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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 120. To ask the Minister for Defence the progress on consideration of the report for the Emergency Aeromedical Support Service Establishment Group; when it is envisaged that a decision will be made arising from the contents of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21845/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 122. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the involvement of the Irish Naval Service in the Mediterranean migrant crisis; the level of engagement he has had with his European counterparts in alleviating this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 206. To ask the Minister for Social Protection pursuant to changes made under the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013 with regard to retained fire fighters accessing jobseeker's allowance and jobseeker's benefit, if those fire fighters, in training where a new fire station is due to open in the autumn (details supplied), may benefit from these changes now that they have commenced training;...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 350. To ask the Minister for Finance if the home renovation incentive scheme is being reviewed with a view to extending its life-span beyond 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22458/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Levy (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 404. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in view of the recently concluded Lansdowne Road agreement negotiations, when it is envisaged that legislation will be prepared and introduced to reverse the measures of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts on public sector pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22510/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Valuation Office (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 401. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied with the current staffing levels of both the Valuation Office and the Valuation Tribunal, regarding the extensive workload on both offices, and the consequences for the task of setting valuations for counties other than the small number currently being examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22459/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 402. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the status of a works scheme (details supplied) in County Galway, in view of the delay to the project; and when it is envisaged works will commence. [22460/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 884. To ask the Minister for Health when the increases in staffing levels and the number of beds agreed by the current staff and the HSE at the mental health unit in University Hospital Galway will be introduced, arising from the positive impact the extra resources will have on patients, family and staff of both the inpatient and outpatient sections; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 885. To ask the Minister for Health the progress of the new mental health facility planned for the campus at University Hospital Galway. [22512/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (9 Jun 2015)

Seán Kyne: 1146. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to alter the national broadband map to take account of the announcement by Eircom to extend fibre broadband into more rural areas of counties, particularly in the west; and if his Department is in communication with Eircom in order that areas nearby but not included in that company's plans, are not omitted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service Provision (28 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 18. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the examination of proposals to establish the emergency aeromedical support service on a permanent basis; and if discussions have taken place with the Department of Defence on this issue. [20762/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 41. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical device, Medtronic’s i-port advance injection device, and the primary care reimbursement scheme; if the substantially less invasive nature of the device and the easier method of treatment for young persons with diabetes has been taken into account regarding its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Residential Tenancies Board (28 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 175. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the length of time it is taking for the Private Residential Tenancies Board to issue determination orders; if he is aware that in some cases it takes nine months to issue such orders, which is a factor in the reduced numbers of properties available to rent in the private rental sector; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (27 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 29. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps he and his Department are taking to increase access to child care, including increasing investment; if consideration is being given to utilising school infrastructure, where possible, to increase capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20405/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (27 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 32. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in the context of the welcome plans for Gaeltacht education launched recently by the Minister for Education and Skills, if his Department in playing a role in the development of a new approach for Gaeltacht schools by examining preschool facilities in Gaeltacht communities, in recognition of the impact preschool education through the...

Other Questions: Immigration Policy (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean concerning persons seeking to enter Europe, her plans to assist in this in terms of resettling persons and tackling the persons engaged in the exploitation and trafficking of vulnerable persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20217/15]

Other Questions: Immigration Policy (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: This question relates to the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean concerning persons who are seeking to enter the European Union and the Minister's plans to assist in resettling immigrants and tackling those engaged in the exploitation and trafficking of vulnerable persons. I appreciate that there is a large crossover with the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which deals...

Other Questions: Immigration Policy (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I acknowledge that this is a very complex issue that concerns a number of Departments, including the Department of Justice and Equality, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which is responsible for European affairs and the Department responsible for the marine considering the response involving the LÉ Eithne. On the point about the Council of Ministers, will there be ongoing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Construction Contracts Act 2013: Chairman Designate of Panel of Adjudicators (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I join colleagues in wishing Professor Bunni well in his role. Looking at his CV, it is clear he has a lot of experience in a range of areas. Are there any issues in the legislation which he feels could be looked at in the future with a view to strengthening it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: All-Island Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the panellists. This is a very interesting discussion. I want to ask Dr. Healy about the importance of the single European market for energy. What positive consequences could it have for the all-Ireland economy? Mr. Mac Flynn mentioned the changes to corporation tax and said it would be misleading to think Northern Ireland would emulate the Republic by just cutting corporation...