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Thu, 9 May 2024
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Control of Dogs
Niamh Smyth
39. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she or her Department officials have had discussions with Cavan County Council on dog control matters, given that it was recently reported that no dog control fines were issued by the local authority last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18145/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Niamh Smyth
75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagement with the British Government on issues relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings ahead of the 50th anniversary this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20618/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
112. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on passport applications and processing times presently; how many applications were processed so far this year; how many are outstanding and currently in waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20617/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Road Tolls
Niamh Smyth
151. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on this matter regarding staff on M3 tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Niamh Smyth
265. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will suggest funding mechanisms to assist in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21067/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Niamh Smyth
303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if this person can use the Wicklow-based company for this service in future; and if they do use it, whether the Government supports will still be available to them. [21068/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Control of Dogs
Niamh Smyth
326. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the rules/guidelines in relation to restricted dog breeds in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21004/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Staff
Niamh Smyth
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education what further appeal mechanism is open to a school (details supplied) to keep a working principal given the extenuating circumstances which has arisen in the school since the appeal was refused. [20346/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case and documents (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20491/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
244. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20467/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
245. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20468/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Family Reunification
Niamh Smyth
383. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20609/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Visa Applications
Niamh Smyth
386. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she will expedite an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20620/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Niamh Smyth
396. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if any of the locations referred to in a document (details supplied) are in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20861/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
506. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the physiotherapy appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20208/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niamh Smyth
538. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review and refer correspondence to the HSE estate management team (details supplied); and to provide an update on the matter. [20367/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
587. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to urgently expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20599/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Community Development Projects
Niamh Smyth
669. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the community recognition fund 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20623/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth
16. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the details of the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since becoming Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19494/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Broadband Infrastructure
Niamh Smyth
116. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to review a case (details supplied); and if he will expedite the NBI in getting broadband for this person. [19944/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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State Pensions
Niamh Smyth
191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the State pension for a person (details supplied) who worked in the Civil Service from 1968 to 1975; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20077/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
252. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); and if he can provide an update on the matter. [19913/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Niamh Smyth
135. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports available for a sole trader (details supplied) to deal with rates; and what grants are available to them. [19906/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Niamh Smyth
97. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of an increase in providers leaving the core funding model; the steps his Department is taking on this issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18852/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Niamh Smyth
129. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps his Department is taking to increase the number of facilities that will take children under two years and eight months in childcare to assist parents returning to work; if he acknowledges the problem this is causing professionals who wish return to key roles in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18853/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
149. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite a passport application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19046/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
156. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19453/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to allocate further funding to Cavan and Monaghan County Councils and throughout the country, given the dire state of Ireland’s minor and local road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18820/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
193. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the underspend within his Department (details supplied), some of this money can go to Cavan and Monaghan to help fix the road network. [18821/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
194. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if a more in-depth plan/survey is being pursued on the local and national road network in Cavan/Monaghan to assess the condition and monies needed to fix same. [18822/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
195. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that from the funding pot this year of €18.1millon for Cavan, only 13km of road in the Ballyjamesduff municipal district, which has 1,000km of road, will be resurfaced due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18823/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Niamh Smyth
452. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection what protocols are in place for people who refuse the offer of work while in receipt of jobseeker’s payments; if employers are being liaised with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19027/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Niamh Smyth
547. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for payment of the young farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19186/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
695. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a hip assessment and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19081/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth
703. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an angiogram; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19189/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
Niamh Smyth
726. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he can recommend what treatment abroad options are open to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19388/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
736. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for an endoscopy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19452/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Pension Provisions
Niamh Smyth
25. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the specifics regarding the pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18134/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niamh Smyth
48. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of plans to extend child benefit for those continuing in secondary education but who have turned 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18135/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Bodies
Niamh Smyth
75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the work of the Working Group on Women in Agriculture. [18144/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18663/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
98. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a review/appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18161/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Niamh Smyth
77. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the progress on the new Garda station in Bailieborough and if there is an estimated completion date. [8319/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
98. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied). [17467/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Housing Policy
Niamh Smyth
362. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the terms and conditions for purchasing your own home from Westmeath County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17576/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
501. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will refer matters raised in an email (details supplied) to the HSE estate management team for a review (details supplied); and if he will provide an update. [17490/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
609. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite surgery urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17544/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
26. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the sports capital grants for 2024 will be announced for clubs in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16701/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Swimming Pools
Niamh Smyth
32. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide a list of the funding available to swimming pools needing capital investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16700/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Business Supports
Niamh Smyth
73. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently. [16698/24]