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Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review
Martin Heydon
152. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the proposed introduction of changes to the fair deal legislation to assist farmers and small business owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4759/19]
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
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Gambling Sector
Martin Heydon
38. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department considers loot boxes and mystery boxes in video games a form of gambling or an e-commerce activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4383/19]
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
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VAT Rate Application
Martin Heydon
90. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding VAT on food supplements, vitamins and minerals; his plans to impose a 23% VAT rate on such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4521/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Passport Applications Data
Martin Heydon
81. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the take-up level of online passport applications for children since it was introduced; if it can be used by all children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3971/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Audiology Services Provision
Martin Heydon
312. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the consideration given to moving audiology services to a qualified provider system that would assist with the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3780/19]
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Audiology Services Data
Martin Heydon
313. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the waiting list for audiology tests nationally and in County Kildare; the waiting times in the different areas; the progress being made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3781/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Electric Vehicles
Martin Heydon
18. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to address range anxiety and to develop a network of EV chargers nationwide which would support 500,000 EVs. [3177/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Climate Change Policy
Martin Heydon
53. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the development of the climate action fund will be prioritised to include community based projects. [3178/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Martin Heydon
263. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he has given to facilitate the development of a model (details supplied) of taxi service to help address the challenges of connectivity for persons living in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3614/19]
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Bus Services
Martin Heydon
264. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the feedback that has been received into the pilot link bus service that was extended to evenings and weekends in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3617/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Local Improvement Scheme Funding
Martin Heydon
49. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he plans to make an allocation for the local improvement scheme for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2983/19]
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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State Pension (Contributory)
Martin Heydon
243. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the changes announced recently to the contributory pension will have an affect on the entitlement of a person (details supplied) to the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3224/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
35. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the status of and progress on the new school building planned for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2744/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Schools Building Projects
Martin Heydon
59. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take following the announcement of a new 1,000 pupil building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2759/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Martin Heydon
183. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his officials will engage with officials from the Department of Defence in relation to a site for a new school for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1811/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Martin Heydon
184. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the announcement of a new school build for a school (details supplied); the support his Department can provide in the next stage to identify a suitable site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1812/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Heritage Promotion
Martin Heydon
75. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the current public consultation process for Heritage 2030; and the opportunities for residents of County Kildare to contribute to the process, including public events. [1689/19]
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Appeals
Martin Heydon
242. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a file for an appeal for partial capacity benefit for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be forwarded to the appeals office for processing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1828/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Martin Heydon
71. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the initiatives he has planned to encourage the development of affordable homes in County Kildare for those who wish to purchase their own homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1466/19]
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
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Housing Estates
Martin Heydon
81. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress that has been made on the development of a policy for the taking-in-charge of estates with developer-led waste water infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1467/19]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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State Pensions
Martin Heydon
52. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the ongoing review of those in receipt of contributory pensions since 2012; when the reviews will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53388/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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State Pensions
Martin Heydon
59. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when women on reduced contributory pensions since 2012 owing to time spent caring in the home can expect to hear the results of their reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53438/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Legislative Process
Martin Heydon
356. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the progress of the assisted human reproduction Bill 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53730/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Organ Donation
Martin Heydon
357. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the progress of plans to introduce an opt-in system for organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53731/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Martin Heydon
470. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of high-speed broadband in County Kildare; the way in which he expects it to progress in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53762/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Rural Transport Services
Martin Heydon
478. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support additional rural transport schemes; if consideration will be given to supporting the roll out of a service (details supplied) in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53766/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Sports Capital Programme Data
Martin Heydon
483. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the next sports capital grants programme for large scale projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53763/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Rural Transport Services
Martin Heydon
484. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to the roll out of a service (details supplied) in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53765/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Road Projects Data
Martin Heydon
488. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure no delays are experienced on a road project (details supplied) in County Kildare as a result of decisions required from a semi-State transport company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53854/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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State Pension (Contributory)
Martin Heydon
564. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the options available to those on reduced contributory pensions pre-2012 that spent time caring for families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53847/18]
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Housing Estates
Martin Heydon
579. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the review report on the 2016 NTICI due to be published; the way in which it will impact on the taking in charge of estates with developer led water services infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53764/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Energy Efficiency
Martin Heydon
90. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the role that increasing energy efficiency in public, private and commercial buildings can play in reaching Ireland's climate commitments; the steps he will take to increase energy efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53158/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Telecommunications Services Provision
Martin Heydon
96. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the task force on broadband and mobile phone coverage with specific reference to the way in which mobile phone coverage in blackspots will be improved nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53162/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Special Savings Incentive Scheme
Martin Heydon
166. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the options he is considering regarding a potential future savings scheme similar to the special savings incentive account, SSIA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53473/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
229. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on a planned secondary school extension (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53116/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Legislative Measures
Martin Heydon
322. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the timing of the implementation of sections 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53729/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation
Martin Heydon
608. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the timing of the implementation of section 9 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53729/18]
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Martin Heydon
676. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the timing of completion of revised planning guidelines for wind farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53472/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Early Childhood Care and Education Data
Martin Heydon
8. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of take-up of the ECCE free preschool year for 2017 and 2018; the way in which it has been impacted by the change in dates and requirements for entry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52469/18]
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Foster Care Supports
Martin Heydon
28. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a review of the foster care allowance has been considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52470/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Martin Heydon
15. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the delivery of rural transport nationally; the way in which the existing system can be expanded and enhanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52203/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Martin Heydon
29. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of applications received from County Kildare for the sports capital programme; when he expects allocations to be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52202/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
91. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52232/18]
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
126. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52435/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Martin Heydon
45. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the rural regeneration and development fund; when he expects to make further allocations for 2019 from the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51842/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Tidy Towns Committees Funding
Martin Heydon
59. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding provided to Tidy Towns committees in County Kildare and nationwide in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51792/18]
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Medical Card Eligibility
Martin Heydon
343. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) in respect of charges for blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51680/18]
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Data
Martin Heydon
7. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the payments made to date under the areas of natural constraints scheme by county. [51172/18]
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Antimicrobial Resistance
Martin Heydon
18. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the joint approach to One Health being adopted by his Department and the Department of Health. [51038/18]
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
111. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide an extension or additional school places at a school (details supplied). [51309/18]
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
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Voluntary Sector Remuneration
Martin Heydon
135. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for a review of the 2015 CEO banding exercise that follows the review of salary levels for CEOs of section 38 funded agencies completed in 2015 as it relates to an organisation (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Ticket Touting
Martin Heydon
57. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of proposed legislation to tackle ticket touting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50442/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Regional Enterprise Development Fund
Martin Heydon
64. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when successful projects under the regional enterprise development fund will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50441/18]
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Martin Heydon
383. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is awaiting surgery in St. James's Hospital since March 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50494/18]
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
Martin Heydon
25. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of CCTV schemes that have been approved for funding since the scheme commenced; if all local authorities are now signed up to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49791/18]
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
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Garda Resources
Martin Heydon
32. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the level of Garda resources in County Kildare; his plans for further recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49790/18]
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Martin Heydon
55. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress in ensuring high speed broadband to all schools; and the way in which his Department can assist a school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [49543/18]
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
95. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of secondary school provision in south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49535/18]
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Schools Building Contractors
Martin Heydon
143. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for completion of works at schools affected by the review of developments by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49720/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Public Sector Staff Retirements
Martin Heydon
66. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects to adjust the retirement age for public servants who wish to work beyond 66 years of age. [49182/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Public Sector Staff Retirements
Martin Heydon
69. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of progress of the Bill to change the retirement age for public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49183/18]
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Martin Heydon
426. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment of a sarcoma specialist for a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49289/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Defence Forces Properties
Martin Heydon
85. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of engagement between his Department and Kildare County Council regarding the challenges and potential of the Curragh Plains in the context of conservation and management of the plains and their future usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48398/18]
Wed, 21 Nov 2018
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Defence Forces Properties
Martin Heydon
88. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions he has taken following the publication of a vision document prepared for Kildare County Council on the future potential of the Curragh Plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48397/18]
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Heritage Council
Martin Heydon
10. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the interaction planned with county heritage officers as part of Heritage Ireland 2030. [47428/18]
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Heritage Schemes
Martin Heydon
48. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding supports she will be providing in 2018 and 2019 for built and natural heritage programmes nationally and in County Kildare. [47427/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Wastewater Treatment
Martin Heydon
107. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the need for a national policy to deal with developer-led wastewater treatment systems will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47164/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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National Planning Framework
Martin Heydon
108. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress of the regional spatial and economic strategy with specific regard to the plans for County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47165/18]
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Cancer Screening Programmes
Martin Heydon
227. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the family risk clinic at St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8, which was suspended in April 2018; his plans for the reopening of this clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47351/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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State Pension (Contributory)
Martin Heydon
84. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeline for reviews of post-2012 contributory pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46756/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Pension Provisions
Martin Heydon
100. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports provided to foster parents, particularly in the area of pensions, in which foster parents would like their role as foster parents recognised as work for pension purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46757/18]
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Medical Card Eligibility
Martin Heydon
376. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health to outline his plans to review the provision of medical cards to those on the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46819/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Road Traffic Legislation
Martin Heydon
243. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which DOE and or NCT testing of light transmission testing of tinted windscreens and front side windows is at variance with legislation relied on by An Garda Síochána in prosecuting drivers of motor vehicles with tinted windscreens and front side windows more particularly under ACT 34(2)(B) of the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and use of vehicles) Regulations 1963 as amended without requirements to carry out roadside light transmission testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46351/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Occupational Injuries Benefit Applications
Martin Heydon
262. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for an occupational injury benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46150/18]
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Waiting Times
Martin Heydon
265. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of delays in processing new and existing illness benefit claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46173/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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Occupational Injuries Benefit Applications
Martin Heydon
174. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for an occupational injury benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46126/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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Illness Benefit Waiting Times
Martin Heydon
175. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the delays in processing new and existing illness benefit claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46127/18]
Wed, 7 Nov 2018
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Invalidity Pension Reviews
Martin Heydon
176. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review of an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46145/18]
Tue, 6 Nov 2018
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Martin Heydon
1117. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeal for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45571/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Special Educational Needs
Martin Heydon
153. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he has taken with regard to six children with special needs who were due to commence school in County Kildare in September 2018 but are still awaiting accommodation (details supplied); the supports or assistance which can be provided in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44434/18]
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Road Safety
Martin Heydon
326. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the protocols in place to deal with breakdowns on the M7 during the current roadworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44477/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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National Reform Programme
Martin Heydon
35. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the National Reform Programme 2018 submitted to the European Commission. [41819/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Government Communications
Martin Heydon
38. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach the progress made in establishing a single Government visual identity. [41820/18]
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Martin Heydon
69. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the issue of pension provision for community employee supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43892/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hospitals Building Programme
Martin Heydon
135. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed expansion plans at Naas General Hospital under the health priorities of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; if timelines or individual investment amounts are available for the new endoscopy unit to serve persons in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43621/18]
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Mental Health Services Provision
Martin Heydon
156. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the progress of plans for the development of a new mental health unit at Naas General Hospital included as part of the health priorities of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43622/18]
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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Proposed Legislation
Martin Heydon
18. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the proposed legislation to tackle the issue of expiration dates on gift vouchers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42692/18]
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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Brexit Supports
Martin Heydon
19. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports proposed to assist SMEs in County Kildare as a result of budget 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42693/18]
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
56. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on secondary school extensions in south County Kildare to deal with increased demand at second level in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42106/18]
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
57. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the ongoing review of secondary school provision in south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42107/18]
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Gambling Legislation
Martin Heydon
8. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work within his Department to regulate and control the gambling sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42512/18]
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Parental Leave
Martin Heydon
16. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of changes due to be made to parental leave; if consideration is being given to an increase in the age limit of children for whom it can be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42513/18]
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Pensions Reform
Martin Heydon
230. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if women on reduced contributory pensions pre-2012 who spent time caring for their families will be considered for reviews in view of the introduction of the new home caring credit system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42760/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Defence Forces Training
Martin Heydon
118. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of progress on the plans for an institute for peace support and leadership training at the Curragh; when the feasibility study under way is due to be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42529/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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School Transport Eligibility
Martin Heydon
277. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a bus ticket for a child (details supplied) attending a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42531/18]
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Staff
Martin Heydon
316. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the staffing levels in INIS offices now and at this time in 2017; if the level of resources available is contributing to delays being experienced in the processing of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42520/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
124. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the major building project for a school (details supplied); if consideration has been given to an earlier profile for commencement of construction than Q3 2019 in view of the urgent need for the school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40945/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
126. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); if it can be considered for rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40958/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
127. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); if it can be considered for rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40959/18]
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Martin Heydon
150. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the proposed extension of a school (details supplied); the status of the project; the timeline for completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41253/18]