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Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossession (21 Apr 2015)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for being in attendance to discuss this issue. There always have been and, unfortunately, always will be repossessions of houses, land and property, and it is a dreadful vista for any individual or family, but it happens only at the end of a lengthy process. It is a dreadful experience for others living nearby. Leaving aside the rights or wrongs of individual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector: Irish Farmers Association (21 Apr 2015)

Martin Heydon: I thank the witnesses for coming here today, for their very detailed presentations and for the forthright manner in which it was presented. While bravery may be too strong a word, I acknowledge that it takes some guts when the topic under discussion involves them being critical of the hand that feeds them. The witnesses are here today representing producers throughout the country rather...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (21 Apr 2015)

Martin Heydon: 298. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for a change in the tax credits and rates in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; the way that person's situation can be adjusted or improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15382/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (21 Apr 2015)

Martin Heydon: 670. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when revised planning guidelines in respect of wind farms will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15794/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (31 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 517. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the inclusion of Crohn's disease on the long-term illness list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13293/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Grants (31 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 664. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the grant assistance available to households to upgrade their septic tank system in advance of an inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13242/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Absenteeism (24 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 316. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has reviewed the impact of the cost of absenteeism and sick leave on businesses; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11464/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 45. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount currently paid to bus operators nationally for the free travel pass; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10958/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 75. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if payments to bus operators under the free travel scheme are reduced where those bus operators reduce the number of stops they make on the routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10959/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 76. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide clarification on aspects relating to the Free Travel Scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10960/15]

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

Martin Heydon: 126. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the impact of the extension of the regional aid map to include Athy, County Kildare; if this has led to direct State aid to new or existing companies in the area to date; the efforts that have been taken to advertise this incentive for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10940/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 144. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken by his Department to assist, and support, farmers in completing the basic payment scheme, and applications to the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, ahead of 15 May 2015 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10988/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Environmental Policy (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 147. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on a proposal (details supplied) regarding the Curragh plains, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10989/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 175. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the ongoing efforts to address the cost and provision of child care to further support parents who are working, and incurring very significant child care costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10948/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 210. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress made on the delivery of a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Kildare [10945/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 211. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress made on the delivery of a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10946/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 212. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress made on the delivery of a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10947/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 213. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the expected timeframe for delivery and the cost of a project (details supplied) in County Kildare; the contingency plans in place for the operation of the facility during construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10949/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 214. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress made in filling the additional nursing posts at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, in view of the significant overcrowding taking place there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10950/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Mar 2015)

Martin Heydon: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the contributing factors to ongoing overcrowding in Naas General Hospital, County Kildare; if consideration is being given to providing space for additional wards as part of the endoscopy unit development in Naas due to the demographics of a growing population and increased ongoing demand on the existing facility; and if he...