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Other Questions: JobsPlus Scheme (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 74. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date of the JobsPlus scheme; the number of participants; if there are figures available to show the performance of the initiative on a regional basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30897/14]

Other Questions: JobsPlus Scheme (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I wish to ask the Minister about the progress on the JobsPlus scheme, the number of participants and the performance of the scheme on a regional basis.

Other Questions: JobsPlus Scheme (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for the information. The scheme has been welcomed by many companies in Galway where there has been significant progression towards employment.

Other Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for her response. I welcome the agreement between the Department, local enterprise offices, IDA Ireland, education and training boards, and Enterprise Ireland. Is she confident this arrangement is working on the ground? Is she confident someone on social welfare assistance can get back into it if their new employment or business does not work out? Recently, I was...

Other Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 69. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the level of engagement between her Department and its local offices and the newly established local enterprise offices in terms of assisting person with securing employment or support for establishing a new business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30896/14]

Other Questions: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I too congratulate the Minister on her appointment as Tánaiste and Deputy Kevin Humphreys on his appointment as Minister of State. I wish to ask the Tánaiste about the level of engagement between her Department and its local offices and the newly established local enterprise offices in terms of assisting persons with securing employment or establishing a new business.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living City Initiative (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 267. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of the living cities initiative; the number and locations of participants in the scheme; if consideration will be given to enable more participants to avail of the initiative by bringing forward the cut-off date which is currently 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31612/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress in implementing the new system for allocating educational supports such as learning resource hours and special needs assistants which is being overseen by the National Council of Special Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31581/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 323. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the works under the summer works scheme of both phases have commenced; if her Department has released the finance to cover the cost of the works; and if each of schools included in this year's scheme are progressing as planned with the works. [31586/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 406. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made in implementing the youth guarantee scheme; if data is available on the progress of the pilot programme under the scheme; when the scheme will be more widely introduced; and the lead agencies in its implementation. [31589/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 431. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress of the investment in Pearse's Cottage, Rosmuc which was included in the Government stimulus programme this year; and if there will be further opportunity for public consultation on the plans for the important heritage building. [31583/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Jobs Leverage Scheme Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 432. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress of the built heritage scheme; if there are figures available on the percentage of the applications for which funding has been drawn down; if it is envisaged that a second such scheme will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31587/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 526. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the water shortage problem on Inis Meáin; if he will confirm that responsibility for rectifying the problem lies with Irish Water; if the legislation establishing Irish Water contains provisions to empower him to direct that company to find a long term solution to this issue; and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Development Plan (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 559. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when it is anticipated that the examination of the rural development programme by the constituent parts of the European Union will be completed thereby enabling the commencement of implementation of this programme of supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31582/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 599. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if new candidates for An Garda Síochána have commenced training in Templemore; the number of entrants; if the entrants contain a number of persons with adequate proficiency in the Irish language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31588/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 807. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of opening up public transport routes to other transport providers; if he will confirm that acceptance of the free travel pass will be a requirement for any new services taking over contracts from Bus Éireann or Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31584/14]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second and Subsequent Stages (11 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I support the Bill. As we have seen with recent by-elections, it is important to provide that all seats can be filled quickly. It is important that the Seanad has full representation. When one considers the appointment by the Government of so many independent-minded Senators, it is clear that we are not trying simply to obtain a majority. It is important that all seats are filled as...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply on an important initiative. The Minister of State, the senior Minister and the Department's representatives have attended a number of regional meetings. I attended one in Galway where a number of business owners commented on the time it takes to fulfil regulatory requirements and said that the time could be spent more efficiently. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: I hope it can be developed by January of next year and that it can be rolled out to other sectors in the business community, because it is important. Were there any issues or problems with State agencies in developing this?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Retail Sector (10 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the progress of the commitment in An Action Plan for Jobs to deliver an integrated licensing application service for the retail sector; when the service will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29922/14]