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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Building Projects Status (18 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the ongoing review of secondary school provision in south County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42107/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Building Projects Status (18 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: The first of my questions is on progress on secondary school extensions. I take this opportunity to congratulate the Minister, Deputy McHugh, who I consider a good friend, on his elevation to a full Cabinet position. It is a position he is well capable of handling from his experience in the House. It is a great honour for him and his family and a testament to the work he has done as a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Schools Building Projects Status (18 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. Given that the questions are grouped, I have a fair number of points to make. I will stick to the matter of school extensions in this first supplementary contribution. As the Ceann Comhairle knows well, the project at St. Paul's school in Monasterevin has been beset by numerous delays, not all of which were caused by the Department of Education and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Proposed Legislation (18 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 18. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the proposed legislation to tackle the issue of expiration dates on gift vouchers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42692/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 19. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the supports proposed to assist SMEs in County Kildare as a result of budget 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42693/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work within his Department to regulate and control the gambling sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42512/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: Will the Minister provide an update on the progress made with the gambling control Bill? I know the Minister has worked hard in this area, establishing a working group on it this year. Will he provide an update on some of the issues that this group has worked through? Gambling is pervasive across society. If one has a gambling problem, there is no getting away from it as it is present...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister of State for his response and acknowledge the work that he and his officials are doing. The problem is that the technology is changing so quickly that it is almost impossible for the legislation to keep up. We are always lagging behind. That is where the role of an independent regulator is important. I welcome the decision made by the Government earlier this year to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gambling Legislation (17 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: Online gaming is another area which we have to address. I am conscious of the game Fortnite and all of the concerns around it. Elements of these games have loot boxes. This is another example of where people get that little high and the same excitement as they get with a lottery scratch card. Young children of ten, 11 and 12 years of age are playing these games. These are pervasive and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (17 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 16. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of changes due to be made to parental leave; if consideration is being given to an increase in the age limit of children for whom it can be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42513/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (17 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 230. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if women on reduced contributory pensions pre-2012 who spent time caring for their families will be considered for reviews in view of the introduction of the new home caring credit system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42760/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (16 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 118. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of progress on the plans for an institute for peace support and leadership training at the Curragh; when the feasibility study under way is due to be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42529/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (16 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a bus ticket for a child (details supplied) attending a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42531/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Staff (16 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 316. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the staffing levels in INIS offices now and at this time in 2017; if the level of resources available is contributing to delays being experienced in the processing of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42520/18]

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I thank all the witnesses for their attendance and thank the petitioner for the opportunity to have this discussion, which is very helpful. There is widespread support for the two orchestras. Perhaps at times we take them for granted, but they are definitely not something anyone wants to see gone. I am very struck by the partner report, in which it says in respect of the demographics of...

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: What is the actual overall cost of running the orchestras, though?

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: Did I hear a figure of €4 million mentioned as something that the Arts Council or the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht might be talking about putting in?

Committee on Public Petitions: National Orchestras: Discussion (10 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: I have a final couple of points to make. Suggestions were made by a politician in another committee here that RTÉ was perhaps using the orchestras to make a broader financial case. Personally I do not think that is borne out by the facts when one considers what the witnesses have outlined in their opening address. They mentioned a 24% cut to RTÉ and only an 11% cut to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the major building project for a school (details supplied); if consideration has been given to an earlier profile for commencement of construction than Q3 2019 in view of the urgent need for the school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40945/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (9 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); if it can be considered for rapid build status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40958/18]