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

Seán Kyne: 1667. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage at which the implementation of the regulation of vehicle immobilisation legislation is at in terms of its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32250/15]

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

Seán Kyne: 1668. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the issue of the regulation of bed and breakfasts, the measures in place to recognise the operators who register, given the importance of registration in ensuring standards and in maintaining the good reputation of tourist accommodation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32252/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Network (22 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1714. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the plans for a new bridge crossing in Oughterard, County Galway which is needed for residents and for road safety given the environmental difficulties identified in previous plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32253/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Implementation (16 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 15. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has analysed the data on the pilot operation of the housing assistance payment scheme, with a view to introducing the scheme to other local authorities areas such as those in counties Galway and Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28997/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (16 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 28. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the revised building regulations, including lists of prescribed persons permitted to sign off and certify housing construction, in particular the construction of one-off housing, will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28988/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Strategy (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 105. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made by his Department on the ten action points in the Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy strategy and the Action Plan for Irish Trade, Tourism and Investment to 2015, for which his Department is responsible. [28347/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 124. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade following the first Irish Humanitarian Summit, if he will detail the Irish Aid humanitarian funding provided in 2014; if this funding amount will be increased in the context of improving State finances; and the efforts being made at European Council level to address the conflicts which are resulting in the unprecedented displacement of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Communications (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 247. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the process and frequency of her Department's review of automated letters, which are sent to customers to ensure accuracy, both in terms of information contained within and correct delivery to recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29101/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 406. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the running costs of his Department for each of the years 2006 to 2014; if savings have been made; the origin of such savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29102/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 802. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a permanent post will be offered to a school (details enclosed) in County Galway, considering the temporary resource hours allocated over the past number of years almost equate, on a yearly average, to a permanent position; her views that discretion should be exercised in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28913/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 803. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to the distribution of posts in a school (details enclosed) in County Galway which is unique in a number of areas, if a permanent non-teaching principal position will be offered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28914/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 821. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional accommodation needs and improvements that have been identified for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if she is aware of the increases in enrolment that are forecast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29100/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 823. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position regarding the construction of a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29106/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 887. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a new tenant purchase scheme is under consideration by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29217/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Services Provision (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 965. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a decision will be made on tendering for a new contract for the air service for Oileáin Árann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29207/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (14 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 966. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps being taken to de-designate Natural Heritage Areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29216/15]

Gender Recognition Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the changes that have been made in the Bill and the Minister of State's commitment to it in recent months. As others have put on record, it is important to acknowledge that the Minister, Deputy Reilly, made suggestions, perhaps not at Cabinet but certainly to the Minister, that a review be considered. The Minister of State has given a commitment to review the legislation in two...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (9 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 17. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 29 April 2015, the progress to date at resolving the issue of outstanding payments for unsocial hours or twilight payments for health care staff in certain regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27654/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (9 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 36. To ask the Minister for Health the policies being pursued to increase ambulance response times in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27653/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Committee (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off so as not to interfere with the broadcasting equipment. Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Dominic Hannigan, and from Deputies Derek Keating and Seán Crowe. Today, the joint committee will discuss Luxembourg's Presidency priorities. I propose we suspend for a few minutes to allow our guest, the...