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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress of a new divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána in Galway; when construction is expected to commence; and if there are plans for realignment of districts in Galway city and county. [52636/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the strands and aspects of education being examined in the context of the review of education in the Gaeltacht; if international practice regarding other languages existing alongside a dominant language, such as Welsh, is being examined; and when the review will be complete and published. [53127/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in the context of the findings of the school inspector's report relating to the teaching of the Irish language, if consideration will be provided to introducing a requirement for Irish language teachers, at all levels of education, to undergo refresher and skills intensive language courses in the Gaeltacht per annum; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 298. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress in creating language plans for Galway Gaeltacht regions as per the provisions of the Gaeltacht Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53126/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Irish Language Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 321. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in the context of the planned introduction of a public service broadcasting charge which envisaged a review of Irish language broadcasting, due consideration and recognition is being given to the crucial and transformative role which both Raidió na Gaeltachta and TG4 have had in the development and sustainment...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 451. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether a case could be made under the rules of stacking of entitlement to allow for stacking in the case of reduced forage areas for lands previously in an agri-environment options scheme or for commonage or for Natura land in an acknowledgement that an interference in these lands to maintain forage areas is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 547. To ask the Minister for Health the number of assistant directors of public health nursing on a county basis; if the filling of vacancies arising in these positions is subject to the moratorium on public sector recruitment; and if persons appointed to such positions are available for front-line health service duties. [53125/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: It goes without saying that the mechanics of pensions are quite complex, with many different figures, formulae, terms and conditions, as well as rules and regulations. A consequence of this is that legislation pertaining to pensions can easily be hijacked and manipulated in the public domain. Legislative changes can be used to stir up worries and concerns, which is exactly what has happened...

Other Questions: Electoral Reform (5 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 15. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that all necessary statutory instruments and orders will be signed by the end of this month in order that the provisions of the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act of 2012 will apply to all future elections. [51931/13]

Other Questions: Electoral Reform (5 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: This question relates to the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act and the regulations that must be signed by the end of this year to give effect to the legislation for the next local and general elections in terms of implementing the new rules.

Other Questions: Electoral Reform (5 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the fact that everything is in order in terms of implementing these regulations. They are wonderful and important initiatives in respect of banning corporate donations and introducing gender quotas. Obviously, we do not want this country to take the route of the United States, with big business being able to run politics. I welcome the Minister's statement that everything is in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Grid Connection Fees (4 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to compel energy companies to introduce a mechanism of providing schools, small businesses and community or voluntary organisations with a credit on energy bills in recognition of the unused electricity generated by their domestic size wind turbines which is currently fed back to the national grid without any...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes Data (4 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the uptake in 2012 and 2013 of the better energy homes scheme and the better energy warmer homes scheme; and the steps being taken to encourage persons to avail of these positive efficiency schemes. [51691/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the officials from the SFI and congratulate Ms Riordan on being nominated by the Minister for this position. She has a strong track record over many years in terms of public service. I wish to raise a number of matters. Does Ms Riordan believe her experience in MIT MediaLab Europe is important in terms of her current role as regards university level research? My next question...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: I missed the presentation but I heard the programme before and I have read some of the material. Like my colleagues, I commend, compliment and congratulate the representatives from ConnectIreland. I hope that the organisation goes from strength to strength. We will do our best to spread the message to try to promote Ireland. Reference was made to the welcome and appreciation shown in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grazing Rights (3 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 16. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for farmers participating in the Twelve Bens-Garraun complex in Connemara; the negotiations his Department has had with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding said farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51461/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views regarding VEC funded schools and voluntary religious schools, whether VEC schools have a distinct advantage in terms of State funding to the detriment of voluntary religious schools; if he accepts that this is having a negative effect on schools being able to attract pupils equally particularly in areas which have schools in close...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (3 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if recognition and extra supports are provided or can be provided for schools which do not have selective entrance policies such as entrance exams and interviews compared with neighbouring schools. [51865/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (3 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether there is a critical number of teachers required to fulfil the full curriculum in secondary schools and if he acknowledges that the future survival of a secondary school in a rural location could be endangered where teacher numbers fall below a critical level. [51962/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Media Mergers (3 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 145. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of legislation to deal with media ownership which will promote diversity and prevent monopolies; if he has had discussions with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on the matter; and when such legislation will be introduced into the legislative process. [51959/13]