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Report on Review of Commonage Land and Framework Management Plan: Motion (3 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the "Report on Review of Commonage Lands and Framework Management Plans" of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, of which I am a member. The committee Chairman, Deputy Andrew Doyle, has been inadvertently delayed but will be with us shortly. The report represents a timely review, following on the draft guidelines sent by...

Report on Review of Commonage Land and Framework Management Plan: Motion (3 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: I move:That Dáil Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine entitled ‘Report on Review of Commonage Lands and Framework Management Plans’ which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 18 July, 2013.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2014)

Martin Heydon: I refer to the education (admission to school) Bill which aims to make admission policies more inclusive and equitable. It will ensure a structured, fair and transparent approach to school admissions and a school place for every child throughout the country. It should also outlaw such practices as waiting lists lasting for years and the charging of fees for remaining on waiting lists which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (30 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 102. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the progress of the Healthy Ireland project; his priorities in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36495/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Planning (30 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 105. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the measures the State has in place to deal with potential epidemics, particularly in view of the ongoing ebola crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36494/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 592. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the protocols that are being developed and procedures to be followed in the taking in charge of housing estates by local authorities and the subsequent transfer of waste services infrastructure to Irish Water; when such protocols are expected to be published; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Water Charges Administration (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 47. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the request by Irish Water for the use of individual PPS numbers; the reason this is required by Irish Water; the provisions her Department will make to ensure that such information once provided to Irish Water is secure and used correctly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36377/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Shared Ownership Scheme (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 259. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the review of the shared ownership scheme with particular reference to the 4.5% rental increase which had previously been suspended and which is causing hardship for many householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36291/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Capital Assistance Scheme Funding (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 265. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the assistance and financial supports available for local communities who are interested in developing independent living facilities in their area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36371/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 268. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps his Department will take or the action that has already been taken with Irish Water to address the sending of letters to incorrect addresses and wrong individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36378/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 274. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the work of the expert group reviewing the Gridlink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36339/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 272. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll-out of improved broadband services in an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; when he expects the mapping process to be concluded and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Green Paper on Energy Publication (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 273. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the review of the Green Paper on energy policy; the consultation process of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36337/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 275. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the national broadband service provided by 3 Ireland was discontinued; the provisions his Department is making for those living in rural Ireland who had relied on this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36366/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the progress in negotiations to introduce an exchange programme for Irish driving licence holders with Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36293/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vote 30 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: My question is on tuberculosis testing. The projected outturn or target is 8.4 million tests, while 8.5 million tests were carried out last year. How do we get rid of TB and, by extension, TB testing? We have made good progress in recent years, but surely the more progress we make the harder it is to get rid of the last of it. Is it realistic to suggest that we can eradicate TB when we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vote 30 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: The mid-year output for TSE testing is at 32,500. These tests were not outlined in the 2014 target. Is there a reason they were conducted despite the fact that no targets were in place? Are there targets?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Vote 30 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (23 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming before the committee. I will not rehash the areas touched on, but will ask a general question on trade and trade missions. I am mindful, looking at beef, that the key thing about getting into America is not necessarily quantity, but rather the quality of the cuts they take and, reputationally, how much that helps us. What is the difference...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (17 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: 1708. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend funding to the local improvement scheme in 2015 in view of the value for money and significant improvements recent funding of the community involvement scheme has brought about; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34093/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Horse Racing Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: Discussion (16 Sep 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Turf Club representatives for their presentation today and the different elements of it. Integrity has been discussed with all of the different stakeholders we had here before now, including the importance of ensuring it. As I have recorded here before, integrity is something one takes for granted when one has it and if one loses it, it takes a long time to get it back. The...