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Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: I wish to ask about two tranches of legislation. The gambling control Bill proposes to update and consolidate the law on betting and gambling. When can we expect it? What is the position on the Horse Racing Ireland (amendment) Bill, which will amend and extend the Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994 and the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (27 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 366. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made in improving the social welfare supports for self-employed persons who take the risk to start their own business but are then restricted in benefits that can be claimed; the additional plans her Department has to review the supports available to self-employed persons to encourage persons who may be willing to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (27 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 929. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address queries in relation to the provision of weight management clinics and related issues (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23223/14]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this very important Bill. I commend the Minister of State on the work she has done and the huge amount of work that has gone on behind the scenes in bringing it before the House. A number of elements of the Bill will have a very significant impact, including the new tenant purchase scheme, the housing assistance payment scheme, provision...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (13 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have any plans to review the ability of bookmakers to reclaim the cost of VAT on the SIS service used by them as part of their business following a change in treatment in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21521/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 377. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal in respect of invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21244/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Shared Ownership Scheme (8 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 145. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the ongoing review of the shared ownership scheme; if his Department is considering a change to the current index linked rental payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20697/14]

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak to this Private Members' motion. Several points on political expediency should be highlighted. True to the Taoiseach's commitment, we said we would outline the details of the average charge for water before the local and European elections and we have now done so. I greatly welcome this. If Members across the Chamber were in power, I imagine...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (7 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance the assistance or protection the State will provide to persons or businesses that have lost out due to the liquidation of Setanta Insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20567/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (1 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on extending the timeframe for internships under the JobBridge scheme to more than the maximum of nine months in order that persons on the scheme can receive additional experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19882/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (1 May 2014)

Martin Heydon: 97. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the rules of the State contributory pension under which many women have reduced contributions and pensions as they were obliged to remain at home to raise their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19883/14]

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: One of the key tenets of a just society must be equal and fair access to health services. One's ability to pay for services should not in any way determine the speed and level of access, which is the situation we currently have. People who can afford private health insurance may get access to a colonoscopy or mammogram or another procedure more quickly. The basis of universal health care...

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on what is undoubtedly the most reforming health care measure to have been introduced since the foundation of the State. It will have an impact on the lives of every citizen in the State for generations to come. The main purpose of this proposal is to deal with a health system that is not fit for purpose and is incapable of meeting the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance the oversight carried out by the Financial Regulator to ensure that insurance companies alter their flood risk assessments in areas where millions of euro of taxpayers' money has been spent on flood alleviation measures that have reduced flood risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18519/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: 195. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress in dealing with cases under the Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme; the number of cases currently being dealt with; if any are concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18488/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: 196. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases of magdalene survivors from Stanhope Street that are being processed under the Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18492/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: 197. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the lack of files being provided by the Sisters of Mercy from Stanhope Street is affecting those former residents of Stanhope Street in making applications under the Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme; if there will be an appeals mechanism for those cases if there is a negative response to an application; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: 222. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when Mullaghcreelan Wood, Castledermot, County Kildare, which is under the control of Coillte, is expected to re-open following closure during the storms earlier this year; the remedial work required to ensure public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18464/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: 228. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to review the process of adding fluoride to water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18467/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2014)

Martin Heydon: 251. To ask the Minister for Health the funding options available for a large community centre that wishes to build disabled toilet facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18461/14]