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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (18 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 471. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his interpretation of by-law 533 of the 1966 Fisheries Act as it relates to snorkelling for shellfish when snorkelling is permitted; the conditions or restrictions that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8052/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (18 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 636. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the professional code of conduct inspectors in his Department are obliged to comply by and if he will furnish same. [8053/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Competitiveness Council: Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (18 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and his officials and offer them my best wishes for the forthcoming Competitiveness Council. Senator Feargal Quinn touched on the issue of energy. It is remarkable to note that the energy price gap is so wide that gas is three times more expensive than electricity in Europe and twice as expensive as in the United States. The Senator referred to the increase in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Competitiveness Council: Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (18 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: Would the matter arise in the context of the debate on industrial competitiveness?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Competitiveness Council: Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (18 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: So it will not be an issue.

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: I am happy to speak to this Bill, as it is an important part of measures being implemented to return overall responsibility for the health service to the Minister for Health and his Department. The Bill is somewhat technical in nature and contains the necessary provisions to bring financial governance of the HSE back within the framework of the Department of Health. I can understand and...

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: My constituency of Galway West suffered badly from a series of storms since the middle of December. Two tidal surges had a particularly heavy impact along coastal areas of County Galway. I pay tribute to a local community worker, Stevie King from Aughrismore in Cleggan, who will be buried tomorrow. He was a man of the sea and of the land who was involved in the Festival of the Sea and the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Equality Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, notwithstanding the important links between Ireland and the US, particularly among American citizens who cherish their Irish heritage, he will be raising the policy pursued by the organisers of the Saint Patrick's Day parade in New York City of preventing any LGBT groups from participating especially as this is at...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (19 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will confirm that the proposed Irish consulate in Austin, Texas, will follow the template of other embassies which house representatives of the Industrial Development Agency, Enterprise Ireland and so on and are successfully attracting foreign direct investment particularly from those with a connection to Ireland....

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the publication of the Bill. There is a clear commitment in the programme for Government to reduce the number of State agencies or quangos. I never liked the term "quangos" because I understand that these State agencies play a role, but there can be cost savings and a more efficient use of public money from their amalgamation. The Government has a good record in ensuring that we...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 12. To ask the Minister for Finance with the completion of the pilot of the standard bank account concept, as recommended in the report on the Strategy for Financial Inclusion, if the roll-out of such a service scheduled for this year will involve a tendering process; if the facility will be available in one or multiple financial institutions; and if consideration has been given to utilising...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Loans (20 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the fact that the policy of ensuring that persons whose loans or business interests are acquired by the National Asset Management Agency are not eligible to purchase said loans-business interests when sold by NAMA, if he will provide assurances that appropriate procedures, checks and balances are in place to ensure that such persons do not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: The White Paper will include a chapter on the European Union and the challenges it will face. One of these challenges is realising the potential of the Single Market and the greater integration of energy infrastructure. Competitively, we are at a disadvantage compared to the United States in that the cost of electricity and gas is high in Europe because we do not have the same level of...

Other Questions: School Accommodation (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate the options open to a primary school with prefabricated classroom accommodation owned by his Department which is in need of urgent repair, particularly in consideration of the current replacement scheme which favours schools with rented prefabricated classroom accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: School Accommodation (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: My question relates to schools which have prefabricated buildings owned by the Department on which they do not pay rent. I raise this matter because rent is one of the criteria used for choosing replacement classrooms.

Other Questions: School Accommodation (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: I commend the Minister and Government on the prefabricated school building replacement programme. Much good work has been done and many new classrooms have been built. I hope the Government, at the end of its tenure, will be recognised for having ended the scourge of prefabricated school buildings. One of the schools I deal with has a prefabricated building which is owned by the...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Health Identifiers Bill 2013. We all appreciate that in the past few decades, and with an increasing intensity, technology has revolutionised the way we live and work. Some sectors have been able to adapt and harness the opportunities much more readily than others, a prime example being the difference between new private sector...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Establishment (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the progress of establishing a primary level school in Galway city in the format of the Steiner model of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9087/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 170. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, in the context of the increasingly vitriolic comments emanating from Government leaders of other states regarding human rights, including those of persons who are LGBT, and the passing of legislation which contravenes the most basic of human rights standards that the UN and most of its member states expect, he will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (25 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 339. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the works planned for flood alleviation on the River Clare in Galway; when it is hoped that such works will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9683/14]