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Topical Issue Debate: Job Creation (2 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter and welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. The Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation launched a report in March of this year entitled "Policy Options to Support Business Growth and Job Creation in Town and Village Centres." I commend the chair of the committee, Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, the vice-chairman,...

Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the progress of initiatives such as the free Wednesday scheme, extended opening hours and operating seasons involving the Office of Public Works sites, heritage and otherwise, with particular reference to counties Galway and Mayo; if these initiatives are subject to review; and if he will make a statement on the...

Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: This question relates to progress on initiatives such as the first free Wednesday and extended opening hours and operating seasons involving the Office of Public Work sites. Are these initiatives subject to review?

Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I welcome the first free Wednesday initiative. We are coming up to its fourth anniversary and I am aware of the success of the initiative locally. The Minister of State mentioned areas in Mayo and Galway including the Céide Fields, Athenry Castle, Aughnanure Castle, Dún Aonghasa, Portumna Castle and Gardens and Pearse's Cottage. There...

Other Questions: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State. He mentioned communities working with the OPW and I acknowledge this. I have come across certain instances of difficulties in hiring out a venue for a one-off community event for a celebration at a certain time of the year. Is a departmental or OPW insurance scheme available for communities or are they required to have their own insurance for one-off events?...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Mergers (2 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in the context of the rationalisation, merging or abolition involving over 180 State agencies to maximise the value for taxpayers if his Department seeks to establish merged or new agencies in locations outside of Dublin which would promote balanced regional development and in view of the fact that agencies are more suited to being...

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome this debate on an important topic. I have said on numerous occasions in the House that social welfare is a safety net that many, if not the majority of, people will benefit from and utilise at some stage in their lives. Deputy Arthur Spring touched on the issue of politicians. I do not know any politician who wants to see people in poverty or who does not want to see people...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety Scheme (1 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 12. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the operation of the new farm safety scheme; the number of applications under the scheme; his plans for reinforcing safety as opportunities are taken to grow and develop Irish farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26099/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy Reform (1 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 18. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the operation of the change in the Common Fisheries Policy concerning the move towards a more regionalised decision making structure, which it is hoped will be more responsive and reflective of the needs of coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26098/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment in the Pub Sector: Discussion (30 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Cribben to the committee and thank Mr. Mulholland for his presentation. Mr. Mulholland referred in his opening remarks to the many similarities between the UK and Irish pub trade, particularly the rural pub sector, although I am not too familiar with rural UK. I am sure the witnesses are aware that the laws in relation to drink driving and so on have been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (30 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the public consultation process on the new proposals for education in the Gaeltacht; when the process will be complete; a time frame for the introduction of the proposals following the consideration of the consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25755/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (30 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the evaluation process under which a school is designated under the delivering equality of opportunity in schools scheme; if the evaluation process is subject to ongoing review; if schools not currently included under the scheme are eligible to apply for consideration, particularly in the interests of equity between schools; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (25 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 22. To ask the Minister for Defence if, in consideration of the hugely positive contribution that the Irish Navy is making in the Mediterranean area, he has had engagement with his European counterparts on a longer term solution to address the influx of persons; if he envisages an expended role for the Defence Forces in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25116/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (25 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 31. To ask the Minister for Defence the involvement of the Defence Forces in the Ireland 2016 commemorative programme; and if the personnel involved will be drawn on a regional basis. [25115/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Discussion (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister to these discussions on TTIP. I am also a member of the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. This is a very important cross-sectoral issue, which does much to enhance the parliamentary oversight of these negotiations. The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs has taken a very active role in monitoring the TTIP negotiations. Last year the committee...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 279. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a competitive income-based tax regime for intellectual property, the Knowledge Development Box; the number of submissions received by his Department as part of the public consultation process; and when it is envisaged that the next steps on the introduction of this important initiative will be taken. [25158/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 280. To ask the Minister for Finance with regard to the agri-taxation review and the measures contained therein, the progress at introducing the recommendations, such as increased land mobility, assisting with succession, new stock relief, and stamp duty exemption; and if further recommendations in the review are to be introduced. [25159/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (23 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 634. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide the text of the current by-law restricting the killing of sea trout caught by rod and line in the Connemara region; the population statistics justifying these restrictions; if he will provide a full explanation as to the way this by-law was drafted, published, and subsequently signed into law,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Country Specific Recommendations 2015 (Ireland): Discussion (18 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well at the meeting of the Council. Greece has to be the overarching concern in respect of the five presidents’ report on strengthening economic governance in the euro area. The Minister of State spoke about the country specific recommendations and the European semester becoming more open and inclusive, including through more meaningful...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (18 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress of the plans for Ireland 2016; if she would report on stakeholders, including the public and local authorities, in terms of preparations and engagement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23842/15]