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Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Services (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for the reply. I appreciate that the original children's services committees were to bring together a diverse group of agencies in the local counties to engage in service planning for children. Regarding the local community development committees, is the Minister confident that they have a strong interaction with the children's services committees or with the new the...

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Services (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children's services committees; the local authority areas which have such a committee; if it is envisaged that all counties would have a committee; and if he will report on the way the committees interact with the local community development committees. [14468/15]

Other Questions: Child and Family Agency Services (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: My question concerns the number of children's services committees, the local authority areas which have such committees, and what engagement they have with the local community development committees.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 18. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures policy framework from 2014 to 2020, the progress at achieving the commitment to introduce a second free preschool year, which is envisaged for introduction before the end of the policy framework duration; and if consideration is being given to enhancing and extending the hours currently...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish Language (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 228. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to set out his views on the type and extent of training being provided to the cohort of staff identified as proficient in providing services to members of the public who wish to transact with the Department through Irish. [14888/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 229. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the status and operation of the protocol between his Department and Údarás na Gaeltachta regarding the work of and supports provided by local enterprise offices in Gaeltacht areas. [14889/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 643. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the consideration by his Department of the recommendation of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee for the inclusion of the meningitis B vaccine as part of the primary childhood immunisation schedule; and if proposed action on securing the best possible cost arrangements for the State for procuring medications includes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 635. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to extending the remit of registered nurse prescribers to address the needs of medical card holders in private nursing home facilities to the same extent as is currently permitted regarding non-medical card holders in such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14890/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 636. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the concept of a minor ailment scheme involving Irish pharmacies; if he is aware of the high success rate of such schemes in other jurisdictions; and if such a scheme has been, or is being, considered by the Health Service Executive and his Department. [14891/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reports (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 739. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the report on researching the policies and practices in other jurisdictions such as Wales and the Catalan region in Spain, that are comparable socio-lingusitically to Gaeltacht areas, as identified in the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010 to 2030. [14886/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 828. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the review of the Scheme to Support National Organisations; when it is expected that the review will be complete; if it will be published before the end of the period for which bridging funding was provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14931/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (15 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 827. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the process of reviewing the 2007 Planning Guidelines on Development Plans, with particular reference to whether the process of enhancing the guidance for gaeltacht areas has commenced, and if so, if he will provide an update. [14887/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (14 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the delegations from the IFA and the ACA. I have filled out many single payment forms in my time. Previously it was much simpler in that one left out any site that might have been built on, as well as farmyards, high bank bogs, lakes, small ponds and scrub areas. The current form is very subjective and it is difficult to say "Yes" or "No" to any farmer. Particularly in respect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (14 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses here today. Some of the issues are reminiscent of those which arose in the Burren when designations first took place and the National Parks and Wildlife Service - or Dúchas, as it was at the time - established regulations on taking cattle down from the uplands, a consequence of which was that these areas became overgrown. Also, there would have been changes at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay Commission: Chairperson Designate (14 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Chair, and I welcome Dr. de Buitléir. His CV speaks for itself in terms of his involvement in a wide range of groups, which makes him very well-qualified for this position. He mentioned his involvement with the Tabor Society. Will he touch on how that role might shape his interests in this area? Some of the groups we have had in before have spoken about the disparity...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Ombudsman: Ms Emily O'Reilly (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Ombudsman. I agree with her on the importance of transparency as it produces more informed debate and better agreement. She spoke about allowing access to certain documents while needing to keep others confidential. Who decides and how do they decide which documents can be shown and which are kept confidential? The United States, as the other stakeholder, has its...

Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 10. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the provision of the new divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána in Galway city; the construction timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13313/15]

Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister’s reply and this week’s announcement of additional recruitment to An Garda Síochána. I am confident that Galway will get its fair share of them. Will the Minister confirm that the Garda Commissioner will take cognisance of the Gaeltacht areas in Galway and ensure sufficient Garda numbers proficient in the Irish language as required under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 31. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána cars in the Galway division; the future plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13352/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 105. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if privately owned areas of land designated as natural heritage areas but not designated as Natura are eligible for the €79 per hectare payment as farmland habitat, and eligible for Tier 1 priority under the green low-carbon agri-environmental scheme; if not, the reason these areas are not eligible; and if he will make a...