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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]

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: It goes without saying that forensic science has transformed crime detection and investigation and enabled police forces to solve crimes that would have remained unsolved in earlier times. We are all aware of forensic science through entertainment and the media, with a plethora of books, films and television programmes on the topic. It is an area that has both influenced and been influenced...

Other Questions: Pension Provisions (9 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for that clarification. I have been contacted by individuals who believed that this measure would be in effect from 1 July. I will revert to them on the matter. I also acknowledge the Minister's work on the Haddington Road agreement, which signifies the solidarity of public sector workers in restoring our public finances.

Other Questions: Pension Provisions (9 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform with regard to the Haddington Road agreement, if the reduction in the pension related deduction, currently at 5% of the salary portion €15,000 to €19,999 and due to be reduced to 2.5%, has been implemented; and if not, if he will indicate the timeframe for the introduction of this measure. [42509/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Performance Management and Development System (9 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 16. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the progress of the implementation of phase two changes to the performance management and development system that are currently under way; the take-up of additional skills training courses across Departments as a result of PMDS reviews; and his views on overall progress in renewing the PMDS system. [42508/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Dáil Reform (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I also thank him for attending the House to take this Topical Issue. I welcome the assertion that the pre and post-enactment phases will not be watered down. While I accept the point concerning the Whip, it should be possible to consider loosening that grip for non-vital legislation. Those of us who voted on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy...

Topical Issue Debate: Dáil Reform (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: Regarding Seanad reform, a duplication of the Dáil is not required. There is a better role for a second House. For example, the Seanad could play an important role in the scrutiny of EU legislation and fulfil the greater role of national parliaments envisaged under the Lisbon treaty. In such a scenario, the existing Seanad panels could be replaced by new panels organised along the...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the progress report from the National Council for Special Education-appointed working group, tasked with developing a new model for the allocation of resources to schools in line with the NCSE's main recommendations, has been received as expected by the end of September; if the report will be published; and if there will be an opportunity...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister. I understood the report was to be published in September. There are ongoing delays, so it will not be until the end of spring. I ask this question in the context of the concerns of parents of children with Down's syndrome and the campaign by Down's syndrome educational quality advocates to have Down's syndrome recognised as a low incidence disability by the Department...

Other Questions: FÁS Training Programmes Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if control procedures are in place to monitor and measure the quality and effectiveness of courses being provided by private educational organisations which were once provided in-house by FÁS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42176/13]

Other Questions: FÁS Training Programmes Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for the reply. I raised this question following anecdotal evidence from some constituents regarding certain courses they are attending which they believe are not properly organised. They do not feel they are getting proper value for the time they are putting in. As we are moving to having FÁS courses contracted out, we need to ensure quality is...

Other Questions: FÁS Training Programmes Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I welcome what the Minister of State said about participant feedback. It is important to have full and open feedback on an ongoing basis. While I know the Minister of State would not receive information on every course, does he or do his officials receive ongoing participant feedback showing whether concerns expressed are being or can be addressed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pathways to Work 2013: Discussion with Department of Social Protection (8 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: I will read the responses to my questions. I welcome Ms Vaughan and her colleagues. I also welcome the proposals made and the plan behind the Intreo offices and the integration of those seeking unemployment benefit and finding employment for them and all that it entails. My concern lies with the removal of community welfare offices from remote areas such as mine in Connemara. It can...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: The Freedom of Information Bill should rightfully be renamed the freedom of information restoration Bill because it aims to restore the legislation to its original position, prior to its curtailment by the Fianna Fáil and Progressive Democrats Government of 2002 to 2007. The Bill before us now actually goes further than the original 1997 Bill to provide a new, consolidated freedom of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations Issues (2 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: 74. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contribution Ireland has made in general sessions of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations, the most recent of which concluded on 27 September; the number of Irish officials representing the country on the council; and the dialogue between the Government and the representatives in raising human rights issues...