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Inland Waterways (5 Apr 2011)

Seán Kyne: Is é seo an chéad seans dom labhairt san áit seo agus ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghlacadh leis na daoine ó dháilcheantar Ghaillimh Thiar maidir leis an tacaíocht a fuair mé san olltoghchán. Glacaim buíochas leis an iar-Theachta Dála Fhine Gael don dáilcheantar, Padraic McCormack, tar éis 21 bliain go leith ag obair ar son mhuintir iarthar na Gaillimhe. Tá a fhios agam go...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (5 Apr 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the court house at Derrynea, Castella, Connemara, County Galway which is under review by the Courts Service; and whether the Courts Service recognises the special role Derrynea plays in providing court hearings as Gaeilge for the Connemara Gaeltacht. [6694/11]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (6 Apr 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 98: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the public health issue that has arisen at a location (details supplied) in County Galway where the drinking supply of water has been contaminated by an oil spillage and if he will expedite the approval of the Costello regional water supply scheme which will serve this location. [6981/11]

Food Industry (13 Apr 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views on the role that agriculture and the agri-food sector can play in Ireland's economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7714/11]

Food Industry (13 Apr 2011)

Seán Kyne: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, on their appointments. I welcome the Minister's statement, with which I concur. In the recent general election I campaigned on the platform that as a nation we must play to our strengths. Our indigenous industries of farming, fishing and tourism are critical to us in that regard. As Members are aware,...

Food Industry (13 Apr 2011)

Seán Kyne: I am just coming to it. That national asset needs to be protected in any review of the Common Agricultural Policy. In view of the projected increase in global population, increasing affluence and urbanisation, does the Minister consider this country is likely to become a more significant producer and exporter of beef in the next 15 years?

Written Answers — Agri-Food Sector: Agri-Food Sector (13 Apr 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way the agri-food sector can contribute to the country's economic revival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7715/11]

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (3 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: I am grateful to be afforded the opportunity to address the House on such an important issue. There is not a Member of this House who has not been affected by suicide or other mental health issues. Since the House discussed this issue two weeks ago, 25 more people in Ireland have taken their own lives. This is the statistical rate at which people in Ireland are succumbing to the scourge of...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 419: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the provision of a sewerage scheme for Clifden County Galway; his views on the failure of Clifden beach to comply with the minimum EU water quality standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9628/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 664: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made on the smarter travel competition to which Galway County and City Councils have made a joint submission. [9629/11]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (10 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding land acquisition adjoining a school (details supplied) in County Galway for a planned school extension in view of the fact that there is local concern that this land is to be sold at public auction. [10595/11]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (10 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his view of recent decisions by the High Court in the case of persons (details supplied) both deaf who wished to serve on juries when summoned to do so; and his plans to end the discrimination against deaf persons willing to do jury service. [10596/11]

Written Answers — Health Action Plan: Health Action Plan (10 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he intends to implement the action plan for neurological care as drawn up by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland an umbrella group of more than 30 NGOs and charities providing support to some of the 700,000 persons living with a neurological condition. [10594/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposal to devolve an annual capital budget to schools to enable such schools to plan for capital projects by themselves in a similar manner to that of the devolved scheme method, which was pioneered by a school in Claregalway, County Galway. [11387/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the current arrangements for diabetic health care; and his plans to implement all or any of the proposals for improved child and adolescent diabetes services put forward by a group (details supplied). [11386/11]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (19 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the backlog before the Employment Appeals Tribunal at which there now are delays of between 60 and 72 weeks for an appeal to be heard; and if he has a role in improving this timetable. [12281/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (19 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reform the direct provision system as administered by the Reception Integration Agency of his Department in view of the unacceptable delays and inadequate living conditions experienced by persons seeking asylum in a system which was originally designed to house persons for no more than six months. [12283/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his views on the Health Service Executive plan to create three new senior management positions for Galway University Hospitals Group; and if so, the rationale for same. [12280/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will outline the performance of Galway University Hospital in the latest casemix review relative to other hospitals in its tier. [12282/11]

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (19 May 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will acknowledge that Galway Airport generates more revenue for the State via taxes and charges than it receives by way of subsidies, that it is in fact cost neutral; his plans for regional airports such as Galway Airport in view of their importance for business links particularly multinationals; and if he will make a...