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Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Martin Heydon
94. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal in relation to invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23734/14]
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Driver Licence Renewals
Martin Heydon
228. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to the renewal of a tractor licence which has lapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23693/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility
Martin Heydon
366. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made in improving the social welfare supports for self-employed persons who take the risk to start their own business but are then restricted in benefits that can be claimed; the additional plans her Department has to review the supports available to self-employed persons to encourage persons who may be willing to consider starting their own business to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22267/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Obesity Strategy
Martin Heydon
929. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health his plans to address queries in relation to the provision of weight management clinics and related issues (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23223/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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VAT Exemptions
Martin Heydon
222. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have any plans to review the ability of bookmakers to reclaim the cost of VAT on the SIS service used by them as part of their business following a change in treatment in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21521/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Invalidity Pension Appeals
Martin Heydon
377. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal in respect of invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21244/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Shared Ownership Scheme
Martin Heydon
145. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the ongoing review of the shared ownership scheme; if his Department is considering a change to the current index linked rental payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20697/14]
Wed, 7 May 2014
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Insurance Industry
Martin Heydon
40. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the assistance or protection the State will provide to persons or businesses that have lost out due to the liquidation of Setanta Insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20567/14]
Thu, 1 May 2014
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Employment Support Services
Martin Heydon
96. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on extending the timeframe for internships under the JobBridge scheme to more than the maximum of nine months in order that persons on the scheme can receive additional experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19882/14]
Thu, 1 May 2014
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Martin Heydon
97. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the rules of the State contributory pension under which many women have reduced contributions and pensions as they were obliged to remain at home to raise their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19883/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Insurance Industry
Martin Heydon
84. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the oversight carried out by the Financial Regulator to ensure that insurance companies alter their flood risk assessments in areas where millions of euro of taxpayers' money has been spent on flood alleviation measures that have reduced flood risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18519/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Magdalen Laundries
Martin Heydon
195. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress in dealing with cases under the Magdalen restorative justice scheme; the number of cases currently being dealt with; if any cases have been concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18488/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Magdalen Laundries
Martin Heydon
196. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases of Magdalen survivors from Stanhope Street that are being processed under the Magdalen restorative justice scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18492/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Magdalen Laundries
Martin Heydon
197. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the lack of files being provided by the Sisters of Mercy from Stanhope Street is affecting those former residents of Stanhope Street in making applications under the Magdalen restorative justice scheme; if there will be an appeals mechanism for those cases if there is a negative response to an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18493/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Forestry Management
Martin Heydon
222. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when Mullaghcreelan Wood, Castledermot, County Kildare, which is under the control of Coillte, is expected to re-open following closure during the storms earlier this year; the remedial work required to ensure public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18464/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Water Fluoridation
Martin Heydon
228. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health his plans to review the process of adding fluoride to water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18467/14]
Thu, 17 Apr 2014
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Services for People with Disabilities
Martin Heydon
251. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the funding options available for a large community centre that wishes to build disabled toilet facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18461/14]
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Planning Issues
Martin Heydon
123. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to detail the efforts being made to address transitional issues arising from the taking in charge of estates by local authorities following the establishment of Irish Water; the timescale expected for these to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18212/14]
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Planning Issues
Martin Heydon
124. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the protocols that are being developed and procedures to be followed in the taking charge of housing estates by local authorities and the subsequent transfer of waste services infrastructure to Irish Water; when such protocols are expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18213/14]
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Planning Issues
Martin Heydon
125. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is there any legal impediment preventing local authorities from taking in charge housing estates and subsequently transferring the water services infrastructure in said estates to Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18214/14]