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Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce statutory provisions to require the preparation and operation of safe schools programmes to combat bullying in schools and educational facilities in a holistic and community-centred approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33637/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the progress made in implementing those recommendations categorised as immediate, short and medium term of the Small Advisory Group's Report entitled The Voice of Small Business for which he has been designated as having lead responsibility. [33641/12]

Written Answers — Skills Development: Skills Development (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the procedures in place to ensure cross Departmental co-operation for the filling of strategically important vacancies at companies in highly globalised and competitive industries when such companies have encountered clear difficulties in sourcing Irish and EU citizens with the requisite skills [33646/12]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 335: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the report on the establishment of Irish Water. [33638/12]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 336: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the progress of implementing those recommendations categorised as immediate, short and medium term of the Small Advisory Group's Report entitled The Voice of Small Business for which he has been designated as having lead responsibility. [33643/12]

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the progress made in implementing those recommendations categorised as immediate, short and medium term of the Small Advisory Group's Report entitled The Voice of Small Business for which he has been designated as having lead responsibility.. [33642/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to amending the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to include creative arts therapists on the list of recognised professionals in view of the fact that such an eventuality would enhance client safety and welfare while also recognising the benefits of arts therapies [33636/12]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Health if in view of the growing scientific doubt as to the benefit of fluoridation of public water supplies and in recognition that Ireland is one of last remaining countries in Europe not to have discontinued this practice, he will exit the current three year minimum contract for water fluoridation when the opportunity to do so arises in November 2012....

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (4 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 173: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that the non principal private residence fee is applicable to persons who own only one private dwelling but who have had to relocate to a different area of the country in order to obtain employment and as a result are living in private rented accommodation; and if the NPPR is applicable,...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the National Transport Authority's review of the public service obligation bus contracts system. [31912/12]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the rationale for the changes in Section 20 of the Finance Act 2011 relating specifically to school principals and boards of management of schools now acting as principal contractor on school building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32500/12]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Finance if any, additional supports and or resources are being made available to school principals and school boards of management in relation to section 20 of the Finance Act 2011 which has added an administrative burden as school principals and school boards of management now need to contact revenue in relation to any school building projects, schools...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in the context of the new focus of the structural fund elements of the EU multi-annual financial framework which favours supporting transnational programmes across multiple Member States, the efforts being taken to ensure that Ireland is not precluded from the benefits of such funding on account of our geographical status....

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline his plans for the analogue telecommunications spectrum which are due to become available in October and which have the potential to transform broadband internet provision across the country. [32429/12]

Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 678: To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given, in the context of the introduction of a new driving licence format, to altering the current organ donation policy from opt in to opt out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32430/12]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 738: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given, in the context of the introduction of a new driving licence format, to altering the current organ donation policy from opt in to opt out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32427/12]

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 739: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given, in the context of the introduction of a new driving licence format, to altering the current organ donation policy from opt in to opt out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32431/12]

Sports Capital Programme (3 Jul 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will outline the number of applications received under the sports capital programme; the total value of the applications and the expected timeline for deciding on applications. [31913/12]

Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Whatever one's socioeconomic viewpoint there can be no denying that access to finance and credit is critical to the success and sustainability of small businesses which are, in turn, crucial in providing jobs in every community across the country. Almost 200,000 small firms provide employment for over 650,000 citizens a level of employment higher than either the multinational or public...

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. A society can progress only if it is prepared to learn from past mistakes. One of our society's gravest mistakes was the creation and maintenance of a culture of secrecy and undue deference. This contributed to the shameful abuse and exploitation of thousands of young and vulnerable citizens in communities and...