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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...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to recommence Garda recruitment this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28844/12]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on the progress made to date of securing a bilateral agreement to facilitate inter-country adoptions between Ireland and Russia [28894/12]

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the publication of the Bill. The Ryan and Murphy reports investigating abuse, including that which occurred at residential institutions, were shocking in their revelations of systemic abuse of a verbal, physical and sexual nature. For many years, courageous individuals attempted to expose the despicable activities of some people who had been entrusted with the care of thousands of...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (13 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health the progress of the review process of the Health Service Executive regarding the introduction of Gilenya; and if an estimated time can be given for the introduction of same [28644/12]

Independent Inquiries into Planning Irregularities: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: When I sought speaking time on Monday I did so to defend my former county council, Galway County Council, for its record on planning over the course of the years when I was a member of the council. Thankfully, the timely publication of the planning review report on Tuesday afternoon has, in the main, rubbished the concerns of An Tasice. While this report will be further reviewed by an...

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Our economy is one of the most open in the world, a fact that has both negative and positive aspects. An open economy is more vulnerable to international economic events and shocks which leave indigenous companies and businesses more exposed and thus constrain the intended effects of economic decisions taken by the State. However, the positive effects of an open economy where innovation,...

Written Answers — National Internship Scheme: National Internship Scheme (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some recipients of one-parent family allowance, who until recently were unable to access the jobbridge programme and undertook work placements instead, are still unable to access jobbridge placements in the same organisation owing to existing rules; and if these rules may be amended to...