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Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
504. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if children (details supplied) will be provided places in the local ASD unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14740/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niamh Smyth
513. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied) and if she will provide an update on the matter. [14841/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Transport
Niamh Smyth
534. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case regarding school transport for a student (details supplied) and their bus escort will be reviewed. [15053/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
568. 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. [14533/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
569. 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. [14534/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Sport and Recreational Development
Niamh Smyth
571. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on funding (detail supplied); if she will provide the expected timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14637/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Development Contributions
Niamh Smyth
627. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review matters raised in correspondence (detail supplied); if these waivers will be extended past April 2024 for this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14087/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Niamh Smyth
725. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the dietary supplement payment was stopped; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15052/24]
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]