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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]

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

Seán Kyne: Will the Minister provide an update on the progress of the review of the child-care support programmes which her Department initiated, outline its objectives and make a statement?

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

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for her reply. There is a debate at present on the ongoing costs of child care, as there is a debate about the cost of many things. Sustainability remains an issue for child-care providers. Many parents find the costs of child care too high and many providers are finding it difficult to meet overheads. As part of the review which is taking place, will the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Bodies (27 Mar 2014)

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

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the negotiations that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the implementation of the commonage review; if liaison committees are proposed for the shareholders of each commonage in conjunction with his Department, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and farm...

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: Will the Minister outline the negotiations that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on the implementation of the commonage review? Have liaison committees been set up for discussions between the shareholders in each commonage in conjunction with his Department, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and farm organisations?

Other Questions: Commonage Framework Plans (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: When will the liaison with farmers start? There is concern among the farmers in question in advance of next year about the GLAS, green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, and stocking rates. I appreciate the Minister’s letter last week to allow farmers to qualify for the disadvantaged areas scheme within certain environmentally restricted schemes in Connemara and County Mayo. There...

Other Questions: Beef Industry Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 612 of 25 February 2014, the names and owners of the ten rendering plants approved by his Department; if these plants are owned by the same person; his views on whether there is sufficient competition in the disposal of offal; if he has concerns regarding anti-competitive behaviour; and if he...

Other Questions: Beef Industry Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: My question asks that the Minister provide the names of the owners of the ten rendering plants approved by his Department and to indicate whether these plants are owned by the same individuals. I also ask the Minister if he believes there is sufficient competition within the sector.

Other Questions: Beef Industry Issues (26 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply. The concern that I have heard expressed often in farming and trade circles - perhaps it is insinuation rather than fact - is that the number of companies involved in rendering is quite small and that there may be some links between them. Again, I am not sure if that is true but it is definitely a concern within the trade. It has been argued to me that...

Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: I, like others, commend Deputy Halligan on his Bill. It takes a great deal of work, effort and research to publish a Bill such as this. I commend him on the effort he has made. This concept of this Bill is interesting. Many people have different view on the whole area of justice. This measure relates to burglaries and minor criminal offences, not to serious offences. In the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 399. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it will be possible to introduce a funding scheme to assist those schools which voluntarily introduced book rental schemes, schemes which have proven to be very successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14190/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the progress of establishing a second level school (details supplied) in County Galway on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14167/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration may be given to introducing bilingual school text books particularly for those based in Gaeltacht areas which are currently using English-language text books; if there is scope for introducing apps and other online tools which could assist in the teaching of Irish at all primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: 398. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the teaching of certain subject areas in non-exam years through the medium of Irish could be introduced on a pilot basis in a number of schools to investigate the way such a measure may be extended to all schools, particularly in view of the inclusion of the measure in the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language; and if he will make a...