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Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (11 Jan 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 1043: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the numbers of overseas visitors to Ireland in 2011; the way these figures compare with those of the past four years; and the targets being set for 2012. [1256/12]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (11 Jan 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 1044: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the effects of the measures contained in the jobs initiative for tourism and tourist-related businesses. [1257/12]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (11 Jan 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 1045: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the main strategy to sustain and increase tourist numbers on a regional basis, in particular the west; and his views on the role being played by the State agencies under his remit. [1258/12]

Written Answers — Agri-Food Industry: Agri-Food Industry (14 Dec 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the agri-food sector can contribute to the country's economic revival; the effect that changes made in budget 2012 may have on this revival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38950/11]

Written Answers — Agri-Food Industry: Agri-Food Industry (14 Dec 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the role that the agri-food sector can play in Ireland's economic recovery; the effect he believes the announcements in budget 2012 will have on the agri-food sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38949/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (8 Dec 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is permissible for persons (details supplied) in County Galway to enter into specific payment arrangements with Revenue to clear balanced owed. [39295/11]

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Hogan, to the House for this debate. When Deputy Calleary was making his comments a few moments ago, he said nobody had an issue with the €50 registration fee. Unfortunately, the deputy leader of his party, Deputy Ó Cuív, has a problem with it. He threatened to go to jail when it was originally proposed. For the deputy leader of a political party to...

Report on Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: I wish to share time with Deputy Halligan.

Report on Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak on the important issue of public expenditure and reform. When the textbooks of modern Irish history are written, and there has been much analysis in recent times, they will clearly show the inability of the last Government to manage our finances correctly. We have been left in the situation that we are now in, but we can see how the proceeds...

Commercial Rates: Motion (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister's speech and am delighted to support the Government amendment to the motion. I was a member of Galway County Council from 2004 until the general election this year. The councillors had their annual rates discussion at budget time. In fairness to all members, there was general consensus among all parties and independent councillors about the burden on small businesses...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 377: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views that fire service response time of one hour 45 minutes in part of south Connemara is contravening fire and safety best practice, in terms of national policy. [36286/11]

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 378: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will meet the Galway county manager to discuss the provision of fire services, in view of the seriousness of the issue and in view of the budget preparations currently under way at county council level and at departmental level. [36287/11]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 381: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Oughterard waste water treatment plant; his views of the importance of this treatment plant in view of the status attached to Lough Corrib as a special area of conservation and its use as the source of drinking water for Galway city. [36356/11]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 382: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views of An Taisce's use of State money to lodge objections (details supplied) to planning applications in the Connemara region. [36357/11]

Fisheries Protection (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this item. It is my first time to raise such an issue and I welcome the attendance of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to respond to this important matter. While I am more accustomed to speaking on agricultural rather than fishing issues, the importance of the Celtic Sea as a herring fishery has been brought to my attention...

Fisheries Protection (22 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his response. Sustainability is obviously a very important factor in this regard. I have been made aware that some boats have nets of a huge size which take in their weekly quota in one haul and, as a result, there are substantial quantities of herring discards. Is it under consideration to limit the size of the boats entering the Celtic Sea to stop this?...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: The Bill has been designed to improve and tidy up an increasingly important area. Efficiency and effectiveness lie at the heart of the Bill, which is why it has to be warmly welcomed. Features such as the energy demand reduction target programme and the empowerment of gas safety officers are essential in promoting better and safer use of our finite energy resources. Other welcome aspects...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Competition (Amendment) Bill. Its speedy introduction is proof of the commitment to overhaul sections of legislation to help to create a business environment which promotes job creation, job retention, fair competition and choice for consumers. That this legislation was the subject of a commitment in the memorandum of understanding between Ireland...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 254: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures in place to ensure compliance with legislation such as the Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010; and his views that this is sufficient to safeguard high standards of animal welfare. [32539/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to amending or introducing legislation to empower the Ombudsman to examine complaints or issues from residents in the direct provision and dispersal scheme of accommodation administered by the Reception and Integration Agency. [32452/11]