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European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: In the early stages of the economic crisis that is affecting almost every nation in Europe and across the world, the EU was criticised for not acting fast enough, and when it did, it was criticised for not tackling the problems effectively. It is now strange to see Europe being criticised by some for putting forward proposals to help tackle the instability afflicting our economies; it seems...

Written Answers — National Internship Scheme: National Internship Scheme (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some recipients of one-parent family allowance, who until recently were unable to access the jobbridge programme and undertook work placements instead, are still unable to access jobbridge placements in the same organisation owing to existing rules; and if these rules may be amended to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied with the information available in respect of the means test process which she follows in determining applications to allowance schemes; if further clear, comprehensible information with guidelines on income limits and bands will be made available to assist persons when making applications to such schemes; and if she...

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Our economy is one of the most open in the world, a fact that has both negative and positive aspects. An open economy is more vulnerable to international economic events and shocks which leave indigenous companies and businesses more exposed and thus constrain the intended effects of economic decisions taken by the State. However, the positive effects of an open economy where innovation,...

Independent Inquiries into Planning Irregularities: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: When I sought speaking time on Monday I did so to defend my former county council, Galway County Council, for its record on planning over the course of the years when I was a member of the council. Thankfully, the timely publication of the planning review report on Tuesday afternoon has, in the main, rubbished the concerns of An Tasice. While this report will be further reviewed by an...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (13 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health the progress of the review process of the Health Service Executive regarding the introduction of Gilenya; and if an estimated time can be given for the introduction of same [28644/12]

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the publication of the Bill. The Ryan and Murphy reports investigating abuse, including that which occurred at residential institutions, were shocking in their revelations of systemic abuse of a verbal, physical and sexual nature. For many years, courageous individuals attempted to expose the despicable activities of some people who had been entrusted with the care of thousands of...

Written Answers — Scheme of Statutory Sick Pay: Scheme of Statutory Sick Pay (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an impact analysis has been conducted regarding proposals to amend the sick pay system which is of great concern to small to medium sized businesses in view of the consequences the proposals will have for job retention and or creation. [28779/12]

Written Answers — Architectural Qualifications: Architectural Qualifications (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 103: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if strong consideration will be given to amending the proposed grandfather clause for the Building Control Act 2007 which had intended to regulate the use of the title architect by empowering the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland but which is acting prohibitively against experienced architects who...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to recommence Garda recruitment this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28844/12]

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

Seán Kyne: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on the progress made to date of securing a bilateral agreement to facilitate inter-country adoptions between Ireland and Russia [28894/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there was a capital expenditure carryover in his Department for 2011; and if so, if he will outline the way in which these funds are being expended in 2012. [29692/12]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the expected budget to be available to fund the school transport service for the coming school year; and if local private companies or community groups will have the opportunity to tender for the provision of such services. [29695/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the procedure in terms of the expenditure of the €500 million set aside from the schools' capital buildings' budget which was not included in the five year schools building programme budget announced this year. [29792/12]

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made on the planned amalgamation of city and county enterprise boards with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29794/12]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, in view of the reform of the statutory sick-pay scheme currently under consideration and to reduce any overbearing burden on employers which could threaten job retention and creation, a portion of the PRSI/universal social charge fund could be ring-fenced to cover assistance for workers who fall ill; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a decision has been taken on the publication of the 1926 census particularly in view of the recent publication of the 1940 US census which has benefitted citizens with an interest in genealogy and which would have the potential to increase genealogy related tourism alongside the Gathering planned for next year. [29699/12]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is concerned that the proposed 4G spectrum auction process which appears to cover 10% of the landmass, and therefore only 70% of the population, will place those citizens in rural areas at a disadvantage in terms of internet connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29698/12]

Written Answers — Official Pardon: Official Pardon (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Defence while recognising the announcement to pardon Irish citizens who left the Irish army to contribute to the Allied war effort, his views on whether similar enhanced recognition is required for all Irish citizens who joined Allied forces during the second World War and helped to safeguard democracy [29704/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 667: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the procedure for the allocation of insulin pump treatment of type 1 diabetes for children; and if the procedure is a standard one across all regional areas of the Health Service Executive [29696/12]