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Tue, 9 May 2017
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Tourism Promotion
Niamh Smyth
619. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a project to support a course to help new members to engage in outdoor pursuits to increase membership and boost visitors to natural resources and amenities in counties Cavan and Monaghan, with a view to boosting tourism and creating local employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21785/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Banking Sector Redundancies
Niamh Smyth
655. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has received an update from a bank (details supplied) regarding its recent branch closures; the number of redundancies there have been in Arva, Cootehill and Carrickmacross; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21786/17]
Tue, 9 May 2017
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IDA Ireland Site Visits
Niamh Smyth
656. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of IDA visits for 2017 nationwide in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21793/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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General Practitioner Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
49. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the worrying trend of a lack of general practitioners in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20450/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Orthodontic Services Data
Niamh Smyth
62. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons under 16 years of age in the Cavan-Monaghan LHO area waiting one to six months, seven to 12 months, 13 to 24 months, 25 to 48 months and over 48 months for orthodontic treatment. [20245/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Garda Promotions
Niamh Smyth
114. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure supervisory ranks are filled (details supplied); the positions vacant at present; when they are likely to be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20939/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Niamh Smyth
117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to build a new Garda station in Cootehill, County Cavan; her further plans for investment in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21096/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Garda Station Closures
Niamh Smyth
118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations which have been closed in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division in the past decade, in tabular form; the number of these buildings that have been sold; if An Garda Síochána has plans for the remaining stations in State ownership; her plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21097/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Citizenship Applications
Niamh Smyth
119. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in processing citizenship for persons (details supplied). [21106/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Fire Stations Provision
Niamh Smyth
177. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of plans and the timeline for the delivery of a fire station (details supplied); if there are other similar projects proposed in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20938/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Social Welfare Fraud Data
Niamh Smyth
200. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons caught for social welfare fraud in the past ten years, by county; the action that was taken in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21094/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Social Welfare Fraud Data
Niamh Smyth
201. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the new campaign to deal with social welfare fraud; the number of incidents that have been detected to date, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21095/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Garda Stations
Niamh Smyth
209. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the completion date for construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20940/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Garda Stations
Niamh Smyth
212. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the costings for a new Garda station (details supplied); the location of same; the stage the plans are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20941/17]
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Nitrates Usage
Niamh Smyth
292. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the concerns raised by persons (details supplied) in view of a proposed ban on splash plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21107/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Council
Niamh Smyth
39. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Arts Council will be publishing a new arts and disability policy in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20441/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts in Education Charter
Niamh Smyth
41. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps she will take to increase the provision of arts education to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20442/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Funding
Niamh Smyth
59. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding that will be made available to regional arts centres across the country; the criteria by which these funding decisions are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20086/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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National Concert Hall
Niamh Smyth
61. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans for the development of the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20084/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Funding
Niamh Smyth
64. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans to ensure that the allocation of funding being provided for the arts by her Department is decided by the Arts Council only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20083/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Creative Ireland Programme
Niamh Smyth
65. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps she will take to implement pillar 4 of the Creative Ireland programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20087/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Funding
Niamh Smyth
71. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding being provided for the arts in 2017; the amount that will be allocated by the agencies or organisations under the remit of her Department; the amount being allocated to arts projects directly by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20085/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Closed-Circuit Television Systems
Niamh Smyth
150. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the body which is administering the community-based CCTV grant aid scheme; when the scheme will be open; the bodies which can apply; the closing date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19804/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Motor Insurance
Niamh Smyth
268. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); his plans to help persons with the rising cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20019/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Bank Branch Closures
Niamh Smyth
282. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he has received an update from a bank (details supplied) regarding its recent branch closures; the number of redundancies there have been in Arva, Cootehill and Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20337/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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School Admissions
Niamh Smyth
312. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19360/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
370. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be made a priority for his Department. [20419/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
378. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review progress concerning the plans with regard to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20522/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Maternity Benefit Applications
Niamh Smyth
585. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the waiting times for maternity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20143/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Council
Niamh Smyth
738. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Arts Council will be publishing a new arts and disability policy in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20088/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Funding
Niamh Smyth
739. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans to ensure the allocation of funding being provided for the arts by her Department is decided by the Arts Council only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20089/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts in Education Charter
Niamh Smyth
740. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps she will take to increase the provision of arts education to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20090/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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National Concert Hall
Niamh Smyth
741. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans for the development of the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20091/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Funding
Niamh Smyth
742. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding that is being provided for the arts in 2017; the amount which will be allocated by the agencies or organisations under the remit of her Department; the amount which is being allocated to arts projects directly by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20092/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Arts Funding
Niamh Smyth
743. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding that will be made available to regional arts centres across the country; the criteria by which these funding decisions are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20093/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Creative Ireland Programme
Niamh Smyth
744. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps she is taking to implement pillar four of the Creative Ireland programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20094/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
775. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will schedule the relevant assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20157/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
886. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review the issues regarding services as raised in correspondence (details supplied); his plans to enhance these particular services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19516/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
887. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an urgent appointment can be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19517/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
1003. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 387 of 25 October 2016, if a consultant appointment and hip replacement will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20039/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
1019. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20122/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage
Niamh Smyth
1035. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a drug is not being covered by a medical card for a person (details supplied); his plans to review these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20223/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Greyhound Industry
Niamh Smyth
1162. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the greyhound industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19399/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1179. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his approval is required for the sale of a forest park (details supplied). [19684/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Tourism Promotion
Niamh Smyth
1180. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider introducing a project to support activities (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan in order to boost tourism and create local employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19704/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1189. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the stage the sale of a forest park (details supplied) is at; when a decision is likely to be made on this sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19843/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1190. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the safeguards being put in place to ensure the new owner of a forest park (details supplied) will be obliged to develop the site as a key piece of recreational infrastructure in the region; if as part of the sale the new owner will be obliged to invest in the site; if so, the extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19845/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the local community will be consulted on the sale of a forest park (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19846/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte considered the social value of a proposed sale of land at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19866/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1193. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the sale of a forest park (details supplied) in County Cavan will restrict, impose limits on or impede fishing rights; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19867/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1194. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte consulted with Cavan County Council, Cavan local enterprise office, Inland Fisheries Ireland and Fáilte Ireland on the sale of a forest park (details supplied); if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19868/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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National Broadband Plan
Niamh Smyth
1259. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of broadband in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19373/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Illegal Dumping
Niamh Smyth
1275. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will allocate extra resources to Monaghan County Council in view of a recent incident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19806/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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National Broadband Plan
Niamh Smyth
1285. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the roll-out of fibre broadband in Ballyhaise, County Cavan and in particular, to persons in a housing estate (details supplied) in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20188/17]
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Road Projects
Niamh Smyth
1352. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a scheme (details supplied) can be included in the capital investment plan 2016 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19918/17]
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Garda Stations
Niamh Smyth
11. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to purchase property for Garda stations; the stages in negotiation for each one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18715/17]
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
246. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); if he will expedite this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18920/17]
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
256. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18944/17]
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
270. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for eye procedures, by county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to speed up waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19021/17]
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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North-South Interconnector
Niamh Smyth
332. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the draft terms of reference regarding the North-South interconnector will be circulated to Members of the Oireachtas and to a committee in County Monaghan and another organisation (details supplied) for comment before they are signed off on; and if these terms of reference will require Cabinet approval. [18935/17]
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
132. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure a new school (details supplied) in County Cavan is prioritised by his Department; the reason it is not being treated as urgent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18426/17]
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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Passport Applications
Niamh Smyth
222. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Artists' Remuneration
Niamh Smyth
67. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has had discussions with the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs regarding the establishment of a specific social protection payment for artists; if there interdepartmental initiatives planned to ensure support for artists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17715/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times
Niamh Smyth
75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite waiting times for jobseeker's benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17459/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Niamh Smyth
267. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (detail supplied) under the summer works scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18117/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Garda Stations
Niamh Smyth
434. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the new Bailieborough Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17559/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
492. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will address waiting times for persons who potentially may be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease to see a neurologist regarding changes to medication and diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17569/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Disability Support Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
493. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 12,000 persons are living with Parkinson's disease here; the reason there are only five specialist nurses to deal with the condition; his plans to increase services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17571/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Voluntary Sector Funding
Niamh Smyth
494. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason an association (details supplied) does not receive State funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17577/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Care Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
518. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a request for full-time residential care for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17682/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Organ Donation
Niamh Smyth
596. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his views on an issue (details supplied); if there is anything being done at present by his Department to encourage more persons to carry organ donation cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18121/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
622. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if funding at present is allocated to services (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan; his plans for investment in either county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18194/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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North-South Interconnector
Niamh Smyth
720. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a scenario (details supplied) is correct in view of the passing of the Fianna Fáil Oireachtas motion concerning same and the stay currently imposed by the judicial review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18158/17]
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Industrial Disputes
Niamh Smyth
735. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with Bus Éireann staff in counties Cavan and Monaghan regarding the resolution of the ongoing strike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17560/17]
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
29. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the progress being made on reducing the social housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16799/17]
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Housing Assistance Payment
Niamh Smyth
41. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will address the inadequacies with the new housing assistance payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16800/17]
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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School Admissions
Niamh Smyth
127. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17169/17]
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Planning Issues
Niamh Smyth
219. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will consider amending section 51 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 in order that battle sites that do not necessarily include a built or ruined structure are afforded protected status; and if all planned works at such sites will be subject to rigorous archaeological scrutiny. [17167/17]
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Maternity Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
230. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied); if more hours can be provided at the hospital in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17190/17]
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Ministerial Meetings
Niamh Smyth
292. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason he is not willing to meet a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17189/17]
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Skills Development
Niamh Smyth
79. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is actively working and co-operating with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on research and development at Cavan institute or Monaghan institute on initiatives to attract jobs to counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14434/17]
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Bank Branch Closures
Niamh Smyth
123. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will contact a bank (details supplied) to retain its ATMs at its branches in Arva and Cootehill in County Cavan and if it will consider introducing an ATM in Carrickmacross, which were all announced for closure last week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16896/17]
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Bank Branch Closures
Niamh Smyth
130. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enforce the introduction of permanent ATMs in circumstances in which a bank has closed its branch in a small town which has been left with no banking facility and no ATM for withdrawing money; his views on the impact the closure of a bank and ATM has on a town or village; the action he will take to support these towns by way of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16966/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Bank Branch Closures
Niamh Smyth
84. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the concerns of those affected by the closures of branches of a bank (details supplied) in Arva, Cootehill and Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16453/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Housing Loans
Niamh Smyth
297. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the action he will take with regard to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16078/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Housing Loans
Niamh Smyth
303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will review a matter (details supplied); if there are planned changes to the legislation at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16051/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Housing Loans
Niamh Smyth
304. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide clarification on a matter (details supplied) in view of the fact that first-time buyer is not stated in the criteria for this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16052/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Carer's Allowance Waiting Times
Niamh Smyth
352. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for processing carer's allowance and carer's benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16259/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Dental Services Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
445. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will address the excessive waiting times for primary school children accessing dental treatment; the detail of waiting lists in counties Cavan and Monaghan at present; the action being taken to clear these backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16012/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
463. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied) and request that the HSE fills this position as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16080/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Medical Card Applications
Niamh Smyth
510. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for the processing of medical card applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16260/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Niamh Smyth
519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) and schedule an urgent appointment for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16283/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Niamh Smyth
530. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [16306/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Niamh Smyth
561. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review and organise an appointment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16681/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Animal Welfare
Niamh Smyth
582. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to animal welfare issues relating to puppy mills in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16168/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Job Creation
Niamh Smyth
671. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to provide jobs in a town (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16037/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Qualifications Recognition
Niamh Smyth
683. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16047/17]
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Garda Resources
Niamh Smyth
34. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the capital investment being made in Garda resources in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15593/17]
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Afforestation Programme
Niamh Smyth
231. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review an application (details supplied); the stage at which this application is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15823/17]
Wed, 29 Mar 2017
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Brexit Issues
Niamh Smyth
37. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of persons in Northern Ireland with Irish passports who wish the join the Defence Forces not just here but in the UN on missions abroad in the event of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15429/17]