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Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Martin Heydon: The Acting Chairman should not break the habit of a lifetime just because I am starting. I congratulate my constituency colleague, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, the Ceann Comhairle, his wife Mary Clare, and their extended family. It is an honour for him to be re-elected by the Members as Speaker of the House. It is a privilege for us in Kildare South, even if it means that we are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (5 Mar 2020)

Martin Heydon: 35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of engagement between his Department and the Department of Education and Skills on the site selection process for a new school build (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3909/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (5 Mar 2020)

Martin Heydon: 262. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on the site selection process for a new school build at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3257/20]

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Authorisation to instruct Legal Representatives: Motion (30 Apr 2020)

Martin Heydon: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(iv) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2018, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to instruct legal representatives as regards matters arising solely from the performance of parliamentary functions by members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, in relation to legal proceedings where...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Martin Heydon: From our previous conversations, the Minister knows the stories I have relayed to her from businesses in Kildare and Laois, as well as my dealings with the Irish SME Association, Chambers Ireland, County Kildare Chamber and others regarding the challenges that businesses face right now. The Minister has talked about a reboot phase during which we get business back up and running, and the...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Martin Heydon: That is correct. I commend the Minister and his officials on their ongoing work. I want to raise the concerns of nursing homes in the Kildare and Laois area. I have raised some of their concerns with the Minister directly. He is aware that they are under huge pressure. The staff are doing great work and showing great dedication in difficult times. From having spoken to nursing home...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Martin Heydon: I will share my time with Deputy Peter Burke and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee. The Minister is well aware of the challenges facing farming and the agricultural sector throughout this Covid-19 crisis. Never before has there been such a focus on the importance of food security. It is important that the general population does not take our top quality food production for granted....

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: It is good to have the Minister back here. I welcome today's announcement by Horse Sport Ireland that the following engagement with Sport Ireland outdoor equestrian sport will be included in phase one of the reopening on 18 May, or at least that is the interpretation they have of it. While responsibility for horse racing and breeding rightly comes under the Department of Agriculture, Food...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: I am raising the issue of insolvency. Amendments will be needed to the personal insolvency legislation to deal with the issues that will arise as the result of the impact of Covid-19. The response to this unprecedented pandemic has seen significant changes to national policies in the areas of health and business. It will also be necessary for us to take significant action being mindful of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4963/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4964/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 268. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4965/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4966/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress for a school building projects (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4967/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 398. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the grant for community closed circuit television systems; the way in which local groups can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4962/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 713. To ask the Minister for Health the status of progress on a new endoscopy unit for Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4959/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 714. To ask the Minister for Health the next steps in the delivery of a new stand-alone mental health unit to replace an existing unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4960/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 715. To ask the Minister for Health the status of works proposed for St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4961/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 1005. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll out of three broadband connection points in County Kildare; when they will be available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4958/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Martin Heydon: 1118. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to review the rates paid to foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4968/20]