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Wed, 13 May 2020
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Social Welfare Benefits Payments
Niamh Smyth
1206. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5272/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Army Barracks
Niamh Smyth
7. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reintroduce a new Army barracks in counties Cavan, Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2879/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Niamh Smyth
40. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2872/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Tax Code
Niamh Smyth
81. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to change flat rate expenses and the reclaiming of same; the way in which this will impact on teachers; if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and the concerns outlined will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2868/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Insurance Costs
Niamh Smyth
82. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to deal with the rising cost of motor, home and business insurance; the steps being taken to prevent businesses from closing and bring down premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2891/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Stations
Niamh Smyth
113. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status and completion date for construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2861/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Stations
Niamh Smyth
120. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans by the OPW to purchase property for Garda stations in counties Cavan, Monaghan or Meath; the stages in negotiation for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2862/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Flood Risk Management
Niamh Smyth
121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated to flood risk management through the OPW in each of the years 2018 to 2027 that is already committed and due to be committed under the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [2909/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
210. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the July provision for special needs children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2873/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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School Services Staff
Niamh Smyth
211. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the ongoing crisis with school secretaries at the delay in actions that would have their pay and conditions put on a par with all other public servants; his views on this matter; and if efforts will be made towards a speedy resolution that avoids potential industrial action at schools. [2874/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
212. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that children are being taught in schools without the necessary supports due to delays in assessments for children attending school who have developmental issues and may require specialised support; the efforts being taken to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2875/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
221. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building for a school (details supplied); if the site for the new school building has been secured; if not, the stage it is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3002/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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School Accommodation
Niamh Smyth
257. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the application for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3240/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Leave to Remain
Niamh Smyth
320. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on permission to stay here in the case of persons (details supplied); when the deportation order will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3006/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Visa Applications
Niamh Smyth
333. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on final paperwork to be finalised and visas issued. [2832/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Equipment
Niamh Smyth
334. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in counties Cavan and Monaghan that do not have the PULSE system in place in each respective station; the location of each; if there are plans to install these systems; the timeframe for installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2856/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Data
Niamh Smyth
335. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of inspectors in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division from 2011 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2857/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Deployment
Niamh Smyth
336. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the ongoing allocation of gardaí in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2863/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Resources
Niamh Smyth
337. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to permanently implement an armed support unit in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division; if the existing one is on loan from County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2864/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Niamh Smyth
338. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of construction works on the Garda station in Cootehill, County Cavan; his plans for investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2865/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Niamh Smyth
339. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the development of Cootehill Garda station; the number of additional personnel being assigned to the station; the areas they are coming from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2866/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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IDA Ireland Data
Niamh Smyth
448. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the vacant IDA Ireland sites by county; the IDA sites being used by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2859/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
575. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Help Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
585. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can have their home help hours increased. [2834/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Health Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
593. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on occupational and physiotherapy provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2847/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Health Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
594. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to have their cataracts removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2848/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Health Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
596. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person cannot get an appointment for speech, occupational and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2852/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
598. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2855/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
599. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a report will be provided regarding the way in which private sector IVF is regulated; his further plans in place in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2870/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
600. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the details of the IVF scheme in maternity hospitals; the criteria for same; the way in which eligibility is determined for such a scheme; the waiting list for same; the hospitals from which it is being operated; the way in which a referral is made or can be obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2871/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
Niamh Smyth
601. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the HSE waiting times for assessment of need for children with disabilities will be addressed; the number of children waiting at present; the length of time they have been waiting in, tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2885/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Respite Care Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
602. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to deal with the ongoing respite crisis and the closure of a facility (details supplied), which is having a profound effect on families in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2888/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Help Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
603. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to deal with the ongoing crisis regarding the provision of home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2889/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Vaccination Programme
Niamh Smyth
604. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his views on the ongoing concerns regarding a matter (details supplied); the reassurance he can offer to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2894/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Care Packages Provision
Niamh Smyth
605. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a home care package will be expedited for a person (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the difficult circumstances in this case and if he will assist the person's sibling in this time of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2895/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospitals Data
Niamh Smyth
606. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of attendances at the minor injury unit in Monaghan General Hospital between 2010 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2898/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Help Service
Niamh Smyth
607. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a home help application that has been approved but remains in limbo for a person (details supplied); if the case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2899/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
608. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2902/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
609. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2903/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
610. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for a scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2913/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Niamh Smyth
637. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason the dental centre at Darley healthcare centre, Cootehill, County Cavan, has been closed for the past six weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3009/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
643. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3061/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
647. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); if the case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3090/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Home Help Service
Niamh Smyth
666. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a home help application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the reason for the delay regarding the package; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3179/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Free Travel Scheme
Niamh Smyth
667. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will contact the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to ensure the free travel pass can be accepted on LocalLink bus services in exceptional cases such as the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3180/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
668. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); if an appointment will be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3198/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Cancer Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
857. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if further funding will be provided for staffing at a facility (details supplied) under the programme referred to in correspondence; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this rural centre is further from hospitals specialising in this treatment; if he will review correspondence attached as part of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3700/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Beef Industry
Niamh Smyth
930. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of measures being taken to assist farmers affected by the ongoing beef crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2869/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Agriculture Scheme Appeals
Niamh Smyth
931. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2901/20]
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
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Agriculture Scheme Appeals
Niamh Smyth
932. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an oral hearing will be requested in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2907/20]