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Other Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for the response. I was about to make a point about the assistance that can be provided by financial institutions and others. It is good to see that the Minister is on top of such an approach. Will he outline whether any opportunities that Brexit might provide for the agricultural sector have been revealed during the contingency process? I appreciate that the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 137. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an offer of part-time employment for a person (details supplied) under the Tús work placement initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21404/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 579. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in dealing with the waiting list for scoliosis surgery for children at Crumlin children's hospital; if external surgery or treatment abroad can be considered for those on the waiting lists who are in severe pain and have been waiting over a year in some cases for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22055/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the action plan for housing and homelessness. If it is anywhere near as successful as the action plan for jobs, we will see a serious improvement in the under-supply in the housing sector. What is the status of the landlord and tenant law reform Bill, which seeks to streamline the relationship between landlords and tenants? As we all know, trying to work through individual...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare which is now urgent given that works need to be completed for the new school term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23148/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Appeals (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an appeal for a transport grant for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23175/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reviews (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 223. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress of the report into the fire at a location (details supplied); if it will be forwarded to Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23334/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 315. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider proposals to secure sustainable long-term funding for the important PEER WALK programme for young persons with disabilities based on the strong work they have done in the past and the opportunities they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23047/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 78. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the practice of some persons for Garda recruitment attending preparation courses in advance of sitting aptitude tests; her views on whether these courses are necessary for all persons or if they place those who cannot take them for financial reasons at a disadvantage in the competitive recruitment process; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Levy (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of cases such as one in County Kildare (details supplied) where the trustees of private pension funds reduced pensions in payment on a permanent basis as a result of the introduction of the pension levy so that these reductions continue now into the future even when the levy ceases, if this is allowed or if anything can be done by the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Purchase Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce financial incentives or tax reliefs for those who are considering buying a new home for the first time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a bus route in Co. Kildare (details supplied) will continue this year, the number of pupils eligible for this route due to changes in eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23893/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available for children with dyslexia attending mainstream school within that school system; if specific resource hours can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23900/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status on the provision of ASD units at secondary level in County Kildare where there have been shortages of space as children move from ASD units in primary school; the number of ASD units at secondary level in County Kildare; the amount of new places being provided for school year 2016/2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 245. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the progress of preparation of revised planning guidelines for the development of wind turbines; the process that is involved; when he expects these to be available for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24128/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 278. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the preparation of revised planning guidelines for the development of wind turbines; the process that will be involved to have these published, reviewed and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24133/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Disposal Charges (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 266. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the current position with regard to the implementation of increased charges for waste collections; the negotiations that are currently ongoing with waste companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23897/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Assets (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 276. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the progress of development of a site (details supplied) in County Kildare, which is to provide additional housing supply in the south Kildare area as well as an amenity park and other community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24113/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are any similarities between an insolvent pension scheme (details supplied) participating in PIPS through his Department and the insolvent pension scheme of Waterford Crystal, where workers reached a settlement with Government when their company failed leaving a large deficit in their pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 348. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider changes to the child benefit payment system to allow children over 18 who are still attending secondary school to continue to receive child benefit until they finish school; the financial cost of such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23895/16]