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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I thank the officials for attending and updating us on the position. On some of the comments made, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív has referred to farmers in the west who may be Irish Farmers Association supporters but who do not believe they are represented by it. I would be interested to know if the Deputy represents his party's view or is he speaking in a personal capacity?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: That is interesting because I have a major difficulty with some of the points he made. I fully support the work the Minister and the Department have done to date. The Minister has been proactive in that regard. It is great that Ireland is giving a lead in coming up with proposals and getting other countries on board on an approximation model. On the idea that we could see a swing where...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the future funding of the horse racing industry, the need for a multi annual solution that would provide some stability for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48405/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Partnerships (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if progress has been made on broadening farm partnerships beyond solely dairy partnerships; the options open to those who operate enterprises other than dairy who wish to form a recognised farm partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48379/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bullying in the Workplace (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any complaints of bullying, mis-selling or malpractice made against any of the executives of the pillar banks or their subsidiaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48559/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bullying in the Workplace (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any investigations of bullying, mis-selling or malpractice in Irish banks or their subsidiaries, which have been carried out while the institutions were in public ownership, and if he is satisfied with the findings or such report and its conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48570/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an embargo on the employment of special needs assistants; and if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47618/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health the options available to patients who previously would have been able to access treatment under the national treatment purchase fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47377/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in filling a public Health Service Executive position (details supplied) in County Kildare; the timeline for the completion of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48191/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Expenditure Allocation 2013: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: I had one further question to ask. In a follow-on to my initial question, the Minister might outline the mechanism in respect of European money, match funding and how that is calculated between the current and capital sides. Second, on the suckler cow welfare scheme, I understand the Minister's point that for that scheme to operate next year, it would be necessary to introduce a new scheme....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Expenditure Allocation 2013: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: Why would we adjourn the meeting when the Minister is here until noon?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Expenditure Allocation 2013: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: The Minister has given of his time to answer our questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Public Expenditure Allocation 2013: Vote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: Thank you, Chairman. Will the Minister outline the mechanism in broad terms as to how European money and co-funded money comes into the Department and how it is dealt with in regard to the budget, both capital and current?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a tax concession which previously existed to ease the administrative burden where small payments were made to those under 50 from pension schemes that were being wound up has been curtailed; if this situation will be reviewed; if Revenue will correspond with an organisation (details supplied) which has been having difficulties in getting a response...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some of the major banks have as yet still not passed on the increased mortgage interest relief granted as part of last years budget to customers; the action he has taken or plan to take in this matter; when he expects it to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47136/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the options open to the many residents of unfinished housing estates throughout the country who are unable to access completion or maintenance works for their estates where the developer is either no longer trading or just uncooperative and uncontactable, where legal enforcement procedures by the local authorities can take...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (25 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2012; if he has considered the inclusion of architectural technologists as persons qualified to provide certification of the design or completion of building works under these new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47135/12]

Statutory Sick Pay: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: On the issue of small business in general, I am very proud to be part of a Government that is focused on not taxing work. In a very difficult budget last year, to have managed not to increase income tax and tax on workers directly was quite a feat by the Minister for Finance. That is something that must be recognised by everyone. One of the commitments in the programme for Government,...

Topical Issue Debate: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (24 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for her detailed response and very much welcome the commencement of the review to which she refers, which makes this Topical Iissue debate timely. She stated, "It is a matter for each housing authority to assess the need of each applicant household within the terms of the regulations," and then sets out the position under paragraphs (1) and (2) of regulation 22....

Topical Issue Debate: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (24 Oct 2012)

Martin Heydon: I am thankful for the opportunity to raise this issue in the House. I am glad the Minister of State is present to respond to what I have to say. I have become increasingly aware of this difficulty in the last 18 months, since I was elected to the Dáil. It has been raised with me by individuals in my local area on many occasions. If that experience is replicated throughout the...