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Finance Bill 2020: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Martin Heydon: I will begin by thanking the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and his officials in the Department of Finance for their work and co-operation on this very important measure, which has been a goal of mine since my appointment as Minister of State with special responsibility for farm safety. This is one of a range of measures I have wanted to introduce. The purpose of it is twofold, as the Minister,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (18 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Deputy for that point, which I take on board. I share the seriousness the Deputy places on this particular development and its overall impact in that part of the State and for the dairy sector in general. Given its importance I will not be drawn into speaking about it specifically because I do not want to prejudice any matter before the courts. Suffice to say, I believe that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (18 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: I thank Deputy Cahill for raising this important issue. He will understand, however, that due to it being sub judiceand before a judicial review that I do not want to get into the specifics of the matter. I do not want to prejudice any matter before the courts. In general, however, I understand the concern which the Deputy raises. It is an issue of which I was aware. The importance which...

Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Motion (10 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: I am very happy to vote to express confidence in our Tánaiste and the Government today. I will spend my limited time expanding on my confidence in Tánaiste, on which I look forward to voting shortly, because we all know the amendment to the motion tabled by Sinn Féin has nothing to do with him. It is all about Sinn Féin's focus on political game playing. In June 2020,...

General Practitioner Contract: Statements (3 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: It is shameful.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (3 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: There has been extensive engagement with all stakeholders in this regard. We are doing all the work we can. It is important that those who export engage with ferry companies, which have said direct ferry sailings options are available. My Department has been very active in encouraging all such elements. There has been significant co-operation with the Department of Transport because of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (3 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: I thank Deputy Durkan for the question. There are two parts to this issue. The first is increasing third country market access and furthering trade opportunities. This is absolutely critical and is an integral part of my Department's response to the challenges of Brexit. My Department has been very active in this regard through trade missions and leveraging our network of agricultural...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: I completely agree. It is important to address rural prosperity. The bioeconomy affords an opportunity to develop innovative and valuable bio-based products, redistribute incomes and generate jobs and prosperity in rural areas. We have seen examples of this, including the development, through EU funding, of a biorefinery for dairy waste in Lisheen, County Tipperary, and the development of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: I thank Deputy Griffin for the question. The critical role of the bioeconomy in a sustainable global transition has been widely recognised albeit we are in the early stage of its development. The bioeconomy refers to the development of value from biological resources with a particular focus on converting waste streams into valuable products or, perhaps, streams that were previously seen as...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Martin Heydon: Absolutely. In many ways, the bioeconomy looks at the opportunities in products we previously saw as only having one direct use or outcome. In my Department and in my area of responsibility for research and development, we seek to use that money we invest in research and development to develop new opportunities in those areas. The bioeconomy is another way of taking one element of an...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2020)

Martin Heydon: I wish to share time with the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, and Deputy Higgins. As Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for new market development, farm safety and research and innovation I welcome the measures that have come about this week in budget 2021. Given that fatal incidents on farms account for almost 50% of all...

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 318 of 2020): Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2020)

Martin Heydon: I am sharing time with Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan. I thank Deputy Mac Lochlainn and his party colleagues for affording me the opportunity to discuss this important motion. The EU's fisheries control regulation of 2009 established a community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy, CFP. One of the important measures introduced by the control...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (24 Sep 2020)

Martin Heydon: I need to clarify that, although the Deputy calls it a system and a proposal, it is neither a system nor a proposal. It is information that has been distilled to farmers previously and that now has been distilled in a clearer way, giving very clear identification as to the risk. It is one key element for farmers in decision making. Farmers make decisions every year on what stock they keep...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (24 Sep 2020)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue and for the kind sentiments she expressed at the start of her contribution. I also thank the Ceann Comhairle for his kind words. I look forward to carrying out my duties to the best of my ability. The issuance of herd test history statements and reports to all cattle herd owners is viewed as just one of several measures that will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Estates (7 Jul 2020)

Martin Heydon: 317. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of applications by Kildare County Council for funding to complete a housing estate (details supplied) with developer provided infrastructure; when a decision will issue on the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14424/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Jul 2020)

Martin Heydon: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the summer education programme will be extended to children with special education needs who are due to commence education in September 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14423/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Martin Heydon: I am sharing time with Deputy Higgins. I wish the Tánaiste well in what is a crucial role for the country as we face the rebooting and reopening phase for the country after what has been a traumatic few months for everybody, not only from a public health perspective but also from the perspective of business, people's livelihoods and employment. When I hear much of the analysis and the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Jun 2020)

Martin Heydon: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions being made to continue the education of apprentices that had started their courses in view of the restrictions on attending courses and or practical experience; if theory modules and exams can be conducted through online formats; if learning management systems will be provided for home learning; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Jun 2020)

Martin Heydon: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions which will be made for continued payment of apprentices that still have phases of their programme to complete but may have already received payment for the full phase previously (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13494/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Jun 2020)

Martin Heydon: 237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional places for apprentices or supports for employers considering taking on more apprentices can be considered for 2020 in view of an increased level of demand and the ongoing need for skilled trades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13581/20]