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Order of Business (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: My second point, if Deputies Ó Fearghaíl and Dooley do not mind me asking questions and acknowledging the mandate that I have to be here, relates to the gambling control Bill. Following publication of the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013, the gambling control Bill is to update and consolidate law on betting and gambling and the Taoiseach might outline when that is due.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Joint Labour Committees Agreements (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 87. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made in reorganising the JLC structures with particular reference to the agricultural workers JLC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11110/14]

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the review to the draft canal by-laws to incorporate the recently completed public consultation process; the number of submissions received; the way the concerns raised will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/14]

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 13. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to commemorate the exploits of Ernest Shackleton in view of the fact that 2014 is the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Endurance Expedition in 1914; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/14]

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: In light of its being the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Endurance expedition by Ernest Shackleton in 1914, I would like the Minister to outline his and his officials' plans to mark this very significant event. From his recent visit to Athy, the Minister will know about the close link between Ernest Shackleton and south Kildare. There is great interest in the region in determining...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for the response. I wish to refer to a number of points and the tying in of the event to a First World War commemoration. The tale of the Endurance and of Shackleton's expedition is one of survival against the destruction of war. The Minister mentioned some proposed projects. It is proposed to have a concert in the National Concert Hall in early October. It would be...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: I wish to follow on from Deputy Barry's point. The most common call I receive on this issue is from school bus services that use small, rural back roads. As the hedges are overgrown, some services refuse to take those roads to pick up children. Everyone's hands seem to be tied.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 16. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the mapping process being undertaken as part of the national broadband plan; the timeline for completion of same; the way he believes it will improve the services to many parts of rural Ireland which remain without a satisfactory broadband service; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in including politics and society as a leaving certificate subject; the timeline for inclusion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11922/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a review of the school transport system to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be carried out due to a number of concerns raised by parents of children attending the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11924/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of additional autism spectrum disorders, ASD, unit places at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12113/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the advice he would give to parents of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare seeking a place in an autism spectrum disorders, ASD, unit for secondary education from September 2014 who cannot find a place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12119/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans to provide an autism spectrum disorders, ASD, unit at secondary level in an area (details supplied) in County Kildare to assist parents facing difficulties in sourcing places for children coming out of primary level ASD units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12142/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 417. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his position with regard to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; his plans to ratify this convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11845/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 486. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single farm payment and penalty dating back to 2008 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will advise what has happened since; the current position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12218/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: Three years ago last Sunday, I entered this House for the first time as a newly elected Deputy and part of a new Government. We had a huge job of work in front of us, with the country in economic ruin. Three years on, we have made progress on many of the key areas we targeted. Last year, 61,000 new jobs were created. The unemployment rate has fallen from a high of 15.1% and is now under...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (13 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial supports available to assist families to cover the cost of school transport in circumstances where they have medical cards but are required to pay transport charges because the school attended by their children is not the closest to their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12495/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (13 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 155. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if any provisions are in place for those who fall into arrears on their motor tax, who wish to have their cars taken off the road to avoid further arrears building up but who cannot afford to clear the full arrears at the time; if part payment will be accepted or a schedule of payments put in place for those arrears to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Shared Ownership Scheme (13 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 158. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the shared ownership scheme; if provisions have been made for many of those in shared ownership properties who are experiencing financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12643/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry Issues (13 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 205. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how a person becomes qualified to teach equine transport competency; the steps required to be taken to establish a training company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12642/14]