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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (14 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regards to the green low-carbon agri-environmental scheme, GLAS, the reason the presence of heather on a plot has meant that the plot is ineligible for the low input permanent pasture option of the scheme; if this decision will be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18674/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (13 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 27. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of analysis undertaken by his Department, and agencies under the remit of his Department on the availability of existing and possible future needs for infrastructure, such as roads, public transport and broadband in the western region, which are necessary to encourage investment, and promote indigenous job creation. [18411/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (13 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 28. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way he and his Department communicated the need for new or upgraded infrastructure with other Departments and agencies responsible for providing or leading such investment; and if there are permanent lines of communication between the relevant parties in order that investment and improvements can be made without delays, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (12 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 495. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a general practitioner (details supplied) was refused a rural practice allowance; the criteria on which this decision was based; the methodology used to determine the local population; the reason other general practitioners locally are being paid under similar population circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18569/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: I apologise for my late arrival and for missing the presentations but I have read them. I have a question for Ms Noelle O'Connell from European Movement Ireland. Ms O'Connell referred to a decline in trust. Has there been a change in attitude to Europe? When Ireland joined the EEC there was a much more defined party structure and party support and RTE was the means of accessing...

Challenges Facing the European Union: Statements (Resumed) (7 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: As Vice Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs, I am delighted to speak on challenges facing the European Union. The European Union is a unique organisation which transcends national boundaries and pools sovereignty from the 28 member states. The fact that it is unique and that no other organisations follow the path that the Union has taken means that the EU faces a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pensions Legislation (7 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 76. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans regarding the rescinding of measures in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013, with particular reference to the impact of the legislation on pensions currently in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17934/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Activation Projects (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 13. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures her Department has taken in helping persons on support schemes such as illness benefit or disability allowance to re-enter the workforce; if supports will take into account the trial and error nature of returning to a different role or a different job; her views on the genuine concerns that people will not be able to access social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Services Card Data (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 25. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the introduction of the new public social services card; the number of cards issued since the new system was introduced; and her plans that all persons in receipt of a social welfare support will receive one. [17279/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Administration (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 201. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if entitlements for a deceased person (details supplied) are to be transferred to that person's nephew; and the procedure or information required in the absence of a will being declared by the deceased. [17223/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Eligibility (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 202. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to the new areas of natural constraint scheme, the terms and conditions in place with regard to those persons who were precluded from the disadvantaged areas scheme in 2012, 2013 and 2014. because of stocking rate issues in 2011; if they will be accepted into the new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Pension Provisions (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 260. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to change the timing of pensions for retired members of An Garda Síochána, from a system of advance payment to one of arrears; if so, the rationale for this change; the timing of the proposed change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17534/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 424. To ask the Minister for Health regarding the plans for minimum unit pricing of alcohol, if his attention has been drawn to concerns, notwithstanding the positive implications of the legislation on public health, of the impact on artisan distillers and producers; and if consideration will be given to exempting duty free and travel retail, so as not to place such Irish businesses at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 425. To ask the Minister for Health the plans of the Health Service Executive to introduce new procedures in order that retirements of staff in front-line services, which are known in advance, can be better prepared for, thus ensuring no gaps in service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17887/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Prevention Measures (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 586. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address persistent flooding at a location (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17190/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 603. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the public consultation process on wheelchair accessibility on public transport; if he will confirm the next step in this process; and when it will take place. [17862/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wild Fires (30 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 16. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the damage to protected European and national sites by this year's fires; and her views that changes need to be made to allow for more controlled burning during the year, to lessen the chances of large scale fires. [16823/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí Eitilte (30 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 22. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil sí sásta an conradh maidir le Seirbhís Aeir d'Oileáin Árann a tharraingt siar mar gheall ar an imní atá ar mhuintir Árann maidir le sonraí an chonartha. [16833/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (30 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 117. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) under the agri-environment options scheme 3; if paperwork is in order; if an inspection is planned. [17084/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (30 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 138. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the current status on securing a bilateral agreement between Ireland and Russia, which would facilitate inter-country adoptions; and if he will re-affirm his intention to secure such an agreement. [17105/15]