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Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
792. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the review/appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14834/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Niamh Smyth
873. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if visa applications will be expedited for persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14256/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Niamh Smyth
875. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if visa applications will be expedited for persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14311/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Peace Commissioners
Niamh Smyth
879. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if the case of persons will be reviewed (details supplied) and if she will provide an update on the application. [14393/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Visa Applications
Niamh Smyth
895. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on visa (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14656/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell
Niamh Smyth
898. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14737/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
1349. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14243/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Transfers
Niamh Smyth
1422. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he will provide an update on this case; and if the person in question can be placed on a cancellation list and a place secured in this rehabilitation centre for them urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14501/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
1425. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he will provide an update on this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14525/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Medical Internships
Niamh Smyth
1454. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review further correspondence from a doctor (details supplied) on an issue; if he will address the points outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14640/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
1464. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he will provide an update on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14698/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
1476. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); the status of this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14755/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
1477. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (detail supplied) will be reviewed; if advice will be provided regarding the person's condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14756/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
1547. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will get an appointment with the pain team in the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15061/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Niamh Smyth
1576. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to getting hearing aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15153/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Niamh Smyth
1694. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason there is no movement on apprentices (details supplied) who are waiting on their next phase of training. [14331/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Electric Vehicles
Niamh Smyth
111. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update from his Department on the roll-out of electric car chargers nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10961/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
77. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13112/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Tax Code
Niamh Smyth
231. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider his decision to introduce an increase in fuel excise on 1 April 2024 given the fact that the UK has just announced it will not reintroduce its increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12061/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Business Supports
Niamh Smyth
340. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12878/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Transport
Niamh Smyth
363. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if a person (details supplied) can get a place on the school bus to Virginia college; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11687/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Niamh Smyth
442. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12200/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
443. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12207/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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School Staff
Niamh Smyth
475. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case (details supplied) regarding the allocation of a permanent EAL post at a school; to provide an update on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12515/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Teaching Council of Ireland
Niamh Smyth
519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if he will address a matter in relation to Teaching Council registration (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12879/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
723. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an appeal decision for a domiciliary allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11780/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
Niamh Smyth
1084. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth why a person (details supplied) is waiting on an assessment of needs; if he can speed up the appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11584/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
1228. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11615/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
1296. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive their next appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11933/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Health Service Executive
Niamh Smyth
1297. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will get another appointment with any peritoneum consultant within the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11934/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niamh Smyth
1330. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12071/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
1438. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); when an appointment will be rescheduled for a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Niamh Smyth
1551. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if advice will be provided to their family on the way to access this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12364/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
17. 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 to date this year; how many are outstanding and currently in waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10959/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Foreign Policy
Niamh Smyth
46. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department can provide an update on a case (details supplied); his plans to assist the family in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10958/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Electricity Grid
Niamh Smyth
109. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the roll-out of smart metres in Ireland; if it is a requirement now to have one in order to install solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10960/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Water Supply
Niamh Smyth
241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to release the 2019 CRU-commissioned report by HR Wallingford into the eastern and midlands water supply project; and the reason this has not been published yet. [11410/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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National Parks
Niamh Smyth
242. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what engagement there has been with Glacier National Park in Montana since the sister park agreement. [11418/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Local Authorities
Niamh Smyth
263. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider bringing forward an allowance for local authority members to assist with their expenses of running an office including rates, materials and utilities. [11416/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Immigration Status
Niamh Smyth
288. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice to review a case (details supplied) in assisting this person to regularise their status in Ireland once again. [11414/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
414. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for a update on the cancelled surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11417/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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School Equipment
Niamh Smyth
89. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason a person (details supplied) was denied assistive technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10912/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Niamh Smyth
184. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) has not received an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10910/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Niamh Smyth
185. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) has not received an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10911/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Niamh Smyth
186. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth why a person (details supplied) has lost his respite entitlement and has not received any respite since the beginning of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10913/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Primary Care Centres
Niamh Smyth
199. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on project (detail supplied); the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10879/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Rural Schemes
Niamh Smyth
81. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on CLÁR 2024 and when it is likely to open; whether she has any plans to review the CLÁR areas in counties Cavan and Monaghan to include areas not currently included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10175/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Control of Dogs
Niamh Smyth
83. 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. [8278/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Broadband Infrastructure
Niamh Smyth
121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the roll-out of fibre broadband at (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10313/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Bus Services
Niamh Smyth
205. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if a bus stop and timetable will be erected at the 170 Bus Éireann bus stop in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10662/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Tax Credits
Niamh Smyth
217. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review a case (details supplied); if he will outline why this tax credit is not open to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10211/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niamh Smyth
246. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence (detail supplied) and address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10639/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niamh Smyth
295. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied); if she can respond to same and provide an update on this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10152/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
535. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10704/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
568. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) has not received respite care in over nine years; the reason the HSE cannot give any confirmation of future care for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10307/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Health Services Staff
Niamh Smyth
666. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the appointment of a position (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10129/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Hospital Admissions
Niamh Smyth
667. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an appointment with a HSE service. [10130/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
681. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to assign a date for a procedure for a person (details supplied) as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10198/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Dental Services
Niamh Smyth
755. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence in relation to the case of a child (details supplied); the status of a dental appointment for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10666/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Niamh Smyth
85. 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; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this move equates to higher chargers for parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9520/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of new appointments that have been made to the children's disability network teams (details supplied) services in counties Cavan and Monaghan since January 2022, given the very high vacancy rate within the service. [1940/24]
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
149. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the investment and enhancement in respite services for people with disabilities in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9517/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niamh Smyth
81. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she can expedite a maternity benefit application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9556/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Dental Services
Niamh Smyth
166. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if this child can be seen within the public dental system to rectify this issue; how this parent goes about same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9602/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Further and Higher Education
Niamh Smyth
44. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the funding allocation to date and the timeframe for the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8782/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Student Accommodation
Niamh Smyth
47. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he and his Department are taking to support students who are being asked to pay for accommodation for 52 weeks of the year, despite only being in college for nine months of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8780/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Grant Payments
Niamh Smyth
71. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to review correspondence regarding energy grants (details supplied); if it is correct that this person is omitted from applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8630/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Telecommunications Services
Niamh Smyth
91. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review correspondence (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9244/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Bus Éireann
Niamh Smyth
122. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will contact Bus Éireann and request it implement bus stops and timetables at the stop in Bailieborough town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9137/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Bus Services
Niamh Smyth
125. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will follow up on correspondence to the National Transport Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9173/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Niamh Smyth
215. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for a review of correspondence (details supplied) and if she will provide an update on this matter. [8934/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Niamh Smyth
216. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a new school project (details supplied); the timeframe for when this project will move to stage 2B; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8937/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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School Facilities
Niamh Smyth
217. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the assistance her Department is providing in relation to the shrinking of the play area at a school (details supplied) due to extensions and a growing school population in the area; her views on the current situation regarding inadequate parking space at school; her views on the ongoing safety issues presenting due to same and if she will review this case urgently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8938/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
243. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8935/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
244. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8936/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Broadcasting Sector
Niamh Smyth
255. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to review correspondence (details supplied); if she can provide an update on this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9282/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Ukraine War
Niamh Smyth
361. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she will review case (detail supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9283/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
423. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a facility (details supplied); his plans for the facility; the stage of the plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8791/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
424. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a facility (details supplied); his plans for the facility; the stage of plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8794/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
Niamh Smyth
445. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the regional assessment hubs for CHO1 will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9159/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Staff
Niamh Smyth
446. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what steps are being taken to increase recruitment of SLTs, OTs, physiotherapists and psychologists for organisation (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9160/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Health Services Staff
Niamh Smyth
447. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what steps are being taken to fill specialist posts in an organisation (details supplied) in County Cavan, such as dieticians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9161/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
448. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number and types of posts that are vacant in an organisation (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9162/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
449. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9163/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Childcare Services
Niamh Smyth
453. 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; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this move equates to higher charges for parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9219/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Niamh Smyth
623. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence regarding the proposed changes to the provision of post-mastectomy products (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9285/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Departmental Strategies
Niamh Smyth
70. 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. [8277/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Tax Exemptions
Niamh Smyth
117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 1279 of 17 January 2024, if clarity will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied). [8472/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Septic Tanks
Niamh Smyth
170. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of septic tank inspections carried out in the past three years in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form; how those due inspection are selected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8465/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Housing Provision
Niamh Smyth
171. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of affordable housing schemes in conjunction with Cavan and Monaghan County Councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8466/24]
Wed, 21 Feb 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
76. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education why a person (details supplied) cannot get assistive technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8259/24]
Wed, 21 Feb 2024
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Student Accommodation
Niamh Smyth
182. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review correspondence (detail supplied) and advise a student regarding her rental property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8295/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Pension Provisions
Niamh Smyth
91. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline 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. [7584/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Social Welfare Schemes
Niamh Smyth
107. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on plans to extend child benefit to those continuing in secondary education but who have turned 18 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7585/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
128. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on passport applications and processing times presently; if these are expected to change coming into the holiday season; how many applications were processed to date this year; how many are outstanding and currently in waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8025/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Currency Circulation
Niamh Smyth
207. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to prevent us becoming a cashless society when it comes to taking money in outlets; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7486/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Business Supports
Niamh Smyth
241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what supports are in place for financial assistance by way of grants for a sole trader (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7410/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Work Permits
Niamh Smyth
244. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review the case of a person (details supplied); to provide advice on how they can get staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8093/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
written
School Funding
Niamh Smyth
259. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on the IT funding for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7464/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
written
Waste Management
Niamh Smyth
356. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can review the criteria for the septic tank grant; if he will acknowledge that many people who want to avail of the grant are not eligible for same as they are not located in the so called “buffer zones”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8014/24]