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Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Road Projects
Niamh Smyth
209. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if discussions have taken place within his Department on providing funding for the East-West link road and rural roads in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46619/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Garda Resources
Niamh Smyth
23. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the specific investment his Department has made in the Garda fleet and personnel in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda district in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47586/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
212. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; if his attention has been drawn to the gravity of this matter; if he will prevent the closure of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48223/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Niamh Smyth
216. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a case (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the matter will be investigated and referred to the HSE for reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48233/19]
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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GLAS Appeals
Niamh Smyth
241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal (details supplied); if this process can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48234/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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School Staff
Niamh Smyth
58. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the frustration of school secretaries at the delay in actions that would have their pay and conditions put on a par with all other public servants; his views on the matter ; and if he will work towards a speedy resolution that avoids potential industrial action at schools. [47091/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
63. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that children are being taught in schools without the necessary supports needed due to delays in assessments for children attending school that have developmental issues and may require specialised support; the efforts being taken by him to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47090/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
144. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the July provision for special needs children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47158/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
338. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a group home (details supplied); when the home will be open and residents allocated their spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47172/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Paediatric Services
Niamh Smyth
424. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot receive the correct orthopaedic services provided for children; the reason the HSE is continuing to use same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47591/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications
Niamh Smyth
426. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of a nursing home application by a person (detail supplied); if the case will be reviewed in view of further medical evidence issued by their general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47600/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
448. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment for a person (details supplied); when the next appointment will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47715/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
458. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47733/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Niamh Smyth
547. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application for sports capital funding by a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47340/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Niamh Smyth
552. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a grant application by a club (details supplied); if the application will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47355/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Niamh Smyth
553. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a grant application by a club (details supplied); if the application will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47356/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Niamh Smyth
554. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a sports capital application (details supplied); the timeframe for the announcement of the grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47357/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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National Heritage Plan
Niamh Smyth
685. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason for the decision to hold two of the three public meetings on the national consultation on Heritage 2030 in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47690/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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National Heritage Plan
Niamh Smyth
686. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason for the decision not to hold public meetings north of County Galway on the national consultation on Heritage 2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47691/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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State Bodies Data
Niamh Smyth
688. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the State boards under her remit that do not require an application for appointment through the Public Appointments System; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47744/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Traveller Culture
Niamh Smyth
689. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she has taken to promote Traveller culture awareness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47784/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Traveller Culture
Niamh Smyth
690. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of times staff from her Department have attended meetings of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy Steering Group in 2018 and to date in 2019; the dates of those meetings; the name and position of those in attendance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47785/19]
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications Data
Niamh Smyth
161. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when successful applications for the latest tranche of sports capital funding will be notified of the result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46914/19]
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
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Disability Allowance Applications
Niamh Smyth
175. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46947/19]
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
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Insurance Costs
Niamh Smyth
48. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to deal with the rising cost of motor, home and business insurance; the steps being taken to prevent businesses from closing and bring down premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46616/19]
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
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Immigration Status
Niamh Smyth
135. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) can extend their stamp 1G visa or obtain a working permit visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46775/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Naturalisation Certificates
Niamh Smyth
255. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46361/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
319. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting for occupational therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46120/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Hospitals Funding
Niamh Smyth
320. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the initial current and capital budget allocation for each hospital in the RCSI hospital group in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the final outturn for each hospital in each year; and the estimate for same in 2019. [46133/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
337. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received appointments and reports with an organisation in view of the fact this is delaying the person's application for an SNA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46209/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Medical Card Eligibility
Niamh Smyth
389. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot obtain approval for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46561/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Social Welfare Appeals Delays
Niamh Smyth
525. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a social welfare appeal lodged in July 2019 by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46064/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Child Benefit Eligibility
Niamh Smyth
530. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if other supports are available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46127/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Niamh Smyth
28. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for the reinstatement of troops in the Border counties in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45124/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Wildlife Conservation
Niamh Smyth
19. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she has taken on foot of the recommendations from the curlew task force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45670/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Arts Council
Niamh Smyth
21. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of the additional responsibilities given to the Arts Council following budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45671/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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National Orchestras
Niamh Smyth
35. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason she favoured moving the National Symphony Orchestra to the National Concert Hall over establishing it as a national cultural institution in its own right; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45506/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Budget 2020
Niamh Smyth
36. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which budget 2020 will improve income streams for those working in the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45505/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Wildlife Conservation
Niamh Smyth
60. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she has taken on foot of the recommendations from the Curlew task force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45507/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Cultural Policy
Niamh Smyth
65. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which she will prioritise redevelopment and renovation projects in each of the national cultural institutions under Project Ireland 2040; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45508/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Arts Council
Niamh Smyth
67. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the additional responsibilities given to the Arts Council following budget 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45504/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Naturalisation Certificates
Niamh Smyth
85. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps a person (details supplied) can take regarding the provision of a passport for the person's child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45706/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Home Care Packages Provision
Niamh Smyth
135. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the home care hours approved for a person (details supplied) will be implemented in order that the person can return home in a safe environment and free up a nursing home bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45651/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Medical Card Reviews
Niamh Smyth
142. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was left with medical costs of over €800 when the person's medical card was being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45683/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Respite Care Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
148. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot receive respite care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45696/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Niamh Smyth
170. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of premises served by a company (details supplied) in the intervention area of the national broadband plan; the number that will be served by the end of 2019; if the preferred bidder will be provided with compensation for these premises if the national broadband plan contract is signed through an encroachment contingency; if the preferred bidder has been assured of these payments in the event that the contract is signed; the actions taken to ensure this is within state aid rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45722/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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National Broadband Plan
Niamh Smyth
171. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a subsidy in the context of a conditional and contingency subsidy for the national broadband plan will be paid to a company (details supplied) in the event that a commercial operator encroaches into the intervention area; the method by which encroachment will be deemed to have taken place; the amount within the €480 million which has been set aside for this purpose; if such payments are limited to the contingency only; and when these payments will be made. [45723/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Childcare Services Staff
Niamh Smyth
196. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if registration for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the status of the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45758/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
Niamh Smyth
61. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has met either Cavan County Council or Monaghan County Council to discuss the social housing strategies of his Department; the housing targets for new builds in both counties for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44966/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Social and Affordable Housing Data
Niamh Smyth
63. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses acquired and-or purchased by Cavan and Monaghan county councils, respectively, in each of the years 2013 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44967/19]