Results 341-360 of 6,783 for speaker:Seán Kyne

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of private residential septic tanks, if any, that were grant funded or aided by his Department in the period 2007 and 2011 in order to comply with Environment Protection Agency guidelines from 2006 and 2009; and his views on the demands from some to provide 100% funding for the same in the future. [42075/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the concerns of persons in rural locations such as Connemara, County Galway, regarding the effectiveness of An Garda Síochána at crime prevention and the upholding of the law and public order in the face of possible closure of rural Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the fact that irrespective of the reconfiguration or rearrangement of Court Service facilities that court proceedings through the medium of Irish must continue to be available to residents of Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41984/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the time-frame for the development of the new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Galway as announced in the recent stimulus plan. [41992/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the licensing of salmon farming off the Aran Islands in Galway bay; if his attention has been drawn to the possible threats to wild fish stocks due to possible disease or sea lice emanating from these farms. [41983/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the plans to relocate the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, AES, veterinary office from Dockgate buildings in County Galway; the timeline for relocation and the new locations under consideration. [41985/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged in discussions with Egypt and Libya and the Lebanon on the issue of live cattle exports. [41990/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made to date regarding the bilateral agreement with Russia on the issue of adoptions. [41988/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Competitiveness Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister of State (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive report. In regard to the consumer agenda and the draft resolution, what will it mean in practice on the ground to the consumer in Ireland? What do the European innovation partnerships do? What is the emphasis on raw materials? Is it envisaged that they will deal with raw materials or will they be rolled out in other sectors? On the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment and Youth Unemployment Issues and Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with IBEC and SFA (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I thank both groups for their presentations which give us food for thought. Let me address my initial questions to IBEC. Is it using the Croke Park agreement to set pay level for higher grades? The electronic card for social welfare payments was mentioned. I know that such an electronic card was rolled out in Australia, but there were concerns that there was a stigma attached to it. It...

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and this Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill. The 2005 Act was very important legislation for ensuring the highest standards in certain professions and protecting the public by regulating certain health care providers. We have seen in other sectors of society what happens when there is a lack of regulation. This Bill, while technical in nature,...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Provision (3 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topical issue. I welcome the Minister of State. The HSE national service plan for 2012 includes a commitment to roll out a new kind of treatment for diabetes in children, including the use of insulin pumps. Five centres were identified - three in Dublin, one in Cork and a shared service between Limerick and Galway. The target...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Provision (3 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the announcement made today regarding the service to be operated jointly between Limerick and Galway, the fact that the posts should be in place by 2013, that the recruitment programme is commencing in Manorhamilton and that all insulin pump therapy commenced in those under five years will be continued after that age. It is good news for those who receive the treatment. Where does...

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I also welcome the Minister. The area of judicial and policing matters has always been one of the more contentious issues in the development of the European Union. This can be seen by the arrangement under the Maastricht treaty of a separate pillar for social policy areas and the retention in many areas of the unanimity requirement for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on trade with Israel of products from disputed territories such as the illegal settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43426/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concerns he has at the cancellation of the Pride Parade in Belgrade, Serbia; and his views that such a disregard for freedom of expression and belief, principles which are at the core of the European Union, must be addressed on account of that country's desire to joint the EU. [43427/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Copyright Infringement (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation [43432/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the progress made on the implementation of the new streamlined Workplace Relations Service; and when he hopes the service with be operational. [43433/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if work is on-going on the creation of a visa for professionals in the ICT sector which is necessary in order that the world's top ICT companies can continue to be attracted and retained here. [43439/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if consideration can be given to introducing a new PRSI class of payment in Budget 2013 for self-employed persons in view of the fact that such a voluntary or optional contribution class would help provide supports for the self-employed who are currently unable to apply for most of the social welfare benefit-type schemes. [43441/12]