Parliamentary questions

Social Welfare Eligibility

Niamh Smyth

363. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7411/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Niamh Smyth

368. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on 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. [7558/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Niamh Smyth

385. 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. [7953/24]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

483. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the provision of a dedicated respite centre (details supplied) for counties Cavan and Monaghan; what stage the centre is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7586/24]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

491. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review staffing levels in his Department (details supplied); the steps his Department is taking to fill positions in CHO1; the number across the various professionals in the HSE in this Department, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7666/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

601. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) is waiting six years for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7933/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

602. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he can provide an update on this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7946/24]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

605. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that a large number of children with disabilities are being refused entry to a hydrotherapy pool in Cavan (details supplied) as there is no hydrotherapist available to assist children with complex needs; if he can investigate this matter and implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7959/24]

Hospital Staff

Niamh Smyth

611. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on a vacancy (details supplied); how long the position has been vacant; what efforts are being made by HSE to fill this position; when the position will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7986/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

615. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment can be brought forward for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7996/24]

Commissions of Inquiry

Niamh Smyth

625. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); if he can provide an update on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8026/24]

Housing Policy

Niamh Smyth

106. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if income eligibility limits for social housing will be reviewed again in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if he has a timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5128/24]

Housing Schemes

Niamh Smyth

139. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the croí cónaithe scheme; how many applications have been made for this scheme in relation to counties Cavan and Monaghan; what stage those applications are at presently; and how many of those have been granted, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6617/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

322. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment can be expedited (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7165/24]

Departmental Reviews

Niamh Smyth

112. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department can review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6686/24]

Special Educational Needs

Niamh Smyth

139. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will review the case of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6748/24]

Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Niamh Smyth

179. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects the reports of the two expert advisory committees on the ongoings at RTÉ will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6718/24]

Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Niamh Smyth

180. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has had discussions with RTÉ on the findings of the recently published reports on the voluntary exit programmes and a production (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6719/24]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

285. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a facility is fully operational (details supplied); if he will address matters in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6892/24]

Special Educational Needs

Niamh Smyth

77. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the supports provided for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties in the classroom in primary and secondary level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6386/24]

School Staff

Niamh Smyth

81. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the recent circular on domestic violence leave for teachers and special needs assistants; how this leave will operate in reality in school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6404/24]

Passport Services

Niamh Smyth

144. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to review a passport application (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6421/24]

Passport Services

Niamh Smyth

145. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to review passport applications (details supplied), taking note of travel time; and provide an update on the matter. [6424/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

188. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (detail supplied) from Monaghan County Council ; if he will address the issues outlined in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6042/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

189. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (detail supplied) from Monaghan County Council ; if he will address the issues outlined in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6044/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

190. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (detail supplied) from Monaghan County Council ; if he will address the issues outlined in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6045/24]

Education Policy

Niamh Smyth

299. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education about the recently published guide for parents on keeping childhood smartphone free; what funding is being provided by the Department to support this initiative in schools; what plans her Department has to tackle the use of smartphones in schools across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6420/24]

Special Educational Needs

Niamh Smyth

325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence regarding SET allocation to a school (details supplied); the reason these cuts have taken place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6499/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Niamh Smyth

424. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review correspondence (details supplied) and have the case reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6038/24]

Child Protection

Niamh Smyth

458. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed and response issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6147/24]

Industrial Disputes

Niamh Smyth

544. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding two issues with an organisation; if she can assist with this matter and provide an update on both issues. [6558/24]

Childcare Services

Niamh Smyth

545. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review a proposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6559/24]

Hospital Admissions

Niamh Smyth

552. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of this case; and if a place will be expedited for them in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. [6049/24]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

565. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health what supports are being put in place nationally, and particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan, to help people with a condition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6132/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

604. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will address the concerns outlined and provide an update on this matter. [6562/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

605. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will address concerns outlined and provide an update on this matter. [6563/24]

Small and Medium Enterprises

Niamh Smyth

16. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence (details supplied); and what supports are open from his Department to assist struggling SMEs like this. [5551/24]

Business Supports

Niamh Smyth

70. 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. [5552/24]

Active Travel

Niamh Smyth

157. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and the NTA will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5916/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

295. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting so long to get an appointment with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5777/24]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

298. 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. [5807/24]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

329. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has waited so long to get an appointment with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5912/24]

Public Sector Pensions

Niamh Smyth

332. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a pension from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5927/24]

Driver Licences

Niamh Smyth

75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport how a person can acquire a driver number if they have lost their driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5208/24]

Business Supports

Niamh Smyth

147. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence as regards increases in costs for SMEs (details supplied); and if he will outline what supports are available from his Department to assist struggling SMEs. [5447/24]

School Funding

Niamh Smyth

168. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to provide a list of the schools in counties Cavan and Monaghan that applied for STEM grants in 2023 (details supplied). [4986/24]

Schools Building Projects

Niamh Smyth

171. 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. [5021/24]

School Funding

Niamh Smyth

173. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for details of grant aid for insulation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5042/24]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

177. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on the review of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5091/24]

Swimming Pools

Niamh Smyth

220. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on a project (detail supplied); if she will provide the expected timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5150/24]

Housing Schemes

Niamh Smyth

254. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if income eligibility limits for social housing will be reviewed again in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5129/24]

Local Authorities

Niamh Smyth

257. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the types of funding allocated to local authorities in Cavan and Monaghan for the upkeep of public lighting and new installation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5151/24]

Local Authorities

Niamh Smyth

258. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the types of funding allocated to local authorities in Cavan and Monaghan for the taking in charge of housing estates where the developer is no longer managing lighting and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5152/24]

Housing Schemes

Niamh Smyth

260. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has any figures in relation to the number of Croí Cónaithe applications made to the various local authorities, in particular Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form, since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5194/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Niamh Smyth

311. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a case (details supplied); if she will provide advice on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5504/24]

Family Reunification

Niamh Smyth

328. 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. [5087/24]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

411. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the error in an ANC payment for a person (details supplied) from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5690/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

484. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he can expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5004/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

485. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive their hospital appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5006/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

514. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person’s appointment was cancelled for surgery (details supplied); when he will be called again in the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5199/24]

Hospital Staff

Niamh Smyth

515. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5201/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

516. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he can arrange an alternative appointment urgently for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5202/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied) and provide an update on an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

561. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a matter (details supplied); to note that despite Parliamentary Question response No. 3490 of 21 January 2024, referral has been received by the hospital on 12 December 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5585/24]

Community Development Projects

Niamh Smyth

595. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for details on grant aid for capital projects such as building community centres; if she will list the various schemes, deadlines and capital available for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5200/24]

Community Development Projects

Niamh Smyth

596. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are funding applications with her Department specifically relating to a building in Castleblayney (details supplied); if her Department has had any discussions on this derelict structure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5210/24]

Tax Credits

Niamh Smyth

121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit made in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4280/24]

Fiscal Policy

Niamh Smyth

150. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the regional criteria he intends to put in place for ATM provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4281/24]

Disabilities Assessments

Niamh Smyth

456. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting on an assessment of needs; if he can speed up their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3621/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

515. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive their next appointment to see a consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3853/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

546. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) is waiting on a cataract appointment in the Mater hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4090/24]

Passport Services

Niamh Smyth

33. 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 in 2024; how many are outstanding and currently waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3052/24]

Consular Services

Niamh Smyth

78. 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. [3051/24]

Energy Policy

Niamh Smyth

140. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the roll-out of smart meters 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. [3053/24]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

295. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice to review a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3525/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

352. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he can provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3490/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

353. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); if he can provide an update on this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3491/24]

Wards of Court

Niamh Smyth

171. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (details supplied) and offer advice in this case. [3170/24]

Nursing Homes

Niamh Smyth

176. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what mechanisms are in place for families to access funds needs for the care of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3156/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

189. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not got the scans needed for their upcoming appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3117/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

190. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will expedite a treatment for them [3119/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); if he can provide an update on this case; and if a place will be expedited for them in a rehabilitation centre. [3121/24]

Defence Forces

Niamh Smyth

75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his key priorities for the Defence Forces in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/24]

Tribunals of Inquiry

Niamh Smyth

93. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his response to concerns expressed that the proposed tribunal of inquiry into abuse in the Defence Forces “comes across as a paper exercise”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2766/24]

Missing Persons

Niamh Smyth

116. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department is aware of a case (details supplied); what is being done by his Department to assist the family in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3057/24]

Broadband Infrastructure

Niamh Smyth

147. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the rollout of highspeed broadband in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [3063/24]

Tax Collection

Niamh Smyth

218. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review an article (detail supplied); if he will outline what his Department is doing on this matter to help prevent closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2846/24]

School Funding

Niamh Smyth

266. 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. [2370/24]

School Facilities

Niamh Smyth

279. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education what she is doing to assist with the shrinking play area at a school (details supplied) due to extensions and a growing school population in the area; if she will make a record of the current situation regarding inadequate parking space at school and 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. [2512/24]

School Textbooks

Niamh Smyth

294. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education when the allocation of free school books will start to roll out to schools for the Junior Certificate cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2770/24]

School Textbooks

Niamh Smyth

296. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education when schools will be notified of the delivery of free school books for the Junior Certificate cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2772/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Niamh Smyth

387. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the working family payment application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2565/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Niamh Smyth

389. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the working family payment application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2579/24]

Departmental Staff

Niamh Smyth

396. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review correspondence (details supplied); if she will provide an update on this case and ensure parking is provided for staff in her local Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2666/24]

Grant Payments

Niamh Smyth

471. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their ACRES scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2513/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

497. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2452/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

507. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if she can provide an update on this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2533/24]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

635. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a hip replacement in Cappagh hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2901/24]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

54. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to outline the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since becoming Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1937/24]

Further and Higher Education

Niamh Smyth

83. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [1935/24]