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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2014: Motion (25 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for coming in. I welcome this significant increase in the investment in rural Ireland through the investment in the horse and greyhound fund. The Minister has outlined the economic activity of €1.1 billion from the horse industry and €500 million from the greyhound industry. That is economic activity in parts of rural Ireland where there...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (25 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal (details supplied) to help to encourage the banks to pass on variable interest rate reductions to mortgage holders; the other options open to them in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45126/14]

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I welcome this week's announcements about Irish Water. In a recent interview on local radio in Kildare, I stated that there were a number of different aspects to the water situation as it currently stands. I believe fundamentally in the need to establish Irish Water and have felt that the charges had to be fair, transparent and affordable overall. Any suggestion of a bonus culture within...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: I will not be lectured by Sinn Féin, which charges for water in Northern Ireland and whose members speak out of both sides of their mouths.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: Certainty in pricing for four years and the extra measures that greatly restrict future Governments' handling of the utility and the pricing structure are welcome. The requirement for PPS numbers was something that raised concern, and that has now been dealt with. The public ownership issue has been dealt with: any future Government would have to hold a referendum or change legislation in a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Book Sales (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 23. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to a proposal to allow the owners of mortgaged properties bid for the sale of their distressed mortgage at a lower value when the sale of these mortgages is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44716/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Programmes (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of programmes run by her Department for school-going children to educate them and raise awareness of issues around domestic abuse; her plans for further initiatives in this area to increase awareness among children of supports and protections available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44736/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Policy (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 139. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on his Department's review of international developments on potential health effects of electromagnetic fields emanating from transmission grid infrastructure; when he expects it to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44675/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 142. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the important work carried out by the Barrow Drainage Board in ensuring drainage for the River Barrow and surrounding areas will not be compromised in the absence of the Barrow Drainage Board, taking into account the important work this board and its staff have carried out for many years; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Qualifications (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 143. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that is being made in the area of ensuring agreement for a grandfather clause for architects who have worked in the building regulation area for years to ensure their years of experience are not lost to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44701/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 151. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on progress being made and an expected publication timeframe for planning guidelines regarding development of wind energy infrastructure in view of the ongoing developments and plans by wind energy providers in local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44749/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the intergovernmental discussions on the development of wind energy for export; if all work on this project has now ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44710/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the work to date of the expert panel reviewing the Grid Link project; if it has appointed any external advisers; when he expects its work to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44677/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on an extension of the terms of reference of the independent expert panel reviewing the Grid Link and Grid West projects to incorporate a review of the overall need for Grid25; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44681/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the relationship between Grid25 and any possible future interconnection with Europe; his views on if additional independent reviews of this policy are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44685/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 162. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current position regarding EirGrid's right to access private lands; the legislation that governs these powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44755/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Applications (19 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 59. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a funding application from Kildare County Council for flood alleviation works in respect of an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (18 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 146. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing for an appeal for invalidity pension will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44217/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (18 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 482. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the case for a new minor works grant scheme for schools this year in view of the ongoing reduction in capitation grants; her views on re-introducing it as a standard payment every year so boards of management may budget effectively at the start of every year knowing what income will be available to them; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Availability (13 Nov 2014)

Martin Heydon: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of school bus routes that exist between two areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; if there is no established route at present, her plans for this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43603/14]