Results 41-49 of 49 for 5 million speaker:Seán Kyne

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...a similar picture for the western region which, for the purpose of compiling statistics on crime, comprises Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Longford and Clare. Last month, An Garda Síochána in Galway noted that the 2015 rate of burglaries is down 7% on the 2014 rate. One burglary is one too many, but the issue is unfortunately being used to stoke fears and to fill column inches, web...

Other Questions: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (18 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...the credit unions in respect of SME lending? There has been speculation about this and there was a pilot programme in Kilkenny. Does the Minister envisage any role, maybe not at the level of €5 million but for smaller loans because credit unions are very interested in getting involved in this area?

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome this debate on the Social Welfare Bill 2015. This is our fifth social welfare Bill in government. The first three of these were particularly difficult, with hard decisions that had to be made and, unfortunately, cuts that had to be implemented. This is the first opportunity we have to reverse those cuts and give back to people. It is not by accident that we are now in a position...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Strategies (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...that often requires inpatient hospital treatment. It occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's need for oxygen and important nutrients. The condition affects at least 15 million adults across Europe and one in five people is at risk of developing the condition. In Ireland, over 90,000 individuals live with the condition, which is responsible for between 600...

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...tax from 41% to 40%, the increase in the standard tax rate band by €1,000, the USC rate cuts and the raising of the USC threshold to over €12,000, and the reduction in the pension levy from 0.75% to 0.15%, as well as its planned abolition in 2015. There is also certainty regarding the 12.5% corporation tax rate, which is very important in a constituency like mine, in which...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...the payment of social welfare. It would also be a control measure because the client must go in and collect the payment. Some €19.63 billion will be spent on social welfare in 2014 and €18.5 million on capital expenditure. It is the largest spending category; almost €2 out of every €5 of Government spending goes to social welfare. It is important to have...

Other Questions: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (9 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister for his reply. I also thank him and the Government for making €5 million available this year for the establishment of new schemes. I was contacted by the principal of Scoil Shéamais Naofa in Bearna who informed me that it had had a partial book rental scheme in place for the past two years. The scheme cannot be extended to the entire school as a result of...

Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Seán Kyne: .... We cannot underestimate the significance of small firms. As stated in the report of the advisory group on small business, there are almost 200,000 small firms in Ireland employing more than 655,000 people. The figure of 200,000 represents approximately half of all the people engaged in business. At a cursory glance, the ramifications of this landmark legislation will be felt...

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Seán Kyne: ...who do not pay their motor tax or who use the retrospective clause enjoy the use of the road network at the expense of those who pay. It is estimated that the Exchequer is losing up to €50 million each year, and we must remember this is €50 million less to spend on the maintenance and upkeep of our roads. Figures compiled by the Comptroller and Auditor demonstrate that 1.1...