Parliamentary questions

Departmental Data

Niamh Smyth

466. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff currently employed in Enable Ireland in Cavan-Monaghan; the number of vacancies in Enable Ireland in Cavan-Monaghan; what posts these vacancies are in; the funding allocated to Enable Ireland in Cavan-Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52258/23]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

555. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of menopause services, specifically the number of clinics available through the public health service; the contact details for each menopause clinic; the waiting times for a first appointment at a menopause clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51850/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

565. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment (details supplied) for a hip replacement in Cappagh Hospital as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51890/23]

Departmental Data

Niamh Smyth

568. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of attendances to the minor injury unit in Monaghan Hospital per month for 2022 and to date 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51898/23]

Patient Transfers

Niamh Smyth

590. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a place in a facility will be expedited for a person (details supplied) following discharge from Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52074/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

604. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied) to see a physiotherapist in Cavan General Hospital;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52120/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Niamh Smyth

608. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a primary medical certificate appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52137/23]

Hospital Staff

Niamh Smyth

609. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was informed in Drogheda Hospital that a physiotherapist would treat them in Ballyjamesduff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52143/23]

Departmental Policies

Niamh Smyth

615. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health what facilities two-week respite is provided on an annual basis to carers in the home; what the waiting time is for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52203/23]

Dental Services

Niamh Smyth

619. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the national school dental service has ceased in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52227/23]

Health and Safety

Niamh Smyth

620. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if his Department is seeing an increase in reports of rodents, mainly rats, causing concerns for health in towns and villages nationwide; what his Department is doing with other Departments to combat this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52231/23]

Mental Health Services

Niamh Smyth

622. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of staff currently employed in CAMHS in the Cavan-Monaghan mental health service; the funding allocated to CAMHS in the Cavan-Monaghan mental health service for 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52257/23]

Health Service Executive

Niamh Smyth

642. 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. [52463/23]

Universal Social Charge

Niamh Smyth

89. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51230/23]

Tax Data

Niamh Smyth

134. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim, respectively claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51229/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

562. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a procedure in Cappagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51005/23]

Electricity Grid

Niamh Smyth

8. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide 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. [50004/23]

Illegal Dumping

Niamh Smyth

12. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures being taken to combat illegal dumping; if extra resources are being given to counties Cavan and Monaghan local authorities to cope with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50027/23]

Vehicle Clamping

Niamh Smyth

116. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to review clamping laws for vehicles in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50353/23]

Parking Provision

Niamh Smyth

130. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will ensure parking is provided for staff at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50310/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

136. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if her Department is aware of any relaxation of the rule that a school bus driver must retire by the age of 70, given the current shortage of drivers; if her Department is planning a review of these rules; when a decision is likely to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50303/23]

Parking Provision

Niamh Smyth

170. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review correspondence (details supplied); if she will ensure that parking in provided for staff of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50306/23]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

232. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health what measures/supports are in place for women in Cavan and Monaghan who suffer from post-natal depression; if there are any plans to enhance these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50356/23]

Regeneration Projects

Niamh Smyth

259. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development what funding has been applied for specifically for a derelict building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50366/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

71. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied); if she can provide an update on the issues raised and the report mentioned in the email and provide an update on this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50023/23]

Prescriptions Charges

Niamh Smyth

132. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason monthly prescriptions are not given out to patients based on the number of days in each month, rather than the notional month of 28 days, of which there is only one, namely February (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50030/23]

Library Services

Niamh Smyth

20. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if communities in Cavan will benefit from the recently announced funding of €1.3 million for the provision of new information and communication technology in public libraries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49556/23]

Cross-Border Co-operation

Niamh Smyth

38. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the Re-imaging Communities investment area under the PEACEPLUS programme. [49557/23]

Tax Reliefs

Niamh Smyth

122. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to outline the details of mortgage relief, as announced in Budget 2024; when people should apply; the details of how to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49371/23]

Emergency Accommodation

Niamh Smyth

430. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on a matter (details supplied); if he will outline what is currently being planned by his Department for here (if anything); what stage plans are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49565/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

490. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an operation in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49348/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

492. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an appointment in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49353/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

595. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will provide an update on this payment. [49915/23]

Rural Schemes

Niamh Smyth

628. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on CLÁR 2024; when it is likely to open; whether she has any plans to review the CLÁR areas in Cavan and Monaghan to include areas not currently included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48130/23]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

15. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to outline the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since he assumed office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48127/23]

Housing Provision

Niamh Smyth

125. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measure his Department is taking to ensure affordable housing is provided in Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will provide an update on same. [48129/23]

Housing Schemes

Niamh Smyth

169. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what schemes are provided by his Department to help first-time buyers in acquiring their new home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48128/23]

Bus Services

Niamh Smyth

242. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to introduce an earlier bus to Dublin from Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47972/23]

Bus Services

Niamh Smyth

247. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review two complaints regarding a public transport bus (details supplied); if he will refer these matters to Bus Éireann for reply; if he will note that these complaints regarding this bus are on the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48051/23]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

253. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48193/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

467. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an urgent update on school transport for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47581/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

504. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case and provide an update on a family’s application (details supplied); if Bus Éireann can outline whether places are available on the two buses which go past the family home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48054/23]

School Accommodation

Niamh Smyth

511. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for clarity on an aspect of a response to a previous parliamentary question (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48105/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Niamh Smyth

725. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47717/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

935. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the outstanding payments under the beef genomics scheme for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48143/23]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

1018. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence regarding funding (details supplied); if he can provide any advice or alternative funding for this role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47998/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1125. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47427/23]

Education Costs

Niamh Smyth

1414. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review correspondence (details supplied); to outline any financial supports available to the student in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48194/23]

Local Authorities

Niamh Smyth

1449. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the acquisition of a property (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47483/23]

Local Authorities

Niamh Smyth

1458. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development what plans are in place for derelict building (details supplied); if he will outline the monies allocated to same; to provide a timeline for works; what stage the authority is at presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47932/23]

Local Authorities

Niamh Smyth

1459. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development what plans are in place for derelict building (details supplied); if she will outline monies allocated to same and a timeline for works; what stage they are presently at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47933/23]

Agriculture Supports

Niamh Smyth

237. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47125/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Niamh Smyth

284. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a primary care certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47176/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

190. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46858/23]

Work Permits

Niamh Smyth

216. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will expedite a work permit for a person (details supplied) as it is needed to get a visa renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46695/23]

Work Permits

Niamh Smyth

217. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will expedite a work permit for a person (details supplied) as it is needed to get a visa renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46698/23]

Budget 2024

Niamh Smyth

79. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the full details of what was announced in Budget 2024 for students and how they might avail of the various schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45260/23]

Further and Higher Education

Niamh Smyth

82. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to discuss the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [45259/23]

Special Educational Needs

Niamh Smyth

191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied); if she can indicate where these supports are locally in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45881/23]

Childcare Services

Niamh Smyth

266. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if he can offer any advice on funding for this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45884/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

328. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (detail supplied); if he will ensure this matter is dealt with speedily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45890/23]

Cabinet Committees

Niamh Smyth

22. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Economy and Investment will meet next. [42877/23]

Bus Services

Niamh Smyth

96. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann or Local Link are looking at a bus route from Castleblayney to Navan to accommodate persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45371/23]

Ukraine War

Niamh Smyth

122. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform whether he can provide details of a company (details supplied) in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45609/23]

International Protection

Niamh Smyth

229. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on (details supplied); if he will outline what is currently being planned by his Department for here (if anything); and what stage plans are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45509/23]

School Facilities

Niamh Smyth

20. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to outline the position for schools who have lost a portion of their play areas due to extension needs of their growing school. [45094/23]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Niamh Smyth

26. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education her plans to review primary school class sizes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45099/23]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

153. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting since March 2023 for a driving test; if the test will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45306/23]

Park-and-Ride Facilities

Niamh Smyth

156. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to urgently contact the TII regarding the lack of safe park-and-ride facilities along the N3 road (details supplied); if they are aware of safety issues at bus stops along this route including fatalities at some; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45362/23]

School Facilities

Niamh Smyth

254. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education her plans to assist with the shrinking play area at a school (details supplied) due to building extensions and a growing school population; if the current situation regarding inadequate parking space at the school will be reviewed and addressed, including ongoing safety issues presenting due to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45191/23]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

440. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the criteria on the number of support workers required to the number of service users of HSE transport attending day services; if he will review a case (details supplied); urgently as a safeguarding issue if he can add a female support worker on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45211/23]

International Protection

Niamh Smyth

475. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide an update on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45200/23]

Defibrillators Provision

Niamh Smyth

532. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review (details supplied); the funding that is in place for defibrillators and local voluntary groups of Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44858/23]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

541. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if scans at the early pregnancy unit in Cavan General Hospital are available at the weekend; if scans can be provided to concerned women at weekends; if he will review this and implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44888/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

585. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45145/23]

Care of the Elderly

Niamh Smyth

597. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review an urgent case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45188/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

627. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason cannot get an appointment with a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45355/23]

Rural Schemes

Niamh Smyth

648. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the town centre first policy in Bailieborough; to detail the plan that has been developed; the funding committed and the expected completion date of the works. [45058/23]

Rural Schemes

Niamh Smyth

649. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the town centre first policy in Carrickmacross; to detail the plan that has been developed; the funding committed, and the expected completion date of the works. [45059/23]

Rural Schemes

Niamh Smyth

650. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if projects in Cavan are to benefit from the Building Acquisition Measure 2023 and if so, to provide details of the project and amount to be received. [45060/23]

Rural Schemes

Niamh Smyth

651. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if projects in south County Monaghan are to benefit from the Building Acquisition Measure 2023; and if so, to provide details of the project and amount to be received. [45061/23]

Energy Prices

Niamh Smyth

33. 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. [44133/23]

Job Creation

Niamh Smyth

34. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail the most recent data on the level of Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the number of additional jobs created in each county since March 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44139/23]

Job Losses

Niamh Smyth

99. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the reopening of a mine (details supplied); how likely this is, and when; if he realises specialised skillsets are leaving the country to go abroad and work in the sector due to its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44488/23]

Office of Public Works

Niamh Smyth

166. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether he can provide details of a company (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44515/23]

Renewable Energy Generation

Niamh Smyth

59. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to review correspondence (details supplied) from Bord Gáis; if he can clarify if this meets procedures where feeding electricity from solar panels back in the home is concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44351/23]

Work Permits

Niamh Smyth

84. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeframe for the visas of non-working EEA nationals to be processed; the number of visas of working non-EEA nationals that have been awarded and declined in counties Cavan and Monaghan since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44140/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

91. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get school bus transport for her children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44239/23]

Special Educational Needs

Niamh Smyth

97. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44257/23]

Hospital Equipment

Niamh Smyth

203. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason the replacement grant for an MRI machine in Monaghan Hospital was not granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44233/23]

Motor Fuels

Niamh Smyth

92. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline if HVO falls under such rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44015/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

198. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on the school transport review; when the review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43697/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding bus tickets for children. [43782/23]

Legal Aid

Niamh Smyth

373. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44024/23]

Health Promotion

Niamh Smyth

481. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding disposable vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43562/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

550. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason (details supplied) is waiting so long on a procedure in Cappagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43966/23]

Third Level Education

Niamh Smyth

602. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he will assist with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43695/23]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

37. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport what plans/strategies are being introduced to reduce waiting times in Cavan’s driving test centre; if he is aware of the lengthy waiting times at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41551/23]

Bus Services

Niamh Smyth

44. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the details of the Local Link services currently available in County Cavan; if he will outline plans for additional routes or an expansion of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41550/23]

Business Supports

Niamh Smyth

93. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of businesses in Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme, in tabular form; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; if he has plans for any other similar scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42870/23]