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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated extra cost in 2021 of increasing the number of sworn gardaí to 15,000 by the end of 2021; the estimated extra cost in 2022 to increase it to 15,200; the estimated extra cost in 2023 to increase it to 15,400; the estimated extra cost to increase it to 15,600 in 2024; and the estimated extra cost to increase...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the year in which there was the most ever sworn members of An Garda Síochána; and the strength of the force in that year. [52505/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the three-year CCTV community scheme; the number of communities that availed of the scheme in each year of its operation; his plans for a follow on scheme when the current scheme comes to a close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52506/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 319. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenditure on high-performance sport in advance of the 2020 Olympics; the level of expenditure planned for the period through to the 2024 Olympics; and the expected performance targets for each competition. [52497/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 350. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of setting up an administrative regime in order that the approximately 150,000 qualified adults who receive the qualified adult payment at the same rate as at present directly from her Department rather than through the payment of another person. [52498/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Parental Leave (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 351. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing parent’s benefit by one week in each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52500/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Valuation Office (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of delay being experienced in the Valuation Office appeals system; the steps being taken to address backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52378/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (11 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 59. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of work within his Department and local authorities for the provision of serviced sites, particularly in rural areas, to assist with the delivery of affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51859/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (11 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 84. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the provision of affordable housing schemes nationwide and particularly in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51860/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 52. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions she can take to address delays in the re-registration process for childcare providers as early years services which are causing concerns for the providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51548/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: I am aware, on foot of information from some Kildare early years childcare providers, of delays in processing their re-registration, which needs to be completed by the end of the year. I ask the Minister to provide an update on the actions her Department is taking to address these delays.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for a comprehensive response. She has touched on many of the issue's complexities. It is a concern that as of today, 365 childcare providers have yet to start the process. Are those figures right as of today or is there an update on them?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: The Minister might consult with Tusla on communication. I take her point about the consultative forum with stakeholders. Is that with county childcare committees? Dealing with early years providers in Kildare, I find that there seems to be a disconnect in terms of communication. I presume it is because they are very busy running their facilities on a day-to-day basis. They are the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister. I am not aware that there is a telephone line. Maybe if childcare providers had a direct line that they could use to call Tusla and ask specific questions, it would be most helpful and might take some confusion out of the process. I do not believe there is a helpline number for them. The Minister might follow up on that as well. I am aware, from having talked to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Provision (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 81. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the uptake of the national childcare scheme to date in County Kildare; the way in which she can ensure further continued applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51549/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of school building projects (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51747/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51748/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council Legislation (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 285. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when section 5 of the Judicial Council Act 2019 will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51689/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 339. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the mobility allowance scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; when a replacement scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51230/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (10 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 552. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the next phase of the southern distributor route for Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51749/19]