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Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (24 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 379. To ask the Minister for Health his views on concerns that some legal firms are simultaneously acting on behalf of the State in various matters and also for tobacco companies which are taking action or are threatening to take action against the State in respect of plain packaging measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8072/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (19 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 19. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in the establishment of a new Garda divisional headquarters in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7108/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (19 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the investment in the procurement of vehicles to support the work of An Garda Síochána, if any such vehicles will be equipped with additional facilities and supports to assist An Garda Síochána in policing duties in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7109/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (18 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 18. To ask the Minister for Defence in the context of the establishment of an external advisory group to support the production of a White paper on Defence, if he will confirm membership of this group; when it is hoped that the White Paper will be finalised and brought to Government in order to guide defence policy, including the role to be played by the Defence Forces overseas, in view of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (18 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 33. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel participating in overseas missions; the number of missions, their type and location; and the plans to increase the Permanent Defence Force complement to the agreed strength, so as to ensure that overseas missions are not impacted. [6898/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: I apologise for being late. I missed the contributions as I was at another committee meeting, which started at 1.30 p.m. I have read through some of the transcripts and other submissions on this matter. I have a few questions for Mr. Matthews on agriculture. I am not particularly sure what trade role the Commonwealth has at present. Would Commonwealth countries benefit or be afforded...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 32 - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister, the Ministers of State and the officials. I wish to ask a couple of question on subheads A5, IDA Ireland, and A7, Enterprise Ireland. I welcome the success in 2014. Already this year, 2015, we have had major jobs announcements, including in my own area of Galway. I welcome the increased allocations in the Estimates for those areas, including allocations for IDA...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 32 - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: Can the Minister explain why subhead B5 provides for a reduction in the funding allocated for the programme for research in third level institutions?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 32 - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: Okay. Under subhead B4, which relates to research, there has been an increase of €100,000 in the science and technology development programme. What are the specific areas at which this will be targeted?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 32 - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: It has been suggested in the past couple of years that a referendum will be held in the whole patent area. I know there is referendum fatigue in the country. What sort of timescale is in place for that?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 32 - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: On subhead C5 and the Health and Safety Authority, in particular the agricultural side of things, representatives from the authority appeared before the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine some time ago. There is an ongoing high number of deaths in this area, in particular of young children. It was stated that there will be a reduction in the number of inspectors but an increase...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 32 - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: There is an Estimate for the low pay commission, which is welcome. Will the Minister of State comment on the timeframe?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 32 - Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: The Action Plans for Jobs spans several Departments and has a particular relevance to rural affairs, agriculture and the environment, all of which are connected with the Leader programme. As part of the new rural development plan, that programme might not be approved until the end of year. In other words, because of the changeover with the Common Agricultural Policy regime and the rural...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Development (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 159. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he and his Department have considered the use of close-containment systems in fish production to meet targets in aquaculture, in view of the many advantages of these systems over traditional fish farming systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6622/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance with regard to the favourite nephew or niece clause, under capital acquisitions tax, his views that this unfairly favours nephews over nieces, as nephews are more likely to be working on the farm; if a niece who worked within the home, caring for their uncle as the uncle's sole carer, could be considered for such relief, or if a clarifying clause could be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 451. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to open applications by newly sanctioned schools (detailed supplied) in County Galway, which are now up and running, to the delivering equality of opportunity in schools scheme; her views that such schools, in disadvantaged areas, are at a disadvantage by not being able to apply for this scheme; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 528. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following confirmation by the Road Safety Authority, the efforts to secure improved accommodation for driving test centres in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7142/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 548. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a process exists for de-designating existing special areas of conservation or natural heritage areas; if such de-designations have taken place here; the legislation under which such designations occurs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6870/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (17 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 554. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when designations were made in the Menlough and Mionlach area of Galway west, in terms of extending the Lough Corrib special area of conservation; if she will confirm which Minister undertook this extension; the date which it occurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7143/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (12 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the two speakers and apologise for missing the start of the meeting. I had other things to attend to, including speaking in the Chamber. I have read the briefings we received and the earlier reports. There were some very interesting points. If the UK does leave, will this lead to instability in the EU and increased tensions in other countries regarding exit? If the UK stays and...