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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]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Sector (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 390. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the plans for a standard bank account and the possible use of the post office network for same, given that both are important for social inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32248/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 441. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures in place to ensure the Office of Government Procurement has the use of local knowledge and experience, for example, but not limited to, the availability of an airport for aviation services, which are at times central to the successful tendering of often crucial public services; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 442. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood defence works in the Claregalway region given the legal difficulties regarding an EU directive which necessitates further environmental impact statements and has delayed the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32254/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 465. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when it is envisaged the regional action plan for jobs for the west will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32321/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1137. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce punitive measures on health facilities which are not meeting waiting list reduction targets; the way in which such financial measures will not impact on front-line services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32235/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1141. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he and his Department are taking to resolve the industrial dispute that has arisen concerning non-payment for anti-social hours, also known as twilight hours, worked by social workers in the west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32247/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1142. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been or will be given to the use of the post office as a means through which payment could be made for hospital charges such as accident and emergency department charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32251/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1349. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants working in schools at both primary and secondary level in counties Galway and Mayo at the beginning of September for each of the years 2009 to 2015 inclusive. [32223/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of resource teaching hours in schools at both primary and secondary level in counties Galway and Mayo at the beginning of September for each of the years 2009 to 2015 inclusive. [32224/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1351. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with reference to the piloting of a new system of allocating special educational resources, the assessment and review process that will be undertaken in the evaluation of the new system; the role schools and teachers will play in the evaluation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32225/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1561. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he and his Department are considering the use of the post office network for the proposed standard bank account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1585. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the possible introduction of speed awareness courses for first time offenders; if primary legislation will be necessary or the measures could be achieved through regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32317/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1669. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and his Department are considering the introduction of speed awareness courses; if there is an indicative timeframe for the introduction of such an initiative which works very successfully in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32316/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1666. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the operation of community involvement schemes in counties Galway and Mayo; his plans to retain or expand the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32222/15]