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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jan 2017)

Martin Heydon: During private session it was mentioned that we should look at international best practice and examples of the role played by other parliaments in giving members of the public an opportunity to have their say and address pertinent issues. That is also an important body of work.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (31 Jan 2017)

Martin Heydon: 65. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the way recreational tourism projects such as the development of blueways and greenways can benefit rural towns and villages in the context of the action plan for rural development, with specific reference to plans for a blueway in south County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4185/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (31 Jan 2017)

Martin Heydon: 68. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the development of arts centres in rural towns and villages and the benefits this can bring to an area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4184/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (31 Jan 2017)

Martin Heydon: 784. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that residential properties in the Curragh Camp do not have meter point reference numbers which restricts the ability to change electricity supplier; if there is a reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4465/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (1 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 85. To ask the Minister for Health the status of funding for vital mental health support services provided by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4629/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 135. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the need for increased provision of endoscopy services at Naas General Hospital to allow for reduction in waiting lists in this area following his recent visit; the status of progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4623/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (1 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 221. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the pilot scheme for a new model of affordable rental to provide more housing options for low income households and to relieve pressure on the social housing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4888/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 230. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the supports available from his Department for new wheelchair users in rural areas who have difficulty in accessing public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4833/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (1 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 341. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for investment in infrastructure on the Curragh camp for 2017; if he will provide a breakdown of this investment between projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4835/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Public Water Forum (1 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: The expert commission's report touched on public engagement and transparency. In the confidence and supply agreement that underpins the Government, there is a commitment to establish an external advisory body on a statutory basis to build public confidence in Irish Water. How does Dr. Collins see the role of the Public Water Forum in the future with the establishment of the external...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Public Water Forum (1 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: What is the regulator's view on the same point about the external advisory body proposal?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Appointments to State Boards (2 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: I am a bit disturbed that Members of Parliament are asking questions based on the perception of a clique being in operation. We in this House have a duty to deal much more in reality than perception. On that basis and in light of what the Minister has just said, I put on record my appreciation to the outgoing CEO for a remarkable contribution to the running of the National Stud. One only...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: I will be very short; I appreciate the opportunity to get in. I thank the Minister for his reply. Following on the point made there, I ask the Minister to clarify the flexibility for those farmers who, as I mentioned earlier, might be in financial difficulty. Surely the bank would be very happy to see them coming to make an application for this scheme, which might allow them to restructure...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (2 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important Topical Issue tonight. It is one on which I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will agree with me. There are three schools in the Curragh Military Camp. The Curragh post-primary school is a Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board school with approximately 170 pupils and to say the school building is Dickensian would be a fair...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (2 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his detailed response and for outlining a roadmap for us. I can assure the Minister that all three boards of management are very keen to address the structural deficits. I will take the Minister up on the process he outlined and talk to him about the matter. The two summer works applications that have been submitted for the two primary schools are a matter of great...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (2 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the provision of low cost funding for farmers; the number of farmers he expects that will benefit from the new initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4875/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (2 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 31. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department's work regarding Brexit; the areas being focused on; the meetings that have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4874/17]

Other Questions: Mobile Telephony Services (7 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: 45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the work by his Department to improve mobile phone coverage in County Kildare and nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5801/17]

Other Questions: Mobile Telephony Services (7 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: We have discussed many times the gaps in the provision of broadband around the country and particularly outside the larger urban conurbations. Similarly, we have huge gaps in mobile phone coverage. That is an issue and I think the Minister will agree it seems as though it is getting worse in certain areas. I seek a statement from the Minister on the matter because it is a prevalent issue...

Other Questions: Mobile Telephony Services (7 Feb 2017)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister and I am glad to hear that progress has been made. We are all aware of areas near our homes or even in our homes where coverage is poor, calls drop out or are unable to be made and areas that we have to avoid. The progress the Minister has outlined for the key measures identified in the report is critical. I am particularly focused on the ones that are easy fixes and...