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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: Is the technology improving such that these schemes will operate without a landline in future?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. I agree that the seniors alert scheme is a very important support for vulnerable older people to continue to live with independence and confidence in our rural communities. That is important because we all hope to live for longer and in better health. Being secure in our homes is key to that and this personal monitored alarm is a fantastic scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 80. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he plans to invite applications for the 2019 Rural Regeneration Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15438/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Transport Services Provision (2 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progress of the review of the extended evening and weekend Local Link bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15123/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Transport Services Provision (2 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: The Minister knows that I am a passionate advocate for increased investment and support for rural transport, particularly through the Local Link process. The pilot scheme that I proposed on behalf of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party to the Minister last year has been very successful, by and large. The Minister, his officials and the NTA have carried out a review of that significant pilot...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (2 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: Does the Minister of State have a timeline as to when he expects to have adjudicated on all of the applications, valid or not? When might clubs expect feedback? I also have question about the large-scale application grants. The closing date for applications is later this month. I refer, in particular, to St. Conleth's Park, which is the county ground in Newbridge. The slogan "Newbridge...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (2 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next round of sports capital grant funding will be opened for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15124/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (2 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I ask the Minister for an update on the current round of sports capital grant applications for all sports clubs around the country that have applied for the scheme, particularly those close to my heart in County Kildare. When can they expect to hear word back? This year, under a new system, which is very much welcome, invalid applications will be considered. Will the Minister outline the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (2 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response and for having an open door to feedback from us as to how the scheme has worked and ways in which it can be improved. For those volunteers who have put forward applications which for some reason were deemed invalid, giving them an opportunity to rectify matters is definitely important. Will the Minister of State clarify how this will work?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: On the new amendment, there are key points in this that are very important for Fine Gael and we have always talked about giving certainty to individuals and businesses with regard to the element of a trajectory around carbon pricing. I remind people again that carbon pricing increasing over time to 2030 is not a revenue-raising measure. It is designed to change all of our behaviour and how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: I concur with Deputy Sherlock. With the exception of yesterday, this is the first time we have been in public session since January. The public would not be aware of the detailed work of every member of the committee, greatly assisted by our advisers because it is so technical and because of the range of issues involved. I record our appreciation of all the advisers. Just as we have done,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: Since the committee was established in July last, all of the sessions with witnesses have been in public session. Since January, we have been meeting in private session to try to achieve cross-party political consensus and produce a powerful all-party report. The children who went on strike from schools and marched on the Dáil and in my constituency were saying we need action. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: Should we not be taking a vote on the amendment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: Are we not dealing with it first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: We have discussed it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: I wish to comment on recommendation No. 45. We have the experience in Kildare of the M7 where the third lane is being built at the moment. The cars are reduced to 60 km/h. I can assure committee members that those cars are on the road for longer. There is a question of balance. They are on the road pumping out fumes for longer. As Deputy Neville has said, there is a question of balance...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (26 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a review of the status of geography in the junior certificate syllabus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13622/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (26 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: 775. To ask the Minister for Health if further consideration has been given to the funding of a dementia adviser in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13465/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Legislation (26 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: 1034. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of changes to the broadcasting Acts to support independent radio stations; the timeline for such changes being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13285/19]