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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Consumer Prices Data (3 Dec 2019)

Seán Kyne: Price levels for consumer goods and services in the EU can be compared using price level indices which provide a comparison of countries' price levels relative to the EU average (EU28=100) and are calculated using purchasing power parities. The most recent annual data refers to 2018. The data are not available on a quarterly frequency. The 2018 results show that Ireland was the second most...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Quarterly National Household Survey (3 Dec 2019)

Seán Kyne: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a household survey which provides quarterly statistics on employment and unemployment and is the official source of labour market estimates in the State. The primary classification used for the LFS results is the ILO (International Labour Organisation) labour force classification. The unemployment (ILO) rate is the number of unemployed persons aged 15-74 years...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (3 Dec 2019)

Seán Kyne: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a household survey which provides quarterly statistics on employment and unemployment and is the official source of labour market estimates in the State. The primary classification used for the LFS results is the ILO (International Labour Organisation) labour force classification. The most recent figures available from the LFS are for the third quarter (Q3)...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (3 Dec 2019)

Seán Kyne: The exact information requested by the Deputy is not available. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a household survey which provides quarterly statistics on employment and unemployment and is the official source of labour market estimates in the State. The primary classification used for the LFS results is the ILO (International Labour Organisation) labour force classification. The most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Buiséad Fhoras na Gaeilge (3 Dec 2019)

Seán Kyne: Is í an Chomhairle Aireachta Thuaidh Theas (CATT) a cheadaíonn na buiséid do na Forais Trasteorann uile, An Foras Teanga san áireamh. Mar gheall ar chúinsí polaitiúla i dTuaisceart Éireann, áfach, níorbh fhéidir cruinnithe CATT a eagrú ó lár 2016 i Leith agus, dá bhrí sin, níl na buiséid i leith 2017,...

Business of Dáil (28 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it is proposed that there shall be no suspension of sitting today under Standing Order 25(1)(b), Second Stage of the Social Welfare (Payment Order) (Amendment) Bill 2018 shall commence immediately following the weekly divisions and continue for two hours, the Topical Issue debate shall be taken on the conclusion of the proceedings on Second Stage...

Litter Pollution (Amendment) (Dog Litter Control) Bill 2019: First Stage (27 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: No.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: Táimid fós ag obair ar an gcinneadh sin. Tá an obair ag leanúint ar aghaidh. Rinne mé cur i láthair faoin ábhar seo ag Bord an Rialtais inné. Sílim go mbeidh sé socraithe i gceann coicíse.

Athcheapadh an Choimisinéara Teanga: Tairiscint (26 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: Tairgim: Go molann Dáil Éireann an tUasal Rónán Ó Domhnaill lena athcheapadh ag an Uachtarán ina Choimisinéir Teanga.

Proposal to Approve Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (26 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Universities Act 1997 (section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 19th November, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Skills, in accordance with Standing Order 84A(4)(k), which, not later...

Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (26 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: No.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Economic Data (26 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) estimates worker remittances paid from Ireland as a small component of the current account of the balance of payments. The balance of payments is a complex accounting system which summarises economic transactions between Ireland and the rest of the world in a specific time period. The compilation of the balance of payments is based primarily on enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (20 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: My Department has no role in relation to the administration of the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, which is administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development. However, my Department has been in discussions on a number of occasions in recent times with the authority of the college referred to by the Deputy in relation to its plans...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (20 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: My Department has been in discussions on a number of occasions in recent times with the authority of the college referred to by the Deputy in relation to its plans to upgrade its building. I understand that on foot of these discussions the college authority is considering submitting a business plan and formal application for capital funding under...

Broadcasting (Television Licence Fees Recovery) Bill 2019: First Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: No.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Referral to Select Committee (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019, copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 15th November, 2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 84A(4)(k), which, not later than 3rd...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Retail Sector (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: The data the Deputy requested is not available at present. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is committed to improving data collection documenting the evolution of online versus in-store shopping in Ireland and has been developing its approach in this area. Earlier this year the CSO commenced the collection of on-line retail sales information relating to businesses based in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Retail Sector (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: The data the Deputy requested is not available at present. The breakdown of online retail shopping by Irish consumers between Irish-owned retailers compared to international retailers, is a complicated area where householders may not be aware of the domicile of the seller. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) will collect information, for a specified range of goods, on where they are shipped...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population Data (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: According to the Census 2016, the county of Meath had 195,044 persons which consisted of 96,776 males and 98,268 females. This was an increase of 6% from 184,135 in 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (19 Nov 2019)

Seán Kyne: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department received an application for repairs to the road referred to by the Deputy as part of a programme of works submitted by the Local Authority to the Department for the period up to 2021. A decision in relation to this application  will be made in due course, having regard to the various other demands on the funding available to my...