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Tue, 7 Jul 2020

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Housing Estates

Martin Heydon

317. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of applications by Kildare County Council for funding to complete a housing estate (details supplied) with developer provided infrastructure; when a decision will issue on the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14424/20]

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Tue, 7 Jul 2020

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Special Educational Needs

Martin Heydon

459. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the summer education programme will be extended to children with special education needs who are due to commence education in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14423/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Apprenticeship Programmes

Martin Heydon

222. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions being made to continue the education of apprentices that had started their courses in view of the restrictions on attending courses and or practical experience; if theory modules and exams can be conducted through online formats; if learning management systems will be provided for home learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13493/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Apprenticeship Programmes

Martin Heydon

223. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions which will be made for continued payment of apprentices that still have phases of their programme to complete but may have already received payment for the full phase previously (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13494/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Apprenticeship Programmes

Martin Heydon

237. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional places for apprentices or supports for employers considering taking on more apprentices can be considered for 2020 in view of an increased level of demand and the ongoing need for skilled trades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13581/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Special Educational Needs

Martin Heydon

266. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the schemes or supports available to assist primary schools to purchase resources and reading materials for children with special education needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13699/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Cancer Services

Martin Heydon

535. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the restart of smear tests and other cancer screening programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13480/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Cycling Facilities

Martin Heydon

730. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the proposed national velodrome at Abbotstown, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13476/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

731. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial supports available or planned for those in the bed and breakfast sector that have suffered losses due to Covid-19 restrictions and that are not eligible for the restart grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13479/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

736. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the support mechanisms available to assist commercial bus operators that are currently operating services at reduced capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13580/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Heydon

737. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the work of the Tourism Recovery Taskforce; if the impacts of Covid-19 on the events industry and business tourism sectors have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13582/20]

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020

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Sports Facilities

Martin Heydon

738. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional financial supports which can be provided for local authority sports centres that are facing considerably increased financial costs (details supplied) but wish to continue providing their services to the marginalised, older persons, socially disadvantaged and disabled users they serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13583/20]

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Tue, 23 Jun 2020

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Enterprise Data

Martin Heydon

2. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach the number of businesses that will experience a fall in revenue of 10% or more in 2020. [12327/20]

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Tue, 23 Jun 2020

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Small and Medium Enterprises

Martin Heydon

3. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach the forecasted level of trading revenue, wages, fixed costs including trading costs and fixed costs, excluding trading costs, for microenterprises of one to nine employees and small businesses of ten to 49 employees for 2020. [12329/20]

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Tue, 23 Jun 2020

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Banking Sector Data

Martin Heydon

71. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the assessment of expected losses incurred by banks across microbusinesses, small businesses and medium businesses, respectively, once the period of forbearance is lifted at the end of September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12324/20]

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Tue, 23 Jun 2020

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Tax Collection

Martin Heydon

72. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide statistical information (details supplied) in respect of tax receipts collected in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12328/20]

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Tue, 23 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

73. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the proportion of wages that has already been covered and is forecast to be covered by the temporary wage subsidy scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12330/20]

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Tue, 23 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Heydon

356. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the assessment of the level of out-of-pocket losses incurred to date by microbusinesses, small businesses and medium businesses, respectively, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12323/20]

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Tue, 23 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

382. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the level of funding that has been drawn down by businesses up to 5 June 2020 under the various Covid-19 business supports compared to the level of approvals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12325/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Small and Medium Enterprises

Martin Heydon

132. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if research has been undertaken on the level of indebtedness among small and medium-sized businesses at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11513/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Banking Sector

Martin Heydon

133. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the interaction his Department has had with the banks to determine the level of agreements being reached with small and medium-sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

265. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that provision will be made for children with underlying health issues such as asthma (details supplied) when schools reopen in the autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11205/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Schools Building Projects

Martin Heydon

297. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application under the schools buildings programme by a school (details supplied); the next stage in the process for this project; if a time frame of works and projected completion date will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11569/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

458. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports in place for businesses in the events industry which are facing an uncertain future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11511/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

459. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the analysis carried out to determine the level of supports that will be needed in the coming months for small and medium businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11512/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

460. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans for further supports for small and medium-sized businesses facing challenges in the months ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11514/20]

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020

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Disability Support Services

Martin Heydon

667. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the position of school leavers with intellectual disabilities who have lost out on a large part of their final year in special schools and are now facing an uncertain future in view of the fact internships and placements which would often be available to them after school have not yet been organised due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11353/20]

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Tue, 9 Jun 2020

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Waterways Ireland

Martin Heydon

742. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the provision of matching funding for the Barrow Blueway, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10471/20]

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Wed, 3 Jun 2020

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Defence Forces Recruitment

Martin Heydon

12. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the recent re-enlistment campaign for the Defence Forces; if it remains open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9517/20]

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Wed, 3 Jun 2020

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Education and Training Provision

Martin Heydon

311. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills when Safe Pass courses will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9518/20]

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Wed, 3 Jun 2020

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State Examinations

Martin Heydon

312. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans and provisions being made for those currently in fifth year who have missed out on a large part of their leaving certificate preparation for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9519/20]

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Wed, 3 Jun 2020

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Special Educational Needs

Martin Heydon

313. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of provisions for those with special educational needs and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9520/20]

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Wed, 3 Jun 2020

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National Broadband Plan

Martin Heydon

840. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the broadband connection points nationally and in County Kildare specifically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9521/20]

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Wed, 3 Jun 2020

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National Broadband Plan

Martin Heydon

841. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9522/20]

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Wed, 3 Jun 2020

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Childcare Services

Martin Heydon

1035. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of her discussions with childcare providers to ensure sufficient supports are in place to allow them to open in the coming weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9523/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Defence Forces Personnel

Martin Heydon

13. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the terms and conditions for re-enlistment to the Defence Forces enforce an obligation to purchase a discharge should a person that re-enlists decide to leave during the period of their contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7956/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Air Corps

Martin Heydon

14. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of capital investment underway and planned for the Air Corps; the aircraft being purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7957/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Defence Forces Properties

Martin Heydon

15. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of progress on plans for a peace and leadership institute on the Curragh Camp, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8082/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Schools Site Acquisitions

Martin Heydon

16. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of discussions between his Department and the Department of Education and Skills on a potential site for a new post-primary school for the Curragh; if he will provide clarity on this matter in order that a new site can be identified for the post-primary school either on the Curragh or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8083/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Passport Services

Martin Heydon

33. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the online processing of passports will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8149/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

86. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if adjustments will be considered to the wage subsidy scheme to allow those returning from maternity leave to be included; if not, if alternative financial supports can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8148/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects

Martin Heydon

228. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7765/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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School Staff

Martin Heydon

275. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which a school (details supplied) can have its staffing allocation for 2020/2021 reviewed in line with the needs of its staff and pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8027/20]

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Wed, 27 May 2020

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Special Education Review

Martin Heydon

281. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the report by the Special Education Review Committee which decides pupil staffing allocations for special schools; when this allocation model was last reviewed; when it will be updated in line with the reduction in the pupil teacher ratio in mainstream schools through recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8084/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Overseas Missions

Martin Heydon

22. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of delayed rotations of UNIFIL troops from Lebanon; the work of his Department to seek updates and progress on this matter; when he expects to be able to update families on their return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6802/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

130. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered an extension of the wage subsidy scheme to include self-employed persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6859/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

340. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6648/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

341. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6649/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

342. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6650/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

343. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6651/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

344. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6652/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

345. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6653/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Special Educational Needs

Martin Heydon

371. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the additional provisions being made for students with special educational needs who are missing out on school supports at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6798/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Departmental Correspondence

Martin Heydon

372. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the additional provisions being made for students with special educational needs that were due to sit the leaving certificate in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6799/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Martin Heydon

645. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports available for businesses that need to make structural changes to their business premises to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6866/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Martin Heydon

778. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the planned new endoscopy unit and day care unit at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6654/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Heydon

779. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if additional guidance is available with regard to social distancing for those with low sight or who are visually impaired or blind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6681/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic

Martin Heydon

813. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the guidance and provisions in place to assist family carers that have concerns regarding guidance on Covid-19 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7027/20]

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Wed, 20 May 2020

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Housing Estates

Martin Heydon

1376. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of applications from Kildare County Council for funding to complete housing estates (details supplied) with developer provided infrastructure; when he expects to make a decision on this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6795/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

266. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4963/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

267. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4964/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

268. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4965/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

269. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4966/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

270. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building projects (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4967/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Martin Heydon

398. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the grant for community closed circuit television systems; the way in which local groups can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4962/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Hospital Services

Martin Heydon

713. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of progress on a new endoscopy unit for Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4959/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Mental Health Services

Martin Heydon

714. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the next steps in the delivery of a new stand-alone mental health unit to replace an existing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4960/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Hospital Services

Martin Heydon

715. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of works proposed for St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4961/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Broadband Service Provision

Martin Heydon

1005. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll out of three broadband connection points in County Kildare; when they will be available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4958/20]

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Wed, 13 May 2020

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Foster Care Expenditure

Martin Heydon

1118. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to review the rates paid to foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4968/20]

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Thu, 5 Mar 2020

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Defence Forces Properties

Martin Heydon

35. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of engagement between his Department and the Department of Education and Skills on the site selection process for a new school build (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3909/20]

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Thu, 5 Mar 2020

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Schools Site Acquisitions

Martin Heydon

262. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on the site selection process for a new school build at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3257/20]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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White Paper on Defence

Martin Heydon

84. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of progress of the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53876/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Defence Forces Personnel

Martin Heydon

85. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the implications for working schedules in the Defence Forces based on recent decisions regarding breaches of the working time directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53877/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Consular Services Provision

Martin Heydon

101. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the opening of a new consulate in the north of England; if provision is made for same in forthcoming departmental funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53735/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Martin Heydon

137. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the financial incentives for the provision of electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53874/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Cross-Border Co-operation

Martin Heydon

177. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost based on the recent pilots of having 100 annual cross-Border exchanges between schools (details supplied). [53734/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Garda Retirements

Martin Heydon

216. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of retirements from An Garda Síochána in each year of the past decade and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53724/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure

Martin Heydon

229. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the annual profile of expenditure of the Project Ireland 2040 disruptive technology fund from 2018 to its closure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53730/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Research Funding

Martin Heydon

230. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason fundamental research is not allowed under the disruptive technology fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53733/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Work Permits Eligibility

Martin Heydon

240. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when additional categories will be added to the scheme for work permits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53879/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Drugs Payment Scheme Data

Martin Heydon

317. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the monthly threshold on the drug payment scheme for a family to €62.50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53663/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Drugs Payment Scheme Data

Martin Heydon

318. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of reducing the monthly threshold on the drug payment scheme for a family to €42; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53664/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Rural Transport Programme

Martin Heydon

394. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the usage of the extended rural transport LocalLink services that cover weekend and late night journeys which were initiated as a pilot; if data is available on the journeys taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53692/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Rural Transport Programme

Martin Heydon

395. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to further expand the usage of the rural transport LocalLink services following the success of the extended weekend late night pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53693/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Rural Transport Programme Data

Martin Heydon

396. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the take-up of the LocalLink rural hackney grant pilot scheme announced in 2019 for 15 rural areas nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53694/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Ports Policy

Martin Heydon

399. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the transfer of each port of regional significance to local authority ownership structures since the introduction of the national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53728/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Cycling Policy

Martin Heydon

400. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of funding through the National Transport Authority an education programme available to primary schools to ensure that children are trained in safe cycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53729/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Rail Services Provision

Martin Heydon

415. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need to increase capacity on rail lines to County Kildare; if he will consider an expansion of the lines to four lines from Hazelhatch to south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53880/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Early Childhood Care and Education

Martin Heydon

425. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if consideration will be given to funding structures for ECCE providers to ensure they receive a payment in December 2019 to assist with cash flow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53823/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Childcare Services

Martin Heydon

427. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on her engagement with private childcare providers; if she will consider a framework to meet them to listen to their concerns and hopes for the future of the industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53873/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Expenditure

Martin Heydon

432. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the annual profile of expenditure of the rural regeneration fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53732/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Cycling Facilities Funding

Martin Heydon

439. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding streams available for cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53878/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Maritime Spatial Planning

Martin Heydon

458. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress being made towards increasing the percentage of maritime area designated as marine protected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53727/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Arts Funding

Martin Heydon

477. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the terms and conditions of the per cent for art scheme under public procurement capital projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53725/19]

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Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Departmental Strategies

Martin Heydon

478. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will give consideration to establishing a national peatlands park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53726/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Defence Forces Remuneration

Martin Heydon

65. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the ongoing review of technical pay within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53031/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Defence Forces Properties

Martin Heydon

73. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of work to identify a suitable site for a new post-primary school in the Curragh, County Kildare; his engagement with the Department of Education and Skills on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53018/19]

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Tue, 17 Dec 2019

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Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure

Martin Heydon

731. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the annual profile of expenditure of the Project Ireland 2040 urban regeneration fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53731/19]

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Thu, 12 Dec 2019

oral

Heritage Projects

Martin Heydon

10. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for built heritage projects in County Kildare in 2020; the drawdown of funds for such projects in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51904/19]

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