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Other Questions: Tax Code (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: What progress has been made in regard to the review of the law concerning inheritance taxation treatment of foster children, in particular the five-year rule?

Other Questions: Tax Code (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the possibility that the Minister could examine a practical example. I am sure some cases can be brought to his attention. There is a slight amount of unrest because, whether a blood relative or not, a parent wants to provide for his or her children. Would the Minister consider a practical example in a case in which a child was resident for four years, nine months and 22 days, or...

Public Health (Standard Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: As has been said by others, up to 5,200 people, including relatives, friends, colleagues and fellow citizens, die from smoking every year. That is nearly 20 times the number of people who lose their lives on Irish roads each year. While there is always some initial grumbling, measures to improve road safety and save lives on the roads are generally put in place and adhered to without a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome our guests. What specific incidents or cases set in train the development of the new EU framework to strengthen the rule of law? Do our guests envisage treaty change? If such a change is necessary, a referendum will have to be held in Ireland. Will the Members of the Parliament have any role to play or will it just be the Commission? It was stated that there will a Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Anti-Bullying Procedures (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 29 May 2014 and the subsequent completion of the school year at primary and secondary level, if he will report on the progress to implement the new, updated and more comprehensive anti-bullying policy; if he will outline his Department's role in ensuring its speedy implementation; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the progress on securing new premises and establishing new schools (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29375/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Prompt Payments (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 352. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will confirm the average time taken by Departments in addressing invoices from suppliers; if his Department is working on reducing the time taken to settle invoices, particularly when involving small and medium-sized enterprises; and if his Department is engaging with Departments and the agencies under the remit of each...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the representatives of the companies. As I am not a member of the joint committee, I did not receive the briefing materials until I arrived. I received some of them from Deputy Paudie Coffey. I come from the Connemara area of County Galway and accepting the ins and outs of what has happened, I want to see Aramara Teoranta grow and thrive and provide employment in the area. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an grúpa chuig an comhchoiste. Ar dtús, nuair a chas mise, Éamonn Ó Méalóid ó Chearta Chladaigh Chonamara, an Seanadóir Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, chomh maith le Teachtaí agus Seanadóirí eile, leis an Aire, an Teachta Jan O'Sullivan, cúpla seachtain ó shin faoi na ceisteanna seo, dúirt sí go...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: Mr. Deveau obviously appreciates the concern in the community exemplified by the harvesters and Cearta Chladaigh Chonamara. He would be aware of the concerns also from various other sources. I said at the initial hearings that I would like to see his company grow, be sustainable and create employment in the Connemara area, but I would also like to see the traditional Irish companies equally...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Licensing and Harvesting of Seaweed in Ireland: Discussion (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: What of the geographical issue? Are other companies harvesting in those areas?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (9 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the progress of the Government reform unit of his Department; if he will outline the composition of the unit and its operation, including the number of meetings held and areas of scrutiny; the way the progress of the unit is measured and monitored and if this includes external organisations; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (9 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided for a student (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30323/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the progress of the commitment in An Action Plan for Jobs to deliver an integrated licensing application service for the retail sector; when the service will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29922/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I ask the Minister, with regard to An Action Plan for Jobs, to speak about the ambition to deliver an integrated licensing applications service and portal for the retail sector.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply on an important initiative. The Minister of State, the senior Minister and the Department's representatives have attended a number of regional meetings. I attended one in Galway where a number of business owners commented on the time it takes to fulfil regulatory requirements and said that the time could be spent more efficiently. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I hope it can be developed by January of next year and that it can be rolled out to other sectors in the business community, because it is important. Were there any issues or problems with State agencies in developing this?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 19. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding increasing volunteerism for one-to-one mentoring, whereby experienced entrepreneurs would provide advice and mentoring to new entrepreneurs, particularly in consideration of the immense benefits such advice and mentoring would have for a new start-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29921/14]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second and Subsequent Stages (11 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I support the Bill. As we have seen with recent by-elections, it is important to provide that all seats can be filled quickly. It is important that the Seanad has full representation. When one considers the appointment by the Government of so many independent-minded Senators, it is clear that we are not trying simply to obtain a majority. It is important that all seats are filled as...

Other Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 69. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the level of engagement between her Department and its local offices and the newly established local enterprise offices in terms of assisting person with securing employment or support for establishing a new business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30896/14]