Results 681-700 of 3,701 for speaker:Martin Heydon

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (23 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: 175. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has any grants or provision for funding for community gardens run by community, volunteer or not for profit groups which use horticulture and gardening to provide social and therapeutic benefits to the persons and communities they support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40799/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (4 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 171. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision in respect of an appeal for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41175/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed Circuit Television Systems (4 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 545. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding available for communities wishing to install CCTV systems in local towns and villages; if this funding will be applied towards mobile CCTV units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42038/14]

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill. To respond to Deputy Róisín Shortall's point on the fairness or otherwise of the budget, the measures provided for in the Bill further improve the progressiveness of the income tax and universal social charge systems.

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: As a result of these measures, the top 1% of earners will pay 21% of income tax and the universal social charge, while the bottom 76% of earners will pay only 20% of income tax and the universal social charge. That is progressive and fair.

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I propose to focus on the agriculture measures in the budget, many of which were positive. As the chairman of the Fine Gael Party's internal agriculture committee, I commend the Minister and his officials, working with officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, on producing some highly progressive changes that will be of great assistance in the areas of land mobility...

Topical Issue Debate: Green Paper on Energy Submissions (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: In 2006, as the Minister is well aware, EirGrid was formed. It forecast at that time that there would be an increase in energy demand in Ireland up to 2024 of 60%. When the former Minister, Eamonn Ryan, launched EirGrid's Grid 25 project in 2008 the forecast was reduced to 45%, but still suggested a 45% rise in demand for energy prices up to 2024. This year in its submission to the Green...

Topical Issue Debate: Green Paper on Energy Submissions (6 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. If we have a White Paper in early 2015 that says demand is not what was estimated and we cannot have a lag on electricity costs by building infrastructure which is not needed, the mechanisms have to be in place for EirGrid to halt its plans for Grid Link and Grid West. That seems to be the ESB's current position. In regard to wind energy,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Availability (13 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of school bus routes that exist between two areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; if there is no established route at present, her plans for this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43603/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (18 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 146. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing for an appeal for invalidity pension will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44217/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (18 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 482. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the case for a new minor works grant scheme for schools this year in view of the ongoing reduction in capitation grants; her views on re-introducing it as a standard payment every year so boards of management may budget effectively at the start of every year knowing what income will be available to them; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (19 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 59. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a funding application from Kildare County Council for flood alleviation works in respect of an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/14]

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I welcome this week's announcements about Irish Water. In a recent interview on local radio in Kildare, I stated that there were a number of different aspects to the water situation as it currently stands. I believe fundamentally in the need to establish Irish Water and have felt that the charges had to be fair, transparent and affordable overall. Any suggestion of a bonus culture within...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I will not be lectured by Sinn Féin, which charges for water in Northern Ireland and whose members speak out of both sides of their mouths.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: Certainty in pricing for four years and the extra measures that greatly restrict future Governments' handling of the utility and the pricing structure are welcome. The requirement for PPS numbers was something that raised concern, and that has now been dealt with. The public ownership issue has been dealt with: any future Government would have to hold a referendum or change legislation in a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Book Sales (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 23. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to a proposal to allow the owners of mortgaged properties bid for the sale of their distressed mortgage at a lower value when the sale of these mortgages is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44716/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Programmes (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of programmes run by her Department for school-going children to educate them and raise awareness of issues around domestic abuse; her plans for further initiatives in this area to increase awareness among children of supports and protections available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44736/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Policy (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 139. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on his Department's review of international developments on potential health effects of electromagnetic fields emanating from transmission grid infrastructure; when he expects it to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44675/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 142. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the important work carried out by the Barrow Drainage Board in ensuring drainage for the River Barrow and surrounding areas will not be compromised in the absence of the Barrow Drainage Board, taking into account the important work this board and its staff have carried out for many years; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Qualifications (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 143. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that is being made in the area of ensuring agreement for a grandfather clause for architects who have worked in the building regulation area for years to ensure their years of experience are not lost to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44701/14]