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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 575. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the additional allowances of water to be introduced for persons with a disability will be structured in a manner that will not disadvantage persons with a disability who do not have a medical card but still face additional challenges as a result of the nature of the disability; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Expenditure (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 952. To ask the Minister for Health further to the Parliamentary Questions Nos. 574 and 575 of 11 March 2014, when a reply will be furnished regarding the issues raised, namely the confirmation of the cost of relocating a health centre and the cost of accommodation required over a ten-year period for a public health nurse at a location (details supplied) in County Galway. [23353/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 953. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 26 of 14 May 2014, if he will clarify the concerns raised by constituents since receipt of that reply that the roll-out of insulin pump treatment for children and young people with diabetes over the age of five has been suspended for the rest of this year; if he will direct the Health Service Executive to proceed with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 990. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress of developing and implementing a safety at sea strategy which is particularly relevant in summer months when increased numbers of people use waterways and engage in marine-based activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the panel here today. At the outset the witnesses said they provide equity to companies unable to access credit markets. Why are they unable to access credit? Is it to do with risk or the scale of what they are looking for? Is the uncompetitive tax regime the main challenge? What other challenges are there for venture capitalists who provide funding? They have said investment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: They are developing companies that are starting off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and his officials and apologise for missing the beginning of the presentation while at another committee meeting. I have a couple of issues, the first of which is to ask why now, whether this the right time or has this initiative been in train for a number of years? Other speakers have touched on the issue of food, which is of huge importance to Ireland. I have...

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, following the misappropriation of Irish Aid funds through corrupt means involving the Government of Uganda, he will outline the improvements and strengthening of safeguards to ensure Irish Aid funds reach the intended persons who are most in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23218/14]

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I wish to ask the Minister of State about the improvements made and the safeguards put in place in the use of Irish funds abroad, particularly following the misappropriation discovered in Uganda in November 2012.

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I know that the Minister of State shares the view that taxpayer's money must be spent on and used to deal with the neediest cases. It took a considerable period - up to February this year - for the report to be published. I wonder about this delay and whether there are similar reports on other countries in which Irish Aid moneys are being spent. I also have serious concerns about abuses in...

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the change to providing the aid directly through the embassy or the NGOs in Uganda to the people. Is there a similar policy for the other partner countries in Africa?

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the news that the legal difficulties in arriving at a contract have been resolved between the Irish Medical Organisation and the Department of Health. This is certainly something that general practitioners raised with many Deputies during recent months, both individually and collectively at a meeting that I attended at the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway. I welcome that the difficulties...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the improvements that have accrued in processing times and overall customer service with the introduction of an appointments structure at the main Dublin Passports Office; and if, in the interests of regional balance, consideration will be given to the establishment of a passport office in County Galway for the western...

Other Questions: School Accommodation (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 12. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the progress at securing new premises and-or new sites for schools (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23349/14]

Other Questions: School Accommodation (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I would like the Minister of State to provide an update on the progress in securing new premises or new sites for Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh and Coláiste na Coiribe in Galway city.

Other Questions: School Accommodation (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is good that progress is being made on the gaelscoil. The new greenfield site is in the vicinity further away from the existing site. When will a meeting take place on it?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Anti-Bullying Procedures (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 24. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the lack of momentum, as reported in the education supplement of a national newspaper last week, in implementing the new anti-bullying policy in schools, a circular for which issued in September 2013 and which directed schools to implement a new policy, with corresponding procedures and practices, prior to the...

Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will, in the context of the establishment of the office of public procurement, outline the measures that are being taken to maximise the participation in procurement of small and medium enterprises and local businesses which, while mindful of the European obligations, contribute enormously to local economies through the business...

Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: This question relates to the setting up of the office of public procurement and the measures taken to maximise the participation in the procurement process of small and medium enterprises.

Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply. SMEs are the lifeblood of our country. It has been said before that if every SME were to hire one person it would put a huge dent in our dole queues. Is the Minister happy that the office is functioning to the best of its ability? There is concern that saving money on procurement may inadvertently cost jobs in the SMEs which lose out. I welcome...