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Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Training (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response and, in particular, I welcome the increase in the number of training places that he mentioned, as well as the agreement between the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners announced earlier this year on the future delivery of the national programme of specialist GP training by the college. That is a positive. What I want to take from...

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Training (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for taking this important Topical Issue, namely, the need for a dedicated general practitioner, GP, training programme for County Kildare. We have a great GP service, but I am concerned about the amount of pressure on the county's current GPs. It will only worsen as the county's population grows and older GPs move towards retirement. Someone who wants to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for an increase in tax from February 2016 for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28513/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: 586. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the M7 road widening project in County Kildare; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28480/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: Could the Tánaiste provide an update on the status of the Heritage Bill? The insertion of a provision in it might provide some flexibility in terms of extending the hedge cutting season which would be very welcome from a road safety point of view as well as an agricultural point of view.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; when it will be made available for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28009/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for bus tickets for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28014/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Anti-Social Behaviour (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 144. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the options open to home owners and residents who are frustrated by anti-social behaviour caused by their neighbours, whether these are local authority tenants or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28011/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 282. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding supports available to a youth club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27977/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (28 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 150. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the report being prepared into a fire (details supplied); when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27710/16]

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: It employs 6,000 people in the country.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: Previous speakers, notably the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach, described the Commissioner's decision in the Apple case as wrong and damaging to the country. The messages from many of today's speeches were stark and clear. The Government is taking a strong line on this matter for good reason. The Commission's decision is, in some respects, an attack on the country and the Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 78. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the practice of some persons for Garda recruitment attending preparation courses in advance of sitting aptitude tests; her views on whether these courses are necessary for all persons or if they place those who cannot take them for financial reasons at a disadvantage in the competitive recruitment process; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Levy (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of cases such as one in County Kildare (details supplied) where the trustees of private pension funds reduced pensions in payment on a permanent basis as a result of the introduction of the pension levy so that these reductions continue now into the future even when the levy ceases, if this is allowed or if anything can be done by the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Purchase Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce financial incentives or tax reliefs for those who are considering buying a new home for the first time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a bus route in Co. Kildare (details supplied) will continue this year, the number of pupils eligible for this route due to changes in eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23893/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available for children with dyslexia attending mainstream school within that school system; if specific resource hours can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23900/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status on the provision of ASD units at secondary level in County Kildare where there have been shortages of space as children move from ASD units in primary school; the number of ASD units at secondary level in County Kildare; the amount of new places being provided for school year 2016/2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 245. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the progress of preparation of revised planning guidelines for the development of wind turbines; the process that is involved; when he expects these to be available for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24128/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 278. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the preparation of revised planning guidelines for the development of wind turbines; the process that will be involved to have these published, reviewed and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24133/16]