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Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: I support the Minister, Deputy Shatter, who is one of the best and most reforming Ministers the Department has ever seen. He has a strong record of enacting positive legislation and reform. I commend his recruitment campaign for the Garda Síochána. Gardaí will enter Templemore this year for the first time since 2009 when the moratorium was implemented under the last...

Other Questions: Community Involvement Scheme (2 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister's response on the additional €4.5 million. It is one of the better schemes. Having lodged applications and gone out to landowners in regard to taking in bad bends and bad corners, I know some good work has been done in my county of Galway, especially in my area. It goes down very well with the public and is also very positive in terms of improving road safety....

Other Questions: Community Involvement Scheme (2 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends on operating a community involvement scheme for 2014; the types of projects that would be eligible under the scheme; and when it is envisaged that local authorities will be notified. [15126/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (2 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the transport infrastructure that has been undertaken during the course of the current capital investment plan; the priorities for any future plan and the steps being taken to ensure that investment on transport infrastructure is made in a way which benefits all of the regions; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: National Reform Programme for Ireland 2014: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I will have to re-read the draft national reform programme for Ireland for 2014 as it is a comprehensive document. Everyone in the country should read it as it gives a clear and concise account of what the Government is doing on a range of issues and it is a very important document. Considering that we have had engagement with the troika, does the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Role and Functions: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses and compliment them on their work. I recall when the cost of insurance premia and how to reduce it was the topic of the day but that is no longer the case. What is the rationale for saying the PIAB should not take over medical cases? Ms Byron referred to litigation costs in 2004 of 46% and 2013 of 58%. Does that represent the fact that the PIAB now deals with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Role and Functions: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: Is that because the PIAB deals with the easier cases?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps available to a family whose child has been unable to obtain a place in the primary school (details supplied) in County Galway nearest the family home on account of the categorisation of applicants, of which religion is a particular factor in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15386/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exports Growth (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 251. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of the get export ready programme operated by the potential exporters division of Enterprise Ireland; the number of companies in 2013 that participated; the numbers to date in 2014; if there is a breakdown of participants on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15418/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Patent Law (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 252. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the major concerns of business groups, the legal professions and entrepreneurs regarding the local division of the unified patent court should such a division be established in London; if there will be consultation with the Oireachtas prior to the taking of a decision on this issue; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 614. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the issues regarding sleepover duty, particularly in residential facilities; if his Department considers such duties as part of the normal working hours; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 613. To ask the Minister for Health the progress in ensuring compliance with the EU Working Time Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15436/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 615. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting lists for dental treatment for children in County Galway; and the steps available to a parent whose child needs urgent dental treatment but the cost of which is prohibitive for the family. [15441/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 653. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the reduction of the air travel tax to 0%, if his Department is engaging with airlines and airports with a view to establishing additional routes, particularly to and from regionally-based airports, which are essential for enhancing accessibility for, among others, economic and tourism reasons. [15420/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (1 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: 654. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the traffic situation in Claregalway has been brought to his attention; if his attention has been drawn to the substantial population growth which the district has experienced and the corresponding effects on transport; if the relief road planned will be part of the next programme of investment; and if he will make a statement on...

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister's response. Obviously, as circumstances allow, I presume a review of the rates will be kept in mind as the economy improves.

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 8. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the current role, including programmes and schemes, of the county child care committees; and if further responsibilities could be transferred to the child care committees, particularly in view of the way the flexible structure of the child care committees has enabled them to take on additional tasks in recent years; and if she will make a...

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: My question refers to the current role, programmes and schemes of the county and city child care committees and whether further responsibilities could be transferred to these committees, given their flexible structure.

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for her reply. I appreciate that the vast majority of child care committees work well and are improving the quality and availability of child care. They now have an important role working with the new Tusla programme. The Minister referred to the recent announcement about the national quality support service. Her reply refers to an opportunity for the child care...

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 6. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on the progress of the review of child care support programmes which her Department initiated; and if she will outline the objectives of the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14206/14]