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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (25 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 79. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of progress in meeting the objective set out in the Action Plan for Rural Development to support improvements to 600 towns and villages by 2019 under the town and village renewal scheme. [38572/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Seniors Alert Scheme (25 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 107. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the financial allocations in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for the seniors alert scheme; the take-up to date of the scheme in County Kildare since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38571/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 62. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeline for payment of revised pensions to those in receipt of contributory pensions post-2012, following reviews to be carried out in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38866/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 63. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she expects the reviews to commence for those in receipt of contributory pensions post 2012 who are on reduced pensions due to years spent caring for family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38865/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: The Minister relieved the concerns of many pensioners and families last January when she announced changes for those in receipt of reduced contributory pensions post-2012 due to some anomalies in the yearly averaging system. On behalf of those due to be reviewed, I ask for confirmation that the process as outlined last January is continuing and that the reviews will be completed later this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. I am glad to hear her reiterate that the details of the plan which were originally announced in January are on track. Some of those affected by this issue have begun to think that it may not happen because there has not been much recent media coverage of the matter. After many years of campaigning, they are almost afraid to believe that the issue will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her reply. She is correct in her remarks on pensioners. Those with whom I dealt in Kildare on this matter were very persistent, and rightly so. This was one of the few issues on which there was no counterargument to those who raised the matter at clinics. There was an inherent unfairness in the measures and that cut people to the bone because they felt their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: The Minister said she did not have the money for that.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia’s operational headquarters in Rome. [37817/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he has taken to review the issue of pay inequality among teachers particularly newly qualified teachers; the further actions that can be taken to help address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39106/18]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2019: Minister for Finance (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I apologise for missing the beginning of the meeting. I thank the Minister for his attendance. Mindful of Deputy Burton's reference to comparisons between now and ten years ago, it is fair to acknowledge that our tax base is now considerably wider than when the boom was getting boomier, as it were, and the crash happened. We are now in better shape in that regard. I acknowledge the work...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 13. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of progress with Irish Water in developing a policy for the taking in charge of developer-led waste water systems which is delaying the taking in charge of many housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39092/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: What progress has been made on developing a policy on the taking in charge of developer-led waste water systems which is delaying the taking in charge of many housing estates? Local authorities claim their hands are tied in terms of how they can engage on the matter but in some instances the local authority, such as that in Kildare, is spending a significant amount of money on water tankers...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: The policy of allowing developers to develop and retain control of sewerage systems, as happened in many estates, was questionable from the start. I can offer the example of Walshestown Park in Newbridge, County Kildare. A couple of times each year residents there are subject to an overflow of the wastewater treatment system. Kildare County Council has probably spent a fortune on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timelines for completion of regional planning strategies under the regional spatial and economic strategies; the way in which they will implement with population targets in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39093/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of the Defamation Act 2009; and if there is a timeline for the review to be completed. [39177/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 134. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given for the funding of a dementia adviser in County Kildare. [39159/18]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I raise the issue of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill which aims to allow public servants work beyond the age of 65. This issue is the cause of much concern and has been raised with me by several constituents, many of whom are approaching the age of 65 and would like the opportunity to continue working. The Bill is currently before the Seanad but I am very keen...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Heritage Plan (2 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I ask about the timeline for the publication of the Heritage Ireland 2030 plan, which has been subject to some delay. The Minister might outline the reasons and how close we are to progress on that plan, which is very important for our built and cultural heritage.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Heritage Plan (2 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. Funding will be a key element of any plan. As we provide more money under Project Ireland 2040, good schemes such as the built heritage investment scheme will require increased investment as we emerge from the lost decade. These are very good schemes but they have not been able to do what we would like them to do due to the lack of funding. Resources...