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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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2015: Motion (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: Will this be conditional or subject to a time limit provided there are no changes in future?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Agreements (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 155. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the progress of the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence; if she will also report on the work to date to ensure the victims directive may be transposed before the deadline of November; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Administration (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 407. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the requirement that a horse has given birth to a foal in the previous three years in order to qualify as suitable under the disadvantaged areas scheme was changed to a horse having given birth to a foal in the previous two years under the terms and conditions of the new areas of natural constraints scheme; his views...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 410. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a farmer (details supplied) has not received payment for 2014 under the single payment scheme; if his Department has accepted the procedures followed by the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20376/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 411. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason farmers with horse breeding enterprises, including those with Connemara ponies, were excluded under the new arrangements announced under the Scottish derogation with regard to the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20377/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Planning Framework (26 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 982. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the progress of the national planning framework, which is integral to balanced development on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20854/15]