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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (26 Mar 2013)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare is not included on the exempt unfinished estates list for the purposes of local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15366/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Pension Provisions (26 Mar 2013)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason an army pension has been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15342/13]

Other Questions: Mortgage Arrears (21 Mar 2013)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. Mortgage arrears is the biggest issue in my constituency of Kildare South and the most common problem raised at my clinics. The Minister is well aware of the great distress mortgage arrears have on individuals and families as they try to cope with changing financial circumstances. The Government has stated the banks must propose sustainable mortgage...

Other Questions: Mortgage Arrears (21 Mar 2013)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the roll-out of the personal insolvency service, which is badly needed. I deal with constituents who have mortgages which they have no hope of ever repaying. The Central Bank must monitor closely how the banks engage with people in such circumstances to find a resolution that allows them to return to normal life and contribute to the local economy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (14 Mar 2013)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the introduction of the new credit card style driving licence which was introduced in January 2013 will be reviewed to allow customers to bring their own photos with them to be scanned while applying for the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13504/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Mar 2013)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose daughter is not eligible for a primary school place due to her age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12732/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Croke Park Agreement Review (28 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way negotiations on pay talks with Gardai differ to that of other public servants; if it is possible to redress any perceived imbalance in representation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10891/13]

State Forestry: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this important motion. As someone who, when I had more time on my hands, enjoyed many days hill walking in the Wicklow mountains from Glendalough to Lugnaquilla, I am very conscious of the many and varied benefits and uses of our natural forests, the Coillte estate in particular. In one way, while it is a deeply rural issue, it is one part...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion (Resumed) with UFA and IFA (26 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: May I ask a supplementary question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion (Resumed) with UFA and IFA (26 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: Did the witness say earlier that farmers could possibly rent from those who were inactive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion (Resumed) with UFA and IFA (26 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: There could be a situation where the person who has inherited the rights to the commonage but never activates them could make an income by renting the commonage out while the young farmer always has to pay the rent and never gets the opportunity to buy. To return to the original point of selling, I would be concerned if he was renting for a number of years but eventually had to get an option...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion (Resumed) with UFA and IFA (26 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I thank the gentlemen for their presentation. Great thought went into it. Mr. Wall outlined the UFA policy objectives. I take it there is a problem with commonages in some areas that needs to be addressed and Mr. Wall has set out the many challenges facing the Department in addressing them. He set out the UFA's concerns. Deputy Ó Cuív referred to the committee's dealings with...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: These are the points on which I wish to commend the Finance Bill and I congratulate the Ministers responsible for their work on it.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I wish to share time with Deputies Brian Walsh and John Paul Phelan.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on this Bill. I acknowledge the sentiments expressed by Deputy Ó Caoláin which reflect his perspective on the legislation. However, the one aspect he missed concerns the extremely difficult circumstances the country is in. The Government would like to be able to do an awful lot more, but we are in an extremely restricted position....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Council EU Developments: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (21 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I thank the officials for appearing before the committee. Before touching on the CAP, I wish to question the EU-US high-level working group and the agreement to initiate internal procedures to launch the negotiations for a transatlantic trade and investment partnership. What impact could this have for exporting Irish beef to the US? Is there a timeline on those trade negotiations? What is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Use of Commonage Lands: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I thank the gentlemen attending for their presentations, which have given great clarity to an issue which everyone here is concerned has the potential to be very difficult to deal with. There are issues that need to be addressed, which we all accept. We are here to talk about the methodology of how we approach them in the best way possible. As a Deputy for Kildare South, I will be a bit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Alcohol Advertising (19 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the implications of a ban on alcohol sponsorship for sporting events and teams at both a micro and macro level; his views on whether such a ban on local sponsors will have a negative impact on local teams and organisations in small communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8586/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Ireland: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I welcome Mr. Keeling and wish him well in his new role, which is of vital importance to the overall industry. We are all very supportive of him and are here to help in every way we can because we all want to see our position as world leaders in the breeding sector and our fantastic worldwide reputation as great horse people and a country that excels in that sector maintained. I worked in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Irish National Stud: Discussion with Chairman Designate (14 Feb 2013)

Martin Heydon: I welcome Mr. Dempsey to the committee. I wish him well in taking on what will be a challenging but important role for the racing and breeding industry, not to mention the tourism aspect. As a TD for Kildare South I am very much aware of the importance of the National Stud and Japanese Gardens from a tourism point of view. The figure of 115,000 visitors does not surprise me because it is...