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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Advertising Standards (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the process by which advertisements are cleared for use on publicly owned public transport services; the steps a person can take if they believe an advertisement to not be suitable for use on publicly financed transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53672/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm when the code of conduct on mortgage arrears will be amended to reflect the new mortgage arrears resolution strategy recently put in place by the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will indicate the likely timeframe for same. [53170/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a specialist unit of the Money Advice and Budgetary Service could be established which would provide an enhanced mortgage arrears information and advice service and would in effect provide the borrower with the ongoing support required which will undoubtedly increase in necessity the provisions of the personal insolvency legislation. [53276/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Bill (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the recently established Personal Insolvency Service to issue guidelines on what reasonable household expenses and the house income threshold will be in relation to those citizens who access various mechanisms as outlined in the Personal Insolvency Bill. [53160/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to establishing a new service similar to that of the Civil Legal Aid Service which would provide support to those who require access to the provision under the personal insolvency legislation but who are unable to fund independent support and advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53277/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (28 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Health the procedures in place to ensure that facilities such as beds and rooms are available for persons and their families travelling from the west to Crumlin Children's Hospital, Dublin, for day treatment [53171/12]

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: The EI applications are near completion. Is it anticipated that there will be an increase in funding next year above what would have been spent this year? Does the Minister have any indication of EI demands?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Minister's budget was not cut last year as far as I understand in terms of expenditure. Enterprise Ireland may anticipate funding based on this year's funding. If a number of applications is near completion at this stage-----

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 32 - Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I would not like to see Enterprise Ireland not being able to spend this because of-----

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (22 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in consideration of the delays being experienced by the Student Universal Support Ireland application process which is having an adverse effect on the student assistance fund, the fund can be augmented, as a matter of urgency, in order that the crucial support that it provides to students can be safeguarded for the complete academic year [52090/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Courses (22 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in recognition of the recent completion and additions of new infrastructure to many of the State supported universities and IT's if a framework exists or will be drawn up to utilise these facilities for short courses, adult learning, skills courses and so forth which would operate outside of normal college hours; and if it is recognised that the...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I am pleased to say a few words on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012. Deputy Mattie McGrath referred to the Gaeltacht legislation the House debated some time ago, which laid down in law the structures for Údarás na Gaeltachta. I congratulate the newly appointed members of the new board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, all of whom have considerable...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: Credit unions play an extremely significant role in Irish life and have done so for over 50 years. The innovative institutions have opened up financial services to large sections of society previously ignored by banks. Figures from the World Council of Credit Unions clearly demonstrate the considerable significance of credit unions in Ireland by revealing that over 3 million citizens are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Tánaiste and reiterate the congratulations expressed by others. I had three questions but two of them have been touched on. I reiterate Deputy Paschal Donohoe's concerns regarding the budget being used by certain member states to whip up an anti-EU feeling. Deputy Joe O'Reilly commented on the CAP budget, but the Tánaiste has stated some member states have called...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Lending to Small Business: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I wish to ask Mr. Farrell the same question I asked of Mr. Trethowan regarding the summary of appeals to the banks and the percentages of 6% and 31% for Bank of Ireland and AIB, respectively-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Lending to Small Business: Discussion (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the delegates. The number of applications was 281. Did Mr. Trethowan expect more when his office started off? At what point after an applicant is refused credit can he or she approach the Credit Review Office? Do banks advise those who are refused credit of the existence of the Credit Review Office? Is the Credit Review Office concerned that banks will be quicker to refuse...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50648/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50643/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the Public Service have been afforded ion contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the Public Service Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50642/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to review the Student Universal Support Ireland grant system as operated by the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee before the start of the next academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50128/12]