Parliamentary questions

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

520. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long on a right hip replacement in Cappagh hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41027/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

543. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on an appointment for surgery (details supplied); if he realises that the surgery was scheduled for 18 September 2023 and cancelled again; if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41132/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

555. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he will ensure that this matter is dealt with speedily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41201/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

567. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting five years on a hospital appointment in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41345/23]

Departmental Schemes

Niamh Smyth

625. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has any plans to review the CLÁR areas in Cavan to include areas (details supplied) not currently included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41233/23]

Departmental Schemes

Niamh Smyth

626. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide details of all the funding schemes currently open to community groups by her Department ; if she will outline other schemes available also and give details of when they will open in 2023/2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41234/23]

Third Level Costs

Niamh Smyth

83. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what engagement he has had with other Ministers and Departments concerning the rising cost of living for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40750/23]

Institutes of Technology

Niamh Smyth

96. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the funding announced for Cavan IT; the plans for its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40749/23]

School Facilities

Niamh Smyth

160. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the actions she is taking to assist with the shrinking play area at a school (details supplied); if she will review this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40797/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

166. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case (details supplied); to provide advice for any funding that could help in this particular situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40843/23]

School Staff

Niamh Smyth

168. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case regarding a school secretary (details supplied); if she will outline whether this issue can be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40847/23]

School Admissions

Niamh Smyth

170. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if a review of a case will take place (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40856/23]

School Attendance

Niamh Smyth

171. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if a review of a case will take place (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40858/23]

Social Welfare Code

Niamh Smyth

206. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she plans to extend child benefit for those continuing in secondary education but who have turned 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40859/23]

Work Permits

Niamh Smyth

217. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the process involved for individuals (details supplied) coming to Ireland to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40780/23]

Family Reunification

Niamh Smyth

220. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice to review a case (details supplied) urgently giving the change in health of a grandparent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40837/23]

Fuel Oil Specifications

Niamh Smyth

91. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/23]

Bus Services

Niamh Smyth

100. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to follow up with the NTA on correspondence (details supplied) which was sent to the NTA over two weeks ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40059/23]

School Curriculum

Niamh Smyth

278. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to introduce additional measures through the school curriculum to deal with issues in relation to minors who gamble (details supplied); if she will outline what measures are in place presently, if any; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39723/23]

Schools Building Projects

Niamh Smyth

284. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39789/23]

Education Policy

Niamh Smyth

292. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case (details supplied); if she can offer any advice on this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39870/23]

School Staff

Niamh Smyth

300. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if teachers can work on medically retirement pensions; if so, the number of hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39979/23]

School Admissions

Niamh Smyth

320. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason (details supplied) cannot get a school place to start school this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40076/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

356. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) cannot get a bus ticket for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40331/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

357. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) cannot get a bus ticket for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40332/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

358. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason that a person (details supplied) cannot get a bus ticket for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40333/23]

Vacant Properties

Niamh Smyth

536. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of croí cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grants that have been approved; the reason that an application (details supplied) has taken so long to be approved by Cavan County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40464/23]

Housing Schemes

Niamh Smyth

537. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many croí cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grants have been approved in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40465/23]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

725. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason persons (details supplied) are still waiting on payment for the TAMS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39579/23]

Immigration Support Services

Niamh Smyth

823. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the procurement process will be expedited and finalised for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39774/23]

Budget 2024

Niamh Smyth

831. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to increase the foster care allowance in Budget 2024; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the allowance has not been increased since 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39879/23]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

840. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting on speech and language therapy in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40150/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Niamh Smyth

893. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update following on from a primary medical certificate appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39591/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

915. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on an appointment for surgery (details supplied); if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39785/23]

Third Level Admissions

Niamh Smyth

1063. 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 in relation to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39786/23]

Meals-on-Wheels Services

Niamh Smyth

1092. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on an organisation (details supplied); the services the organisation provides in counties Cavan and Monaghan; how many persons are provided with a service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39728/23]

Foreign Birth Registration

Niamh Smyth

32. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to look favourably on a foreign birth registry application in order that a person (details supplied) can fly home to Ireland with their baby; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37999/23]

Energy Conservation

Niamh Smyth

138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on a SEAI application (details supplied); and if he will provide the details of same. [38499/23]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

250. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37307/23]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

386. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for driving tests in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath and nationwide to date; the length of time they have been waiting; the stage they are at in their application process, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38702/23]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

387. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport what his Department is doing to ease the driving test waiting times in Cavan and Monaghan presently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38703/23]

Bus Éireann

Niamh Smyth

396. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review an article regarding a new bus route (details supplied); if he will establish when official bus stops and timetables will be in place in Bailieborough and surrounding areas for this bus route [38861/23]

Business Supports

Niamh Smyth

578. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs to the Border counties Cavan and Monaghan and the greater Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38831/23]

School Admissions

Niamh Smyth

691. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a school place to start school this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38637/23]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

709. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case of a student (details supplied) will be reviewed by Bus Éireann with a view to the issuing of bus tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38769/23]

Housing Schemes

Niamh Smyth

931. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has any plans to alter/amend the rule for those who have gone through insolvency to be able to access the Rebuilding Ireland home-loan scheme sooner than what is currently stipulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38685/23]

Departmental Data

Niamh Smyth

942. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has any figures in relation to the number of croí cónaithe applications made to the various local authorities since the scheme's inception, in particular Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38892/23]

Septic Tanks

Niamh Smyth

943. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the current septic tank inspection regime; and if there are any plans to open the grant up to more people or review this regime at all. [38893/23]

Immigration Status

Niamh Smyth

1207. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on an application with INIS (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38766/23]

An Garda Síochána

Niamh Smyth

1221. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí that have resigned from the Force in the past five years; if she can outline what divisions they left; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38863/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1534. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has to wait 12 months for an appointment in Monaghan hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37344/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1555. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long on an appointment in the Rotunda Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37449/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1615. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a hospital appointment in the Mater hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37693/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1617. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a cataract operation in the Mater hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37696/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1635. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on their operation in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37806/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1643. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting for an appointment in the Mater hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37858/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1832. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long to get their hip replacement in Cappagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38822/23]

Mental Health Services

Niamh Smyth

1835. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce an out-of-hours CAMHS service for children in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [38843/23]

Hospital Admissions

Niamh Smyth

1836. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of attendances to the MIU on Mondays, in tabular form, from January 2019 to date per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38845/23]

Medical Qualifications

Niamh Smyth

1842. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of an issue outlined in (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38877/23]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

1858. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of pregnant mothers who have used a scan in Cavan General Hospital, per month, since its introduction to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38926/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1878. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment in CHI at Temple Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39075/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1918. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a procedure at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39203/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1975. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an MRI scan in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39370/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1976. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a CT scan in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39371/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1977. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for a bone scan in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39372/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1978. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an angiogram in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39373/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1979. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electroencephalogram in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39374/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1980. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39375/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1981. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an ultrasound scan in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three months to six months; six months to nine months; nine months to twelve months; and more than twelve months. [39376/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1982. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting, as of 1 September 2023 or the nearest available date, for an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the RCSI Hospital Group for the following waiting periods, in tabular form: less than three months; three to six months; six to nine months; nine to 12 months; and more than 12 months. [39377/23]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

2015. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the menopause outreach clinic in Cavan General Hospital; when he expects this clinic to open; the reasons for the delays in the service becoming operational; the funding that has been set aside for this service in Cavan; how many women are expected to be treated on the service becoming operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39411/23]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited, given it is needed for their work and future career; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35887/23]

Visa Applications

Niamh Smyth

810. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if a person’s work visa (details supplied) can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35857/23]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

990. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will prioritise the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35867/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1202. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting for an appointment in the Mater Hospital to have cataracts removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36044/23]

Foreign Birth Registration

Niamh Smyth

121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on two foreign birth register applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/23]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

786. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why (details supplied) cannot get an answer on whether the funding she requested months ago has been announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35248/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

837. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting for an appointment in the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34294/23]

Housing Provision

Niamh Smyth

6. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number currently on the social housing waiting list in Cavan; the current wait time for social housing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32980/23]

Housing Policy

Niamh Smyth

50. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities have any role in overholding cases when the tenant is a HAP recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32979/23]

Social Welfare Code

Niamh Smyth

123. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has plans to introduce tiered disability payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32982/23]

Community Employment Schemes

Niamh Smyth

142. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans, if any, to review the community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32981/23]

EU Regulations

Niamh Smyth

235. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there will be an impact assessment done for the nature restoration law, which will see parts of the country rewetted. [25109/23]

Hospital Staff

Niamh Smyth

189. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in Drogheda hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32904/23]

Health Services Staff

Niamh Smyth

63. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current pay structure in Enable Ireland for occupational therapists and speech and language therapists; if there are plans to increase funding to Enable Ireland in 2023 and 2024 to cover the costs of basic services for children with complex needs; the engagements he has had with Enable Ireland this year on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32505/23]

Disability Services

Niamh Smyth

109. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on disability services for children in both Cavan and Monaghan; if there are plans to increase services in these counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32504/23]

Disability Diagnoses

Niamh Smyth

614. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a letter from a consultant to apply for assistance technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32369/23]

Electric Vehicles

Niamh Smyth

61. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll-out of the shared island sports club EV charging scheme; and if such charging facilities under the scheme will be made available in Cavan and Monaghan. [30156/23]

Public Transport

Niamh Smyth

67. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll-out of the Connecting Ireland rural mobility plan. [30155/23]

Foreign Birth Registration

Niamh Smyth

126. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he could provide an update on an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29138/23]

Rural Recreation Policy

Niamh Smyth

82. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan will benefit from the recently announced outdoor recreation and infrastructure scheme. [28325/23]

Rural Schemes

Niamh Smyth

91. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are plans to relaunch the connected hubs voucher scheme. [28326/23]

Community Welfare Services

Niamh Smyth

810. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the weekly service of community welfare officers visiting towns has not been resumed in Cavan since Covid (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27602/23]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

1143. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) has not received their diagnosis letter from a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27333/23]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

1153. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a letter from their consultant in Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27468/23]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

1154. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a letter from a doctor in Cavan General Hospital with their diagnosis to apply for assistance technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27470/23]

Hospital Services

Niamh Smyth

1156. 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. [27474/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1202. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) is waiting so long to get their appointment in Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27830/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

1299. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment in the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28412/23]