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Other Questions: Pleananna Teanga (12 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an bhfreagra sin. Tá áit lárnach ag pleananna teanga in Acht na Gaeltachta. Cuirim fáilte roimh ráiteas an Aire Stáit faoin dul chun cinn atá déanta. Tá na pleananna tábhachtach ó thaobh thodhchaí na gceantar Gaeltachta. An bhfuil aon phlean críochnaithe fós? An bhfuil an tAire Stáit...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (12 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 12. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is aware of the constraints on Údarás na Gaeltachta, given its successful management of business facilities, which facilities are currently at 90% capacity; and the steps that her Department will take to ensure that Údarás na Gaeltachta has the resources to undertake the expansion necessary for further job...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (12 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the progress on a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Galway. [39933/15]

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I am not a member of the select sub-committee, I am but a tourist. As the Minister has special responsibility for tourism, he may give me a good hearing. I wish to make a few comments, more to do with section 8 than the amendments. Section 8 relates to the Schedule 1, tier 3 companies, including Galway Harbour Company. Galway Harbour is located in the country's third city. This relates...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: The possibility of more tonnage passing it is predicated on the expansion of the port because the current facilities are not fit for purpose and that is the catch-22 aspect of the matter. The figures from the European Commission are based on tonnage and on percentage for each country. Galway is at the upper level of the tier 3 ports. It handles the highest level of tonnage of such ports...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: When is the review period anticipated?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: Will the Minister clarify if that review will relating to the legislation or the ports' policy?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the status of the Marconi site at Derrygimlagh in Connemara, County Galway, for which funding was announced in late 2014 as a capital project and key focal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, to commemorate the Marconi wireless station and the Alcock and Brown transatlantic flight; if planning permission has been secured;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the success of the Wild Atlantic Way; the investment timelines over the next few years, in terms of initiatives in the Galway area; the boost to the hotel, bed and breakfast, and hospitality sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39237/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (11 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 89. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made by the land parcel identification system appeals committee regarding a basic payment scheme forage area inspection for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39753/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Review Office Report: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Mr. Trethowan and Ms Collins and thank them for their report. On the initiative from last year regarding the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland supported by the German state bank, KfW, I understand it will lend to Bank of Ireland and AIB. Are those figures included in the report or has there been any analysis of the position in this regard? If, through the normal processes,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Review Office Report: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: Who else is mentioned there? Who else is in line for that?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Metropolitan Area Networks Programme (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regarding the operation of the metropolitan area networks, present in towns such as Clifden in County Galway, if he is aware of the issue of cost for householders and small and medium enterprises in availing of this important service; if any form of assistance will be considered to increase usage of these important...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Expenditure (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on his Department's engagement with the European Union competition directorate concerning State investment in the broadband network, with specific reference to the national broadband plan. [38946/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 279. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers participating in cattle discussion groups and in sheep discussion groups are eligible for two payments; if so, the rate of payment; if a farmer's own veterinary practitioner can prepare the new animal health requirements under discussion group measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39301/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of Way Registration (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 330. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, the necessity to register a right of way; if rights of way detailed in land registry folios need to be registered; the procedures that apply in registering a right of way; the closing date of such registrations; the procedures where rights of ways are disputed; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Seirbhísí Chúram Leanaí (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 349. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs maidir le bearta Bhuiséad 2016, cad iad na céimeanna atá á dtógáil chun a chinntiú go ndéanfar leathnú sásúil ar áiseanna cúraim leanaí do phobail Ghaeltachta [39557/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 353. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the provision of a tax credit to assist with the cost of child care; if his Department has researched the international experience of such credits, merits and de-merits, as well as ascertaining the views of child care providers on the matter. [39618/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care Education (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 354. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason for delaying the introduction of the expanded preschool programme; if he is aware that the delay will exclude some families whose children will have commenced primary school before its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39619/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (10 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: 459. To ask the Minister for Health further to Question No. 636 of 15 April 2015, the progress his Department has made on examining the issue of introducing a minor ailments scheme for pharmacies in order that pharmacies can realise their full potential in contributing to the primary care needs of communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39626/15]