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Other Questions: Foster Care Supports (28 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. We need to review how foster parents are rewarded and recompensed for the work she has outlined, work which, we must acknowledge, saves the State an awful lot of money. When were the allowances paid last reviewed? From talking to foster parents who have been fostering for many years and do not remember a change in the rates, my sense is that they have...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Resource Centres (28 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 61. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to review the funding structure of existing family resource centres as part of the Tusla business plan for 2018 in order to address previous funding reductions and differences in the funding structures between new and existing centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50213/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (23 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the rail fare structures for fares from Newbridge and Kildare will be reviewed in view of the fact that they are significantly higher than the fares from Naas and Sallins, which are included in the short hop commuter zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49346/17]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (23 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 209. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to review the need for a 20% drawdown of town and village scheme moneys before the end of 2017 due to delays with tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49824/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I will focus on Naas General Hospital, which in some ways is inextricably linked with Portlaoise. Many of the people on the Kildare-Laois border have a decision to make as to whether attend at Portlaoise or Naas. The hospital at Naas services all of Kildare and west Wicklow, as the Minister of State is aware, and it is under very significant...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important matter. As the Minister of State is aware, there has been great concern in Laois and south Kildare regarding future health care services in Portlaoise hospital. Many of my constituents view the emergency department in Portlaoise as their natural place to go when there is a need to attend such a department. Many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the work to promote Ireland's Ancient East worldwide; the way in which it can be extended to counties, such as County Kildare, which have a rich heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the work of the implementation group on the mobile telephone and broadband task force; the progress which has been made in implementing the actions recommended by the task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49049/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (21 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan to properties in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49039/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Investment Plan (15 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 86. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the upcoming national investment plan with regard to projects in County Kildare such as the endoscopy unit extension at Naas General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47303/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme (14 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 80. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there will be a further round of the arts and culture capital scheme in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47862/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 85. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there will be a further round of the built heritage investment scheme and structures at risk fund in 2018 in order to support the repair and conservation of historical buildings in County Kildare and nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47863/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (14 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the prospect of minor works grants for schools in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47950/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (9 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the tax relief scheme for long term leases of agricultural land as it relates to inter family leases in order to consider if the allowance can be extended to inter family leases that were in place prior to the introduction of the tax relief scheme such as in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47533/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: Many sports clubs in Kildare and around the country applied for funding under the sports capital programme earlier this year. They are trying to plan for the next phases of their developments, upgrades and expansions. Will the Taoiseach or the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport tell the House when we can expect the final decision to be made and when the clubs can expect to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Noxious Weeds Act Enforcement (8 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 65. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of his Department in implementing the law on noxious weeds, including ragwort, on both public and private land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47091/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility (8 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance if the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare who have applied for the help-to-buy scheme can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47322/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 532. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46615/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Maternity Benefit (7 Nov 2017)

Martin Heydon: 1256. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to implement a review of maternity leave provisions for parents of infants in neonatal intensive care units that may not be pre-term but that are in the unit for health reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46691/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Oct 2017)

Martin Heydon: I raise the urgent need for the gambling control Bill to come before the House to overhaul radically how we control the gambling sector, in particular in respect of advertising. Gambling is a blight on our society and we need to protect younger people in particular who are vulnerable to the online sector. I seek an update on the Bill.