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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (15 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position regarding the rollout of the large scale projects under the sports capital programme. [7531/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (20 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 75. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the process that is being undertaken regarding the recent changes announced to the contributory pension system; when reviews will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8416/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Labour Court (20 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 93. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to difficulties being faced in the horse racing and breeding industries due to a recent Labour Court ruling affecting the classification of persons in the industry and the need for flexibility to take account of the unique nature of these industries in rural Ireland; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (20 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 494. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding changes to the regulation for five axles trucks; if further consultation with the industry will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8379/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (20 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 509. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the supports available for the refurbishment of a community hall and the development of a youth facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8325/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Funding (20 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 517. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports available for the refurbishment of a community hall and the development of a youth facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8326/18]

Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (21 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 38. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the details of the new version of the seniors alert scheme; the way in which it can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8739/18]

Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (21 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: My question has been grouped with a question tabled by Deputy Fitzpatrick. The seniors alert scheme is good and popular scheme, especially among those living in rural areas and people living alone or in isolation. Can the Minister outline the details of the new seniors alert scheme coming into play?

Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (21 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for the positive news on the improvements to the seniors alert scheme. The scheme is very important. In light of its popularity, will the Minister focus on further take-up of the scheme? It still has more potential. The fact that it is free for the first year is an important element. How are the groups that administer the scheme chosen by Pobal? Will it be open to...

Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (21 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for that. The area that would allow it to grow further is if there is technology outside the landline. That is definitely worth investigating and I am glad it is being considered. In general, however, I welcome the fact that the number of applications increased by 70%. The increase in funding from €1.8 million to €2.7 million in a year is phenomenal. I...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I raise the programme for Government commitment around drug pricing at paragraph 5.7.5. What steps are being taken to secure sustainable and affordable access to new and innovative medicines? Given that Ireland is at the heart of Europe, how can we best leverage that position, working with our colleagues in other member states to create greater purchasing power and access to many new and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (21 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 59. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the 2018 town and village renewal scheme; when it will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8738/18]

Other Questions: Family Resource Centres (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if applications from County Kildare for additional family resource centres will be considered in view of the shortage of centres in the county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8981/18]

Other Questions: Family Resource Centres (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the decision in the budget to allocate 11 new family resource centres around the country. In Kildare, we have two fantastic family resource centres, Newbridge and Curragh Pride. However, for a county with 220,000 people, Kildare only has the two centres. County Kerry, with a population of 147,000, has 12 centres while Donegal has nine and Mayo, seven. When compared to these...

Other Questions: Family Resource Centres (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. I welcome the funding that went to existing family resource centres, which is important. However, there are only two centres in County Kildare. Two excellent applications have been made for resource centres in Athy and Kildare Town. The Kildare town applicant, Teach Dara Community and Family Centre, exemplifies the grassroots response to local...

Other Questions: Family Resource Centres (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. I understand the role Tusla plays and she has highlighted the criteria it will use. The reason I feel passionately about this is because County Kildare is often misunderstood. As Deputy Durkan who is beside me knows, it suffers from a perception of affluence. That means the county's pockets of deprivation suffer from low levels of funding for mental...

Other Questions: Family Resource Centres (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I support that.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: The cybersecurity Bill will be the first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity. It will transpose the security of network and information systems directive. It is very important that we are upgrading our defence against new threats that are developing all the time in cybersecurity. 1 o’clock While the threat to Ireland is low, I believe that because of our place at the...

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on what is a hugely significant plan for our country, Project Ireland 2040. As chairman of the Fine Gael Party, I am immensely proud of the contribution my colleagues in Fine Gael have made to it, from the Ministers sitting at Cabinet - this was very much an all-Government approach by our partnership Government - to our Fine Gael Deputies and...

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I did not even touch on climate change, the measures there and the earmarked €22 billion. This is about planning for our future, ensuring we learn from the mistakes of the past and ensuring the 1 million extra people who will live in this country between now and 2040 have a very good quality of life. We must have balanced regional development and we must sustain our rural as well as...