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Other Questions: Health Services Provision (13 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am pleased that an extension to the planning permission has been sought. According to the Minister of State, this centre was identified as a priority in 2003. There has been a major delay. It is difficult to believe that the upgrade so badly needed by the island community would be delayed by ten years. The centre is in a poor state. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (13 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance if an amendment will be included in the Finance Bill to permit the category of physiotherapy, in the context of self-referrals without the need for a prior medical consultation, as an allowable health expense under the Revenue Med 1 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48572/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (13 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to retaining a shared but reduced one parent family tax credit to mitigate against hardship which may arise for responsible non-cohabiting parents, particularly fathers and which would be more in keeping with the desire of Government to afford recognition to all family types. [48570/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (13 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance if, notwithstanding the provisions of sections 472D and 766 of the Taxes Consolidation Act of 1997 and sections 13 and 21 of the Finance No. 2 Bill 2013, consideration will be given to the introduction of a more direct tax relief incentive by which the first portion of a reward paid to employees of companies based in Ireland for registering a patent for an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (13 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 99. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will report on the engagement between his Department and Údarás na Gaeltachta on the upgrade of Pearse's Cottage, Rosmuc, particularly in the context of the centenary commemorations. [48573/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Single Euro Payments Area (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance the assistance available to small-to-medium sized companies in preparing for the single european payments area which will impact greatly on a company's ability to compete successfully in the European marketplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48310/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the revised code of conduct on mortgage arrears which many borrowers and non-governmental organisations feel is weighted more heavily in favour of financial institutions; and the supports available to genuine borrowers in arrears, particularly arrears on mortgages for private principal residences....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Data (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 233. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the decision to extend the duration permitted under JobBridge to 18 months will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48386/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 232. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, while acknowledging the positive additional engagement by her Department with jobseeker's including offers of educational placements, she will confirm if a person in receipt of a jobseeker's payment as a result of an appeal regarding a disability payment will be negatively affected for not taking up an offer of a labour activation measure....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 336. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the challenges being faced by community and voluntary organisations in securing Garda clearance of persons to be recruited to youth worker roles; and the additional costs and delays experienced on foot of same. [48382/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Parcel Identification System (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 361. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the satellite inspection regime as used in mapping for the purpose of identifying non-forage areas under disadvantaged area scheme and SPS schemes; the reason for the delay in clearing maps in view of the fact that applications were received in May; if he has concerns that there is an over zealous inspection...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 363. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether farm inspections should be more advisory rather than penalising as the prospect of inspections are causing great stress to the farming community; if he will allow farmers time to correct problems that arise before the imposition of penalties. [48097/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Parcel Identification System (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 365. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether he feels the present penalty regime for over declaration of lands should be altered as the penalty imposition for over declaration of forage areas in excess of 3% is harsh, especially in disadvantaged areas where there is a large level of scrub encroachment especially on lands in designated areas and on farms...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 489. To ask the Minister for Health if further consideration has been given to extending the remit of registered nurse prescribers, RNPs, employed in acute or specialist hospitals, mental health services, private hospitals, private nursing homes and general practice to issue prescriptions in view of the efficiencies that would accrue from such a measure by freeing up other medical staff and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 504. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the promised implementation plan in relation to the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48383/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 505. To ask the Minister for Health if the National Immunisation Advisory Committee is examining the meningococcal group B meningitis B vaccine. [48384/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 534. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he outline the type of theory test and driving test that will be required for persons without the EB category of licence who held a car licence previously permitting the theory of trailers prior to the legislative change. [48381/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 532. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he shares the concerns caused by Aer Lingus' decision to close the cabin crew base at Shannon Airport, a decision which will have serious negative impacts on sustainable regional development, particularly in terms of employment and the diminution of transport connectivity. [48379/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 533. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the immense boost to outdoor adventure sports for which our country, particularly regions such as Connemara, is ideally suited, the installation of a zip wire similar to that recently installed in Wales would have and if a feasibility study can be carried out on foot of information provided to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 536. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his investment plans to build on the success of the outdoor adventure tourism sector which is being led by indigenous Irish companies which provide crucial employment opportunities to rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48388/13]