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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 78. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the practice of some persons for Garda recruitment attending preparation courses in advance of sitting aptitude tests; her views on whether these courses are necessary for all persons or if they place those who cannot take them for financial reasons at a disadvantage in the competitive recruitment process; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Levy (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of cases such as one in County Kildare (details supplied) where the trustees of private pension funds reduced pensions in payment on a permanent basis as a result of the introduction of the pension levy so that these reductions continue now into the future even when the levy ceases, if this is allowed or if anything can be done by the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Purchase Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce financial incentives or tax reliefs for those who are considering buying a new home for the first time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a bus route in Co. Kildare (details supplied) will continue this year, the number of pupils eligible for this route due to changes in eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23893/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available for children with dyslexia attending mainstream school within that school system; if specific resource hours can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23900/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status on the provision of ASD units at secondary level in County Kildare where there have been shortages of space as children move from ASD units in primary school; the number of ASD units at secondary level in County Kildare; the amount of new places being provided for school year 2016/2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 245. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the progress of preparation of revised planning guidelines for the development of wind turbines; the process that is involved; when he expects these to be available for review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24128/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 278. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the preparation of revised planning guidelines for the development of wind turbines; the process that will be involved to have these published, reviewed and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24133/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Disposal Charges (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 266. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the current position with regard to the implementation of increased charges for waste collections; the negotiations that are currently ongoing with waste companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23897/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Assets (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 276. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the progress of development of a site (details supplied) in County Kildare, which is to provide additional housing supply in the south Kildare area as well as an amenity park and other community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24113/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 288. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are any similarities between an insolvent pension scheme (details supplied) participating in PIPS through his Department and the insolvent pension scheme of Waterford Crystal, where workers reached a settlement with Government when their company failed leaving a large deficit in their pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 348. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider changes to the child benefit payment system to allow children over 18 who are still attending secondary school to continue to receive child benefit until they finish school; the financial cost of such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23895/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Programmes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 349. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will give further consideration to an extension of the one-year duration of Tús work programmes given the experience of both participants and co-ordinators, who believe a longer period would be of benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23896/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 402. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason an updated procurement policy for pest control providers was required; if he is aware that many small providers who currently provide pest control services to local schools in their areas will not now qualify to supply these services, even though their customers are satisfied with their services and would like to retain...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 413. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her Department's approach to the issue of Japanese knotweed; the steps that can be taken by her Department to eradicate it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23891/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 742. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a single farm payment will continue to be drawn on land that is developed for solar energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24141/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 762. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when an area in County Kildare (details supplied) can expect to receive improved broadband services given the progress being made on the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23995/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 764. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on the position and review of REFIT tariffs for solar energy and other alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24140/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 820. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the status on the provision of reduced speed limits in housing estates to ensure the safety of children living in those estates, the role of each local authority in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23898/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 843. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of works to improve the condition and safety of the N81; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24185/16]