (22 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in recognition of the recent completion and additions of new infrastructure to many of the State supported universities and IT's if a framework exists or will be drawn up to utilise these facilities for short courses, adult learning, skills courses and so forth which would operate outside of normal college hours; and if it is recognised that the...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I am pleased to say a few words on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012. Deputy Mattie McGrath referred to the Gaeltacht legislation the House debated some time ago, which laid down in law the structures for Údarás na Gaeltachta. I congratulate the newly appointed members of the new board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, all of whom have considerable...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: Credit unions play an extremely significant role in Irish life and have done so for over 50 years. The innovative institutions have opened up financial services to large sections of society previously ignored by banks. Figures from the World Council of Credit Unions clearly demonstrate the considerable significance of credit unions in Ireland by revealing that over 3 million citizens are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Tánaiste and reiterate the congratulations expressed by others. I had three questions but two of them have been touched on. I reiterate Deputy Paschal Donohoe's concerns regarding the budget being used by certain member states to whip up an anti-EU feeling. Deputy Joe O'Reilly commented on the CAP budget, but the Tánaiste has stated some member states have called...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Lending to Small Business: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I wish to ask Mr. Farrell the same question I asked of Mr. Trethowan regarding the summary of appeals to the banks and the percentages of 6% and 31% for Bank of Ireland and AIB, respectively-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Lending to Small Business: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the delegates. The number of applications was 281. Did Mr. Trethowan expect more when his office started off? At what point after an applicant is refused credit can he or she approach the Credit Review Office? Do banks advise those who are refused credit of the existence of the Credit Review Office? Is the Credit Review Office concerned that banks will be quicker to refuse...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50648/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50643/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50642/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to review the Student Universal Support Ireland grant system as operated by the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee before the start of the next academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50128/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50641/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the public service have been afforded in contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50129/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Public Sector Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50645/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Service Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50647/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50639/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50646/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Service Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50640/12]