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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Minister for Finance and for Public Expenditure and Reform (18 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: That makes sense. I thank the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (17 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the competitiveness of the insurance section at present; the work he is carrying out in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17832/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (17 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to alleviate difficulties being experienced by business owners, particularly those in the play sector in securing insurance for their business at rates that are sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17831/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (17 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 114. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding pension provision for community employment scheme supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18050/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Applications Data (16 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Tánaiste for his response, which is in line with my experience in the constituency that moving to the online system has been of assistance. Approximately how many children's passport renewals have been processed since the second phase allowing such applications to be made online was rolled out last November? How much more complex is it to process a first-time application...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Applications Data (16 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: Have extra staff resources been freed up which could be redeployed to more complex cases in order to progress them more quickly? Many complex cases may be for business purposes and involve an urgent need. If we are getting through such cases more quickly, that is positive. What is the level of uptake of passport cards? Has it increased? Is the online service proving quicker than...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Applications Data (16 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the increased take-up of the online passport service; his plans to extend the online service for more applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17588/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Applications Data (16 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I am seeking an outline of the increased level of take-up in respect of the online passport service. We are heading into the Easter holidays and people will be taking summer holidays shortly after, so this is a time of increased pressure for passport services. Unfortunately, some people are caught at short notice. I wish to put on the record that the new online system is a great improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Administration (16 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 74. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the improvements ongoing within the passport office to improve the processing times and communication methods for those seeking passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17587/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (16 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 332. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the review of the mobility allowance; and when details of a new scheme will be announced. [17462/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in appointing a multidisciplinary team in conjunction with Kildare County Council to examine current and future challenges arising on the Curragh plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16974/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of discussions with Kildare County Council regarding collaboration in addressing issues and identifying opportunities for the improved management and presentation of the Curragh plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16975/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (11 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 202. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a survey carried out in 2018 by her Department of parents on domiciliary care allowance in relation to potentially increasing the disability allowance age from 16 to 18 years of age and extending the domiciliary care allowance age from 16 to 18 years of age; when a decision will be made on same; and if she...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I sat here and listened to some of the debate on rural Ireland, and I am not surprised by the comments of some Members of the Opposition. When we look at our Independent colleagues in the House, their stock in trade is to come out with lines that are not technically true around rural Ireland and to continue to talk rural Ireland down. They say rural Ireland is dying and the people are...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: Let us talk about the facts. We have more people living in the rural Ireland than we have ever had since the time of the Famine. What is it that they want in regard to services? I will give some examples. Two of my nearest post offices in the villages of Moone and Narraghmore closed in recent times, as the Ceann Comhairle will be well aware. Many people contacted me and expressed their...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a summary of the level of interest in the built heritage investment scheme and historic structures fund in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16673/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports available to local authorities, including Kildare County Council, under the community strand of the commemorative programme of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16672/19]

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I propose Deputy Shane Cassells.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: As stated in the programme for Government, we are very proud of the Defence Forces and the patriotism and professionalism the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps demonstrate, both at home and abroad. While the increased investment in key military infrastructure is necessary, there is also a need to address pay and allowances for members of the Defence Forces. The Public Service Pay...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that rural dwellers continue to have the opportunity to build homes in their own local communities, including the planning permission guidelines for one-off houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16397/19]