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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Services (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the progress of the Keeping Communities Safe document, the publication of which local authorities have indicated is necessary as it will inform local fire safety strategies. [41986/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of private residential septic tanks, if any, that were grant funded or aided by his Department in the period 2007 and 2011 in order to comply with Environment Protection Agency guidelines from 2006 and 2009; and his views on the demands from some to provide 100% funding for the same in the future. [42075/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the concerns of persons in rural locations such as Connemara, County Galway, regarding the effectiveness of An Garda Síochána at crime prevention and the upholding of the law and public order in the face of possible closure of rural Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the fact that irrespective of the reconfiguration or rearrangement of Court Service facilities that court proceedings through the medium of Irish must continue to be available to residents of Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41984/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the time-frame for the development of the new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Galway as announced in the recent stimulus plan. [41992/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the licensing of salmon farming off the Aran Islands in Galway bay; if his attention has been drawn to the possible threats to wild fish stocks due to possible disease or sea lice emanating from these farms. [41983/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the plans to relocate the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, AES, veterinary office from Dockgate buildings in County Galway; the timeline for relocation and the new locations under consideration. [41985/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged in discussions with Egypt and Libya and the Lebanon on the issue of live cattle exports. [41990/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made to date regarding the bilateral agreement with Russia on the issue of adoptions. [41988/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: The amendment proposed by this Bill, which is to be put to the people, has been a long time coming. It is particularly timely given that this year marks the 20th anniversary of Ireland's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This convention contains several principles focusing on the best interests of the child, the right of the child to be heard and the right to...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Magdalene laundries are perhaps the most powerful symbol of the inhumanity and brutality which formed a part of Irish society in the 20th century. It is almost incomprehensible to my generation and to younger generations that such institutions were allowed to exist. Moreover, the laundry system was supported by the State through commercial contracts and, outrageously, through society's...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Magdalene laundries are perhaps the most powerful symbol of the inhumanity and brutality which formed a part of Irish society in the 20th century. It is almost incomprehensible to my generation and to younger generations that such institutions were allowed to exist. Moreover, the laundry system was supported by the State through commercial contracts and, outrageously, through society's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Europe: Discussion with Vice President of European Commission (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Vice President to this country. I had the pleasure of being in Luxembourg a couple of weeks ago at a European Court of Justice hearing. It is a beautiful city. I did not have enough time to spend there but I will return for a visit. Given Luxembourg’s location it is inextricably linked to France, Germany, Holland and Belgium. This country, which is on the periphery,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Minister said it will be €4,000.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given, in view of the increased challenges a person with a disability faces to obtain employment, to the extension of the revenue job assist tax allowance into a more long term tax allowance which would support persons with a disability in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40631/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the strategic partnership recently formed by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Letterkenny Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Sligo as an attempt to achieve technological university status. [40626/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to the offer from the anti bullying campaign to provide training in combatting and preventing bullying to teachers and school staff free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40627/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes Issues (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the budgetary amount allocated to the student assistance fund which provides emergency financial support to students in order that they can continue their studies will be maintained this year. [40628/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Resolution Processes (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the rationale for the exclusion of independent financial brokers who are regulated by the Central Bank and operate to a high standard from taking part in the advisory service for persons experiencing mortgage difficulties. [40625/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Sick Pay Scheme Expenditure (25 Sep 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a regulatory impact analysis has been or will be conducted on the sick pay proposals which she is considering on account of the uncertainty the proposals have created and the negative effects such proposals could have on job retention. [40633/12]