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Tue, 21 May 2024
oral
Cabinet Committees
Niamh Smyth
15. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [19970/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Tax Credits
Niamh Smyth
88. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit in each of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22553/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
120. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite passport applications (details supplied) [22406/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Foreign Birth Registration
Niamh Smyth
135. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is possible to get an update for the following foreign birth application (details supplied). [22778/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
139. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22857/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Grant Payments
Niamh Smyth
162. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the SEAI application of a person (details supplied); if he will address the points raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22632/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Niamh Smyth
320. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the full amount of funding awarded for the extension of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22924/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niamh Smyth
377. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a decision on their domiciliary care allowance application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22414/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
381. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22439/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Niamh Smyth
385. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that are being taken to assist self-employed persons in obtaining sick leave based on their contribution record in the event of their cancer diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22513/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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International Protection
Niamh Smyth
519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence received (details supplied); if he can confirm or deny that this property is being looked at in relation to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22629/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
538. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review a case (details supplied); to provide an update on the provision of transport for this person to the National Learning Network in Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Bus Services
Niamh Smyth
56. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the details of the local link services currently available in counties Cavan and Monaghan, respectively; his plans for additional routes or an expansion of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21828/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Driver Test
Niamh Smyth
66. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the plans and strategies 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. [21843/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Niamh Smyth
114. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the funding for the redevelopment of rail lines, particularly the Navan line, in conjunction with Department of Transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17514/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Road Projects
Niamh Smyth
115. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has been contacted about providing funding for the east-west link road; if he will provide an update on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17515/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Niamh Smyth
117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of the funding for the redevelopment of rail lines, particularly the Navan line, in conjunction with the Department of Transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19495/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has been requested to allocate further money to the Department of Transport to help fund the repair of the rural road network, which is in bad need of repair urgently. [19496/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Insurance Industry
Niamh Smyth
23. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the steps his Department is taking to assist with the increasing price of insurance premiums, despite the fact claims are going down. [22025/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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School Staff
Niamh Smyth
34. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she is reviewing sick leave for a section of staff based on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21936/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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School Transport
Niamh Smyth
42. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case of a student (details supplied) will be reviewed, given that Bus Éireann has been made aware of the issue regarding the special class in this case and has requested that the case be referred to her Department for review. [22001/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
44. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to target a shortage of special needs units and early prevention units in national schools throughout Ireland, and particularly in the areas of Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22014/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Septic Tanks
Niamh Smyth
57. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can review the criteria for the septic tank grant; if he will acknowledge that many people who want to avail of the grant are not eligible for same as they are not located in the so-called buffer zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22008/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Wastewater Treatment
Niamh Smyth
58. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review a matter (details supplied); if there are any allowances or financial support that can be given in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22009/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Childcare Services
Niamh Smyth
99. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the new regulations for childminders; if he is aware of the concerns being expressed regarding these new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22011/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
132. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking to provide additional resources for survivors of stroke and other cardiovascular conditions in the community who are supported by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22013/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Medical Cards
Niamh Smyth
136. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the current process for cancer patients to obtain a medical card; if the emergency medical card application via a GP in the only avenue; if his Department plans to review this scheme regarding cancer patients who need supports like a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22024/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Regulatory Bodies
Niamh Smyth
57. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will review the need for a licence to be required to erect a battery storage facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21386/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Energy Policy
Niamh Smyth
66. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has had discussions with the HSA on the enforcement of the Seveso III Directive in relation to battery energy storage systems. [21387/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
100. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21883/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Recycling Policy
Niamh Smyth
103. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21184/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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National Broadband Plan
Niamh Smyth
104. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the roll out of the national broadband plan specifically in relation to counties Cavan and Monaghan; if he will outline what percentage of both counties have received connections under the scheme; how much is left to do, and the timeframe for same.
[21190/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Energy Policy
Niamh Smyth
117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will review the need to classify batteries as dangerous substances when it comes to the building of large battery energy storage systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21381/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Energy Policy
Niamh Smyth
118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will reclassify batteries as dangerous substances for the purposes of mass storage facilities in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21383/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Broadband Infrastructure
Niamh Smyth
119. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the rollout of high-speed broadband in Cavan and Monaghan. [21323/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Driver Licences
Niamh Smyth
161. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to reduce the age for obtaining a HGV licence which is currently at 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Electric Vehicles
Niamh Smyth
177. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of the rollout of electric car chargers nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21324/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Vacant Sites
Niamh Smyth
259. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures his Department is taking to address vacant or derelict retail units in small towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
278. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education what assistance is available to parents who cannot obtain a school place for their autistic child in their area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21188/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Energy Policy
Niamh Smyth
371. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has carried out a review of fire personnel in Cavan or Monaghan in light of a number of battery storage facilities being granted planning permission in the counties; and if Ireland is equipped to deal with such facilities. [21384/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Family Reunification
Niamh Smyth
447. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice how many applications are currently in the system for the join family (sponsor is an Irish citizen) visa. [21423/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niamh Smyth
454. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice to review an application (details supplied); to provide an update on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21474/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Food Labelling
Niamh Smyth
478. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his Department’s actions to combat items being sold as Irish produce in supermarkets that do not have the Bord Bia logo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Farm Safety
Niamh Smyth
481. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that incentivised schemes under his Department are seeing battery energy storage systems erected on farmland, without the proper safety facilities in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21385/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
547. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the measures his Department is taking to assist and support an initiative (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21187/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Hospital Staff
Niamh Smyth
581. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review the embargo on hiring health care assistants in Killarney Community Hospital, which is due to open in November 2024. [21421/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Pharmacy Services
Niamh Smyth
582. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if any analysis has been conducted by the Government on pharmacy fees per item between 2015 and 2023. [21422/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth
593. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a matter (details supplied); if he will provide an update on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21481/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Vacant Sites
Niamh Smyth
686. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the measures her Department is taking to address vacant or derelict retail units in our small towns and villages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21185/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Departmental Funding
Niamh Smyth
34. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the community centre fund when it comes to existing centres getting investment for refurbishment/renovation; when this is likely to open to applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20631/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Control of Dogs
Niamh Smyth
39. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she or her Department officials have had discussions with Cavan County Council on dog control matters, given that it was recently reported that no dog control fines were issued by the local authority last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18145/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Niamh Smyth
75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagement with the British Government on issues relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings ahead of the 50th anniversary this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20618/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
112. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on passport applications and processing times presently; how many applications were processed so far this year; how many are outstanding and currently in waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20617/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Road Tolls
Niamh Smyth
151. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on this matter regarding staff on M3 tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Niamh Smyth
265. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will suggest funding mechanisms to assist in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21067/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Niamh Smyth
303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if this person can use the Wicklow-based company for this service in future; and if they do use it, whether the Government supports will still be available to them. [21068/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Control of Dogs
Niamh Smyth
326. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the rules/guidelines in relation to restricted dog breeds in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21004/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Staff
Niamh Smyth
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education what further appeal mechanism is open to a school (details supplied) to keep a working principal given the extenuating circumstances which has arisen in the school since the appeal was refused. [20346/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Niamh Smyth
204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case and documents (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20491/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
244. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20467/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
245. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20468/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Family Reunification
Niamh Smyth
383. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20609/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Visa Applications
Niamh Smyth
386. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she will expedite an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20620/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Niamh Smyth
396. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if any of the locations referred to in a document (details supplied) are in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20861/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
506. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the physiotherapy appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20208/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niamh Smyth
538. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review and refer correspondence to the HSE estate management team (details supplied); and to provide an update on the matter. [20367/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
587. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to urgently expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20599/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Community Development Projects
Niamh Smyth
669. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the community recognition fund 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20623/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth
16. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the details of the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since becoming Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19494/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Broadband Infrastructure
Niamh Smyth
116. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to review a case (details supplied); and if he will expedite the NBI in getting broadband for this person. [19944/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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State Pensions
Niamh Smyth
191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the State pension for a person (details supplied) who worked in the Civil Service from 1968 to 1975; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20077/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
252. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); and if he can provide an update on the matter. [19913/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Small and Medium Enterprises
Niamh Smyth
135. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports available for a sole trader (details supplied) to deal with rates; and what grants are available to them. [19906/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Niamh Smyth
97. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of an increase in providers leaving the core funding model; the steps his Department is taking on this issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18852/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Niamh Smyth
129. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps his Department is taking to increase the number of facilities that will take children under two years and eight months in childcare to assist parents returning to work; if he acknowledges the problem this is causing professionals who wish return to key roles in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18853/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
149. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite a passport application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19046/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
156. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19453/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to allocate further funding to Cavan and Monaghan County Councils and throughout the country, given the dire state of Ireland’s minor and local road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18820/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
193. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the underspend within his Department (details supplied), some of this money can go to Cavan and Monaghan to help fix the road network. [18821/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
194. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if a more in-depth plan/survey is being pursued on the local and national road network in Cavan/Monaghan to assess the condition and monies needed to fix same. [18822/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
195. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that from the funding pot this year of €18.1millon for Cavan, only 13km of road in the Ballyjamesduff municipal district, which has 1,000km of road, will be resurfaced due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18823/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Niamh Smyth
452. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection what protocols are in place for people who refuse the offer of work while in receipt of jobseeker’s payments; if employers are being liaised with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19027/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Niamh Smyth
547. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for payment of the young farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19186/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
695. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a hip assessment and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19081/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth
703. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an angiogram; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19189/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
Niamh Smyth
726. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if he can recommend what treatment abroad options are open to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19388/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
736. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for an endoscopy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19452/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Pension Provisions
Niamh Smyth
25. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the specifics regarding the pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18134/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niamh Smyth
48. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of plans to extend child benefit for those continuing in secondary education but who have turned 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18135/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Bodies
Niamh Smyth
75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the work of the Working Group on Women in Agriculture. [18144/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
118. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18663/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
98. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a review/appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18161/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Niamh Smyth
77. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the progress on the new Garda station in Bailieborough and if there is an estimated completion date. [8319/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
98. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue to a person (details supplied). [17467/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Housing Policy
Niamh Smyth
362. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the terms and conditions for purchasing your own home from Westmeath County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17576/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Disability Services
Niamh Smyth
501. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will refer matters raised in an email (details supplied) to the HSE estate management team for a review (details supplied); and if he will provide an update. [17490/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
609. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite surgery urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17544/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
oral
Sports Funding
Niamh Smyth
26. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the sports capital grants for 2024 will be announced for clubs in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16701/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Swimming Pools
Niamh Smyth
32. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide a list of the funding available to swimming pools needing capital investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16700/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Business Supports
Niamh Smyth
73. 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, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently. [16698/24]