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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 142. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the important work carried out by the Barrow Drainage Board in ensuring drainage for the River Barrow and surrounding areas will not be compromised in the absence of the Barrow Drainage Board, taking into account the important work this board and its staff have carried out for many years; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Qualifications (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 143. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that is being made in the area of ensuring agreement for a grandfather clause for architects who have worked in the building regulation area for years to ensure their years of experience are not lost to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44701/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 151. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on progress being made and an expected publication timeframe for planning guidelines regarding development of wind energy infrastructure in view of the ongoing developments and plans by wind energy providers in local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44749/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the intergovernmental discussions on the development of wind energy for export; if all work on this project has now ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44710/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the work to date of the expert panel reviewing the Grid Link project; if it has appointed any external advisers; when he expects its work to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44677/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on an extension of the terms of reference of the independent expert panel reviewing the Grid Link and Grid West projects to incorporate a review of the overall need for Grid25; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44681/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the relationship between Grid25 and any possible future interconnection with Europe; his views on if additional independent reviews of this policy are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44685/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 162. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current position regarding EirGrid's right to access private lands; the legislation that governs these powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44755/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (19 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 59. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a funding application from Kildare County Council for flood alleviation works in respect of an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (18 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 146. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing for an appeal for invalidity pension will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44217/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (18 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 482. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the case for a new minor works grant scheme for schools this year in view of the ongoing reduction in capitation grants; her views on re-introducing it as a standard payment every year so boards of management may budget effectively at the start of every year knowing what income will be available to them; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Availability (13 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of school bus routes that exist between two areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; if there is no established route at present, her plans for this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43603/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Green Paper on Energy Submissions (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: In 2006, as the Minister is well aware, EirGrid was formed. It forecast at that time that there would be an increase in energy demand in Ireland up to 2024 of 60%. When the former Minister, Eamonn Ryan, launched EirGrid's Grid 25 project in 2008 the forecast was reduced to 45%, but still suggested a 45% rise in demand for energy prices up to 2024. This year in its submission to the Green...

Topical Issue Debate: Green Paper on Energy Submissions (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. If we have a White Paper in early 2015 that says demand is not what was estimated and we cannot have a lag on electricity costs by building infrastructure which is not needed, the mechanisms have to be in place for EirGrid to halt its plans for Grid Link and Grid West. That seems to be the ESB's current position. In regard to wind energy,...

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill. To respond to Deputy Róisín Shortall's point on the fairness or otherwise of the budget, the measures provided for in the Bill further improve the progressiveness of the income tax and universal social charge systems.

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: As a result of these measures, the top 1% of earners will pay 21% of income tax and the universal social charge, while the bottom 76% of earners will pay only 20% of income tax and the universal social charge. That is progressive and fair.

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I propose to focus on the agriculture measures in the budget, many of which were positive. As the chairman of the Fine Gael Party's internal agriculture committee, I commend the Minister and his officials, working with officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, on producing some highly progressive changes that will be of great assistance in the areas of land mobility...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (4 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 171. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision in respect of an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41175/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed Circuit Television Systems (4 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 545. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding available for communities wishing to install CCTV systems in local towns and villages; if this funding will be applied towards mobile CCTV units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42038/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Health and Safety (23 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review a proposal (details supplied) for teacher training to help raise awareness among teachers of specific illnesses children may have, which need careful monitoring and attention during school hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40891/14]