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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional accommodation needs and accommodation improvements that have been identified for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if she is aware of the increases in enrolment forecast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13698/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Knowledge Development Box (1 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 29. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the status of the knowledge development box initiative, as announced in budget 2015; the work to date on the initiative; and when it is envisaged that it will be launched. [13071/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the new proposals from the European Union on introducing a consolidated common corporation tax framework, in view of the potential impact of such a measure on substantial employment numbers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13068/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 158. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the involvement he and his Department have had regarding the definition of ineligible forage areas and what is meant by permanent grassland under the single payment scheme for farmers and its successor the basic payment scheme, particularly with regard to commonages; if his attention has been drawn to the implications of such...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will have a role or an input into the definition of ineligible areas and permanent grassland as they relate to his Department's schemes, particularly as they may impact on special areas of conservation and special protection areas; his views on concerns regarding breaches of the Habitats Directive; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 713. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial options available to the State in supporting the construction of a national ice arena which could be used for exhibitions and training for the Olympics and Paralympics; if he will provide revenues from rental uses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13056/15]

Other Questions: Economic Competitiveness (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for the reply. IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland obviously have a strong record in job creation, not least in my constituency. The Minister was there on Monday in regard to IDT911. IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland will be reporting to the Minister on their meetings in the United States and other areas regarding concerns they and those jurisdictions have about...

Other Questions: Economic Competitiveness (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 11. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in recognition of the improvement in Ireland's ranking in terms of international competitiveness, his plans to further improve our ranking in the year ahead. [12082/15]

Other Questions: Economic Competitiveness (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: In light of Ireland's improved international competitiveness rankings, what plans does the Minister have to continue that progression in the years ahead?

Other Questions: Economic Competitiveness (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply and acknowledge that he has a strong record both in opposition and as Minister in terms of highlighting the importance of competitiveness. The National Competitiveness Council has highlighted a number of areas about which it has concerns, including property costs, quality broadband provision and energy costs. What concerns does the Minister have about the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (26 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 35. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to ensure Ireland at number one in the world in terms of the provision of investment incentives to attract inward investment; the way this encourages companies to invest here; the way it improves the creation of direct and indirect jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12079/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for her response. While she states that she is satisfied that the decision of Galway LCDC to tender on the basis of one lot was taken appropriately, unfortunately no one in Connemara feels that the decision is serving them. It is certainly not putting them first. The basis of this programme was to put people first. The people of that region of north Connemara...

Topical Issue Debate: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to debate this issue. The Government has initiated a process to establish the local community development committees, LCDCs, one of which was established in Galway. Last September, the LCDC in Galway met and had to make a decision on whether to allow one, two or more than two lots for the county. It decided that there would be one lot for the...

Other Questions: Coastal Protection (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will carry out an inventory in relation to coastal defences here with a view to having a plan for rolling funding for repairs and improvements as necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11693/15]

Other Questions: Coastal Protection (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I wish to ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will carry out an inventory in relation to coastal defences with a view to having rolling funding for such issues that may arise concerning coastal defences.

Other Questions: Coastal Protection (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply. I acknowledge the engagement by the Office of Public Works and the Minister of State, Deputy Harris, with Galway County Council on a range of flood defence issues. Last year, there were a series of storms which caused coastal erosion. The old proverb says that "A stitch in time, saves nine", so expenditure now can save future expenditure. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (25 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons who have retired from the public service and Civil Service under Government voluntary early retirement and voluntary redundancy schemes since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11694/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Discussion (24 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: Mr. Murphy and Ms Buckley both mentioned the decision-making process should be evidence based. What evidence would they like included? Mr. Fielding had an issue with the progressive increase and recommended it should be adjusted. Was the previous minimum wage reduced in 2009? It was only for a short period. What consequence did that initiative have for business? I have heard from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Discussion (24 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (24 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 343. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received a payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11508/15]