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Other Questions: School Accommodation (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is good that progress is being made on the gaelscoil. The new greenfield site is in the vicinity further away from the existing site. When will a meeting take place on it?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Anti-Bullying Procedures (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 24. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the lack of momentum, as reported in the education supplement of a national newspaper last week, in implementing the new anti-bullying policy in schools, a circular for which issued in September 2013 and which directed schools to implement a new policy, with corresponding procedures and practices, prior to the...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the news that the legal difficulties in arriving at a contract have been resolved between the Irish Medical Organisation and the Department of Health. This is certainly something that general practitioners raised with many Deputies during recent months, both individually and collectively at a meeting that I attended at the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway. I welcome that the difficulties...

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the change to providing the aid directly through the embassy or the NGOs in Uganda to the people. Is there a similar policy for the other partner countries in Africa?

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, following the misappropriation of Irish Aid funds through corrupt means involving the Government of Uganda, he will outline the improvements and strengthening of safeguards to ensure Irish Aid funds reach the intended persons who are most in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23218/14]

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I wish to ask the Minister of State about the improvements made and the safeguards put in place in the use of Irish funds abroad, particularly following the misappropriation discovered in Uganda in November 2012.

Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I know that the Minister of State shares the view that taxpayer's money must be spent on and used to deal with the neediest cases. It took a considerable period - up to February this year - for the report to be published. I wonder about this delay and whether there are similar reports on other countries in which Irish Aid moneys are being spent. I also have serious concerns about abuses in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the improvements that have accrued in processing times and overall customer service with the introduction of an appointments structure at the main Dublin Passports Office; and if, in the interests of regional balance, consideration will be given to the establishment of a passport office in County Galway for the western...

Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: As we look at the election results from across Europe, we can see the success of many anti-immigration parties. Whether or not this is born of frustration with economic conditions, which often fuels anti-immigrant attitudes and sentiments, it is unfortunate. In this country there is often a negative and unrealistic perception of immigration, which is ironic considering the number of Irish...

Other Questions: National Payments Plan Implementation (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 11. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline the steps being taken to prepare for e-day in September, after which Departments and public sector agencies will no longer issue or accept cheques; if this includes local authorities; and if measures are being implemented to ensure continued ease of payment, in particular for the public and small local businesses. [16788/14]

Other Questions: National Payments Plan Implementation (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: What steps are being taken or have been put in place for e-day in September 2014 in respect of the use or issuing of cheques?

Other Questions: National Payments Plan Implementation (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: There is concern among some small and medium-sized enterprises, sole traders, community organisations and groups that they may be at a disadvantage. I know this has been an issue. Is the Minister satisfied that enough has been done to make these groups aware? I am aware that cheques as a method of payment are being removed in the long term in favour of new technology. When is this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and his officials and apologise for missing the beginning of the presentation while at another committee meeting. I have a couple of issues, the first of which is to ask why now, whether this the right time or has this initiative been in train for a number of years? Other speakers have touched on the issue of food, which is of huge importance to Ireland. I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the panel here today. At the outset the witnesses said they provide equity to companies unable to access credit markets. Why are they unable to access credit? Is it to do with risk or the scale of what they are looking for? Is the uncompetitive tax regime the main challenge? What other challenges are there for venture capitalists who provide funding? They have said investment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Discussion (Resumed) (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: They are developing companies that are starting off.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance in the context of ensuring credit availability for small to medium-sized enterprises, his views on facilitating credit unions in lending amounts under a certain value to businesses at a local level to encourage expansion and job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17478/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will in the context of the European Court of Justice ruling of April 2013 which will see an end to the excise relief on the fuel element of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme in December of this year, provide an update on the work to establish a new grant scheme for drivers or passengers with disabilities; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 175. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to increasing the maximum rebate allowance, currently at €9,500, to assist persons with mobility issues, such as wheelchair users, with the purchase of vehicles, particularly as the rebate has not been increased for a significant number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23351/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 176. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is envisaged that the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland will be available to local authorities and other regional organisations to assist in leveraging finance for small to medium-scale infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23356/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Funding (27 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 471. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, in relation to JobBridge, consideration could be given to introducing a time limit within which applicants with the required jobseeker's and other social welfare criteria could apply for internship but after which other persons with an interest in a particular sector could also apply to participate in the internships as such a new format...