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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...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied with the information available in respect of the means test process which she follows in determining applications to allowance schemes; if further clear, comprehensible information with guidelines on income limits and bands will be made available to assist persons when making applications to such schemes; and if she...

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: In the early stages of the economic crisis that is affecting almost every nation in Europe and across the world, the EU was criticised for not acting fast enough, and when it did, it was criticised for not tackling the problems effectively. It is now strange to see Europe being criticised by some for putting forward proposals to help tackle the instability afflicting our economies; it seems...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation while recognising the very positive measures contained in the proposals to create a world-class Workplace Relations Service, whether the absence of legal advice or representation for claimants might mitigate against the principles of fairness, balance and equality which ought to underpin such a service. [26148/12]

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: I thank the people for making the right decision last Thursday by supporting the amendment to the Constitution with regard to the stability treaty. I acknowledge the 57.9% who voted "Yes" within the Galway West constituency. One reason the Irish ratified the treaty - it was clear on the doorsteps - was that doing so would ensure access to the ESM. A "No" vote would have meant Ireland could...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (23 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to reforming the information and communications technologies curriculum at second-level to focus on the dispersal of skills such as software programming and coding which will provide school-leavers with a grounding in the most relevant ICT skills and also ensure that Ireland can continue to successfully...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (23 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on concerns raised that the introduction of the €50 fee to access the Workplace Relations Service might act as a barrier to those employees, of limited means, who have genuine grievances and reasons for accessing the new service. [25932/12]

Written Answers — Elder Abuse: Elder Abuse (23 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff working in the Elder Abuse Unit; if he will confirm that each Health Service Executive region has a dedicated officer for elder abuse and if each local health office has a senior case officer whose role it is to monitor referrals of elder abuse [25929/12]

Written Answers — Elder Abuse: Elder Abuse (23 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the work of the Health Service Executive and non-governmental organisations would be strengthened in the area of tackling and preventing elder abuse if legislation was introduced to provide a statutory footing, thereby protecting against abuse at every life stage [25930/12]

Services for People with Disabilities (23 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State for her response and like my colleagues, I welcome the initiatives under the New Direction policy review. The Minister of State indicated the working group will be established this month, which is welcome in respect of implementation of the plan. However, as I stated, the Brothers of Charity have informed the Members present that their reserves are gone. While...

Services for People with Disabilities (23 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister of State. I concur with what has been said by my colleagues. When we met with the representatives of the Brothers of Charity services in Galway last Friday they went through the figures and the cuts they have endured. There have been three consecutive years of cuts amounting to a cumulative reduction of €10.5 million, with €4.6 million of this accounted for in...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contribution Ireland is making in the humanitarian relief efforts necessitated by the conflict between various groups in Sudan and newly formed South Sudan; and if Ireland has participated in the attempt to resolve the conflict and assist civilians at both EU and UN levels. [24729/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will identify the three schools that have been approved at Stage 2B in the planning process but which have not been included in the five year buildings programme; if he will indicate which schools, not on the list, are considered priority; and if he will outline the way he reaches its decisions when determining priority in terms...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 May 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality on foot of the publication regarding the merging of the Irish Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority, the steps being taken to ensure the independence of the new enhanced entity, to ensure the establishment of a robust legal basis to facilitate effective functioning through ascribed powers and on the implementation of...