Results 1,101-1,120 of 3,729 for speaker:Martin Heydon

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Programmes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 349. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will give further consideration to an extension of the one-year duration of Tús work programmes given the experience of both participants and co-ordinators, who believe a longer period would be of benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23896/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 402. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason an updated procurement policy for pest control providers was required; if he is aware that many small providers who currently provide pest control services to local schools in their areas will not now qualify to supply these services, even though their customers are satisfied with their services and would like to retain...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 413. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her Department's approach to the issue of Japanese knotweed; the steps that can be taken by her Department to eradicate it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23891/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 742. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a single farm payment will continue to be drawn on land that is developed for solar energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24141/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 762. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when an area in County Kildare (details supplied) can expect to receive improved broadband services given the progress being made on the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23995/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 764. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on the position and review of REFIT tariffs for solar energy and other alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24140/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 820. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the status on the provision of reduced speed limits in housing estates to ensure the safety of children living in those estates, the role of each local authority in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23898/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 843. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of works to improve the condition and safety of the N81; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24185/16]

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: Previous speakers, notably the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach, described the Commissioner's decision in the Apple case as wrong and damaging to the country. The messages from many of today's speeches were stark and clear. The Government is taking a strong line on this matter for good reason. The Commission's decision is, in some respects, an attack on the country and the Revenue...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: It employs 6,000 people in the country.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Compliance (28 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 150. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the report being prepared into a fire (details supplied); when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27710/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: Could the Tánaiste provide an update on the status of the Heritage Bill? The insertion of a provision in it might provide some flexibility in terms of extending the hedge cutting season which would be very welcome from a road safety point of view as well as an agricultural point of view.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; when it will be made available for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28009/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for bus tickets for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28014/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Anti-Social Behaviour (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 144. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the options open to home owners and residents who are frustrated by anti-social behaviour caused by their neighbours, whether these are local authority tenants or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28011/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (29 Sep 2016)

Martin Heydon: 282. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding supports available to a youth club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27977/16]

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Training (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for taking this important Topical Issue, namely, the need for a dedicated general practitioner, GP, training programme for County Kildare. We have a great GP service, but I am concerned about the amount of pressure on the county's current GPs. It will only worsen as the county's population grows and older GPs move towards retirement. Someone who wants to...

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Training (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response and, in particular, I welcome the increase in the number of training places that he mentioned, as well as the agreement between the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners announced earlier this year on the future delivery of the national programme of specialist GP training by the college. That is a positive. What I want to take from...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for an increase in tax from February 2016 for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28513/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Heydon: 586. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the M7 road widening project in County Kildare; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28480/16]