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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (25 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of section 29 requests that have been received for an area (details supplied) in County Kildare, for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8444/15]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (24 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for coming in for what are largely very positive Estimates. I welcome the opening of GLAS ahead of time, as expected. I can see the challenges associated with that timeline, but great effort is being made to open it as soon as possible. From the point of view of the beef sector, that is great news about China. I congratulate the Minister and his officials on that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bankruptcy Applications (24 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 351. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied with the current numbers seeking bankruptcy under the new legislation; her future plans to review the three-year term for bankruptcy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8259/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 466. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the status of an application under the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8081/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Planning Issues (24 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 557. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made on the redevelopment of an old school building (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8218/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (24 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 641. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the contact her Department has had with Kildare County Council in relation to works required at a location classed as a national monument (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her Department will support these works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8217/15]

Order of Business (19 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: Could I have an update on the education (admission to schools) Bill? School admission is a very significant issue in south Kildare, particularly in the Newbridge and Kilcullen area. Children and parents are very stressed when ease of access to schools is not allowed. Variations in practice are causing considerable distress and I ask that the Bill come forward as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Aid (12 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 99. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on marketing or training for local enterprise offices to assist them in promoting areas included in the regional aid area, to encourage businesses to the area, and ensure all are aware of the available grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6366/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (12 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there is specific legislation or specific regulations in the equality area which ensure equal access to appropriate public transport for citizens of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6422/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 175. To ask the Minister for Health the options that are available for those with torn cartilage injuries who are on waiting lists for over six months, some of whom are fearful of losing their job due to their ongoing injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6365/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Services (11 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a further community involvement scheme in 2015 for public roads around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6207/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (5 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the tax liability in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has increased in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5294/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 170. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cases of animal cruelty prosecuted in 2014; the number of of convictions secured; and the average sanction imposed. [5269/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 171. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase the penalties for cases of animal cruelty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5270/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (4 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: 181. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the lack of dredging on the lateral canals of the River Barrow and overgrown vegetation which is making navigation difficult; her plans to improve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5137/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections: Health and Safety Authority (29 Jan 2015)

Martin Heydon: I thank the gentlemen for coming in today to discuss a very important issue. All of us here want the same thing, a reduction in fatalities and serious accidents on farms. The rate is unacceptably high at the moment. My community was affected by this when we lost a neighbour a little over a year ago in a freak accident. The impact on a community is phenomenal, and goes beyond the family. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abduction (29 Jan 2015)

Martin Heydon: 94. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance available for an Irish person (details supplied) whose children have been moved to another jurisdiction by their partner without their consent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4137/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (29 Jan 2015)

Martin Heydon: 148. To ask the Minister for Health if progress has been made in relation to establishing a transfer system for Environmental Health Officers working in the Health Service Executive, whereby they can transfer to another county when they have a change in circumstances; the steps being taken to allow them to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4217/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Jan 2015)

Martin Heydon: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the provision of new buildings for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the progress of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4060/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Registration of Nurses (27 Jan 2015)

Martin Heydon: 380. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to intervene in the ongoing dispute between nursing unions and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland regarding increased registration fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3677/15]