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Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Martin Heydon
397. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare is not included on the exempt unfinished estates list for the purposes of local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15338/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Martin Heydon
402. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare is not included on the exempt unfinished estates list for the purposes of local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15364/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Martin Heydon
403. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare is not included on the exempt unfinished estates list for the purposes of local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15365/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Martin Heydon
404. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare is not included on the exempt unfinished estates list for the purposes of local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15366/13]
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Pension Provisions
Martin Heydon
460. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Defence the reason an army pension has been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15342/13]
Thu, 14 Mar 2013
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Driving Licences
Martin Heydon
147. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the introduction of the new credit card style driving licence which was introduced in January 2013 will be reviewed to allow customers to bring their own photos with them to be scanned while applying for the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13504/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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School Enrolments
Martin Heydon
224. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose daughter is not eligible for a primary school place due to her age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12732/13]
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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Croke Park Agreement Review
Martin Heydon
180. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way negotiations on pay talks with gardaí differ to that of other public servants; if it is possible to redress any perceived imbalance in representation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10891/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Alcohol Advertising
Martin Heydon
129. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the implications of a ban on alcohol sponsorship for sporting events and teams at both a micro and macro level; his views on whether such a ban on local sponsors will have a negative impact on local teams and organisations in small communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8586/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Accident and Emergency Services Provision
Martin Heydon
11. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, and the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7551/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Pension Provisions
Martin Heydon
230. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the taxation of Department of Social Protection pensions pre-2012 in view of the fact that certain taxpayers such as a person (details supplied) in County Kildare are now being assessed for 2010 and 2011; if there has been a change in the Revenue policy in relation to the collection of backdated tax on these pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6947/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Wildlife Protection
Martin Heydon
419. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of persons subject to lamping on their lands; the protection, if any, his Department may provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7367/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Shared Ownership Scheme
Martin Heydon
469. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an 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 financial stress to owners who are trying to manage repayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7218/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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RAPID Programme
Martin Heydon
167. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the potential change to the RAPID scheme, if it is envisaged that additional funding will be provided to local authorities who have RAPID areas under their jurisdictions to assist with these extra commitments or if local authorities will be required to source funds from existing resources for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5404/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Water Services Registrations
Martin Heydon
188. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 to include the numbers and overall percentages of septic tanks that have been registered on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5405/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Martin Heydon
817. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application being reviewed will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5435/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions
Martin Heydon
46. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the national raised bog of special area of conservation management plan, the progress that has been made to date on formulation of the plan; when he expects it to be finalised; the anticipated outcome of the plan to be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4408/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Flood Risk Assessments
Martin Heydon
116. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the studies or assessments that have been carried out regarding the concerns of flooding as a result of the regeneration process in a raised bog special area of conservation (details supplied) in County Kildare; if there are plans to carry out further studies; if he will consider the provision of some funding to communities in the affected areas to carry out their own investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4620/13]
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
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Unfinished Housing Developments
Martin Heydon
140. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns of residents in private housing estates which are not yet taken in charge but where the developer is inactive and public lighting within the estate is not being maintained causing health and safety concerns as estates are in darkness; the provisions made in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4731/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Martin Heydon
282. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the property tax and those in shared ownership properties; if they are liable for the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4522/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Property Taxation Application
Martin Heydon
283. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the options for the payment of the property tax; if there is a facility to pay the tax by instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4523/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Inter-Country Adoptions
Martin Heydon
640. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by prospective adoptive parents in the process of adopting from Bulgaria; the measures she and the Adoption Authority of Ireland are taking to remedy these difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4421/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Delays
Martin Heydon
134. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if provision will be made for those who may be refused Student Universal Support Ireland grants following the delays and may then want to defer their courses based on that decision, even though the official deadline for deferral decisions has now passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2427/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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General Practitioner Services
Martin Heydon
616. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the commitment to provide free general practitioner care and other benefits to those who are on the high tech drugs scheme; the timeline for the implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2655/13]
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues
Martin Heydon
115. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress of turf deliveries to family members under the agreed compensation scheme for a special area of conservation bog in County Kildare (details supplied); when he expects all deliveries to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56147/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Jobseeker's Benefit Applications
Martin Heydon
122. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection if, in view of the recently announced reduction in jobseeker's benefit to nine months, she will consider a corresponding reduction in the eligibility period for entry to community employment scheme from 12 months to 9 months to allow all those on the live register equal access to such an important scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55909/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Cyber Security Policy
Martin Heydon
139. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is taking to review the use of social networking sites here, particularly for young persons most at risk from cyberbullying; the action that can be taken to restrict and reduce their impact, especially on young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55939/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Cyber Security Policy
Martin Heydon
165. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if in view of recent tragedies his attention has been drawn to the concerns of many regarding the dangers for young person's of several social networking sites; the measures he has considered within legislation to protect those young Irish persons subject to and most vulnerable to cyberbullying; his plans regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55935/12]
Wed, 12 Dec 2012
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Road Tolls
Martin Heydon
259. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare could be considered for an exemption from M50 tolls due to medical reasons without adaptations to their car or an exemption from motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55815/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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FÁS Training Programmes
Martin Heydon
153. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills has his attention been drawn to a delay in the organisation of FÁS training courses for apprentices usually run in January (details supplied), when a decision will be made in relation to whether these courses will go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55680/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Redundancy Rebates
Martin Heydon
272. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection if, in view of the recent budget announcement to abolish the redundancy rebate for employers, she will now consider an exemption for this rebate for small businesses who are already struggling with many costs and who if they need to make persons redundant may now have to cut other costs which may lead to further job losses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55670/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Consular Services Representations
Martin Heydon
52. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied) regarding investment properties; if his Department has had any involvement or plan to have any involvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53534/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Pension Provisions
Martin Heydon
65. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a proposal (details supplied) regarding the pension levy; if he has considered same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53498/12]
Thu, 29 Nov 2012
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Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists
Martin Heydon
187. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who cannot get on the housing list in the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53657/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Health Services Provision
Martin Heydon
710. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing difficulties with the allocation of funding to a now completed domestic refuge (details supplied) in County Kildare; the number of women and children who are being turned away; if he can work to seek a final resolution to the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53034/12]
Wed, 21 Nov 2012
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Exchequer Revenue
Martin Heydon
66. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the proportion of every euro spent in the State that remains in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51825/12]
Wed, 21 Nov 2012
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Third Level Fees
Martin Heydon
83. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if arrangements will be made for discretion to be applied in cases where those who may be refused Student Universal Support Ireland grants following processing delays subsequently drop out of courses as a result of this decision but incur fees for the first semester due to the late drop-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51783/12]
Wed, 21 Nov 2012
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Applications
Martin Heydon
159. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the issue of the purchase of houses by tenants of cooperative housing schemes will be considered as part of the recently announced review and reform of tenant purchase schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51710/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Physical Education
Martin Heydon
147. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include physical education on the school curriculum in view of its health benefits and advantages in the prevention of issues such as obesity and diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51335/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Martin Heydon
616. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress on the introduction of the free GP card to those on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51449/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Hospital Appointments Status
Martin Heydon
271. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is waiting on essential surgery in St. James's Hospital in Dublin will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50528/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Martin Heydon
371. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Social Protection if carer's allowance will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49752/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Personal Insolvency Act
Martin Heydon
493. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be protections in place under the personal insolvency arrangements to guard against a scenario (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49818/12]
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
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School Staffing
Martin Heydon
144. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce a system whereby teachers may transfer closer to where they are living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49167/12]
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
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Public Sector Pensions Expenditure
Martin Heydon
173. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the terms of the Public Service Pension Reduction; the timeframe it remains in place; if it is paid by both public servants and civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49346/12]
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
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Health Action Plan
Martin Heydon
299. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in implementing and ratifying the national environmental health action plan relating to environmental health here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49337/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Horse Racing Industry Funding
Martin Heydon
97. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the future funding of the horse racing industry, the need for a multi annual solution that would provide some stability for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48405/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Farm Partnerships
Martin Heydon
98. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if progress has been made on broadening farm partnerships beyond solely dairy partnerships; the options open to those who operate enterprises other than dairy who wish to form a recognised farm partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48379/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Bullying in the Workplace
Martin Heydon
254. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any complaints of bullying, mis-selling or malpractice made against any of the executives of the pillar banks or their subsidiaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48559/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Bullying in the Workplace
Martin Heydon
255. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any investigations of bullying, mis-selling or malpractice in Irish banks or their subsidiaries, which have been carried out while the institutions were in public ownership, and if he is satisfied with the findings or such report and its conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48570/12]