Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

National Biodiversity Plan

Martin Heydon

21. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of funding to promote biodiversity in County Kildare, including supports for Kildare County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51905/19]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Martin Heydon

81. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the target of achieving a spend of 4.1% of GNI* in capital expenditure by 2021 and maintaining it thereafter as envisaged in Project Ireland 2040 will be achieved. [52499/19]

Garda Expenditure

Martin Heydon

121. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost in 2021 of increasing the number of sworn gardaí to 15,000 by the end of 2021; and the estimated extra cost in each of the years 2022 to 2025 to maintain that level of strength. [52501/19]

Garda Expenditure

Martin Heydon

122. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated extra cost in 2021 of increasing the number of civilians working within An Garda Síochána to 4,000 by the end of 2021; and the estimated extra cost in each of the years 2022 to 2025 of maintaining that number. [52502/19]

Garda Expenditure

Martin Heydon

123. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated extra cost in 2021 of increasing the number of the Garda Reserve to 2,000 by the end of 2021; and the estimated extra cost in each of the years 2022 to 2025 of maintaining that number. [52503/19]

Garda Expenditure

Martin Heydon

124. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated extra cost in 2021 of increasing the number of sworn gardaí to 15,000 by the end of 2021; the estimated extra cost in 2022 to increase it to 15,200; the estimated extra cost in 2023 to increase it to 15,400; the estimated extra cost to increase it to 15,600 in 2024; and the estimated extra cost to increase it to 16,000 in 2025. [52504/19]

Garda Strength

Martin Heydon

125. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the year in which there was the most ever sworn members of An Garda Síochána; and the strength of the force in that year. [52505/19]

Closed-Circuit Television Systems

Martin Heydon

126. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the three-year CCTV community scheme; the number of communities that availed of the scheme in each year of its operation; his plans for a follow on scheme when the current scheme comes to a close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52506/19]

Sports Funding

Martin Heydon

319. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenditure on high-performance sport in advance of the 2020 Olympics; the level of expenditure planned for the period through to the 2024 Olympics; and the expected performance targets for each competition. [52497/19]

Social Welfare Benefits Data

Martin Heydon

350. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of setting up an administrative regime in order that the approximately 150,000 qualified adults who receive the qualified adult payment at the same rate as at present directly from her Department rather than through the payment of another person. [52498/19]

Parental Leave

Martin Heydon

351. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing parent’s benefit by one week in each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52500/19]

Valuation Office

Martin Heydon

362. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the level of delay being experienced in the Valuation Office appeals system; the steps being taken to address backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52378/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Martin Heydon

59. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of work within his Department and local authorities for the provision of serviced sites, particularly in rural areas, to assist with the delivery of affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51859/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Martin Heydon

84. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the provision of affordable housing schemes nationwide and particularly in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51860/19]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Martin Heydon

52. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions she can take to address delays in the re-registration process for childcare providers as early years services which are causing concerns for the providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51548/19]

Childcare Services Provision

Martin Heydon

81. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the uptake of the national childcare scheme to date in County Kildare; the way in which she can ensure further continued applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51549/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

219. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of school building projects (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51747/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

220. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51748/19]

Judicial Council Legislation

Martin Heydon

285. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when section 5 of the Judicial Council Act 2019 will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51689/19]

Mobility Allowance

Martin Heydon

339. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of the mobility allowance scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; when a replacement scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51230/19]

Road Projects Status

Martin Heydon

552. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the next phase of the southern distributor route for Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51749/19]

Rent Supplement Scheme Data

Martin Heydon

636. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of rent allowance in County Kildare in each of the years 2007 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51716/19]

Housing Assistance Payment Data

Martin Heydon

653. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons in receipt of HAP in County Kildare in each year since its inception in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51717/19]

Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Administration

Martin Heydon

17. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the rural regeneration fund; when the next phase will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50647/19]

Action Plan for Rural Development

Martin Heydon

35. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding progress in developing a new five year rural development policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50648/19]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Martin Heydon

91. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the disregard for third-level tuition fees by €1,000 for full-time courses and €500 for part-time courses and to fully remove the disregard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51061/19]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Martin Heydon

92. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the maximum benefit from €7,000 to €10,000, €15,000 and €20,000, respectively under the third-level tuition fees scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51062/19]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Martin Heydon

93. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of allowing the third-level tuition fees relief to be claimed at the higher rate of tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51063/19]

General Practitioner Training

Martin Heydon

295. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing the general practitioner training intake to 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290 and 300 in a full calendar year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51064/19]

Medical Card Eligibility

Martin Heydon

296. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing the income thresholds for medical cards and general practitioner visit cards in line with the expected wage inflation set out in the summer economic statement over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51065/19]

Community Employment Schemes Supervisors

Martin Heydon

45. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to set out the status of her efforts to address issues affecting community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50353/19]

Tús Programme

Martin Heydon

64. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the actions taken by her Department to increase levels of participation on Tús schemes in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50354/19]

Tax Code

Martin Heydon

95. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of his communication with the Revenue Commissioners on proposed changes to the flat-rate expenses system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50531/19]

Revenue Commissioners Resources

Martin Heydon

96. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the potential additional costs that would be incurred by the Revenue Commissioners in implementing a manual system for claiming flat-rate expenses; if the Revenue Commissioners have the resources to deal with such additional manual claims in the event of changes to the system of claiming flat-rate expenses system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50532/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

125. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50659/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

126. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50660/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

127. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50661/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

128. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50662/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Martin Heydon

129. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of school building projects (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50663/19]

Retail Sector

Martin Heydon

71. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the work she is undertaking to assist small businesses in the retail sector to develop an online presence; her views on the impact online shopping and digital transformation is having on the retail sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50038/19]

Job Creation

Martin Heydon

78. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of recent activities by the IDA in County Kildare towards job creation and attracting new industry to the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50044/19]

Community Employment Schemes Supervisors

Martin Heydon

176. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the work of the community sector high level forum examining issues relating to community employment supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50383/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Martin Heydon

246. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the shortage of ASD places in second-level schools (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50335/19]

Hospital Appointments Status

Martin Heydon

390. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the status of a surgery appointment for a person (details supplied) at Beaumont Hospital; the reason for the delay; the timeline for surgery to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49991/19]

Road Projects Status

Martin Heydon

509. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider the upgrade of the N81 as a priority for future capital roads plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49983/19]

Disability Allowance Applications

Martin Heydon

583. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a disability allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited in view of their health issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50092/19]

Departmental Strategies

Martin Heydon

616. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to have an annual review of the regional spatial and economic strategy for the eastern and midlands area to allow for changes and additional inclusions into the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49985/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Martin Heydon

17. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the 300 broadband connection points are expected to be live; the way in which the points were chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49413/19]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Martin Heydon

18. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the areas which will be targeted first under the national broadband plan; when County Kildare can expect to see premises passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49412/19]

Beef Industry

Martin Heydon

49. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of the beef task force in addressing its objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49121/19]