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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Sector (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: The gaming industry is growing exponentially and there is much concern about the harm, in particular to young adults, from loot boxes and mystery boxes. Some $30 billion was reportedly spent on loot boxes in 2018 alone, and the gaming industry is predicted to have a value of $160 billion by 2022, 47% of which will be generated from micro-transactions such as loot boxes. It is clear that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Sector (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response and acknowledge our role in the joint declaration of European regulators. In popular games such as Overwatch where if one purchases a loot box, the box starts shaking on the screen and there are flying discs and a final reveal, and it is all designed to heighten the appeal. It is very much like watching an episode of "Winning Streak"....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Sector (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: I raised the issue for two reasons, namely, to try to influence our view of regulation as we amend the upcoming gambling Bills and to raise awareness among parents of their responsibility. Children aged ten, 11 and 12 play the games, often in their bedrooms without parental control and without parents being fully informed of the important elements of the game. Countries such as Belgium,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding VAT on food supplements, vitamins and minerals; his plans to impose a 23% VAT rate on such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4521/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (29 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 81. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the take-up level of online passport applications for children since it was introduced; if it can be used by all children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3971/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (29 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 312. To ask the Minister for Health the consideration given to moving audiology services to a qualified provider system that would assist with the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3780/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Data (29 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 313. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the waiting list for audiology tests nationally and in County Kildare; the waiting times in the different areas; the progress being made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3781/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (24 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to address range anxiety and to develop a network of EV chargers nationwide which would support 500,000 EVs. [3177/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (24 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the development of the climate action fund will be prioritised to include community based projects. [3178/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (24 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he has given to facilitate the development of a model (details supplied) of taxi service to help address the challenges of connectivity for persons living in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3614/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the feedback that has been received into the pilot link bus service that was extended to evenings and weekends in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3617/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (23 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 49. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he plans to make an allocation for the local improvement scheme for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2983/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (23 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 243. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the changes announced recently to the contributory pension will have an affect on the entitlement of a person (details supplied) to the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3224/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the Minister's commitment that this is a top priority. That is what the parents, pupils and staff in St. Paul's want to hear. The principal and the chair of the board of management were resassured after meeting officials from the Department last month. Nevertheless, these are exceptional circumstances. I do not think I have ever come across a school project which was hit by so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. There is great hope that there will not be further adjournments. There may be legal requirements and we must ensure that the Department's next move is the right one, as there cannot be further delays on this. People get very nervous when matters are in the courts in case they lose control of the process. Hopefully there will be no further adjournment...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the status of and progress on the new school building planned for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2744/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: I raise a school issue of great importance in south Kildare. St. Paul's secondary school in Monasterevin has a major school building project, of which the Minister will be aware, as I have raised the matter with him since he took up office. As you will be well aware, a Cheann Comhairle, the latest delay in the project occurred in November. The project has been beset by numerous delays, not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take following the announcement of a new 1,000 pupil building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2759/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (22 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his officials will engage with officials from the Department of Defence in relation to a site for a new school for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1811/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (22 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the announcement of a new school build for a school (details supplied); the support his Department can provide in the next stage to identify a suitable site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1812/19]