Results 661-680 of 3,707 for speaker:Martin Heydon

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 275. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the national broadband service provided by 3 Ireland was discontinued; the provisions his Department is making for those living in rural Ireland who had relied on this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36366/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the progress in negotiations to introduce an exchange programme for Irish driving licence holders with Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36293/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (30 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 102. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the progress of the Healthy Ireland project; his priorities in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36495/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Planning (30 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 105. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the measures the State has in place to deal with potential epidemics, particularly in view of the ongoing ebola crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36494/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 592. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the protocols that are being developed and procedures to be followed in the taking in charge of housing estates by local authorities and the subsequent transfer of waste services infrastructure to Irish Water; when such protocols are expected to be published; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: I refer to the education (admission to school) Bill which aims to make admission policies more inclusive and equitable. It will ensure a structured, fair and transparent approach to school admissions and a school place for every child throughout the country. It should also outlaw such practices as waiting lists lasting for years and the charging of fees for remaining on waiting lists which...

Report on Review of Commonage Land and Framework Management Plan: Motion (3 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: I move:That Dáil Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine entitled ‘Report on Review of Commonage Lands and Framework Management Plans’ which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 18 July, 2013.

Report on Review of Commonage Land and Framework Management Plan: Motion (3 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the "Report on Review of Commonage Lands and Framework Management Plans" of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, of which I am a member. The committee Chairman, Deputy Andrew Doyle, has been inadvertently delayed but will be with us shortly. The report represents a timely review, following on the draft guidelines sent by...

Agriculture Industry: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: Like Deputy Michael Creed, I note the lack of time available to Deputies to contribute to this debate. I reiterate his point regarding the need for greater co-ordination among farmers and a greater effort to work together. The public consultation process on the establishment of producer organisations is intended to increase farmer bargaining power and is key to the future of the sector....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Horse Racing Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: (Resumed) Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the officials for coming before us. This is a worthwhile discussion because when they were before us, they were probably providing answers to questions we did not have at the time. We are much better briefed now that we have met the stakeholders. I wish to raise a number of questions based on the presentations we heard earlier. I ask the officials to bear with me because I hope my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Horse Racing Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: (Resumed) Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: The administration of entries to and fees for point-to-point meetings will continue to be handled locally by the hunt club. Will Mr. Gleeson clarify how much prize money will be made available for meetings? On the suggestion that the funds available to the Turf Club would be taken into account, does that include funding streams from commercial interests and areas outside of integrity...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Horse Racing Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: (Resumed) Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: My point is that head 6.3(c) refers to persons employed directly in the horseracing industry. In head 4 it is specifically referenced as stable staff. That might be taken on board in the final drafting because it is an important distinction.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Horse Racing Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: (Resumed) Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: Does the proposal not include a change under head 5(k) from providing and maintaining mobile track equipment to providing, maintaining and operating such equipment? The Turf Club stated it is not ideal because photo finish staff as well as stall handlers are included and if an integrity issue arises it cannot question them. Is this the case? Is this a potential anomaly?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (9 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the changes to the way special needs assistants are allocated to schools; the way these changes will impact on the overall number of SNAs and resource teachers in schools this year; the reason the changes were deemed necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38673/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 14. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has an appeal in for invalidity pension will be medically assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39473/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 86. To ask the Minister for Health if a person who is currently in receipt of mobility allowance returns to work on a temporary basis, will they qualify again for the mobility allowance once the temporary work has finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39475/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal which is scheduled for an oral hearing in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the oral hearing will be arranged as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39719/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Staff (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 133. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the options open to a former prison officer regarding their discharge from service; the way they may have details of their case investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39729/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Cafés Provision (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 146. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to have future rounds of grant funding for youth cafés; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39671/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Health and Safety (23 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review a proposal (details supplied) for teacher training to help raise awareness among teachers of specific illnesses children may have, which need careful monitoring and attention during school hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40891/14]