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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (29 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who cannot get on the housing list in the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53657/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Bloodstock Industry (28 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Having worked for four years in the racing industry and having grown up beside a two-stallion stud farm, I understand the value of the industry to small rural economies. I also understand the value and importance of the funding currently made available through the horse and greyhound racing fund. At times, we almost regard it as a cliché...

Topical Issue Debate: Bloodstock Industry (28 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: Ireland is recognised as a world leader in the horse racing and horse breeding industry. The industry employs in excess of 17,000 people around the country, particularly in rural areas where other employment prospects are scarce. I know this because approximately 4,000 people are employed in the industry in my own county of Kildare. The bloodstock industry is worth over €l billion...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing difficulties with the allocation of funding to a now completed domestic refuge (details supplied) in County Kildare; the number of women and children who are being turned away; if he can work to seek a final resolution to the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53034/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Exchequer Revenue (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of every euro spent in the State that remains in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51825/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if arrangements will be made for discretion to be applied in cases where those who may be refused Student Universal Support Ireland grants following the delayed process subsequently drop out of course due to this decision but incur fees for the first semester due to the late drop out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51783/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the issue of the purchase of houses by tenants of cooperative housing schemes will be considered as part of the recently announced review and reform of tenant purchase schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51710/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Budget Submission: Discussion with Macra na Feirme (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I thank the witnesses for their contributions today. In common with Deputy Ferris, I find myself in agreement with many of the points made, particularly in respect of capital assets for student grants and the need for this to be related in income and not just for farmers. This is a potential issue for all small businesses and business people nationwide and, hopefully, it will not be an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: Mr. McKenna has an impressive curriculum vitae. He appears to be suitably experienced to continue in the role at what is a crucial time for Coillte as it prepares for the future. Mr. McKenna referred to the main pillars being in place for a bright future and to aid innovation. Will he expand more on how Coillte is innovating and on how it will change and adapt for future markets? What...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include physical education on the school curriculum in view of its health benefits and advantages in the prevention of issues such as obesity and diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51335/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress on the introduction of the free GP card to those on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51449/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is waiting on essential surgery in St. James' Hospital in Dublin will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50528/12]

Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this much awaited Bill. I spoke last year in the House on the credit union movement, its unique place in society and the important role of voluntarism. I firmly believe that now more than ever, when so many individuals have lost faith and trust in many of the banking institutions, that the credit union movement needs to be supported and strengthened in...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I congratulate the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the successful passing of the referendum. I ask the Taoiseach about the progress on the child and family support agency Bill which will establish the agency for the delivery of child welfare and protection services. It is imperative that the agency is established and that funding is available from the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if carer's allowance will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49752/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Bill (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be protections in place under the personal insolvency arrangements to guard against a scenario (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49818/12]

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I, too, acknowledge the work of Deputy Eoghan Murphy on this Bill and the role of the Chief Whip and the Minister in allowing us to discuss it today. The Friday sittings are very healthy for those of us on the backbenches in that we are able to bring forward Bills like this one. The overriding point about this Bill is transparency, which must be welcomed in that we need to get more...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce a system whereby teachers may transfer closer to where they are living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49167/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the terms of the Public Service Pension Reduction; the timeframe it remains in place; if it is paid by both public servants and civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49346/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Environment and Health Action Plan (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in implementing and ratifying the National Environmental Health Action Plan relating to environmental health here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49337/12]