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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Estates (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: What progress has been made on developing a policy on the taking in charge of developer-led waste water systems which is delaying the taking in charge of many housing estates? Local authorities claim their hands are tied in terms of how they can engage on the matter but in some instances the local authority, such as that in Kildare, is spending a significant amount of money on water tankers...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timelines for completion of regional planning strategies under the regional spatial and economic strategies; the way in which they will implement with population targets in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39093/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 99. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of the Defamation Act 2009; and if there is a timeline for the review to be completed. [39177/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (27 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 134. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given for the funding of a dementia adviser in County Kildare. [39159/18]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2019: Minister for Finance (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I apologise for missing the beginning of the meeting. I thank the Minister for his attendance. Mindful of Deputy Burton's reference to comparisons between now and ten years ago, it is fair to acknowledge that our tax base is now considerably wider than when the boom was getting boomier, as it were, and the crash happened. We are now in better shape in that regard. I acknowledge the work...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: The Minister said she did not have the money for that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her response. I am glad to hear her reiterate that the details of the plan which were originally announced in January are on track. Some of those affected by this issue have begun to think that it may not happen because there has not been much recent media coverage of the matter. After many years of campaigning, they are almost afraid to believe that the issue will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for her reply. She is correct in her remarks on pensioners. Those with whom I dealt in Kildare on this matter were very persistent, and rightly so. This was one of the few issues on which there was no counterargument to those who raised the matter at clinics. There was an inherent unfairness in the measures and that cut people to the bone because they felt their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 62. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeline for payment of revised pensions to those in receipt of contributory pensions post-2012, following reviews to be carried out in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38866/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 63. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she expects the reviews to commence for those in receipt of contributory pensions post 2012 who are on reduced pensions due to years spent caring for family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38865/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: The Minister relieved the concerns of many pensioners and families last January when she announced changes for those in receipt of reduced contributory pensions post-2012 due to some anomalies in the yearly averaging system. On behalf of those due to be reviewed, I ask for confirmation that the process as outlined last January is continuing and that the reviews will be completed later this...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia’s operational headquarters in Rome. [37817/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (26 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he has taken to review the issue of pay inequality among teachers particularly newly qualified teachers; the further actions that can be taken to help address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39106/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (25 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 79. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of progress in meeting the objective set out in the Action Plan for Rural Development to support improvements to 600 towns and villages by 2019 under the town and village renewal scheme. [38572/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Seniors Alert Scheme (25 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 107. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the financial allocations in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 for the seniors alert scheme; the take-up to date of the scheme in County Kildare since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38571/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (19 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he can take to address the cost of train fares for commuters from Newbridge and Kildare outside the short hop zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37847/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (19 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the sports capital programme for large scale projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37846/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response but questions have to be asked. Was the initial budget for the home care package for the greater Kildare area sufficient to start with? Why is there such a disparity between our area and other areas of similar population, given waiting lists are greater in our area? I accept additional funding was given in the spring of this year as a result...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: I wish to raise the issue of home care packages and home support services and the significant waiting lists in the Kildare-west Wicklow-south Dublin area. As the Minister of State is aware, it is called CHO 7. I have been dealing with a number of constituents who include stroke victims, cancer sufferers, people suffering from early onset dementia, older people who need additional support...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Martin Heydon: 65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan with particular reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37584/18]