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Other Questions: Beef Industry Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 612 of 25 February 2014, the names and owners of the ten rendering plants approved by his Department; if these plants are owned by the same person; his views on whether there is sufficient competition in the disposal of offal; if he has concerns regarding anti-competitive behaviour; and if he...

Other Questions: Beef Industry Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: My question asks that the Minister provide the names of the owners of the ten rendering plants approved by his Department and to indicate whether these plants are owned by the same individuals. I also ask the Minister if he believes there is sufficient competition within the sector.

Other Questions: Beef Industry Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply. The concern that I have heard expressed often in farming and trade circles - perhaps it is insinuation rather than fact - is that the number of companies involved in rendering is quite small and that there may be some links between them. Again, I am not sure if that is true but it is definitely a concern within the trade. It has been argued to me that...

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the negotiations that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the implementation of the commonage review; if liaison committees are proposed for the shareholders of each commonage in conjunction with his Department, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and farm...

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: Will the Minister outline the negotiations that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on the implementation of the commonage review? Have liaison committees been set up for discussions between the shareholders in each commonage in conjunction with his Department, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and farm organisations?

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: When will the liaison with farmers start? There is concern among the farmers in question in advance of next year about the GLAS, green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, and stocking rates. I appreciate the Minister’s letter last week to allow farmers to qualify for the disadvantaged areas scheme within certain environmentally restricted schemes in Connemara and County Mayo. There...

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 6. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on the progress of the review of child care support programmes which her Department initiated; and if she will outline the objectives of the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14206/14]

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: Will the Minister provide an update on the progress of the review of the child-care support programmes which her Department initiated, outline its objectives and make a statement?

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for her reply. There is a debate at present on the ongoing costs of child care, as there is a debate about the cost of many things. Sustainability remains an issue for child-care providers. Many parents find the costs of child care too high and many providers are finding it difficult to meet overheads. As part of the review which is taking place, will the Minister...

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister's response. Obviously, as circumstances allow, I presume a review of the rates will be kept in mind as the economy improves.

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 8. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the current role, including programmes and schemes, of the county child care committees; and if further responsibilities could be transferred to the child care committees, particularly in view of the way the flexible structure of the child care committees has enabled them to take on additional tasks in recent years; and if she will make a...

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: My question refers to the current role, programmes and schemes of the county and city child care committees and whether further responsibilities could be transferred to these committees, given their flexible structure.

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for her reply. I appreciate that the vast majority of child care committees work well and are improving the quality and availability of child care. They now have an important role working with the new Tusla programme. The Minister referred to the recent announcement about the national quality support service. Her reply refers to an opportunity for the child care...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Bodies (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 8. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the current role, including programmes and schemes, of county child care committees; and if further responsibilities could be transferred to the committees, particularly in view of the way the flexible structure of the committees has enabled them to take on additional tasks in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps available to a family whose child has been unable to obtain a place in the primary school (details supplied) in County Galway nearest the family home on account of the categorisation of applicants, of which religion is a particular factor in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15386/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exports Growth (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 251. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of the get export ready programme operated by the potential exporters division of Enterprise Ireland; the number of companies in 2013 that participated; the numbers to date in 2014; if there is a breakdown of participants on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15418/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Patent Law (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 252. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the major concerns of business groups, the legal professions and entrepreneurs regarding the local division of the unified patent court should such a division be established in London; if there will be consultation with the Oireachtas prior to the taking of a decision on this issue; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 614. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the issues regarding sleepover duty, particularly in residential facilities; if his Department considers such duties as part of the normal working hours; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 613. To ask the Minister for Health the progress in ensuring compliance with the EU Working Time Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15436/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 615. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting lists for dental treatment for children in County Galway; and the steps available to a parent whose child needs urgent dental treatment but the cost of which is prohibitive for the family. [15441/14]