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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (17 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 230. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if women on reduced contributory pensions pre-2012 who spent time caring for their families will be considered for reviews in view of the introduction of the new home caring credit system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42760/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (16 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 118. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of progress on the plans for an institute for peace support and leadership training at the Curragh; when the feasibility study under way is due to be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42529/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (16 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a bus ticket for a child (details supplied) attending a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42531/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Staff (16 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 316. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the staffing levels in INIS offices now and at this time in 2017; if the level of resources available is contributing to delays being experienced in the processing of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42520/18]

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank all the witnesses for their attendance and thank the petitioner for the opportunity to have this discussion, which is very helpful. There is widespread support for the two orchestras. Perhaps at times we take them for granted, but they are definitely not something anyone wants to see gone. I am very struck by the partner report, in which it says in respect of the demographics of...

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: What is the actual overall cost of running the orchestras, though?

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: Did I hear a figure of €4 million mentioned as something that the Arts Council or the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht might be talking about putting in?

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I have a final couple of points to make. Suggestions were made by a politician in another committee here that RTÉ was perhaps using the orchestras to make a broader financial case. Personally I do not think that is borne out by the facts when one considers what the witnesses have outlined in their opening address. They mentioned a 24% cut to RTÉ and only an 11% cut to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the major building project for a school (details supplied); if consideration has been given to an earlier profile for commencement of construction than Q3 2019 in view of the urgent need for the school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40945/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); if it can be considered for rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40958/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); if it can be considered for rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40959/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the proposed extension of a school (details supplied); the status of the project; the timeline for completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41253/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed extension to a school (details supplied); the status of proposed works; the timeline for the completion of the building project for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41255/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 461. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the next community services programme; when it will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40699/18]

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: We need much more than that. We need to build communities. We need a co-ordinated approach to the sustainable development of our communities to avoid the boom-to-bust mistakes of the past. Our plan is focused on people's quality of life as much as on ensuing they have homes. The communities in which they live must have top-quality schools for all children to attend. That is what Project...

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: It is important to remember that Rebuilding Ireland was born out of many proposals and recommendations from across industry and stakeholders. The Peter McVerry Trust's Housing First is very successful and the help-to-buy scheme has proved its worth. There have been calls to expand it even further. Our plan is working, but the plans were never going to be sorted overnight.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: No one else was interrupted. Perhaps people do not like hearing it. There was also a strategy of heckling last weekl.

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: Let me remind Members that for almost a decade the State had no money to build houses. In those years the banks had no money to lend to developers, first-time buyers or any buyer. The construction sector collapsed and workers emigrated. Parents also actively discouraged their children from considering courses such as engineering or apprenticeships. In a normal eight to ten-year period one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: What is the plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: It did. I want to make a couple of points on culture and another on heritage. I thank the Minister and Minister of State for their engagement with us today. The Estimates process is very important. On Galway 2020 projects, it has been disappointing to see changes in the management team. I understand the Minister, Deputy Madigan, met the chair of Galway 2020 to discuss the CEO stepping...