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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 486. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single farm payment and penalty dating back to 2008 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will advise what has happened since; the current position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12218/14]

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: I wish to follow on from Deputy Barry's point. The most common call I receive on this issue is from school bus services that use small, rural back roads. As the hedges are overgrown, some services refuse to take those roads to pick up children. Everyone's hands seem to be tied.

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 13. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to commemorate the exploits of Ernest Shackleton in view of the fact that 2014 is the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Endurance Expedition in 1914; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/14]

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: In light of its being the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Endurance expedition by Ernest Shackleton in 1914, I would like the Minister to outline his and his officials' plans to mark this very significant event. From his recent visit to Athy, the Minister will know about the close link between Ernest Shackleton and south Kildare. There is great interest in the region in determining...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for the response. I wish to refer to a number of points and the tying in of the event to a First World War commemoration. The tale of the Endurance and of Shackleton's expedition is one of survival against the destruction of war. The Minister mentioned some proposed projects. It is proposed to have a concert in the National Concert Hall in early October. It would be...

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the review to the draft canal by-laws to incorporate the recently completed public consultation process; the number of submissions received; the way the concerns raised will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/14]

Order of Business (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: In light of the comments by some farming organisation representatives yesterday in the Joint Oireachtas committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the bull beef crisis that there is market manipulation by processors and retailers, and also mindful of a potential price war on milk that seems to be breaking out in the United Kingdom where Tesco is selling four pints of milk for £1, I...

Order of Business (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: The consumer protection and competition Bill; I acknowledge the Taoiseach's response earlier to Deputy Ryan.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: My second point, if Deputies Ó Fearghaíl and Dooley do not mind me asking questions and acknowledging the mandate that I have to be here, relates to the gambling control Bill. Following publication of the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013, the gambling control Bill is to update and consolidate law on betting and gambling and the Taoiseach might outline when that is due.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Joint Labour Committees Agreements (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 87. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made in reorganising the JLC structures with particular reference to the agricultural workers JLC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11110/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bull Beef Sector: Discussion (4 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I wish to tease out a little more the change of specifications and the moving of the goalposts. When exactly did the meat industry start communicating to farmers their limited options for beef over 16 months? The IFA said in its presentation that in 2011 the factories strongly encouraged farmers not to export their dairy calves and keep them...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bull Beef Sector: Discussion (4 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: I thank the delegations for their detailed presentations. I will not rehash what has been said because we have a lot to get through. I will just make a few points and put my question. I concur with everything Deputy Deering has said and agree we need both a short-term and long-term solution. The consumer protection and competition Bill will be a key component for that solution, as will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (4 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 192. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal of invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [10693/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (4 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 367. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an AEOS payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10984/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (4 Mar 2014)

Martin Heydon: 368. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an AEOS payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10985/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (27 Feb 2014)

Martin Heydon: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of split mortgage arrangements that have been agreed by the pillar banks with their mortgage holders; if this number is increasing in line with the demand for alternative arrangements by those with significant debts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10305/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (27 Feb 2014)

Martin Heydon: 169. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the decision to be finalised on the way those who will not have water meters installed will be treated; the way their initial charges will be assessed and when this will be communicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10264/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (27 Feb 2014)

Martin Heydon: 172. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the safeguards that are in place to provide security to those who are concerned that Irish Water could be sold out of public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10282/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Grants (27 Feb 2014)

Martin Heydon: 174. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the supports or financial assistance available to householders who cannot afford to repair their septic tanks or bring them up to standard and who are not necessarily in a high risk area where an inspection is going to be carried out so may not qualify for the grants for remedial works; and if he will make a statement on...

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this important motion. When postmasters in my local area started to contact me to raise concerns about this matter, I thought I had missed something like an announcement of post office closures. I am conscious of the absolute devastation that would be caused in villages like Narraghmore and Ballitore in my close-knit community of south...