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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (4 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: Mr. Tutty stated that the country-specific recommendations do not fall down from the sky but are negotiated with the countries, which is the right and proper process. Is it country led or Commission led? Can a country that does not want to reform start pushing other issues to which it is more favourably disposed rather than allowing the Commission to tell it what it should be doing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (4 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: A government might not want to pursue something but those in opposition could debate the matter in parliament and the Commission could take up the matter.

Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: As I said yesterday in the debate on the Social Welfare Bill, when the Government took office in 2011, we were in a much different position. Then, the Finance Bill 2012 was about cutbacks and reductions in services. While there were positives at the time for the tourism sector, the potential and options for investment were much more limited than they are now. It is great to be in a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (5 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 24. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the level of engagement with local authorities regarding the expenditure of funding from his Department for housing initiatives over the past two years. [38327/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: NAMA Social Housing Provision (5 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 57. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the engagement his Department has had with the Department of Finance concerning the evolving role of the National Asset Management Agency in encompassing housing provision; if he is aware of the number and type of offers made to local authorities, with particular reference to counties Galway and Mayo regarding the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Metropolitan Area Networks Programme (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regarding the operation of the metropolitan area networks, present in towns such as Clifden in County Galway, if he is aware of the issue of cost for householders and small and medium enterprises in availing of this important service; if any form of assistance will be considered to increase usage of these important...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Expenditure (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on his Department's engagement with the European Union competition directorate concerning State investment in the broadband network, with specific reference to the national broadband plan. [38946/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 279. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers participating in cattle discussion groups and in sheep discussion groups are eligible for two payments; if so, the rate of payment; if a farmer's own veterinary practitioner can prepare the new animal health requirements under discussion group measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39301/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of Way Registration (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 330. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, the necessity to register a right of way; if rights of way detailed in land registry folios need to be registered; the procedures that apply in registering a right of way; the closing date of such registrations; the procedures where rights of ways are disputed; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Seirbhísí Chúram Leanaí (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 349. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs maidir le bearta Bhuiséad 2016, cad iad na céimeanna atá á dtógáil chun a chinntiú go ndéanfar leathnú sásúil ar áiseanna cúraim leanaí do phobail Ghaeltachta [39557/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 353. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the provision of a tax credit to assist with the cost of child care; if his Department has researched the international experience of such credits, merits and de-merits, as well as ascertaining the views of child care providers on the matter. [39618/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care Education (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 354. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason for delaying the introduction of the expanded preschool programme; if he is aware that the delay will exclude some families whose children will have commenced primary school before its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39619/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 459. To ask the Minister for Health further to Question No. 636 of 15 April 2015, the progress his Department has made on examining the issue of introducing a minor ailments scheme for pharmacies in order that pharmacies can realise their full potential in contributing to the primary care needs of communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39626/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 510. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a contractor has been appointed for the construction of a replacement building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway. [39603/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 512. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of reviewing and renewing the Irish language curriculum, both at primary level and, within the context of junior certificate reform, at secondary level, to place a greater emphasis on linguistic skills; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39627/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Heritage Plan (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 535. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the national walkway scheme; the number of walkways established; the number of applications awaiting consideration by his Department; his plans to extend the numbers of walks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 590. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Road Safety Authority plans new regulations regarding farm trailers for transporting livestock being pulled by a jeep or tractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39300/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Review Office Report: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Mr. Trethowan and Ms Collins and thank them for their report. On the initiative from last year regarding the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland supported by the German state bank, KfW, I understand it will lend to Bank of Ireland and AIB. Are those figures included in the report or has there been any analysis of the position in this regard? If, through the normal processes,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Review Office Report: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: Who else is mentioned there? Who else is in line for that?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the status of the Marconi site at Derrygimlagh in Connemara, County Galway, for which funding was announced in late 2014 as a capital project and key focal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, to commemorate the Marconi wireless station and the Alcock and Brown transatlantic flight; if planning permission has been secured;...