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Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1141. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he and his Department are taking to resolve the industrial dispute that has arisen concerning non-payment for anti-social hours, also known as twilight hours, worked by social workers in the west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32247/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1142. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been or will be given to the use of the post office as a means through which payment could be made for hospital charges such as accident and emergency department charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32251/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1349. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants working in schools at both primary and secondary level in counties Galway and Mayo at the beginning of September for each of the years 2009 to 2015 inclusive. [32223/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of resource teaching hours in schools at both primary and secondary level in counties Galway and Mayo at the beginning of September for each of the years 2009 to 2015 inclusive. [32224/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1351. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with reference to the piloting of a new system of allocating special educational resources, the assessment and review process that will be undertaken in the evaluation of the new system; the role schools and teachers will play in the evaluation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32225/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1561. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he and his Department are considering the use of the post office network for the proposed standard bank account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1585. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the possible introduction of speed awareness courses for first time offenders; if primary legislation will be necessary or the measures could be achieved through regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32317/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1669. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and his Department are considering the introduction of speed awareness courses; if there is an indicative timeframe for the introduction of such an initiative which works very successfully in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32316/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1666. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the operation of community involvement schemes in counties Galway and Mayo; his plans to retain or expand the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32222/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1667. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage at which the implementation of the regulation of vehicle immobilisation legislation is at in terms of its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32250/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1668. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the issue of the regulation of bed and breakfasts, the measures in place to recognise the operators who register, given the importance of registration in ensuring standards and in maintaining the good reputation of tourist accommodation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32252/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Network (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1714. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the plans for a new bridge crossing in Oughterard, County Galway which is needed for residents and for road safety given the environmental difficulties identified in previous plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32253/15]

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I am delighted to speak on this very important Bill. On 22 May, Ireland made history as we became the first country in the world to extend in a direct vote the institution of marriage to all couples irrespective of gender. Very often, and particularly in the recent history of our country, political and social change has been driven by court rulings after which the Oireachtas acted. Much...

Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Minister and I am delighted to be able to speak to the Public Transport Bill 2015. Obviously, transport issues, including public transport, are never far off the agenda in the constituency of Galway West, which incorporates Galway city. Unfortunately, the city and county of Galway have a number of persistent transport issues that must be addressed, some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in consideration of the welcome allocation of €4 million in funding this year, the reason for the delays in upgrading and realigning the N59 between Oughterard and Maam Cross; and if he will outline the level of consultation he has had with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the National Roads Authority. [31924/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the report on Transitioning to a Wheelchair Accessible Licensed Bus Sector; if it has been published; and if he has an indicative timeframe for consideration of the report's recommendations. [31923/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Refugee and Migrant Crisis in the EU: Discussion (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Ms Nolan to the committee. I concur with the comments on the seriousness of the situation. It is one of the greatest movements of people that I have witnessed in my lifetime. We are not on the front line. We are part of the European community but other countries are very much on the front line. I agree that we have a moral obligation as a member of the European Union to play...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Refugee and Migrant Crisis in the EU: Discussion (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: Thank you, Chairman. I would like to welcome the two ambassadors and Mr. Rakowski. I have a couple of questions for them. Can Ambassador Höpfner comment on the implications of the whole crisis in relation to Schengen agreement and the open borders? It is often said that his country needs migrants because there is work and the population is ageing. Does he accept that other countries...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: This Bill represents a very important reform for our country in terms of justice. For the first time ever we will have a new policing authority, which will be independent and will oversee the structures and performance of An Garda. I concur completely with the Minister's observation that the establishment of the new policing authority is "the most far reaching reform of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí Aeir Fóirdheonaithe (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 15. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht tar éis an chruinnithe speisialta de Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe a bhí ann Dé Céadaoin, an 23 Meán Fómhair, céard iad na chéad chéimeanna eile atá le tógáil; an dtabharfaidh sí soiléiriú ar úsáid na háise aerfoirt ag an gCarn Mór,...