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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Promotion (6 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 26. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the additional funding available for heritage measures under budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45568/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Promotion (6 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: The funding of heritage is a key part of budget 2020. Can the Minister outline for us the additional funding available for heritage measures that came about in the budget? How might it have an impact on various heritage projects and schemes that fall under her remit in the coming year?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Promotion (6 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. Biodiversity is key. When we talk about just transition and the challenges we face regarding climate action, we realise peatlands restoration is a key component. What role, if any, will the Department play through the NPWS? The Minister mentioned 100 jobs. I deal regularly with workers in Bord na Móna, many of whom are from my constituency....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2020 (6 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 32. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the additional funding available for the Heritage Council under budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45569/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Loan Scheme (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 30. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the allocation of additional funding for Rebuilding Ireland home loan applications from County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44687/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Loan Scheme (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: The Rebuilding Ireland home loan is a very good scheme for those on the lower end of the wage scale who get up early in the morning for work and who are looking to be able to purchase their own house and aspire to own their own home. Demand in Kildare is particularly high for this scheme. Will the Minister outline how much his Department has allocated to Kildare County Council for loans to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Loan Scheme (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: Kildare County Council gives six months for approved applicants to draw down their allocated loan under the scheme. If it has not been drawn down within the six-month period, the money is then recycled and given to the next applicant in the queue. There is a big issue also in the length of time people must wait after they have applied. It is very difficult to rent and to save for a deposit...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Loan Scheme (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: Kildare's figures are a good example of why such a measure is necessary. Of the €21 million the Minister has said is available to Kildare County Council to draw down, the council has asked the council members to approve only €15 million. This is because there has been a drawdown of only €10 million. It means there are an awful lot of people still waiting on a list who...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: A number of these estates were developed in Kildare. It is questionable whether the single stand-alone developer infrastructure should have been permitted in the first place. Kildare County Council has submitted a list. When will a decision be made on funding for the estates? The Moone Village estate currently has raw sewage flowing out onto the street. A number of constituents contacted...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: I agree that there is a lack of management and monitoring. There are lessons for us to learn as we continue development around the country. With regard to the local authorities and the staff they have for different areas, are there enough staff in compliance sections to oversee? Is it also a key issue for Irish Water in terms of its resources to examine the compliance levels and ensure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 31. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of applications for funding by Kildare County Council under the National Development Plan 2018-2022 for developer-provided infrastructure to assist in the taking in charge of housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44688/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 822. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of partnerships with two or more herd numbers that will receive funding under the beef emergency aid measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45401/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (5 Nov 2019)

Martin Heydon: 823. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of partnerships with one herd number that will be limited to just one payment under the beef emergency aid measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45402/19]

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Clerk of the Dáil and his officials for the speedy manner in which they have acted to address what is a serious matter for this House and its Members. The report produced today and laid before the House confirms many of the facts of last Thursday, 17 October, namely, that two members of the Fianna Fáil Front Bench, Deputy Niall Collins and Deputy Lisa Chambers, voted...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (24 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 18. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the processing of applications from County Kildare under the 2019 town and village renewal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43826/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Applications (24 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 38. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of applications from County Kildare for funding under the rural regeneration development fund, including for the Barrow blueway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43825/19]

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Who would the Deputy leave behind?

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: No. Who would the Deputy leave behind?

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Would we use broadband over electronic voting?

Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. I am struck by the irony as I listen to the debate, given that for the last couple of years Opposition parties have continuously accused the Government of being against, not in favour of, rural Ireland, yet it is the Government that is pushing for the delivery of high speed broadband to every house in the country. The...