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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in appointing a multidisciplinary team in conjunction with Kildare County Council to examine current and future challenges arising on the Curragh plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16974/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (11 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of discussions with Kildare County Council regarding collaboration in addressing issues and identifying opportunities for the improved management and presentation of the Curragh plains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16975/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (11 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 202. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a survey carried out in 2018 by her Department of parents on domiciliary care allowance in relation to potentially increasing the disability allowance age from 16 to 18 years of age and extending the domiciliary care allowance age from 16 to 18 years of age; when a decision will be made on same; and if she...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I sat here and listened to some of the debate on rural Ireland, and I am not surprised by the comments of some Members of the Opposition. When we look at our Independent colleagues in the House, their stock in trade is to come out with lines that are not technically true around rural Ireland and to continue to talk rural Ireland down. They say rural Ireland is dying and the people are...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: Let us talk about the facts. We have more people living in the rural Ireland than we have ever had since the time of the Famine. What is it that they want in regard to services? I will give some examples. Two of my nearest post offices in the villages of Moone and Narraghmore closed in recent times, as the Ceann Comhairle will be well aware. Many people contacted me and expressed their...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a summary of the level of interest in the built heritage investment scheme and historic structures fund in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16673/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports available to local authorities, including Kildare County Council, under the community strand of the commemorative programme of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16672/19]

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I propose Deputy Shane Cassells.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: As stated in the programme for Government, we are very proud of the Defence Forces and the patriotism and professionalism the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps demonstrate, both at home and abroad. While the increased investment in key military infrastructure is necessary, there is also a need to address pay and allowances for members of the Defence Forces. The Public Service Pay...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure that rural dwellers continue to have the opportunity to build homes in their own local communities, including the planning permission guidelines for one-off houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16397/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 119. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress that has been made regarding the provision of serviced sites as outlined in Project Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16375/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 306. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the upgrade of the HSE day care centre building on Drogheda Street, Monasterevin, County Kildare. [16028/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 307. To ask the Minister for Health the progress made on the appointment of a design team for a project (detailed supplied). [16029/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (9 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 600. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a means review of a carer's allowance payment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16534/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (4 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 45. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of progress in completing the reviews for those in receipt of reduced pension amounts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15650/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 61. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the options available to those seeking a personal monitored alarm through the seniors alert scheme that do not have access to a landline at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15467/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: As the Minister knows, the senior alert scheme is very popular. We see increasing demand from individuals signing up for this when they reach the age of 65 or older. I increasingly come across cases in south Kildare where people are looking to join who do not have an existing landline. They seek a landline from Eir to link into this. We need to futureproof this. There seems to be a delay...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: Is the technology improving such that these schemes will operate without a landline in future?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Seniors Alert Scheme (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. I agree that the seniors alert scheme is a very important support for vulnerable older people to continue to live with independence and confidence in our rural communities. That is important because we all hope to live for longer and in better health. Being secure in our homes is key to that and this personal monitored alarm is a fantastic scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (3 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: 80. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he plans to invite applications for the 2019 Rural Regeneration Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15438/19]