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Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Local Improvement Scheme
Martin Heydon
1708. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend funding to the local improvement scheme in 2015 in view of the value for money and significant improvements recent funding of the community involvement scheme has brought about; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34093/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Credit Unions Restructuring
Martin Heydon
158. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the progress of returning credit union services to Newbridge, County Kildare, in view of the need for the services there; the role his Department is playing in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32661/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Birth Certificates Provision
Martin Heydon
330. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the options open to an Irish person who has no birth certificate or record of their birth here, after making substantial enquiries, but who needs to obtain a birth certificate for official and social welfare purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32812/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Personal Public Service Data
Martin Heydon
344. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if applications for PPS numbers for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32227/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Martin Heydon
446. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the mapping process being undertaken as part of the national broadband plan; the timeline for completion in view of the huge concerns about lack of suitable broadband in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Electricity Transmission Network
Martin Heydon
447. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the work of the expert panel that was appointed to review the routes for the GridLink project; the timelines he expects on its work with specific reference to considering underground routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32723/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Local Authority Functions
Martin Heydon
500. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the development of protocols required to clarify the procedures to be followed in the taking charge of housing estates by local authorities and the subsequent transfer of waste services infrastructure to Irish water; when such protocols are expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32705/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Guardian Status
Martin Heydon
603. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the concerns of unmarried fathers who have no automatic rights to guardianship are being dealt with; the role her Department has to address those concerns; the way future legislation will be able to assist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32708/14]
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Martin Heydon
218. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the action he will take to ensure that predominantly State-owned banks pass on recent interest rate reductions to their customers who are on variable rate mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29861/14]
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Rural Transport Programme
Martin Heydon
839. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the revised rural transport programme; the timelines that are envisaged for its completed restructuring and integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29875/14]
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Rural Transport Programme
Martin Heydon
840. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the restructured rural transport programme in County Kildare; the progress that has been made to date; the issues that remain outstanding; when he expects the restructuring in County Kildare to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29876/14]
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Mobility Allowance Decision
Martin Heydon
215. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the current driving concessions available for persons with disabilities and who require assistance and support with driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28903/14]
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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School Staffing
Martin Heydon
87. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case for retention of a third teacher at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare which will have the required number of pupils in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28736/14]
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Martin Heydon
185. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the options open to persons who require financial support with mobility issues and car adaptations but are not in a position to pay up-front for such changes and claim tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28737/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Haulage Industry Regulation
Martin Heydon
14. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work of the interdepartmental working group considering the establishment of a pay-as-you-go road tax scheme for HGVs here similar to that introduced in the UK, in view of the pressures facing road hauliers at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27388/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Cycling Policy
Martin Heydon
25. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the network of greenways across the country, with specific reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27389/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Turbary Rights
Martin Heydon
120. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the implementation of the national raised bog SAC management plan and NHA review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27706/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Turbary Rights
Martin Heydon
121. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the work that has been carried out on examining options for plot holders on a bog (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27711/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Turbary Rights
Martin Heydon
122. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the possibility of de-designation of part of a bog (details supplied) in County Kildare is being considered with the EU as part of the national plan in view of the lack of suitable alternative bogs nearby; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27716/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Electricity Transmission Network
Martin Heydon
129. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the work of the expert panel that was appointed to review the routes for the Grid Link project, with specific reference to considering underground routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27763/14]