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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...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of employing supervisors for the State examination and the numbers of successful applicants who were, immediately prior to undertaking the role, job-seeking or retired. [30903/12]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to the State of the correction of State examinations. [30904/12]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if guidelines exist for the teaching of English in Gaelscoileanna as circulars exist providing guidance on the teaching of Irish in English-medium schools; and if not, if such a guidance document can be prepared. [30905/12]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the progress of the key areas of competence of the Combat Poverty Agency which was abolished by the previous Government and whose functions were transferred to her Department. [30919/12]

Written Answers — Job Initiatives: Job Initiatives (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way he envisages the provision of the Gaeltacht Bill which empowers him to direct Udaras na Gaeltachta to provide funding to projects previously funded by Enterprise Ireland and the Industrial Development Authority to operate. [30906/12]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the progress of his recent programme of installing 100 mbs broadband in schools in the west. [30918/12]

Written Answers — Local and Community Development Programme: Local and Community Development Programme (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 416: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for funding on a contingency basis will be favourably considered for an organisation (details supplied) which caters for a vulnerable community but which has had to announce a cessation of operations this year. [30923/12]

Written Answers — Electoral Divisions: Electoral Divisions (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 418: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review local authority boundaries with regard to the recent publication of the report on the Constituency Commission; and the process to be followed if any such a review were to be conducted. [31025/12]

Written Answers — Marine Strategy: Marine Strategy (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the recent positive objectives achieved at EU level, if he will report on the progress of the establishment of the marine strategy entitled Our Ocean Wealth. [30922/12]

Written Answers — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Health if extra resources will be allocated to the Health Service Executive medical card section to facilitate the efficient roll out of the legislative proposal to extend free primary care to those citizens with medical conditions recognised on the long term illness schedule [30920/12]

Written Answers — Special Delivery Unit: Special Delivery Unit (26 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the special delivery unit operating in Galway University Hospitals and the impact it has had on waiting times, particular in emergency departments [30921/12]