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Topical Issue Debate: VAT Exemptions (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: Mountain rescue teams perform an essential job on a voluntary basis. I acknowledge and welcome the funding provided by the State to the 12 teams operating in Ireland. I also welcome the work of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, in directing his officials to examine the introduction of a modest capital grant scheme to support the vital work of the teams. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank and AIB (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses. They mentioned the whole area of new lending of €1.2 billion. What is the trend in terms of new versus restructuring funding? In regard to lending performance, what engagement does Ulster Bank have with the Department of Finance? I appreciate that Ulster Bank is not a pillar bank. The training of staff and external professional accreditation was mentioned....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank and AIB (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: Are they independently verified?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank and AIB (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: Does Mr. Boucher believe that if there were independent verification of lending rates across the banking sector, it would put this issue to bed and we would not be hearing ISME’s claims?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Access to Finance for SMEs: Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank and AIB (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome Mr. Boucher, Mr. Farrell and Mr. McLoughlin to the committee. I apologise that I had to leave earlier. Perhaps some of the issues I wish to raise might have been previously raised. As has been pointed out by Deputy Calleary, ISME stated that there is a disappointing increase in bank refusal rates. It also said the banks cannot be trusted. Is there independent verification of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Housing Issues (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 116. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there has been any engagement between his Department and the housing section of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the concerns of the negative impact that the lack of availability of suitable housing in a number of locations, such as County Galway, may have on the ability to attract new...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank IT Systems (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of how central to the economy and everyday lives of all citizens the effective operation of the day-to-day banking IT system are across the financial institutions, if there is effective oversight in place on ensuring a minimum standard of operation, particularly in consideration of huge disruption that arises when such systems malfunction. [18058/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Expenditure (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide confirmation of the cost of new classrooms and building at a school (details supplied) in County Galway. [18034/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans that have been approved, including the value of the improvements, to a school (details supplied) in County Galway. [18035/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 271. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new classrooms that have been sanctioned for a school (details supplied) in County Galway. [18036/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to approve additional facilities for a school (details supplied) in County Galway. [18037/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if applications for additional facilities have been received for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and the timeline for progressing these plans. [18039/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Radon Gas Levels (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 451. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the heightened levels of radon affecting certain counties in Ireland, the steps being taken to raise awareness and to assist householders in combatting the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18008/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 458. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the concerns that the current primary legislation regarding dogs is not sufficiently breed neutral; if with the introduction of new measures by local authorities the way local authorities accurately identify dog breeds in cases where a dog breed is similar to one which is subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Property Services Regulatory Authority Remit (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 538. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the introduction of new regulations regarding the operation of marts and the auctioning of livestock which now requires a person to be licenced by the Property Services Regulatory Authority, his views on whether an educational course specialising in livestock auctioning should be established; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 559. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if funding will be maintained for the position of youth club officer with Youth Work Ireland who currently assists youth clubs and other youth facilities in County Galway with Garda vetting procedures, child protection requirements and issues, leadership training and other issues which are vital to the operation of youth facilities; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Labelling (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 562. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure compliance with the EU Regulation No. 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers regarding food ingredient allergens; if new rules to enhance the labelling requirements will be in place prior to the December 2016 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18009/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Labelling (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 563. To ask the Minister for Health if, in the context of consumer rights, he will confirm if his Department is playing a role in the introduction of regulation 1169/2011 of the EU regarding new, enhanced requirements on the provision of allergen information on food products to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18010/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 670. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to directing that medications such as sumatriptan be available without prescription which will enable speedier access to treatment for persons suffering from migraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18006/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will confirm the number of staff members who have transferred or been redeployed under the provisions of the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Act 2013 since that Act's enactment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16787/14]