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Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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National Internship Scheme Administration
Martin Heydon
85. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the advertising of jobs under the JobBridge scheme whose minimum criteria include the attainment of a PhD; if this is in keeping with the spirit of the scheme; her plans to review such activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4485/14]
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Energy Policy Review
Martin Heydon
478. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reviews of Irish energy policy that have taken place following the publication of the White Paper on an energy policy framework for 2007-2020; when a further review is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4265/14]
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Climate Change Policy
Martin Heydon
479. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources following publication of the EU Framework on Climate and Energy for 2030 presented by the European Commission, the impact this will have on Irish climate and energy policy; if this will lead to a review of our present policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4266/14]
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Martin Heydon
210. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health his plans to add transplant patients to the list of those entitled to the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3184/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Driver Licences
Martin Heydon
99. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the provision of an exchange agreement for Irish driving licences with Alberta, Canada, the delays in which are causing difficulties for Irish people who have moved there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1807/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Tax Code
Martin Heydon
124. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason jobseeker's benefit payments are taxable while jobseeker's allowance payments are not; if this places an unfair disadvantage on those who are only recently unemployed, when they do eventually find work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1081/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Medical Card Data
Martin Heydon
910. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the provision of free general practitioner care for children under five recently announced; the date on which it will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1763/14]
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Rail Services
Martin Heydon
965. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the concerns of commuters from County Kildare, where train fares have increased again; the reason for same; if he will explain how commuters can help to alleviate the additional costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1762/14]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Public Transport
Martin Heydon
26. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned about over crowding and the safety of passengers on Irish Rail train services; if he will ensure a regular number of carriages are available capable of facilitating the number of passengers wishing to use the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54390/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Martin Heydon
48. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next round of the sports capital programme will be opened up for applications. [54389/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Credit Unions
Martin Heydon
110. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal relating to the Newbridge Credit Union building (details supplied); if he will give it his support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55088/13]
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Martin Heydon
184. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal of invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55103/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Tobacco Smuggling
Martin Heydon
55. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce codentity in view of the increase in cigarette smuggling here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54720/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Credit Unions
Martin Heydon
80. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if any credit unions have expressed an interest in extending their common bond area into the Newbridge area in view of the transfer of Newbridge Credit Union to PTSB in November; if there has been any engagement between the Central Bank and individual credit unions in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54721/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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School Textbooks Rental Scheme
Martin Heydon
107. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school's eligibility for new funding announced in the budget towards the running of a book rental scheme; the way it will be administered; the options that exist to extend a current book scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54722/13]
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Departmental Funding
Martin Heydon
277. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application for funding for a footpath (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54606/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
197. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the progress on completion of a site acquisition for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53873/13]
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Leader Programmes Funding
Martin Heydon
411. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding additional Leader funding in respect of a youth organisation (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54214/13]
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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School Transport Provision
Martin Heydon
60. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 76 of 9 October 2013, if he will address the additional queries on the issue of school transport in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53342/13]
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Tax Code
Martin Heydon
148. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has to pay additional tax after gaining employment after a period on jobseeker's benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52975/13]