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An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Martin Heydon: I am happy to have an opportunity to speak on this Bill, which will allow for a referendum offering people the opportunity to have their say on the future of the Seanad. In the run-up to the last general election, Fine Gael had a much-heralded five-point plan, one of the key components of which was new politics and political reform. Even though we have not reached the halfway point of the...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Martin Heydon: I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak on this most important Bill. I am very aware of the different views it has brought up and the sensitivity of the issues involved. I fully respect the right of individuals to hold different and opposing views on the detail of the Bill and have welcomed the opportunity to speak to many constituents, colleagues and friends about the issue in...

Other Questions: Roads Maintenance (27 Jun 2013)

Martin Heydon: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that have been taken to protect the regional and road network. [31039/13]

Other Questions: Roads Maintenance (27 Jun 2013)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister for his response. I acknowledge his great efforts to secure funding for very important projects for regional and local roads at a time of difficult economic circumstances. I have a question about the pilot CIS scheme whereby counties receive money. I welcome the two projects in south Kildare which received a combined figure of approximately €40,000. I ask why...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (27 Jun 2013)

Martin Heydon: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the major issues that he will seek to address within his proposed new tourism policy; and the way members of the industry and the public will be able to engage with this review. [31025/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Courses Applications (27 Jun 2013)

Martin Heydon: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a special needs assistant (details suppled in Co. Kildare) who needs to take time off from their contract for study purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31418/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 238. To ask the Minister for Finance if the local property tax is deductible as an expense against rental income; the plans and progress that have been made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31816/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 462. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in relation to rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32027/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 521. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a further update on the review of the shared ownership scheme operated by local authorities; in particular the annual increases of 4.5% on the rental portion, which is causing considerable financial stress to owners who are trying to manage repayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending and for this detailed and clearly laid out briefing. Going through it beforehand was useful. This might be an unfair question for the Minister, but how does the figure of 8.8% for administration costs benchmark with other Departments? My question might be a little out of left field. Under office equipment, including IT, there has been...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: On subhead A9, which relates to food aid donations and the World Food Programme, will the Minister outline exactly what is donated and the destination of such donations?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: Do we provide money or food aid?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: I have two brief questions. In respect of the previous early retirement scheme and the commitments the Minister has on those legacy payments, what year does that finalise? Does he have to make his last payments on those? In respect of 9(iii), I did not think the Land Commission would cost us money but I presume it is small enough expenditure. What costs are still involved in respect of...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: What is the cost of it?

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: My main question was whether we have any products in intervention but the Minister has answered it. In regard to the school milk scheme, is that a cash payment? Does the Department buy the milk or what way does that work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: CAP Reform and Related Matters: Discussion (9 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the Minister and apologise for missing the beginning of her presentation. It is great that she is addressing the committee. Most of my questions have been touched on and to avoid repetition I will ask specific questions. I accept what Ms O'Neill has stated on the CAP and that it is the start of a process, but even at this stage can she state whether she has priorities which...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 187. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain final reminder notices sent in relation to the payment of the non-principal private residence charge due on 30 June 2013 were not received until after the closing date as in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will outline the procedures that are in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 205. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to tackle the issue of boy racers and modified cars which are causing difficulties for residents in certain areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33635/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (11 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the eligibility of PhD students for grant assistance beyond four years in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34100/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Regulations (11 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the role his Department has in improving road safety and parking issues at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the plans in place in this regard for this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34127/13]