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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50637/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50638/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Workers Register (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the way the proposed fee for the registration of social workers which will be required under the new regulations of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act will be calculated; if it will be in proportion with other such registration fees for other professions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50130/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the progress made on the implementation of the EU Directive 2010/63/EU on the use of animals for scientific and medical research purposes; and if he will confirm if the existing primary legislation here, which is in many aspects stronger than the provisions of the EU Directive, will be retained in the process of incorporating the Directive....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider establishing a Huntington's Disease clinic in Galway University Hospitals which would comprise a neurologist, a HD specialist nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, dietician, social worker and neurophysiologist and significantly assist not only persons who have been diagnosed with the condition but...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50644/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50649/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Lending to Small Business: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the delegates. The number of applications was 281. Did Mr. Trethowan expect more when his office started off? At what point after an applicant is refused credit can he or she approach the Credit Review Office? Do banks advise those who are refused credit of the existence of the Credit Review Office? Is the Credit Review Office concerned that banks will be quicker to refuse...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Lending to Small Business: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I wish to ask Mr. Farrell the same question I asked of Mr. Trethowan regarding the summary of appeals to the banks and the percentages of 6% and 31% for Bank of Ireland and AIB, respectively-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Tánaiste and reiterate the congratulations expressed by others. I had three questions but two of them have been touched on. I reiterate Deputy Paschal Donohoe's concerns regarding the budget being used by certain member states to whip up an anti-EU feeling. Deputy Joe O'Reilly commented on the CAP budget, but the Tánaiste has stated some member states have called...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I am pleased to say a few words on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012. Deputy Mattie McGrath referred to the Gaeltacht legislation the House debated some time ago, which laid down in law the structures for Údarás na Gaeltachta. I congratulate the newly appointed members of the new board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, all of whom have considerable...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (22 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in consideration of the delays being experienced by the Student Universal Support Ireland application process which is having an adverse effect on the student assistance fund, the fund can be augmented, as a matter of urgency, in order that the crucial support that it provides to students can be safeguarded for the complete academic year [52090/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Courses (22 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in recognition of the recent completion and additions of new infrastructure to many of the State supported universities and IT's if a framework exists or will be drawn up to utilise these facilities for short courses, adult learning, skills courses and so forth which would operate outside of normal college hours; and if it is recognised that the...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: The EI applications are near completion. Is it anticipated that there will be an increase in funding next year above what would have been spent this year? Does the Minister have any indication of EI demands?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Minister's budget was not cut last year as far as I understand in terms of expenditure. Enterprise Ireland may anticipate funding based on this year's funding. If a number of applications is near completion at this stage-----

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I would not like to see Enterprise Ireland not being able to spend this because of-----

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm when the code of conduct on mortgage arrears will be amended to reflect the new mortgage arrears resolution strategy recently put in place by the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will indicate the likely timeframe for same. [53170/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a specialist unit of the Money Advice and Budgetary Service could be established which would provide an enhanced mortgage arrears information and advice service and would in effect provide the borrower with the ongoing support required which will undoubtedly increase in necessity the provisions of the personal insolvency legislation. [53276/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Bill (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the recently established Personal Insolvency Service to issue guidelines on what reasonable household expenses and the house income threshold will be in relation to those citizens who access various mechanisms as outlined in the Personal Insolvency Bill. [53160/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to establishing a new service similar to that of the Civil Legal Aid Service which would provide support to those who require access to the provision under the personal insolvency legislation but who are unable to fund independent support and advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53277/12]