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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 402. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason an updated procurement policy for pest control providers was required; if he is aware that many small providers who currently provide pest control services to local schools in their areas will not now qualify to supply these services, even though their customers are satisfied with their services and would like to retain...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 413. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her Department's approach to the issue of Japanese knotweed; the steps that can be taken by her Department to eradicate it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23891/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 742. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a single farm payment will continue to be drawn on land that is developed for solar energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24141/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 762. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when an area in County Kildare (details supplied) can expect to receive improved broadband services given the progress being made on the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23995/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 764. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on the position and review of REFIT tariffs for solar energy and other alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24140/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 820. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the status on the provision of reduced speed limits in housing estates to ensure the safety of children living in those estates, the role of each local authority in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23898/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 843. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of works to improve the condition and safety of the N81; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24185/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the action plan for housing and homelessness. If it is anywhere near as successful as the action plan for jobs, we will see a serious improvement in the under-supply in the housing sector. What is the status of the landlord and tenant law reform Bill, which seeks to streamline the relationship between landlords and tenants? As we all know, trying to work through individual...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare which is now urgent given that works need to be completed for the new school term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23148/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Appeals (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an appeal for a transport grant for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23175/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reviews (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 223. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress of the report into the fire at a location (details supplied); if it will be forwarded to Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23334/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 315. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider proposals to secure sustainable long-term funding for the important PEER WALK programme for young persons with disabilities based on the strong work they have done in the past and the opportunities they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23047/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 579. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in dealing with the waiting list for scoliosis surgery for children at Crumlin children's hospital; if external surgery or treatment abroad can be considered for those on the waiting lists who are in severe pain and have been waiting over a year in some cases for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22055/16]

Other Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for the response. I was about to make a point about the assistance that can be provided by financial institutions and others. It is good to see that the Minister is on top of such an approach. Will he outline whether any opportunities that Brexit might provide for the agricultural sector have been revealed during the contingency process? I appreciate that the...

Other Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 38. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken within his Department to protect and promote the agricultural sector following the UK vote on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21314/16]

Other Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: We discussed this matter the last time the Minister took questions before the vote on Brexit. At that time he outlined some of his efforts to communicate with Northern Ireland farmers and others as his predecessor also did. Unfortunately, from an agriculture perspective we have got the result we did not want. The Minister has outlined some of the very good reasons we did not want it to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (13 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 137. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an offer of part-time employment for a person (details supplied) under the Tús work placement initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21404/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills why a person (details supplied) has been changed to a concessionary school bus ticket when they used to have an eligible one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21305/16]

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 12. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the legacy of the 2016 commemorations; her plans for the remainder of 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19843/16]

Other Questions: Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (7 Jul 2016)

Martin Heydon: 6. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on how the town and village renewal scheme can be utilised for the benefit of rural Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19844/16]