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Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Energy Policy Review
Martin Heydon
131. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the ongoing review of national energy policy; the timelines that are associated with the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27772/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Irish Water Administration
Martin Heydon
144. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the development of protocols regarding the taking in charge of water services infrastructure in residential estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27671/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Electromagnetic Fields Studies
Martin Heydon
153. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on a decision to engage expert assistance to review and report on international developments since 2007 on any potential health effects of electro-magnetic fields emanating from transmission grid infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27792/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Haulage Industry Regulation
Martin Heydon
218. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work of the interdepartmental group set up under his Department to consider the establishment of a pay-as-you go road tax scheme for HGVs here, similar to that introduced in the UK, in view of the pressure facing road hauliers at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27705/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Road Projects Expenditure
Martin Heydon
229. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the costs of developing service areas have been factored into overall motorway project costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27731/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Road Projects Expenditure
Martin Heydon
230. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs associated with developing online service areas as proposed by the National Roads Authority in its draft policy NRA service areas on the national road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27732/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Road Projects Expenditure
Martin Heydon
241. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected costs of constructing an overbridge and ancillary roundabouts at the proposed service area on the M9 at Kilcullen between junctions 2 and 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27766/14]
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Road Projects Expenditure
Martin Heydon
242. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs associated with developing online rest areas as proposed by the National Roads Authority in its draft policy NRA service areas on the national road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27767/14]
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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School Transport Administration
Martin Heydon
76. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a review of the post-primary school transport scheme to consider towns where large proportions of pupils do not for traditional reasons attend the school closest to them and so are losing out on their access to free transport as in the case of pupils in an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27523/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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VAT Rate Application
Martin Heydon
155. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on the VAT treatment of herbal teas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27158/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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VAT Rate Application
Martin Heydon
156. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if the health benefits of foods and drinks are considered when VAT rates on these items are being considered; the impact this consideration can have on the eventual VAT rate applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27159/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Pension Provisions
Martin Heydon
237. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding an application under the personal insolvency payments scheme in respect of a company (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27189/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Martin Heydon
342. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the mapping process that his Department is carrying out to identify areas of rural Ireland where broadband services are not being provided by private operators; when he expects the process to be completed and the results published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27356/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Martin Heydon
343. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way an area (details supplied) in County Kildare which has very poor broadband services, can be included in the list of more than 1,000 rural communities which are expected to be provided with State funded fibre broadband connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27358/14]
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
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Dairy Equipment Scheme Applications
Martin Heydon
131. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the application process and eligibility criteria for grants available for dairy farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26498/14]
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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School Transport Eligibility
Martin Heydon
273. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any financial supports to assist struggling families to cover the cost of school transport where they have medical cards but are required to pay school transport charges as the school their children are attending is not the closest to them and where they already have older siblings attending the same school not requiring a payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26102/14]
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Public Sector Pensions
Martin Heydon
293. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the changes to pensions of former public servants including judges, Ministers and politicians since the commencement of this Government; the related savings that have accrued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25696/14]
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Disability Allowance Appeals
Martin Heydon
318. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal in relation to disability allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (detail supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24321/14]
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Building Regulations Qualifications
Martin Heydon
383. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the possibility of creating a register for architectural technologists who are currently excluded from a large portion of work as a result of changes implemented on 1 March; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24208/14]
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Martin Heydon
469. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the reason for the change to remove the mandatory requirement for a third level qualification in the eligibility criteria for the recruitment of senior management positions in the new hospital groups; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24196/14]
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]
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Local Authority Housing Bonds
Martin Heydon
126. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to address bond arrangements entered into by developers in order that they are sufficient to ensure the satisfactory completion of estates within reasonable timeframes and their subsequent taking in charge by local authorities and Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18215/14]
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Planning Issues
Martin Heydon
127. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out his plans to streamline and speed up the taking in charge of housing estates process; the timeline for any such changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18228/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Martin Heydon
157. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the new single farm payment scheme will impact on a farm enterprise (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17127/14]
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Broadband Service Provision
Martin Heydon
113. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether we will reach the EU target of providing 30 Mb high speed broadband per second to every home and business here by 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17016/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Electricity Transmission Network
Martin Heydon
348. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on his interaction with the panel of experts established to review the GridLink project; when he expects their terms of reference to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16692/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Energy Policy Review
Martin Heydon
350. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects progress on his review of national energy policy; if public consultation will form part of that process; when that might be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16809/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Charities Regulation
Martin Heydon
450. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Charities Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16453/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Tourism Promotion
Martin Heydon
30. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop a similar tourism offering to the Wild Atlantic Way for the east of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15124/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Community Involvement Scheme
Martin Heydon
57. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will run a community involvement scheme in 2014 in view of the useful projects completed in 2013; if so, when local authorities will be informed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15123/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Schools Complaints Procedures
Martin Heydon
108. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to parents who believe their children are being badly treated at school but do not know where to turn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15636/14]