Results 281-300 of 2,670 for speaker:Seán Kyne in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if appeals processes will be enacted on particular special areas of conservation/natural heritage areas when concerns appear over the criteria used to designate lands; his views on whether such a process would be well received in many communities where concerns exist on the fairness of original designations. [41991/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Courts Service Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has been consulted by the Courts Service in relation to plans for court services in the Connemara Gaeltacht considering the importance of ensuring a continued court service through the medium of An Ghaeilge and also given the acceptance and commitments contained within the twenty year strategy on the Irish language. [42073/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Services (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the progress of the Keeping Communities Safe document, the publication of which local authorities have indicated is necessary as it will inform local fire safety strategies. [41986/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of private residential septic tanks, if any, that were grant funded or aided by his Department in the period 2007 and 2011 in order to comply with Environment Protection Agency guidelines from 2006 and 2009; and his views on the demands from some to provide 100% funding for the same in the future. [42075/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the concerns of persons in rural locations such as Connemara, County Galway, regarding the effectiveness of An Garda Síochána at crime prevention and the upholding of the law and public order in the face of possible closure of rural Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the fact that irrespective of the reconfiguration or rearrangement of Court Service facilities that court proceedings through the medium of Irish must continue to be available to residents of Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41984/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the time-frame for the development of the new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Galway as announced in the recent stimulus plan. [41992/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the licensing of salmon farming off the Aran Islands in Galway bay; if his attention has been drawn to the possible threats to wild fish stocks due to possible disease or sea lice emanating from these farms. [41983/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Offices (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the plans to relocate the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, AES, veterinary office from Dockgate buildings in County Galway; the timeline for relocation and the new locations under consideration. [41985/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged in discussions with Egypt and Libya and the Lebanon on the issue of live cattle exports. [41990/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress made to date regarding the bilateral agreement with Russia on the issue of adoptions. [41988/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on trade with Israel of products from disputed territories such as the illegal settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43426/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concerns he has at the cancellation of the Pride Parade in Belgrade, Serbia; and his views that such a disregard for freedom of expression and belief, principles which are at the core of the European Union, must be addressed on account of that country's desire to joint the EU. [43427/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Copyright Infringement (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation [43432/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the progress made on the implementation of the new streamlined Workplace Relations Service; and when he hopes the service with be operational. [43433/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if work is on-going on the creation of a visa for professionals in the ICT sector which is necessary in order that the world's top ICT companies can continue to be attracted and retained here. [43439/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if consideration can be given to introducing a new PRSI class of payment in Budget 2013 for self-employed persons in view of the fact that such a voluntary or optional contribution class would help provide supports for the self-employed who are currently unable to apply for most of the social welfare benefit-type schemes. [43441/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Election Management System (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he can confirm whether a directive has been issued in relation to reducing the number of polling stations for the forthcoming referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43425/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (9 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the progress that has been made in reducing the waiting times of persons in the direct provision system as overseen by the Reception and Integration Agency of his Department. [43428/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Issues (10 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Social Protection in view of the excellent service which Money Advice and Budgeting Service provides if a new MABS office will be opened in an area (details supplied) which would serve the needs of the wider district and particularly on account of the areas distance from existing MABS offices. [43769/12]