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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Partnerships (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if progress has been made on broadening farm partnerships beyond solely dairy partnerships; the options open to those who operate enterprises other than dairy who wish to form a recognised farm partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48379/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bullying in the Workplace (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any complaints of bullying, mis-selling or malpractice made against any of the executives of the pillar banks or their subsidiaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48559/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bullying in the Workplace (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any investigations of bullying, mis-selling or malpractice in Irish banks or their subsidiaries, which have been carried out while the institutions were in public ownership, and if he is satisfied with the findings or such report and its conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48570/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an embargo on the employment of special needs assistants; and if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47618/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health the options available to patients who previously would have been able to access treatment under the national treatment purchase fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47377/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made in filling a public Health Service Executive position (details supplied) in County Kildare; the timeline for the completion of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48191/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I thank the officials for attending and updating us on the position. On some of the comments made, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív has referred to farmers in the west who may be Irish Farmers Association supporters but who do not believe they are represented by it. I would be interested to know if the Deputy represents his party's view or is he speaking in a personal capacity?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020: Discussion with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (6 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: That is interesting because I have a major difficulty with some of the points he made. I fully support the work the Minister and the Department have done to date. The Minister has been proactive in that regard. It is great that Ireland is giving a lead in coming up with proposals and getting other countries on board on an approximation model. On the idea that we could see a swing where...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce a system whereby teachers may transfer closer to where they are living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49167/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the terms of the Public Service Pension Reduction; the timeframe it remains in place; if it is paid by both public servants and civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49346/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Environment and Health Action Plan (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health the progress made to date in implementing and ratifying the National Environmental Health Action Plan relating to environmental health here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49337/12]

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I, too, acknowledge the work of Deputy Eoghan Murphy on this Bill and the role of the Chief Whip and the Minister in allowing us to discuss it today. The Friday sittings are very healthy for those of us on the backbenches in that we are able to bring forward Bills like this one. The overriding point about this Bill is transparency, which must be welcomed in that we need to get more...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I congratulate the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the successful passing of the referendum. I ask the Taoiseach about the progress on the child and family support agency Bill which will establish the agency for the delivery of child welfare and protection services. It is imperative that the agency is established and that funding is available from the HSE.

Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this much awaited Bill. I spoke last year in the House on the credit union movement, its unique place in society and the important role of voluntarism. I firmly believe that now more than ever, when so many individuals have lost faith and trust in many of the banking institutions, that the credit union movement needs to be supported and strengthened in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if carer's allowance will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49752/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Insolvency Bill (13 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be protections in place under the personal insolvency arrangements to guard against a scenario (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49818/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is waiting on essential surgery in St. James' Hospital in Dublin will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50528/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include physical education on the school curriculum in view of its health benefits and advantages in the prevention of issues such as obesity and diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51335/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on progress on the introduction of the free GP card to those on the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51449/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Heydon: Mr. McKenna has an impressive curriculum vitae. He appears to be suitably experienced to continue in the role at what is a crucial time for Coillte as it prepares for the future. Mr. McKenna referred to the main pillars being in place for a bright future and to aid innovation. Will he expand more on how Coillte is innovating and on how it will change and adapt for future markets? What...