Results 441-460 of 3,701 for speaker:Martin Heydon

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Smuggling (18 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce codentity in view of the increase in cigarette smuggling here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54720/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (18 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance if any credit unions have expressed an interest in extending their common bond area into the Newbridge area in view of the transfer of Newbridge Credit Union to PTSB in November; if there has been any engagement between the Central Bank and individual credit unions in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54721/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Book Rental Scheme (18 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school's eligibility for new funding announced in the budget towards the running of a book rental scheme; the way it will be administered; the options that exist to extend a current book scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54722/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (18 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application for funding for a footpath (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54606/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next round of the sports capital programme will be opened up for applications. [54389/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (19 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned about over crowding and the safety of passengers on Irish Rail train services; if he will ensure a regular number of carriages are available capable of facilitating the number of passengers wishing to use the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54390/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (19 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal relating to the Newbridge credit union building (details supplied); if he will give it his support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55088/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (19 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 184. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal of invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55103/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Driver Licences (15 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: 99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the provision of an exchange agreement for Irish drivers licences with Alberta, Canada, the delays in which are causing difficulties for Irish people who have moved there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1807/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: 124. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason jobseeker's benefit payments are taxable while jobseeker's allowance payments are not; if this places an unfair disadvantage on those who are only recently unemployed, when they do eventually find work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1081/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (15 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: 910. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made on the provision of free general practitioner care for children under five recently announced; the date on which it will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1763/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: 965. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the concerns of commuters from County Kildare, where train fares have increased again; the reason for same; if he will explain how commuters can help to alleviate the additional costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1762/14]

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: I welcome this much-anticipated Bill, which has taken a frustratingly long time to come before the House. The Minister's determination to have the legislation dealt with has ensured that it has finally been introduced, which is great. The Bill, which has been welcomed by the horse and greyhound industries, is also a positive for the betting industry in that it provides a regulatory system...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming here today for a very detailed estimates process. I congratulate the Minister and his officials on securing a vital investment for rural Ireland in last week's rural development programme announcement and the overall package of measures which puts agriculture on a firm footing and gives everybody involved a great opportunity to drive on into...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: Will the Minister outline the reason for the very significant reduction on the figure for 2013, a difference of €109 million? It is on page 18, under administration, part 7, consultancy services. What were the extra consultancy services in 2013? Was that to do with the presidency or the CAP?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: In subhead A3 on research and training there is a 5% reduction of €1.5 million. What is the difference between research and training and A5, which is Teagasc grant-in-aid? Does research and training come under Teagasc also or is it separate? In terms of the slight reduction for Teagasc, is the Minister happy that Teagasc will be able to continue to provide the vital services it...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: I, too, was going to ask about subhead B.3.8 on animal welfare and the control of horses. I will await the answer to Deputy Thomas Pringle's question on the provision for the coming year. Subheads B.3.10 and B.3.11 concern BSE compensation and related costs and BSE testing. With regard to compensation and related costs, there is a very welcome and significant reduction in line with the...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: I note that in respect of C.5.2, there is a €1-million increase for horticulture. Could the Minister outline how he envisages that being spent? In respect of harbour development, there is a significant increase from €8.6 million last year to €12 million. Could the Minister outline where he sees that extra revenue being allocated.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: It is on page 55.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Martin Heydon: Yes, it is under C.7, fisheries and relates to harbour development.