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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. As he outlined, the concern involves what happens when the UK becomes a third country and the impact of that, be it a no-deal scenario or a more managed way. The impact on the equine industry in Ireland could be akin to the effect on the beef sector because the Irish and UK markets for the breeding and racing of horses are so interlinked. If there was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: I am delighted to hear that the Minister is open to working with the industry across the board whether it is the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association or racehorse trainers through Horse Racing Ireland. I ask that the Minister and Department work with all key stakeholders in the industry to look at initiatives that could help those who will be impacted both in the short term and long term...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (6 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: 46. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work that has been carried out within his Department and at EU level with regard to the impact of Brexit on the breeding bloodstock and equine industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5677/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (5 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: 98. To ask the Minister for Health the status of progress on the human tissue (transplantation, post-mortem, anatomical examination and public display) Bill which deals with the introduction of the opt-out system for organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5411/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (5 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: 99. To ask the Minister for Health the status of work to deal with issues on the recruitment and retention of nurses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5388/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: 180. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the level of tax of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has increased from December 2018 to January 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5614/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a special needs assistant for a child in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5361/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the grants or financial supports available for the family of a child (details supplied) that wish to help them achieve their potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5617/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Martin Heydon: 513. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work being carried out by his Department at national and EU level to protect the bloodstock trade that will be severely affected by Brexit particularly in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4123/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (31 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 27. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to promote job creation in the mid-east region, including County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4550/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (31 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 47. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when legislation to provide for a minimum five year expiry date on gift vouchers will be enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4525/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (31 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 152. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the proposed introduction of changes to the fair deal legislation to assist farmers and small business owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4759/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Sector (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department considers loot boxes and mystery boxes in video games a form of gambling or an e-commerce activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4383/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Sector (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: The gaming industry is growing exponentially and there is much concern about the harm, in particular to young adults, from loot boxes and mystery boxes. Some $30 billion was reportedly spent on loot boxes in 2018 alone, and the gaming industry is predicted to have a value of $160 billion by 2022, 47% of which will be generated from micro-transactions such as loot boxes. It is clear that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Sector (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response and acknowledge our role in the joint declaration of European regulators. In popular games such as Overwatch where if one purchases a loot box, the box starts shaking on the screen and there are flying discs and a final reveal, and it is all designed to heighten the appeal. It is very much like watching an episode of "Winning Streak"....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Sector (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: I raised the issue for two reasons, namely, to try to influence our view of regulation as we amend the upcoming gambling Bills and to raise awareness among parents of their responsibility. Children aged ten, 11 and 12 play the games, often in their bedrooms without parental control and without parents being fully informed of the important elements of the game. Countries such as Belgium,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (30 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding VAT on food supplements, vitamins and minerals; his plans to impose a 23% VAT rate on such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4521/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications Data (29 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 81. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the take-up level of online passport applications for children since it was introduced; if it can be used by all children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3971/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (29 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 312. To ask the Minister for Health the consideration given to moving audiology services to a qualified provider system that would assist with the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3780/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Data (29 Jan 2019)

Martin Heydon: 313. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the waiting list for audiology tests nationally and in County Kildare; the waiting times in the different areas; the progress being made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3781/19]