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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]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants on the asylum waiting lists when he took office; and the progress being made to reduce the numbers. [32462/11]

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

Seán Kyne: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of centres under the direct provision scheme, administered by the Reception and Integration Agency, for refugees or asylum applicants in Galway and nationwide; and the future plans for these centres in view of the reducing numbers of asylum seekers and the need to reconfigure spending at his Department in line with the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when mapping for the single payment scheme and disadvantaged area scheme was outsourced; the duration of the contract awarded; the company to which it was awarded; and the location said company is based. [32537/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that alterations to maps are being made quickly enough by the outsourced mapping company for the purposes of the single payment scheme and disadvantaged area schemes; and if any stipulations on the speed and efficiency of the digitisation of maps was included in the contract entered into. [32538/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (2 Nov 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures in place to ensure compliance with legislation such as the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations 2010; and his view on whether this is sufficient to safeguard high standards of animal welfare. [32539/11]

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

Seán Kyne: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Health when legislation will be enacted to transpose directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the European Council on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32463/11]

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2011)

Seán Kyne: The issue of mortgage and personal debt is having profound implications for the well-being of everyone in society and it will continue to do so for decades to come unless positive action is taken now. I am pleased to see the Government, after such a short time in office, is recognising the severity of the problem and actively examining measures to combat it. There are few solutions to be...