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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Seán Kenny: The treaty is about ensuring long-term stability and economic recovery, which will lead to growth and employment. The treaty is also about ensuring confidence abroad and maintaining and enhancing the influence that the Government has built up with investors, job-creators and those in Europe and the world. I take this opportunity to welcome the announcement yesterday of an additional 280...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Apr 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 782: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional buses that were purchased for Dublin Bus in each of the past five years to date in 2012; if funding was received from the EU towards the cost of purchasing these buses; if so, the amount received in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20161/12]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Apr 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 783: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional Dart rail cars and Intercity rail cars that were purchased in each of the past five years to date in 2012; if funding was received from the EU towards the cost of purchasing these new Dart rail cars or intercity rail cars; if so, the amount received in each of these years; and if he will make a...

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: I will share time with Deputies Brian Walsh, Terence Flanagan and Marcella Corcoran Kennedy. The Bill has two main components, namely, the reform of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing and the designation of the Road Safety Authority as the driving licensing authority. Its provisions in these two areas will bring about a significant and positive change to the way in which commercial...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (2 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the refurbishment/additional accommodation that was carried out at the Garda driving school, Garda dog unit and the Garda mounted unit in each of the past five years to date in 2012; the cost of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22273/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (2 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of persons who have been selected to go to the next stage in the recruitment of the additional personnel for the Army, Naval and Air Corps; the number that were women that have been successful at the first stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22269/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding additional funding to provide extra parking spaces for staff and visitors at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22270/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (2 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that places will be made available for the training of new public health nurses, social workers, physiotherapists and so on; when such courses will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22271/12]

Topical Issue Matters (3 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Brendan Ryan - fire safety in homes affected by pyrite; (2) Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan and Thomas Pringle - prisoners' conditions at Maghaberry Prison; (3) Deputy Pat Breen - the provision of funding to Scoil Mhuire...

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration Tax: Vehicle Registration Tax (8 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the penalties that apply to drivers who fail to pay vehicle registration tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22924/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount spent by the Revenue Commissioners on interpreters for each of the past five years to date in 2012; the top four languages in each of these years for which interpreters were used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22925/12]

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (8 May 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prison officers that were injured in the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of prison officers that retired in each of these years; the number of prison officers that were recruited in each of these years; if additional prison officers are likely to be recruited later in 2012; if so, the details of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the disallowance of an invalidity benefit claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [26894/12]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision to refuse emergency funding to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; his views on any other means by which this school might access funds for the works necessary to ensure the health and safety of its students and staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27851/12]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money generated through the fees for junior certificate, leaving certificate and repeat leaving certificate in each of the past five years and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28192/12]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on fuel for Garda vehicles for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28190/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of jobs that have been advertised for the Forensic Science Laboratory in the past two years; the positions offered; if all positions were filled after the first round of advertising; if not, if they were re-advertised and subsequently filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28191/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on each waiting list for each speciality at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the average waiting time for each speciality; the steps being taken to reduce same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28193/12]

Written Answers — Fáilte Ireland: Fáilte Ireland (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kenny: Question 639: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Fáilte Ireland is no longer doing chef training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28194/12]

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

Seán Kenny: This Bill proposes a number of focused changes to company law in the interest of maintaining a flexible operating environment, particularly for companies that bring foreign direct investment to Ireland. The Bill amends the provisions of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, which permits the use of US accounting standards - referred to in the Bill as US GAAP - in the preparation...