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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 784. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, in the context of the positive result in the children’s rights referendum, there will be a change in immigration policy to reflect the Zambrano case where the EU court held that the parent of an EU citizen child who is dependent on the parent must be allowed to stay in the EU. [46267/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Matters (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 785. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish the Mediators Institute of Ireland as regulator of the sector; and if the MII would come under the remit of the Ombudsman. [46281/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 1119. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm the waiting time for children and young adults in need of dental treatment including surgery and orthodontic work. [46255/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 1120. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the dental check-up programme operating in Irish schools, including the frequency of check-ups and the procedure followed in the event of follow-up treatment being required. [46256/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 1121. To ask the Minister for Health if, in the unlikely event of person losing their medical card while undergoing treatment in a public hospital, he will confirm to whom the cost of treatment post medical-card cessation falls. [46257/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Generic Drugs Substitution (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 1122. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date on the introduction of generic medication; and if there will be an obligation on persons on the long-term illness scheme or with medical cards to accept generic medicines. [46280/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 1269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a national policy regarding the erection and retention of signage along national and secondary routes for the purposes of advising persons of the locations of heritage, craft and tourist facilities; if his attention has been drawn to plans by local authorities to remove such signage which may very well prove detrimental to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 1270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current age and number of rolling stock in use by Irish Rail on intercity railways outside the greater Dublin region. [46275/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 1271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make public transport more accessible for persons with a disability. [46276/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: Earlier this week I was criticised on social media for tabling a parliamentary question on social welfare policy and spending. I was slightly puzzled as I found it difficult to understand why people felt it was inappropriate that I would table a question on how €20 billion, or 40%, of our State spending is allocated. I firmly believe that a Deputy who is disinterested in the way...

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: Like many Deputies, I am a former member of a local authority, having served on Galway County Council for seven years. As a representative of the Connemara local electoral area, I felt the system worked quite well. Local government is currently overseen by the Local Government Act 2001, which consolidated previous legislation on local government. The Putting People First document, which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Closures and Job Losses: Discussion with National Off-Licence Association (22 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the group here today. As a Deputy elected in 2011, I would not be so familiar with the debate on the groceries order at the time. It is a matter on which the committee might hold a discussion to see what was the rationale at the time and whether it can be considered or what are the ins and outs of that area. Without giving any personal view on it, I support the call for a debate...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí Eitilte (22 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 93. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an mbeadh sé in ann a chinntiú go gcuirfear sochair shocheacnamaíocha na seirbhíse san áireamh sa scrúdú a dhéanfar maidir leis an oibleagáid seirbhíse poiblí i leith na seirbhíse aeir d'Oileáin Árann agus nach mbeidh an scrúdú sin teoranta...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (17 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State to the meeting. He spoke about the return to stability after years of concern about the euro. Ireland plans to exit the bailout in December, which will be very well received among his European colleagues. What has been the feedback from them with regard to that exit? I refer to the concerns about other countries such as Portugal and Greece, and also the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (17 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 36. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have turned downed reasonable offers of education, training or employment in each of the years since she began her tenure as Minister for Social Protection; the possible sanctions available on foot of such refusals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43405/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Information and Communications Technology Issues (17 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 54. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made in providing a new computer software programmes for the delivery and administration of direct payment social welfare schemes; if all schemes will be administered via a single platform; if she would outline the co-operation and information exchange that takes place between her Department's IT system and that of Revenue. [43404/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Discussion (15 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the witnesses. My first question is for Mr. Lenihan. It makes perfect sense that there be proper definition and prohibition of those who are not suitably qualified. Mr. Lenihan referenced the 2003 Act. Were the issues raised in that regard pursued at that stage? If not, why not and what particular issues arose? My second question is to Mr. Gordon. Internationally, how are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (15 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 202. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the scientific data collected on eel numbers here since the introduction of a ban in 2009; his views on the conservation plans; his plans to bring to an end the prohibition on eel fishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43598/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (15 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 385. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider the use of the city-county childcare committees structure for the implementation of the new mentioning system for childcare providers; her views on whether that the CCC structure could undertake this important new task relatively quickly and effectively. [43600/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 442. To ask the Minister for Health if the over 70's medical card provisions will be amended to cover the cost of the medical examination which is required for all persons over 70 when applying for a driving licence which must be renewed every three years. [43599/13]