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Thu, 20 Jun 2019
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Public Service Pay Commission Reports
Martin Heydon
18. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on the Public Service Pay Commission as it relates to Defence Forces pay and allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25819/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Insurance Costs
Martin Heydon
51. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the difficulties being faced by businesses nationally experiencing rising insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25611/19]
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
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Insurance Costs
Martin Heydon
55. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to assist small businesses nationally which are struggling to renew their insurance policies and facing rising insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25610/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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School Accommodation
Martin Heydon
198. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address an issue that has arisen at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25157/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Mobile Telephony Services
Martin Heydon
538. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the options available to a business in south County Kildare that have poor mobile phone coverage and reception; if he will address same; and the support which can be offered in this regard. [25457/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Planning Issues
Martin Heydon
660. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of attendees for a public event which would require planning permission; and the regulations in place for events of a smaller size to ensure such events are managed in a safe and secure way. [25098/19]
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Defence Forces Representative Organisations
Martin Heydon
11. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the work carried out in his Department and the progress made to increase the level of industrial relations support for serving personnel in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24585/19]
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Defence Forces Representative Organisations
Martin Heydon
12. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress being made in affording Defence Force representative organisations affiliation with a union (details supplied) as a means to advance the interests of their members in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24584/19]
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Army Barracks
Martin Heydon
36. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the interaction he has had with the Department of Education and Skills in respect of the possibilities for a site for a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24675/19]
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Martin Heydon
82. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress in identifying a site for a new school build (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24676/19]
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
83. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24688/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Excise Duties Yield
Martin Heydon
144. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the fiscal monitor for excise duty receipts for April 2019, by category in tabular form; the increase or decrease of each category from April 2018 to April 2019, inclusive, in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23255/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Treatment Benefit Scheme Applications
Martin Heydon
860. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason an application for treatment benefit and optical benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare was refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23182/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Martin Heydon
94. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a review of an application for a SNA for a child (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22498/19]
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Childcare Services Funding
Martin Heydon
428. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the grants available to a playschool (details supplied) in County Kildare for upgrades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22602/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Sports Capital Programme
Martin Heydon
56. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of timelines for sports capital grant allocations including the large scale sport infrastructure fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22058/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Rail Services Data
Martin Heydon
66. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for increased rail capacity, including the provision of additional tracks to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22059/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Martin Heydon
104. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to parents of children with a diagnosis of autism in County Kildare in circumstances in which their nearest ASD unit is full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22216/19]
Wed, 22 May 2019
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Martin Heydon
105. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a SNA for a child (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22217/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Martin Heydon
84. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the opportunities that will arise in healthcare provision in areas such as remote general practitioner and medical monitoring services as a result of the roll-out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21553/19]
Tue, 21 May 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Martin Heydon
88. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the anticipated expansion of the digital economy in forthcoming years; the role the national broadband plan will play in allowing Ireland to take full advantage of the opportunities of the digital economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21552/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Hospital Facilities
Martin Heydon
8. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the progression of plans for new endoscopy and mental health units at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20880/19]
Wed, 15 May 2019
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Disability Services Provision
Martin Heydon
53. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the delays for children on waiting lists for assessments and services with the south Kildare network disability team; the steps being taken to reduce these waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20903/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Work Permits Eligibility
Martin Heydon
46. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the process for changes to the work permits system in view of labour shortages in certain sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20608/19]
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Regional Enterprise Development Fund
Martin Heydon
68. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of the regional enterprise development fund will open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20607/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
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Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme Pilot
Martin Heydon
14. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the beef environmental efficiency pilot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20104/19]
Thu, 9 May 2019
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Beef Industry
Martin Heydon
42. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the submission made to the European Commission for an additional support package for the beef sector; the feedback received; and when a final decision is expected. [20105/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
250. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on a new build for a school (details supplied) since the announcement in December 2018. [18412/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Defence Forces Remuneration
Martin Heydon
7. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the review of military service allowances for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18043/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Public Service Pay Commission Reports
Martin Heydon
29. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the work of the Public Service Pay Commission in respect of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18042/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Departmental Staff
Martin Heydon
48. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the claims of the Defences Forces occupational social workers for being regarded as senior single-handed practitioner grade (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18376/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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National Monuments
Martin Heydon
93. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will consider the taking in charge of a monument (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
121. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare. [18294/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
124. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will receive an update on progress regarding a new school build; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18382/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Medical Card Reviews
Martin Heydon
168. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if he has considered a review of medical card income limits to take account of recent annual increases in pensions which may in some cases bring pensioners over the income limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18133/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Martin Heydon
241. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of broadband in south County Kildare; and the progress of the national broadband plan. [18303/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Martin Heydon
249. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made on applications to the large-scale sport infrastructure fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18281/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Martin Heydon
303. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the processing of the reviews for persons on reduced contributory pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18301/19]
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
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Housing Estates
Martin Heydon
316. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to address issues with estates that have developer led wastewater systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18297/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Insurance Industry
Martin Heydon
60. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his views on the competitiveness of the insurance section at present; the work he is carrying out in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17832/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Insurance Costs
Martin Heydon
68. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to alleviate difficulties being experienced by business owners, particularly those in the play sector in securing insurance for their business at rates that are sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17831/19]
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Martin Heydon
114. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding pension provision for community employment scheme supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18050/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Passport Applications Data
Martin Heydon
54. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the increased take-up of the online passport service; his plans to extend the online service for more applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17588/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Passport Applications Administration
Martin Heydon
74. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the improvements ongoing within the passport office to improve the processing times and communication methods for those seeking passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17587/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Mobility Allowance Review
Martin Heydon
332. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the mobility allowance; and when details of a new scheme will be announced. [17462/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Defence Forces Properties
Martin Heydon
27. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in appointing a multidisciplinary team in conjunction with Kildare County Council to examine current and future challenges arising on the Curragh plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16974/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Defence Forces Properties
Martin Heydon
30. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of discussions with Kildare County Council regarding collaboration in addressing issues and identifying opportunities for the improved management and presentation of the Curragh plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16975/19]
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Review
Martin Heydon
202. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a survey carried out in 2018 by her Department of parents on domiciliary care allowance in relation to potentially increasing the disability allowance age from 16 to 18 years of age and extending the domiciliary care allowance age from 16 to 18 years of age; when a decision will be made on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17102/19]
Wed, 10 Apr 2019
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Martin Heydon
14. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a summary of the level of interest in the built heritage investment scheme and historic structures fund in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16673/19]
Wed, 10 Apr 2019
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Commemorative Events
Martin Heydon
48. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports available to local authorities, including Kildare County Council, under the community strand of the commemorative programme offered by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16672/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Housing Issues
Martin Heydon
106. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that rural dwellers continue to have the opportunity to build homes in their own local communities, including the planning permission guidelines for one-off houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16397/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Planning Issues
Martin Heydon
119. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress that has been made regarding the provision of serviced sites as outlined in Project Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16375/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Martin Heydon
306. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the upgrade of the HSE day care centre building on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare. [16028/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Martin Heydon
307. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the appointment of a design team for a project (detailed supplied). [16029/19]
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Carer's Allowance Payments
Martin Heydon
600. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a means review of a carer's allowance payment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16534/19]
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
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State Pensions
Martin Heydon
45. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of progress in completing the reviews for those in receipt of reduced pension amounts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15650/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Seniors Alert Scheme
Martin Heydon
61. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the options available to those seeking a personal monitored alarm through the seniors alert scheme that do not have access to a landline at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15467/19]
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Martin Heydon
80. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he plans to invite applications for the 2019 Rural Regeneration Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15438/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Martin Heydon
7. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next round of sports capital grant funding will be opened for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15124/19]
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Martin Heydon
12. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progress of the review of the extended evening and weekend Local Link bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15123/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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School Curriculum
Martin Heydon
361. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a review of the status of geography in the junior certificate syllabus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13622/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Martin Heydon
775. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if further consideration has been given to the funding of a dementia adviser in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13465/19]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Broadcasting Legislation
Martin Heydon
1034. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of changes to the broadcasting Acts to support independent radio stations; the timeline for such changes being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13285/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Mental Health Services Provision
Martin Heydon
76. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of developments in the provision of mental health services in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12391/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Hospital Services
Martin Heydon
97. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health his plans to extend Naas General Hospital day care and mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12392/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Cycling Facilities Funding
Martin Heydon
308. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding options available to community groups and local authorities that wish to develop cycle paths in their areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12652/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Cycling Facilities Funding
Martin Heydon
326. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding options available to community groups and local authorities that wish to develop cycle paths in their areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12653/19]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Martin Heydon
363. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the new regulations relating to wind planning guidelines will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12601/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Community Alert Programme
Martin Heydon
31. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to concerns from community text alert groups about a new centralised system for telephone calls to Garda stations in the eastern region; the actions that will be taken to protect the community text alert service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11894/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Crime Prevention
Martin Heydon
37. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered the installation of CCTV cameras at motorway junctions to help act against rural crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12008/19]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Irish Prisoners Abroad
Martin Heydon
205. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a policy in place as to the way in which the State would respond in the eventuality that an Irish citizen becomes radicalised by foreign terror groups and seeks to return to reside here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9734/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Abbey Theatre
Martin Heydon
39. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on a major building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10854/19]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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Abbey Theatre
Martin Heydon
59. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on the major building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10869/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Martin Heydon
62. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects capital projects in County Kildare under Project Ireland 2040 to be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10614/19]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Martin Heydon
84. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the timing of major capital projects in County Kildare under Project Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10613/19]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Brexit Issues
Martin Heydon
48. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expected position and status of British citizens that are living here in the aftermath of Brexit particularly if there is a no-deal scenario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9837/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Curragh Plains Representative Forum
Martin Heydon
38. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress being made in liaison with Kildare County Council on the development of an overall management plan for the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9428/19]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Curragh Plains Representative Forum
Martin Heydon
52. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of work within his Department regarding the management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9429/19]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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Wildlife Protection
Martin Heydon
20. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her current and planned activities to protect Ireland’s biodiversity including initiatives in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8701/19]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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World Heritage Sites
Martin Heydon
35. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the new call for applications for Irish sites of built and natural heritage to be placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List; the way in which persons can make such and organisations can apply for a call for applications for new candidate sites to join the world heritage tentative list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8700/19]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Martin Heydon
199. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8933/19]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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Home Loan Scheme
Martin Heydon
32. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the allocations of the Rebuilding Ireland home loan; if further allocations will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8475/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Martin Heydon
77. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she expects paper forms to be available for use by those in receipt of reduced contributory pensions post-2012 who have been unable to complete the online review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8067/19]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Martin Heydon
99. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she expects the first reviews of reduced contributory pensions to be completed; if revised amounts will issue as soon as individual reviews are completed; when backdated amounts will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8068/19]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Martin Heydon
93. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to ensure that two children (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive access to the education provision to which they are entitled; the schooling options available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7468/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Commencement of Legislation
Martin Heydon
115. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the commencement of the remaining parts of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7376/19]
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
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Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation
Martin Heydon
190. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on action No. 251 of the Action Plan for Rural Development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7309/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Martin Heydon
68. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the position paper submitted by the Rural Transport Network identifying the importance of statutory planning to progress the potential of local transport services and the need to build on alignments with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6701/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Martin Heydon
102. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the planned review of the evening and weekend local link rural bus pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6700/19]
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
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School Transport Eligibility
Martin Heydon
250. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for children (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6587/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Brexit Issues
Martin Heydon
8. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated impact of Brexit on the movement of horses and the equine industry, the protections that can be provided and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5676/19]
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Martin Heydon
46. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that has been carried out within his Department and at EU level with regard to the impact of Brexit on the breeding bloodstock and equine industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5677/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Proposed Legislation
Martin Heydon
98. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of progress on the human tissue (transplantation, post-mortem, anatomical examination and public display) Bill which deals with the introduction of the opt-out system for organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5411/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Martin Heydon
99. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of work to deal with issues on the recruitment and retention of nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5388/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Tax Code
Martin Heydon
180. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason the level of tax of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has increased from December 2018 to January 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5614/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Martin Heydon
242. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a special needs assistant for a child in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5361/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Martin Heydon
257. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the grants or financial supports available for the family of a child (details supplied) that wish to help them achieve their potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5617/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Martin Heydon
513. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work being carried out by his Department at national and EU level to protect the bloodstock trade that will be severely affected by Brexit particularly in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4123/19]
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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Job Creation
Martin Heydon
27. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to promote job creation in the mid-east region, including County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4550/19]
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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Legislative Measures
Martin Heydon
47. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when legislation to provide for a minimum five year expiry date on gift vouchers will be enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4525/19]