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Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Education Grants
Martin Heydon
250. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the provisions whereby the grant aid of postgraduate study is limited to four years, even in the case where no grant has previously been awarded, and if this criteria can be reviewed for 2013-2014 in view of the emphasis on high quality training and the smart economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Garda Recruitment
Martin Heydon
502. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for further recruitment to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35985/13]
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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School Transport Provision
Martin Heydon
385. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason annual school transport charges for category B have increased, while the other categories, A, A1, C and D, remain unchanged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35522/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Martin Heydon
103. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the eligibility of PhD students for grant assistance beyond four years in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34100/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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Schools Building Regulations
Martin Heydon
106. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the role his Department has in improving road safety and parking issues at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the plans in place in this regard for this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34127/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Martin Heydon
231. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the processes that are in place to allow persons coming up to their seventieth birthday to make their applications for a medical card in advance of their birthday to ensure that they have the card in place by the time they turn 70; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33994/13]
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
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Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration
Martin Heydon
187. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain final reminder notices sent in relation to the payment of the non-principal private residence charge due on 30 June 2013 were not received until after the closing date as in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will outline the procedures that are in place to ensure this does not happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33678/13]
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Martin Heydon
205. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to tackle the issue of boy racers and modified cars which are causing difficulties for residents in certain areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33635/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Martin Heydon
238. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if the local property tax is deductible as an expense against rental income; the plans and progress that have been made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31816/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Martin Heydon
462. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32027/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Martin Heydon
521. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a further update on the review of the shared ownership scheme operated by local authorities; in particular the annual increases of 4.5% on the rental portion, which is causing considerable financial stress to owners who are trying to manage repayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31805/13]
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Tourism Policy
Martin Heydon
10. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the major issues that he will seek to address within his proposed new tourism policy; and the way members of the industry and the public will be able to engage with this review. [31025/13]
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Roads Maintenance
Martin Heydon
55. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that have been taken to protect the regional and road network. [31039/13]
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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Higher Education Courses Applications
Martin Heydon
133. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a special needs assistant (details suppled) in County Kildare who needs to take time off from their contract for study purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31418/13]
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
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Special Educational Needs Staffing
Martin Heydon
98. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the special needs assistants hours for school year 2013-2014 will be announced and allocated to the individual schools, specifically those in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29512/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Rural Development Programme Funding
Martin Heydon
556. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the recent review of LEADER funding, the way it is envisaged that the revised funding amounts will be re-allocated within local development companies specifically where funding has been reduced and many projects had already been approved in principle (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27168/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Defence Forces Pensions
Martin Heydon
765. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Defence if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is eligible for a UN disability pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27465/13]
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Registration Issues
Martin Heydon
1069. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare may expect to receive a tax book for a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27169/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Martin Heydon
631. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if an operation will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25176/13]
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Bank Guarantee Scheme
Martin Heydon
67. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if cash deposits held within approved retirement funds are covered by the bank guarantee scheme; the other protections that exist to protect cash held through private sector pension funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24576/13]