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National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: As a Deputy for Galway I know at first hand of the positive impact the arts and culture sectors have on our communities and our country. Galway is fortunate to have some of Ireland's best known festivals and arts organisations, including the Galway Arts Festival, the Clifden Arts Festival, the Galway Film Fleadh, the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Baboró International Arts...

Statute Law Revision Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: The Statute Law Revision Bill is very interesting and made entertaining reading. One sees some historical things, which one does not see anymore, and one could spend a lot of time going back over all the Acts mentioned. This Bill is more than an essential exercise in repealing outdated legislation prior to Independence in 1922 and ensures the law helps rather than hinders citizens. It also...

Statute Law Revision Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: We will worry about our own areas. More than a dozen Acts directly relating to Galway have been deemed to have outlived their usefulness and will be repealed with the passing of this Bill. However, more than a dozen more are being retained because future plans are dependent on them. The Bill specifically retains Acts on which future legislation or proposals will be built or on which legal...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (20 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the engagement with the private sector to co-fund and support a bicycle rental scheme for Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30032/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there was a capital expenditure carryover in his Department for 2011; and if so, if he will outline the way in which these funds are being expended in 2012. [29692/12]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the expected budget to be available to fund the school transport service for the coming school year; and if local private companies or community groups will have the opportunity to tender for the provision of such services. [29695/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the procedure in terms of the expenditure of the €500 million set aside from the schools' capital buildings' budget which was not included in the five year schools building programme budget announced this year. [29792/12]

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made on the planned amalgamation of city and county enterprise boards with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29794/12]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, in view of the reform of the statutory sick-pay scheme currently under consideration and to reduce any overbearing burden on employers which could threaten job retention and creation, a portion of the PRSI/universal social charge fund could be ring-fenced to cover assistance for workers who fall ill; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a decision has been taken on the publication of the 1926 census particularly in view of the recent publication of the 1940 US census which has benefitted citizens with an interest in genealogy and which would have the potential to increase genealogy related tourism alongside the Gathering planned for next year. [29699/12]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is concerned that the proposed 4G spectrum auction process which appears to cover 10% of the landmass, and therefore only 70% of the population, will place those citizens in rural areas at a disadvantage in terms of internet connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29698/12]

Written Answers — Official Pardon: Official Pardon (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Defence while recognising the announcement to pardon Irish citizens who left the Irish army to contribute to the Allied war effort, his views on whether similar enhanced recognition is required for all Irish citizens who joined Allied forces during the second World War and helped to safeguard democracy [29704/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 667: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the procedure for the allocation of insulin pump treatment of type 1 diabetes for children; and if the procedure is a standard one across all regional areas of the Health Service Executive [29696/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 669: To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether amending the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, which is the last remaining barrier to the introduction of a cannabis-derived medication for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, will be achieved by way of Ministerial Regulation such as SI 328 of 1988 or if a more comprehensive amendment is required; and the most likely time frame for...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 670: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the statistics that abuse against children increased by one quarter in 2011 and the verifiable fact that domestic violence against women increases during large sporting events, the efforts that he is making to provide preventative measures and support services to women and children who are not safe in their own homes; and if he will...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 739: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if speed limits on motorways will be increased to bring them into line with other European jurisdictions, for example 130 km/h in France; if consideration will be given to the introduction of motorway control systems along the main motorways in the country, for example M4, M6, which would allow for the periodic setting of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 740: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if on the completion of the upgrade works to the Athlone bypass stretch of the M6, this roadway will be re-designated a motorway. [29694/12]

Written Answers — Tourist Accommodation: Tourist Accommodation (19 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 742: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made into tackling the problem of illegal campsites which not only have negative consequences for the environment but are also unfair to those campsites operating with a licence and within the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29793/12]

Written Answers — Scheme of Statutory Sick Pay: Scheme of Statutory Sick Pay (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an impact analysis has been conducted regarding proposals to amend the sick pay system which is of great concern to small to medium sized businesses in view of the consequences the proposals will have for job retention and or creation. [28779/12]

Written Answers — Architectural Qualifications: Architectural Qualifications (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 103: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if strong consideration will be given to amending the proposed grandfather clause for the Building Control Act 2007 which had intended to regulate the use of the title architect by empowering the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland but which is acting prohibitively against experienced architects who...