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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (11 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the funding from central Government supplied for a road project (details supplied) in County Galway contained any stipulations on the prioritisation of public transport on the road. [43969/12]

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I thank Deputy Ó Cuív for putting down the motion on the very important issue of agriculture. I commend the Minister, Deputy Coveney, on the recent announcement of AEOS. For a long time, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, has been designating land along the west coast under SAC, SPA and NHA designation and has been sending out site packs stating that the compensation...

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this important Fiscal Responsibility Bill. As we know, the people voted last May in a referendum to pass the stability treaty. Stability in this context means fiscal responsibility or, in simpler terms, good housekeeping. The stability treaty comprises many elements of international law, but also three or four articles of national...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Issues (10 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection in view of the excellent service which Money Advice and Budgeting Service provides if a new MABS office will be opened in an area (details supplied) which would serve the needs of the wider district and particularly on account of the areas distance from existing MABS offices. [43769/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Conservation (10 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report on the progress of the better energy national upgrade programme in improving the energy efficiency of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43804/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Conservation (10 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for a retrofit programme to be targeted at public buildings here which would not only reduce energy costs and increase efficiency but would also provide employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43805/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Numbers (10 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the suspension in 2009 in accepting new applications to many farm schemes including REP scheme, installation aid and early retirement scheme, the reductions in administrative and inspection staff in the years 2010 and 2011. [43764/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on trade with Israel of products from disputed territories such as the illegal settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43426/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concerns he has at the cancellation of the Pride Parade in Belgrade, Serbia; and his views that such a disregard for freedom of expression and belief, principles which are at the core of the European Union, must be addressed on account of that country's desire to joint the EU. [43427/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Copyright Infringement (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation [43432/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the progress made on the implementation of the new streamlined Workplace Relations Service; and when he hopes the service with be operational. [43433/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if work is on-going on the creation of a visa for professionals in the ICT sector which is necessary in order that the world's top ICT companies can continue to be attracted and retained here. [43439/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if consideration can be given to introducing a new PRSI class of payment in Budget 2013 for self-employed persons in view of the fact that such a voluntary or optional contribution class would help provide supports for the self-employed who are currently unable to apply for most of the social welfare benefit-type schemes. [43441/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he can confirm whether a directive has been issued in relation to reducing the number of polling stations for the forthcoming referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43425/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the progress that has been made in reducing the waiting times of persons in the direct provision system as overseen by the Reception and Integration Agency of his Department. [43428/12]

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I also welcome the Minister. The area of judicial and policing matters has always been one of the more contentious issues in the development of the European Union. This can be seen by the arrangement under the Maastricht treaty of a separate pillar for social policy areas and the retention in many areas of the unanimity requirement for...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Provision (3 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the announcement made today regarding the service to be operated jointly between Limerick and Galway, the fact that the posts should be in place by 2013, that the recruitment programme is commencing in Manorhamilton and that all insulin pump therapy commenced in those under five years will be continued after that age. It is good news for those who receive the treatment. Where does...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Provision (3 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topical issue. I welcome the Minister of State. The HSE national service plan for 2012 includes a commitment to roll out a new kind of treatment for diabetes in children, including the use of insulin pumps. Five centres were identified - three in Dublin, one in Cork and a shared service between Limerick and Galway. The target...

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister and this Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill. The 2005 Act was very important legislation for ensuring the highest standards in certain professions and protecting the public by regulating certain health care providers. We have seen in other sectors of society what happens when there is a lack of regulation. This Bill, while technical in nature,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment and Youth Unemployment Issues and Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with IBEC and SFA (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: I thank both groups for their presentations which give us food for thought. Let me address my initial questions to IBEC. Is it using the Croke Park agreement to set pay level for higher grades? The electronic card for social welfare payments was mentioned. I know that such an electronic card was rolled out in Australia, but there were concerns that there was a stigma attached to it. It...