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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I remind everyone to ensure mobile telephones are switched off. It is important as it causes serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. Today, members will be briefed by the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Dara Murphy, on Ireland's position on the agenda items of the forthcoming General Affairs Council meeting scheduled for 19 May....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (14 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Dara Murphy, who will brief the committee on the General Affairs Council and the European Commission's country-specific recommendations for Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (14 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for a very comprehensive report. He can be assured that the joint committee fully supports his call on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. We do not want to see turmoil there. I acknowledge his comments with regard to the possibility that the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, will set out his thinking on the EU-UK relationship. As he knows, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (14 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I have a few questions for the Minister of State. On the country-specific recommendations, I welcome the fact that they have been reduced from seven to four. Will he agree that the specific recommendations are areas on which the Government is already working? As he said, there are no great surprises in this respect as these are issues on which the Government has been focusing. What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (14 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: Could the Minister of State refer to the country-specific recommendations, CSRs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (14 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State. It is reassuring to know that all countries will be working to ensure that the issues of migration and the tragedies that have occurred in recent months are to the fore at EU Council level. We welcome the reassurance in respect of Senator Terry Leyden's question on agriculture, which is hugely important to this country, and that it must be to the fore in terms...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (19 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the outstanding charge levied in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if it relates to the use of fresh water and waste facilities not used by the named person; if this fact has been taken into account; if this is a standard charge to all boat owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: Immigration Policy (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean concerning persons seeking to enter Europe, her plans to assist in this in terms of resettling persons and tackling the persons engaged in the exploitation and trafficking of vulnerable persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20217/15]

Other Questions: Immigration Policy (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: This question relates to the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean concerning persons who are seeking to enter the European Union and the Minister's plans to assist in resettling immigrants and tackling those engaged in the exploitation and trafficking of vulnerable persons. I appreciate that there is a large crossover with the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which deals...

Other Questions: Immigration Policy (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I acknowledge that this is a very complex issue that concerns a number of Departments, including the Department of Justice and Equality, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which is responsible for European affairs and the Department responsible for the marine considering the response involving the LÉ Eithne. On the point about the Council of Ministers, will there be ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Agreements (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 155. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the progress of the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence; if she will also report on the work to date to ensure the victims directive may be transposed before the deadline of November; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Administration (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 407. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the requirement that a horse has given birth to a foal in the previous three years in order to qualify as suitable under the disadvantaged areas scheme was changed to a horse having given birth to a foal in the previous two years under the terms and conditions of the new areas of natural constraints scheme; his views...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 410. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a farmer (details supplied) has not received payment for 2014 under the single payment scheme; if his Department has accepted the procedures followed by the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20376/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 411. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason farmers with horse breeding enterprises, including those with Connemara ponies, were excluded under the new arrangements announced under the Scottish derogation with regard to the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20377/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Planning Framework (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 982. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the progress of the national planning framework, which is integral to balanced development on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20854/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1045. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the usage statistics for the individual bike stations of the Galway bike scheme are available; and the frequency with which the statistics are collected. [20852/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1046. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process that is followed, and the parties involved, in the expansion of bike rental schemes; the way new locations are selected; and if Government funding will be available for funding expansion. [20853/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Contracts Act 2013: Chairman Designate of Panel of Adjudicators (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I join colleagues in wishing Professor Bunni well in his role. Looking at his CV, it is clear he has a lot of experience in a range of areas. Are there any issues in the legislation which he feels could be looked at in the future with a view to strengthening it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: All-Island Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the panellists. This is a very interesting discussion. I want to ask Dr. Healy about the importance of the single European market for energy. What positive consequences could it have for the all-Ireland economy? Mr. Mac Flynn mentioned the changes to corporation tax and said it would be misleading to think Northern Ireland would emulate the Republic by just cutting corporation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2015: Motion (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: Will this be conditional or subject to a time limit provided there are no changes in future?