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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]

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

Seán Kyne: 535. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the N59 Greenway project to run along the Galway Clifden railway. [48387/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (7 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date of implementing integrated ticketing, including Leap card, at locations outside of Dublin such as Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46948/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (7 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the investment plans, with indicative timetable, that his Department has for the next three years for the Wild Atlantic Way tourism initiative. [46949/13]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: In a little over one month the country will take the momentous step of regaining its economic sovereignty. Exiting the bailout arrangement is possible because of the contribution made by every citizen in the past few years to restore the nation’s finances. However, we must not lose sight of the fact that State expenditure continues to exceed income. Regaining our economic...

Topical Issue Debate: Regional Development (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for providing a response on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar. It is clear that there is significant activity and I am familiar with much of it. We are in a situation where over 50% of the population are in the Leinster region and to prevent further decline in the population outside that region, we need to ensure the...

Topical Issue Debate: Regional Development (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon. He would agree that if there is one trend to be observed in our country’s economic recovery it is how Dublin-centric it is. The lion’s share of new jobs are in the greater Dublin region and the property market over the last period of time is performing in the same way, which leading to talk of a two-speed market. With this...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: Presumably once the Bill is enacted it will be sent for translation immediately so it is a question of how long that will take. Presumably they will be working as hard as they can. While I agree with Deputy Calleary on the need to ensure all Bills are provided in Irish, this is a substantial and very technical Bill. It is in order that we allow the amendment as long as it is enacted as...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: Would it be possible to have any new provisions in this Part highlighted as we progress through it?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: My query is similar to Deputy Calleary's. I have not had time to go through this section, as I did not believe that we would get through the Bill so quickly. What is new in this Part in terms of compliance and enforcement? Clearly, what we have has proven not to have worked well, given the events of recent years.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Bill 2012: Committee Stage (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: Generally on Part 14, compliance and enforcement, rather than on a specific section.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 81. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the progress of the Spent Convictions Bill which has been delayed on account of a relevant legal case from the UK; and when the Bill will be re-introduced into Dáil Éireann. [45976/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Proofing of Budgets (5 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on introducing equality impact assessment procedures and equality proofing into the Irish budgetary process as a means of gauging the impact of budgetary measures from a human rights and equality perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45977/13]