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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Sizes (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been brought to a report by international NGO Grain which shows an increasing rapidity in the decline in the number of small farms and a corresponding rise in the number of corporately-owned and large scale farms; and if he is satisfied that the newly-agreed Common Agricultural Policy contains sufficient...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Cigarettes (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 221. To ask the Minister for Health if records are kept regarding the sale of e-cigarette and associated products; the level of VAT that has been obtained from the sale of e-cigarettes in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23943/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when Directive 2012/36/EU which would allow a person undergoing a driving test on an automatic lorry or bus to be granted a full lorry or bus licence provided the person possesses a full manual car driving licence, particularly as the regulations to be introduced by end of June on foot of Directive 2016/126/EC will place Irish driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of the introduction of reduced fares for young persons aged between 16 and 18, where the cost of such reductions will be borne; and if the introduction of this measure will result in increased fares for other passengers. [23948/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which, in the context of the withdrawal of paper tickets for public transport and the introduction of a smaller number of prepaid ticketing options for leap cards only, it is proposed to offer good value and easily obtainable ticket options for public transport for tourists and visitors; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in opening up bus routes to competition; if it is intended to, in terms of future opening up of routes outside of Dublin, group urban routes with rural routes in tenders given the greater financial return of urban routes but the necessity of rural routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23950/14]

Other Questions: School Accommodation (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: 12. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the progress at securing new premises and-or new sites for schools (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23349/14]

Other Questions: School Accommodation (29 May 2014)

Seán Kyne: I would like the Minister of State to provide an update on the progress in securing new premises or new sites for Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh and Coláiste na Coiribe in Galway city.

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...