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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 669: To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether amending the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, which is the last remaining barrier to the introduction of a cannabis-derived medication for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, will be achieved by way of Ministerial Regulation such as SI 328 of 1988 or if a more comprehensive amendment is required; and the most likely time frame for...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 670: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the statistics that abuse against children increased by one quarter in 2011 and the verifiable fact that domestic violence against women increases during large sporting events, the efforts that he is making to provide preventative measures and support services to women and children who are not safe in their own homes; and if he will...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 739: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if speed limits on motorways will be increased to bring them into line with other European jurisdictions, for example 130 km/h in France; if consideration will be given to the introduction of motorway control systems along the main motorways in the country, for example M4, M6, which would allow for the periodic setting of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 740: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if on the completion of the upgrade works to the Athlone bypass stretch of the M6, this roadway will be re-designated a motorway. [29694/12]

Written Answers — Tourist Accommodation: Tourist Accommodation (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 742: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made into tackling the problem of illegal campsites which not only have negative consequences for the environment but are also unfair to those campsites operating with a licence and within the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29793/12]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (20 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the engagement with the private sector to co-fund and support a bicycle rental scheme for Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30032/12]

Statute Law Revision Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Statute Law Revision Bill is very interesting and made entertaining reading. One sees some historical things, which one does not see anymore, and one could spend a lot of time going back over all the Acts mentioned. This Bill is more than an essential exercise in repealing outdated legislation prior to Independence in 1922 and ensures the law helps rather than hinders citizens. It also...

Statute Law Revision Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: We will worry about our own areas. More than a dozen Acts directly relating to Galway have been deemed to have outlived their usefulness and will be repealed with the passing of this Bill. However, more than a dozen more are being retained because future plans are dependent on them. The Bill specifically retains Acts on which future legislation or proposals will be built or on which legal...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: As a Deputy for Galway I know at first hand of the positive impact the arts and culture sectors have on our communities and our country. Galway is fortunate to have some of Ireland's best known festivals and arts organisations, including the Galway Arts Festival, the Clifden Arts Festival, the Galway Film Fleadh, the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Baboró International Arts...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of employing supervisors for the State examination and the numbers of successful applicants who were, immediately prior to undertaking the role, job-seeking or retired. [30903/12]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to the State of the correction of State examinations. [30904/12]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if guidelines exist for the teaching of English in Gaelscoileanna as circulars exist providing guidance on the teaching of Irish in English-medium schools; and if not, if such a guidance document can be prepared. [30905/12]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the progress of the key areas of competence of the Combat Poverty Agency which was abolished by the previous Government and whose functions were transferred to her Department. [30919/12]

Written Answers — Job Initiatives: Job Initiatives (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way he envisages the provision of the Gaeltacht Bill which empowers him to direct Udaras na Gaeltachta to provide funding to projects previously funded by Enterprise Ireland and the Industrial Development Authority to operate. [30906/12]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress of his recent programme of installing 100 mbs broadband in schools in the west. [30918/12]

Written Answers — Local and Community Development Programme: Local and Community Development Programme (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 416: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for funding on a contingency basis will be favourably considered for an organisation (details supplied) which caters for a vulnerable community but which has had to announce a cessation of operations this year. [30923/12]

Written Answers — Electoral Divisions: Electoral Divisions (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 418: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review local authority boundaries with regard to the recent publication of the report on the Constituency Commission; and the process to be followed if any such a review were to be conducted. [31025/12]

Written Answers — Marine Strategy: Marine Strategy (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the recent positive objectives achieved at EU level, if he will report on the progress of the establishment of the marine strategy entitled Our Ocean Wealth. [30922/12]

Written Answers — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Health if extra resources will be allocated to the Health Service Executive medical card section to facilitate the efficient roll out of the legislative proposal to extend free primary care to those citizens with medical conditions recognised on the long term illness schedule [30920/12]

Written Answers — Special Delivery Unit: Special Delivery Unit (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the special delivery unit operating in Galway University Hospitals and the impact it has had on waiting times, particular in emergency departments [30921/12]