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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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Luxembourg's Presidency Priorities: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I ask all those present to turn off their mobile phones because they can interfere with broadcasting equipment. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss Luxembourg's Presidency priorities. I welcome H.E. Mr. Patrick Engelberg, ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland. Luxembourg's Presidency priorities are wide-ranging and ambitious. The Presidency seeks to deepen the concept of a social...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Luxembourg's Presidency Priorities: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the ambassador for his comprehensive opening statement. The committee will be examining the Five Presidents' Report on the EMU in the autumn. The ambassador referenced the current situation in the Mediterranean, which perhaps forms part of the non-routine matters for the Luxembourg Presidency about which he spoke, and also managing migration, immigration and asylum policy. As there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Luxembourg's Presidency Priorities: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: The United Nations representative for economic development and migration, Peter Sutherland, appeared before the committee a number of months ago, at which time he suggested that there should be processing centres in the countries of origin or a country within the North African area. Has the Luxembourg Government given any consideration to that proposal?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Luxembourg's Presidency Priorities: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the ambassador.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Luxembourg's Presidency Priorities: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Luxembourg's Presidency Priorities: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I do not want a debate between the Deputies but Deputy Halligan may reply quickly.