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Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: Last week was responsible gambling week. The gambling control Bill is important legislation dealing with a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for gambling. In an industry that is developing very quickly, with many new technologies ahead of pace, it is important that we have in place a regulatory system that will aid and assist those who suffer from problem gambling and address...

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (14 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has satisfied himself that the remaining bidder in the NBP process has the capacity and capability to complete the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7408/18]

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (14 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I want to ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that the remaining bidder in the national broadband plan has the capability and capacity to deliver on what will be a very extensive project of extending high-speed broadband to some 540,000 houses around the country which do not currently have it.

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (14 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. One does not have to be from Roscommon, the west or some very isolated rural part of Ireland to be in need of the national broadband plan to deliver. I am acutely aware of that from my constituents in Kildare South, whether one is young or old, running a small business or have the ability to work from home a few days a week instead of clogging up the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Administration (14 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he and his Department will ensure value for money for the taxpayer in the national broadband plan process in view of the fact that only one bidder remains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7407/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 306. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the process on the new planning guidelines for wind farms (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7794/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (13 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 69. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which live exports performed in 2017; the efforts being made to promote live exports in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7137/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 71. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being faced by horse trainers and stable staff in the horse racing industry due to changes to their agricultural status; the interaction his Department has had with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Equine Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 309. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if stable staff in horse trainers' yards can be classified as agricultural workers in the future in view of the importance of the horse racing sector to the rural economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7173/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: My question is for the Minister for Health, regarding an update on the human tissue Bill. Following publication of the report on the public consultation process in December, which showed a large majority of respondents support the planned opt-out system for organ donation, and a milestone 300 organ transplants carried out in 2017, progressing the Bill will help continue this growth. It is...

Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: By the Opposition.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (8 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 37. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on recruitment initiatives in CHO7, particularly in Lakeview unit, Naas hospital, and CAMHS in Kildare town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6377/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (8 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 77. To ask the Minister for Health the updated timeframe for the refurbishment of the HSE-owned day care centre on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare further to the appointment of the design team for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6376/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (8 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 173. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for further Garda recruitment to Templemore for 2018; the way in which these new recruits will be allocated to take account of areas in which Garda resources are required, such as in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6872/18]

National Broadband Procurement Process: Statements (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: What about the motorway between Gort and Tuam?

National Broadband Procurement Process: Statements (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on what is a hugely important issue for many people in rural Ireland and in my constituency of Kildare South. In my seven years as a Deputy in the House I have spoken on the issue of broadband on a number of occasions. I acknowledge the progress that has been made from when I first spoke on this matter. Many areas of Kildare have high-speed broadband now...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I agree with my colleague, Senator Buttimer. If the committee were to accept the petition, it would somehow suggest that Ireland has an arms industry, which is not the case. I am acutely aware of the importance of ensuring that the best equipment is available to our troops on peacekeeping duties in order to keep them safe and allow them to perform those duties. Such equipment is not used...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: I agree with the recommendation. Obviously, the petition is inadmissible because it is not within our remit to deal with it. However, it is right to seek clarification from the OPW on the matter. The Chairman mentioned John H. Foley who was a renowned Irish sculptor. His other famous works include the statue of Daniel O'Connell on O'Connell Street and that of Edmund Burke outside Trinity...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Action Plan for Jobs (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 48. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made under the regional action plans for jobs for the mid-east region; her plans to carry out a review of the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5925/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (7 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 52. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of the regional enterprise development fund will open for applications; the type of projects eligible for support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5924/18]