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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]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (6 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the resources provided to winter phase of Operation Thor; the way in which it can help to address rural crime in areas such as County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5675/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (6 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 520. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of broadband in County Kildare, specifically in the light blue areas of the broadband map; the timeframe for these properties to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5980/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (1 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 22. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of special needs places for persons at secondary level in the Newbridge, County Kildare, area when they graduate from ASD units at primary level in the area in 2018 and for future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4891/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the work within his Department on the demographic review for south County Kildare to determine if a new secondary school is required; the way in which proposed extensions at second level for the area are progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4890/18]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Chair, I have the joy of being last.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I am last on the first round. I thank the Minister and his officials for coming in. I am mindful of the fact that a number of my colleagues on this committee from Opposition parties have highlighted the fact that they have been calling for this measure for some time. If one was to be cynical, one could argue that members of the largest Opposition parties would be very keen to see the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I agree with that approach. It could be stated that I would say that. If we take account of the fact that we are coming out of a decade of underinvestment in our public services, there is a balance to be struck as to the best outcome for our country and investment in infrastructure and key services. Investment in our people is just as important as keeping money aside for one element. I...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Proposal to Establish a Rainy Day Fund: Minister for Finance (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: Ultimately, the Minister of the day will be answerable to the House and the people so if he or she was seen to use it in a reckless manner, he or she would be accountable for it.

Other Questions: Housing Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the newly announced affordable house purchase scheme. It is a really important element of everything the Minister is trying to do in Rebuilding Ireland. What detail has the Minister in respect of lands that Kildare County Council might have available for the affordable house purchase scheme? Does he have a projection of how many houses might become available in County Kildare as...