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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (14 Jan 2015)

Seán Kenny: 1022. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow exemptions for very young or hearing impaired cyclists to use footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1680/15]

Appropriation Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: As the time permitted for the debate has expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of 17 December 2014: "That each of the sections undisposed of is hereby agreed to in Committee; that Schedules 1 and 2 and the Title are hereby agreed to in Committee; that the Bill is, accordingly, reported to the House without amendment; that Fourth...

Appropriation Bill 2014: Second Stage (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: As 45 minutes have now elapsed, I must put the question: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Appropriation Bill 2014: Second Stage (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: In accordance with the Order of the Dáil yesterday, 17 December 2014, we will now proceed to Committee Stage.

Appropriation Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: I remind Deputies we have only 14 minutes left. We have a number of other amendments and sections to deal with, but I must put the vote after 20 minutes of debate.

Appropriation Bill 2014: Second Stage (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: I call the Minister of State, who has five minutes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Functions (18 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: 585. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the stated view of Dublin City Council that primary legislation is required to regulate the carrying of passengers by rickshaws in the city of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48931/14]

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Social Housing Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: I thank the Minister for her indication that the Minister, Deputy Kelly, will talk to NAMA about expediting this. It is the second time that something like this has happened in my constituency. Earlier in the summer there was a similar situation in Belmayne. The situations were similar in so far as the families who were selected for the accommodation were given to understand that the...

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Social Housing Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting my Topical Issue matter, although I did not think I would be discussing it this late in the evening. A serious housing problem has emerged in this State, particularly in the city of Dublin, in regard to providing social housing for the large number of people on the housing waiting lists. The 13 apartments at Calderwood Court, Drumcondra, were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: The other point is that when considering these handguns, I am reminded of a meeting of the north-central area's joint policing committee approximately two years ago at which we had a discussion with the chief superintendent following some shooting incidents in the Coolock area. The chief superintendent made the very same point that the availability of these types of handguns was such that he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: The final point I wished to make today concerns the question of assault rifles, what appears to be an assault rifle and whether it is such a weapon. Some of these weapons look very militaristic in style and if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it must be a duck. An assault rifle with 30 or 40 bullets attached to it is not something people will use for target...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: I am sorry I was late and that I missed some of the presentation. I cannot help thinking about the 140 children in Pakistan who were shot yesterday in a school, which was horrific. What happened in Dunblane was referred to earlier. Given what has been happening around the world and the availability of weapons, is there a possibility of something like that happening in this country? That...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Missions (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: 279. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to have a trade mission to the UK in the new year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47984/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Management (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: 366. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will request that extra attention be provided to a shopping centre (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47980/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: 367. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda vans that came into service in 2013; the number of marked and unmarked Garda vans that were taken out of service in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47981/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: 451. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to further improve the D-Doc service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47982/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: 534. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 who has family members in Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47749/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: 652. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the maintenance of the Bus Éireann Fleet in 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47983/14]

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: As it is 12 o'clock, we must move on to Leaders' Questions.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Seán Kenny: I ask Members to make their points through the Chair.