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Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: My point is that waiting lists have allowed schools to cherry-pick, to an extent. It might not be particularly politically correct but it is a reason to do away with waiting lists, as that would leave a fairer and more level playing field. I am also aware of schools that have fees associated with being on a waiting list. With one school in particular, to the best of my knowledge, parents...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (17 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 260. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set down the number of garnishee orders that have been taken against farmers and their single farm payment in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35698/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 383. To ask the Minister for Health the funding available from his Department for the start-up costs of a men's shed (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36275/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (22 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 562. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the succeed in Ireland contract; when she expects a decision to be made on it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36274/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: In respect of Mr. Ludlow's point about the massive EU funds that are available, I accept his point that Meath Leader Partnership does not have a mechanism now to be able to spend time as part of its daily work to apply for them. Could he outline the funds he is talking about? Is no other arm or agency of the State applying for these funds? Mr. Ludlow says we are missing out these...

Other Questions: Rural Economic Development Zones (29 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 24. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the rural economic development zones, REDZ programme; when she expects to announce successful applicants under the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37212/16]

Other Questions: Rural Economic Development Zones (29 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: The question has been overtaken by events, as the Minister confirmed the REDZ allocations yesterday. I was particularly pleased to welcome the allocation of €100,000 to the tanyard project in my local village of Ballitore in south Kildare. This funding is in addition to the €25,000 allocated to Ballitore earlier in November under the town and village renewal scheme. This is...

Other Questions: Rural Economic Development Zones (29 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. Ballitore is a very good example of a rural village that will benefit greatly from the REDZ scheme funding. The Tanyard has the potential to become a social and economic hub of activity for Ballitore and its rural hinterland hopefully bringing employment opportunities in tourism, crafts and retail. I will invite the Minister to come down and visit the...

Other Questions: Rural Economic Development Zones (29 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: There is real tourism potential here. The Minister has spoken about the Quaker and heritage element to this. Ireland's Ancient East is what we have in the east of Ireland now and I can see how the likes of Ballitore can nestle right into the heart of that. I acknowledge the role of the officials in Kildare County Council and in particular our local area manager, Joe Boland. Both myself...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Eligibility (29 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the annual process for approval of the minor works grant for primary schools to a system with an earlier approval date which would allow more certainty for schools as they budget and make plans for their upcoming year, in view of the fact the current system leaves uncertainty for schools trying to manage with limited...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Renewals (29 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 732. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a driving licence renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37338/16]

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

Martin Heydon: 789. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the provision of a youth officer for County Kildare in view of the fact that it is a county with one of the highest youth populations and one of only a few without a dedicated youth officer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37757/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Youth Services Provision (30 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this issue which I have discussed with her privately on several occasions. She understands my passion about improving youth services in County Kildare and the demographic challenges we face. I thank the Minister for engaging with representatives of Kildare youth services in recent months. She met them in mid-November and also back...

Topical Issue Debate: Youth Services Provision (30 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her detailed response, her overall interest in the issue and, in particular, its impact in south Kildare. As a county, Kildare is not fully understood. Its scale, the number of people who live in it, including the number of children and young people, the growth rate and the level of need our county is experiencing is sometimes underestimated. County Kildare...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (30 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 189. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether fixed wireless broadband providers are an integral part of the delivery of broadband services to every home in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37948/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (30 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether having more than three broadband providers in the country is beneficial for competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37949/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (1 Dec 2016)

Martin Heydon: 132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the powers under legislation that an An Garda Síochána has to deal with begging on streets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38273/16]

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (7 Dec 2016)

Martin Heydon: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of contact between his Department and Kildare County Council on the southern distributor route in Athy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38766/16]

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (7 Dec 2016)

Martin Heydon: I raise the issue of the southern distributor route, a ring road around Athy, which has a long and chequered history. The road has been sought for almost 40 years. It is absolutely crucial infrastructure for the town. There is full consensus in the county that it is the No. 1 infrastructural project of Kildare County Council. Importantly, the Government put it on the capital programme...

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (7 Dec 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his detailed response. He referred to a cost-benefit analysis. The southern distributor route for Athy was included as part of the last Government's capital plan for the next five years because it has one of the highest benefits to cost of any road infrastructure in the country. Does the Minister or his officials have any indication as to when Kildare County...