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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Loan Scheme (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: Kildare's figures are a good example of why such a measure is necessary. Of the €21 million the Minister has said is available to Kildare County Council to draw down, the council has asked the council members to approve only €15 million. This is because there has been a drawdown of only €10 million. It means there are an awful lot of people still waiting on a list who...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: A number of these estates were developed in Kildare. It is questionable whether the single stand-alone developer infrastructure should have been permitted in the first place. Kildare County Council has submitted a list. When will a decision be made on funding for the estates? The Moone Village estate currently has raw sewage flowing out onto the street. A number of constituents contacted...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: I agree that there is a lack of management and monitoring. There are lessons for us to learn as we continue development around the country. With regard to the local authorities and the staff they have for different areas, are there enough staff in compliance sections to oversee? Is it also a key issue for Irish Water in terms of its resources to examine the compliance levels and ensure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 31. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of applications for funding by Kildare County Council under the National Development Plan 2018-2022 for developer-provided infrastructure to assist in the taking in charge of housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44688/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 822. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of partnerships with two or more herd numbers that will receive funding under the beef emergency aid measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45401/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 823. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of partnerships with one herd number that will be limited to just one payment under the beef emergency aid measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45402/19]

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Clerk of the Dáil and his officials for the speedy manner in which they have acted to address what is a serious matter for this House and its Members. The report produced today and laid before the House confirms many of the facts of last Thursday, 17 October, namely, that two members of the Fianna Fáil Front Bench, Deputy Niall Collins and Deputy Lisa Chambers, voted...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (24 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 18. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the processing of applications from County Kildare under the 2019 town and village renewal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43826/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Applications (24 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 38. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of applications from County Kildare for funding under the rural regeneration development fund, including for the Barrow blueway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43825/19]

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Who would the Deputy leave behind?

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: No. Who would the Deputy leave behind?

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Would we use broadband over electronic voting?

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. I am struck by the irony as I listen to the debate, given that for the last couple of years Opposition parties have continuously accused the Government of being against, not in favour of, rural Ireland, yet it is the Government that is pushing for the delivery of high speed broadband to every house in the country. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Back to Work Allowance Data (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 47. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the uptake of the back to work enterprise allowance in County Kildare in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; the supports available to those persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43630/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 70. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the additional supports accessible for self-employed persons following budget 2020; when they will be fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43629/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification process for a school project (details supplied) in County Kildare will now commence in parallel with the completion of the stage 2(b) documentation in order to fast-track the project. [43021/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (22 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 456. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the basis on which he will consider the reopening and funding of the organic farming scheme to provide alternative options to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43372/19]

Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response and will take his points of view on board. I am glad the urban regeneration development fund will open up for applications again before the end of the year. I will work closely with officials in the Kildare County Council, as I have done up until now, to ensure that we put our best foot forward for a second bridge for Newbridge. This...

Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response and will take his points of view on board. I am glad the urban regeneration development fund will open up for applications again before the end of the year. I will work closely with officials in the Kildare County Council, as I have done up until now, to ensure that we put our best foot forward for a second bridge for Newbridge. This...

Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Newbridge in County Kildare has seen significant population growth in recent years. With a population of more than 22,500, it is the biggest town in County Kildare and the tenth biggest town in Ireland. It also has potential for further sustainable growth and development through planned developments as well as land zoned in other areas. Newbridge faces challenges, however. The main...