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Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. I am struck by the irony as I listen to the debate, given that for the last couple of years Opposition parties have continuously accused the Government of being against, not in favour of, rural Ireland, yet it is the Government that is pushing for the delivery of high speed broadband to every house in the country. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Back to Work Allowance Data (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 47. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the uptake of the back to work enterprise allowance in County Kildare in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; the supports available to those persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43630/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (23 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 70. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the additional supports accessible for self-employed persons following budget 2020; when they will be fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43629/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 190. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification process for a school project (details supplied) in County Kildare will now commence in parallel with the completion of the stage 2(b) documentation in order to fast-track the project. [43021/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming Scheme (22 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 456. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the basis on which he will consider the reopening and funding of the organic farming scheme to provide alternative options to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43372/19]

Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response and will take his points of view on board. I am glad the urban regeneration development fund will open up for applications again before the end of the year. I will work closely with officials in the Kildare County Council, as I have done up until now, to ensure that we put our best foot forward for a second bridge for Newbridge. This...

Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response and will take his points of view on board. I am glad the urban regeneration development fund will open up for applications again before the end of the year. I will work closely with officials in the Kildare County Council, as I have done up until now, to ensure that we put our best foot forward for a second bridge for Newbridge. This...

Topical Issue Debate: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: Newbridge in County Kildare has seen significant population growth in recent years. With a population of more than 22,500, it is the biggest town in County Kildare and the tenth biggest town in Ireland. It also has potential for further sustainable growth and development through planned developments as well as land zoned in other areas. Newbridge faces challenges, however. The main...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress in identifying possible sites for the proposed new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42597/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the process to move a school (details supplied) to tender stage; the status of conveyancing of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42596/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the design team for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare can provide a date for the completion of the stage 2b documentation. [42632/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: As the Taoiseach will be aware, dementia advisers work not only with people with dementia but with their families and carers to provide a highly responsive and individualised information and signposting service. Kildare is one of the counties that does not have the services of a dementia adviser. I have worked and engaged with the Kildare branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, as has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (16 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of plans for the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the activities to take place in 2019 and 2020 following the allocation in budget 2020 to progress the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42314/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (16 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the outline of just transition plans for Bord na Móna workers in County Kildare following the announcement of the new fund as part of budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42279/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Protection Agency Reports (16 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 201. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps to be taken following the publication of a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (details supplied). [42508/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his priorities from the establishment of the beef market task force; the timeline for progress of meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41987/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 89. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to improve oversight and transparency in the beef processing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41115/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (10 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 20. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the legislative changes to the fair deal scheme for farmers and small business owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41369/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (10 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 41. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to overcrowding at Naas General Hospital; and the supports being provided to help alleviate same. [41370/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Oct 2019)

Martin Heydon: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied); the reason for the lengthy delay in progress being made from the present stage; when progression is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41509/19]