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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbour Fees (18 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 238. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a new business (details supplied) being established in County Galway has not had its craft classed under Statutory Instrument No. 214 of 2012, which provides under charge no. 10 (c) that use of a harbour by small passenger boats licensed to carry up to 12 passengers should be €17 per entry, or €1150 per...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (18 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 439. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the funding reduction to a health services provider (details supplied) in County Galway; the way this reduction will impact on front-line services; if certainty may be given regarding the 2015 allocation which it has been indicated will be further reduced arising from the concern and anxiety that this is causing to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (18 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 526. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the definition of low carbon in the Government's policy position on climate change will be included in the forthcoming climate Bill; if the expert advisory group will have sufficient standing to independently assess, monitor and advise on climate change issues; if the Bill will reflect an understanding of the often...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (18 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 531. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a European Union condition, similar to the effects of the EU energy markets directives, that would require Ireland to liberalise or open up a water services market which would in turn entail the privatisation of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44327/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (18 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 525. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the dog breeds regulated under the Control of Dogs Act 1998 are legally exempt from the restrictions when being used in roles such as guide dogs for the blind; if the location of this stated exemption in the regulations is clearly highlighted; if he will provide in each of the following occurrences if these breeds are...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Construction Sector Strategy (18 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 532. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the progress of the recommendations contained in the construction strategy launched earlier this year, particularly on account of the housing challenges facing some parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44366/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Enlargement Strategy: Centre for European Policy Studies (13 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Mr. Fouéré to the committee. I wish to refer to his policy paper of 31 October. What is striking is the eloquence of the picture it paints of the issues at stake in the Balkans. He describes all that is wrong with the Balkan region, with political interference in the judiciary, a lack of political dialogue within the political parties, which is affecting the proper...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: Ahmadiyya.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister to the committee. I wish first to make an observation about Protocol 36 and the UK's ongoing concerns. It is interesting to see that although it is opting out of these 130 police and judicial co-operation measures, it is willing to rejoin 35 other measures on the same day. It gives another dimension to the debate on co-operation, in-out treaties and everything else....

Other Questions: Commonage Areas (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for the reply. I appreciate that the issue of commonages is somewhat of a minefield and very complex. I acknowledge the threat of fines against the State and that the Government has appealed those. Hopefully there will be a positive result from the Commission. Although I am not a member of the committee, I raised this issue with departmental officials at the Joint...

Other Questions: Commonage Areas (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: The Minister has time between now and when the single payment forms come out in the spring to look at this area. Where there are commonages and where the forage area is reduced, by definition they are able to hold less stock. If they are able to hold less stock, it will cause even more undergrazing and a reduction in the habitat status of the commonage. It is an important issue. Ideally...

Other Questions: Commonage Areas (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views regarding the reduction in forage areas on commonages due to perceived under-grazing; his views that this reduction in forage areas could lead to farmers being able to put less stock on commonages leading to more scrubbing up of these areas and resultant loss of habitat status for special areas of conservation and SPA sites...

Other Questions: Commonage Areas (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: The question relates to the issues of under-grazing or perceived under-grazing on commonages and the impact that could have on the birds and habitats directive as the forage areas on these commonages are being reduced.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Tax Code (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact the recent changes in the tax regime for farmers will have on encouraging transfer of lands to the next generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42999/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 81. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway under the disadvantaged areas and single payment schemes. [43460/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Relations (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 141. To ask the Minister for Health if, following the recommendations of the Labour Court, talks have commenced between the Health Service Executive and the relevant trade union concerning the status and payment rates for sleepover duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43457/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (12 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bring pre-1980 registered vehicles under a yearly NCT obligation; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many of these vehicles are not used on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43458/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2014: Discussion (11 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the panellists. The Minister earlier said that there is broad support for the proposed framework from representative organisations for employers and employees, and a desire for it to be put in place as soon as possible. Does that surprise the witnesses or is it welcome that there is a general consensus that this is necessary for harmonious relations? It is also stated under head...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2014: Discussion (11 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State and look forward to the details of the Bill. I wish to raise two points. Head 5 provides that the court shall not register any agreement unless it is satisfied that the registration is likely to promote harmonious relations between workers and employers and the avoidance of industrial unrest. What criteria will be laid out? Surely any employer and employee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2014: Discussion (11 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: Has the Minister of State looked at those models where there are breaches of minimum wage agreements?