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Other Questions: Drainage Schemes Status (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, but this information is the same that provided last year. The Claregalway scheme was the first that needed to be approved under the new regulations and the EU directive. Presumably, this means that no flood relief scheme has proceeded in the interim. They are all waiting. People are exasperated by this situation. We are told that the money...

Other Questions: Drainage Schemes Status (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for the positive statement to the effect that the process will be completed in October. Following completion, when is it likely that a decision will be made? The major capital investments that were announced in the capital plan this week are welcome, but I would not like such delays to ensue in other projects. In that regard, it is important that schemes under...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Open Government Partnership (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Kyne: 19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the implementation of Ireland's first Open Government Partnership national action plan across the three main areas of promoting open data and transparency, building citizen participation and strengthening governance and accountability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33327/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Health Strategies (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. I welcome the contents, particularly in the context of the national clinical programme for heart failure. The health failure policy toolkit can have a role in this. It has been rolled out across Europe and there should be liaison on this. I intend to follow up with the Department on this. As the Minister of State has acknowledged many...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Strategies (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. As the Minister of State will be aware, yesterday was World Heart Day and it was fitting that in Brussels the heart failure policy network launched a policy toolkit to tackle heart failure. The aim of the heart failure policy network is to create a lasting network of politicians working with other stakeholders to lead...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there are no scheduled bus routes using the Quincentenary Bridge over the Corrib river in Galway City, given the number of persons who reside to the west of the city but who work to the east of the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33589/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce or enhance city bus services to serve population centres such as Barna, Moycullen, Claregalway and Oranmore in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33590/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Abolition (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 130. To ask the Minister for Finance in the context of the increasing cost of private rented accommodation, if he will consider reviewing the decision to phase out the tax relief scheme by 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33011/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Construction Sector Strategy (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider temporarily reducing or removing tax liabilities concerning the construction of new homes, as a measure to stimulate increased construction, but also in a manner which would assist first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33010/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 217. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on the operation of JobPath; the number of participants nationally; the number in Counties Dublin, Galway and Mayo since its introduction in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33375/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Services Card Data (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 218. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in the context of reorganising her Department, the number of locations that are processing the public services card; the number of persons nationally and in Counties Galway and Mayo who have been furnished with the new card since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33376/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 629. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of his recent announcement concerning the extension of the Galway Bikes Scheme, if he will provide the usage statistics for each docking station, per month, to date in 2015; the data on the point to point journeys from each station; the number of persons who have joined the scheme; and the number of temporary passes that have...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 647. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take given the recent publication of the comprehensive value for money report on the Arts Council and arts funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33431/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses to the committee and thank Mr. Leandro for his contribution. I do not believe the country-specific recommendations for Ireland caused any great surprise, mainly because we were in the programme in previous years and this was, if one likes, a continuation of that. What is the position in other European countries regarding their country-specific recommendations and are...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: This Bill represents a very important reform for our country in terms of justice. For the first time ever we will have a new policing authority, which will be independent and will oversee the structures and performance of An Garda. I concur completely with the Minister's observation that the establishment of the new policing authority is "the most far reaching reform of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí Aeir Fóirdheonaithe (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 15. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht tar éis an chruinnithe speisialta de Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe a bhí ann Dé Céadaoin, an 23 Meán Fómhair, céard iad na chéad chéimeanna eile atá le tógáil; an dtabharfaidh sí soiléiriú ar úsáid na háise aerfoirt ag an gCarn Mór,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 39. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress of the archaeological investigation into lands near Annaghdown Priory, County Galway, which it is hoped may be used for the expansion of Annaghdown Cemetery which is at capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32190/15]

Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Minister and I am delighted to be able to speak to the Public Transport Bill 2015. Obviously, transport issues, including public transport, are never far off the agenda in the constituency of Galway West, which incorporates Galway city. Unfortunately, the city and county of Galway have a number of persistent transport issues that must be addressed, some...

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I am delighted to speak on this very important Bill. On 22 May, Ireland made history as we became the first country in the world to extend in a direct vote the institution of marriage to all couples irrespective of gender. Very often, and particularly in the recent history of our country, political and social change has been driven by court rulings after which the Oireachtas acted. Much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Refugee and Migrant Crisis in the EU: Discussion (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Ms Nolan to the committee. I concur with the comments on the seriousness of the situation. It is one of the greatest movements of people that I have witnessed in my lifetime. We are not on the front line. We are part of the European community but other countries are very much on the front line. I agree that we have a moral obligation as a member of the European Union to play...