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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (26 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 20. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in the context of the designation of Galway as a United Nations educational scientific and cultural organisation city of film, the steps he is taking as part of the Action Plan for Jobs, and otherwise, to stimulate job creation and the further development of the creative industries, such as film and television production; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 18. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide automatic access to the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme plus to farmers who were previously within the 12 Bens and Maumturks scheme in County Galway and the Nephin and Owenriff schemes in County Mayo, given the large destocking that took place in both areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 29. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if areas that were deemed eligible as forage in 2008 under the single payment scheme, and designated as special areas of conservation or special protection areas, are still deemed to be eligible for payment, even if there is encroachment of scrub (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41361/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (25 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consult with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on plans to review the speed limits on national roads in the environs of Galway city, in particular the low speed limit on the N17 at Cappanabornia near Galway racecourse, on which many vehicles have been caught for speeding. [41918/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (24 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 76. To ask the Minister for Defence the level of engagement he has had with stakeholders, including at European level, regarding defence and security procedures, given the increased threat following the appalling and reprehensible events in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41183/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (24 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 90. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the continued participation of the Irish Defence Forces, building on their exemplary work to date, in assisting persons seeking refuge from the conflict in parts of the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41184/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Fishing Industry (19 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his response and reassurance. I have received a copy of his response and I will read it more thoroughly after I leave the Chamber. The Minister is correct that there is concern in this area. I have been contacted by a number of fishermen and other people involved in the fishing community about the presence of these super-trawlers and their reputations. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Fishing Industry (19 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this Topical Issue and welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, to the Chamber. Many politicians and people talk about sustainable communities, be they sustainable farming, fishing, rural or coastal communities. In recent years there have been unsustainable activities on the part of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Driver Test Centres (19 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 26. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to a previous parliamentary question, and given the acknowledgement by the Road Safety Authority of the restrictive, unsatisfactory and unsuitable nature of the existing driving test centre in Galway city, relating to lack of facilities including parking and the availability of space in which to carry out testing for larger...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance (19 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if pay related social insurance contributions by self-employed persons count towards the cost of hearing aids; if not, the reason; if consideration will be given to amending this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41104/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beekeeping Industry (19 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 117. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the concerns among Irish beekeepers regarding the risks associated with the importation of bees, particularly the possibility of the introduction of the hive beetle which has been discovered in Italy, having arrived from Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41105/15]

Other Questions: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he envisage any increased role for the credit unions in respect of SME lending? There has been speculation about this and there was a pilot programme in Kilkenny. Does the Minister envisage any role, maybe not at the level of €5 million but for smaller loans because credit unions are very interested in getting involved in this area?

Other Questions: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on funding through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland for Irish small and medium-sized enterprises and for agriculture; if he is satisfied with the total lending provided; the number of banks and lending organisations that are delivering the funding programme through the corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: This question relates to the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and funding through it for SMEs in agriculture. Can the Minister report on the total lending provided, whether he is satisfied with the level of funding and whether other banks or lending organisations will be eligible to engage in that process and lend?

Other Questions: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply and commend him on his role in the establishment of the SBCI in conjunction with the EIB, the German state bank and the German finance minister. I welcome the amount of loans that have been made, up to one third in the agri sector which has been a powerhouse of job creation over the past number of years. It is great to see that this level of investment and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 34. To ask the Minister for Finance with regard to section 92 of the Finance Act 1992, as amended, section 134(3) of the Finance Act 1992, as amended and Statutory Instrument No. 353 of 1994 (Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994), as amended, if he will consider amending the legislation with regard to tax relief on vehicles used to transport persons with...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobsPlus Scheme (17 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of progress of the JobsPlus scheme; the number of positions, companies participating, by county; and the total numbers who have availed of the scheme to date. [40102/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Work Family Dividend Scheme Data (17 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the uptake of the back to work family dividend scheme, by county; and if the scheme is subject to review to ascertain its effectiveness. [40101/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Death Certificates (17 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason for a delay in the procedures to issue death certificates for those Irish citizens who have died abroad, following the signing by the President in December 2014 of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014; when the issuing of certificates will begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40310/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Administration (17 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 186. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the progress of the review of JobBridge; and when it is anticipated that the review will be published and considered by her. [40645/15]