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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...

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

Seán Kyne: Thank you, Chairman. I would like to welcome the two ambassadors and Mr. Rakowski. I have a couple of questions for them. Can Ambassador Höpfner comment on the implications of the whole crisis in relation to Schengen agreement and the open borders? It is often said that his country needs migrants because there is work and the population is ageing. Does he accept that other countries...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in consideration of the welcome allocation of €4 million in funding this year, the reason for the delays in upgrading and realigning the N59 between Oughterard and Maam Cross; and if he will outline the level of consultation he has had with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the National Roads Authority. [31924/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the report on Transitioning to a Wheelchair Accessible Licensed Bus Sector; if it has been published; and if he has an indicative timeframe for consideration of the report's recommendations. [31923/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the national broadband plan; the level of engagement between his Department and private telecommunications operators with regard to those companies' plans for broadband, particularly in rural locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31757/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 116. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current status of the decision with regard to the ownership of the new network to be created under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31758/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 388. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the impact which limitations placed on tax reduction measures in the previous and other budgets can have on job creation and in creating a culture which may not reward initiative and work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32234/15]