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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I agree with the recommendation. Obviously, the petition is inadmissible because it is not within our remit to deal with it. However, it is right to seek clarification from the OPW on the matter. The Chairman mentioned John H. Foley who was a renowned Irish sculptor. His other famous works include the statue of Daniel O'Connell on O'Connell Street and that of Edmund Burke outside Trinity...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Action Plan for Jobs (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 48. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made under the regional action plans for jobs for the mid-east region; her plans to carry out a review of the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5925/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 52. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of the regional enterprise development fund will open for applications; the type of projects eligible for support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5924/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (6 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the resources provided to winter phase of Operation Thor; the way in which it can help to address rural crime in areas such as County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5675/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (6 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 520. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of broadband in County Kildare, specifically in the light blue areas of the broadband map; the timeframe for these properties to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5980/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (1 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 22. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of special needs places for persons at secondary level in the Newbridge, County Kildare, area when they graduate from ASD units at primary level in the area in 2018 and for future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4891/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the work within his Department on the demographic review for south County Kildare to determine if a new secondary school is required; the way in which proposed extensions at second level for the area are progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4890/18]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Chair, I have the joy of being last.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I am last on the first round. I thank the Minister and his officials for coming in. I am mindful of the fact that a number of my colleagues on this committee from Opposition parties have highlighted the fact that they have been calling for this measure for some time. If one was to be cynical, one could argue that members of the largest Opposition parties would be very keen to see the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I agree with that approach. It could be stated that I would say that. If we take account of the fact that we are coming out of a decade of underinvestment in our public services, there is a balance to be struck as to the best outcome for our country and investment in infrastructure and key services. Investment in our people is just as important as keeping money aside for one element. I...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: Ultimately, the Minister of the day will be answerable to the House and the people so if he or she was seen to use it in a reckless manner, he or she would be accountable for it.

Other Questions: Housing Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the newly announced affordable house purchase scheme. It is a really important element of everything the Minister is trying to do in Rebuilding Ireland. What detail has the Minister in respect of lands that Kildare County Council might have available for the affordable house purchase scheme? Does he have a projection of how many houses might become available in County Kildare as...

Other Questions: Housing Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 120. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which the new affordable purchase scheme will work; the timeframe for completion of affordable homes; if they will be available nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4572/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 69. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the local infrastructure housing activation fund, LIHAF, scheme; the way in which projects under tranche one are progressing; if excess funds are available; when tranche two will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4580/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (30 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 108. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the progress of implementation of the recommendations from the report on the cost of motor insurance [4298/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance the work ongoing in his Department on the corporation tax model following the Coffey report of indicating the sustainability of receipts until 2020 [4297/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (30 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 195. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a person (details supplied) who is due to retire in April 2018 at 65 years of age but would like to remain working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4003/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (25 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which interested persons from County Kildare and surrounding counties can contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the future of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3564/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (25 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his Department's work in securing a seat for Ireland on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2021 to 2022 term in view of Ireland's contribution to UN peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3563/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Closures (25 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the engagement his Department has had with the patron of a school (details supplied) regarding the future provision of primary education in the school in view of the pressure on spaces in other adjoining primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3808/18]