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Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Electricity Transmission Network
Niamh Smyth
737. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has received an indication of a timeframe from An Bord Pleanála for the oral hearing ruling for the North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21041/16]
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Health and Safety Regulations
Niamh Smyth
799. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures in place to ensure first aid officers are appointed at factories; whose responsibility it is to ensure they receive regular training; if there are any guidelines for business owners on having a defibrillator in the workplace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20771/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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National Heritage Plan
Niamh Smyth
1. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to publish an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20106/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Film Industry
Niamh Smyth
7. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline the supports she provides for the indigenous film and television production sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19836/16]
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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National Heritage Plan
Niamh Smyth
17. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on producing an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19837/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Staff
Niamh Smyth
69. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19623/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Staff
Niamh Smyth
103. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff employed in her Department's archive unit in each of the years from 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; her plans to expand this number; if protocol changes arise from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19620/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Livestock Theft
Niamh Smyth
108. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she is putting in place to support farmers along the Border region who have had livestock stolen, particularly in Counties Cavan and Monaghan where, in some instances, farmers have endured multiple thefts of livestock; the action she is taking on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19688/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Staff
Niamh Smyth
145. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the national archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19616/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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School Transport Review
Niamh Smyth
164. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review into the nearest school rule relating to school transport; if its implementation has forced small school closures, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the amount of money it has saved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19101/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
212. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for a new school (details supplied); if it is ready to go to tender and if there is a date for completion of this project; the number of pupils it will cater for once completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19591/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Niamh Smyth
214. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19614/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Niamh Smyth
260. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when works on a building (details supplied) will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19588/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
261. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2015 and 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19615/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Community Services Programme
Niamh Smyth
306. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will intervene to prevent cuts to funding at a location (details supplied); the reason such cuts are being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19590/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Niamh Smyth
309. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19622/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Farm Assist Scheme Administration
Niamh Smyth
319. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reverse the cuts the previous Government imposed on persons under the farm assist scheme as promised in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19736/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
346. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19617/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
393. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set out in tabular form the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19621/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
406. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to set out in tabular form the number of staff employed in her Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date; her plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19610/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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National Archives
Niamh Smyth
407. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to set out the status of the implementation of changes to the National Archive Act 1986 to reduce the 30 year holding period to 20 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19625/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
408. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to set out in tabular form the number of staff employed in the National Archives in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19626/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Dental Services Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
458. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are on the waiting list and the length of time they are waiting in schools in County Cavan and County Monaghan under the primary dental scheme in tabular form; if he is introducing measures to speed up waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19143/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Hospital Beds Data
Niamh Smyth
558. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if five additional beds allocated to Monaghan Hospital in 2013 have been opened yet; if not, the reason for this; his plans for additional allocation of beds to ease pressure on Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19586/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Hospital Consultant Contracts
Niamh Smyth
559. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who solely specialises in sarcoma cannot be retained in St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin; the proposed timeframe for appointments to be made specifically for consultants who specialise in sarcoma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19587/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
561. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19618/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Staff Data
Niamh Smyth
605. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2015 and to date in 2016, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19609/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
627. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19612/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
644. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff employed in his Department's Archive Unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19624/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
675. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of staff employed in her Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; her plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archive Acts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19619/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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IDA Data
Niamh Smyth
676. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the Industrial Development Agency last visited Cavan and Monaghan; the number of new jobs which have been created by the IDA in the past 12 months; the plans of the IDA to attract companies to Cavan and Monaghan; the success of the IDA with this strategy for Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19638/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
692. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of staff employed in her Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016, to date, in tabular form; her plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Acts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19611/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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UK Referendum on EU Membership
Niamh Smyth
696. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his contingency plans in place for counties Cavan and Monaghan following the Brexit referendum result; if Army personnel will be relocated in Cavan or Monaghan; if Border controls will be reintroduced; the estimated amount this will cost as there is no Army barracks following their disposal due to cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19150/16]
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Departmental Records
Niamh Smyth
701. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016, to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19613/16]
Wed, 29 Jun 2016
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Livestock Theft
Niamh Smyth
186. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is putting in place to support farmers who have had livestock stolen, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan, where in some instances farmers have endured multiple thefts of livestock; the action he is taking on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18580/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Primary Care Centres
Niamh Smyth
382. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the design challenges for the new primary care centre in Monaghan have been overcome; if the €9 million ring-fenced for this project in 2013 will be spent in Monaghan if it cannot be built in front of Monaghan General Hospital, as originally planned; if this money can be invested in Monaghan General Hospital if plans for primary centre cannot go ahead at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18019/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
402. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied); his views on what can be done to make sure persons get seen in primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18126/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
403. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied); his views on what can be done to make sure persons get seen in primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18131/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Health Services
Niamh Smyth
410. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied); his views on what can be done to make sure persons get seen in primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18175/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Hospital Consultant Contracts
Niamh Smyth
435. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why the only specialised sarcoma consultant (details supplied) is being let go; the qualifications of the person who will look after this consultant's 300-odd patients; the person who will be responsible for the national centre of excellence for sarcoma based in St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin 4; how he proposes to deal with future cases of sarcoma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Inland Fisheries Ireland
Niamh Smyth
493. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources why the process of gill netting, a practice carried out by Inland Fisheries to improve water quality, is carried out here; the amount it has cost the taxpayer to date; the other countries use this process; if any other process has been explored to improve water quality here and his plans to cease this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18018/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Job Losses
Niamh Smyth
533. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet staff at a company (details supplied); if she can ensure that staff will receive the best possible package available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18169/16]
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Job Losses
Niamh Smyth
547. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the 70 job losses at a company (details supplied); if there is anything that can be done to protect jobs in this sector; and her plans for job creation in County Cavan. [18168/16]
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Housing for People with Disabilities Provision
Niamh Smyth
138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will provide money previously promised for the community centre facility as part of phase 2 of works at a project (details supplied). [17415/16]
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Redundancy Payments
Niamh Smyth
187. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will meet with the 200 plus staff at a company (details supplied) which went into receivership on 13 June 2016 to brief them of their entitlements and make sure they get the best possible package available to them; and his proposed plans to ensure that these persons get the upskilling they need to help them obtain future employment. [17462/16]
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Departmental Funding
Niamh Smyth
207. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will retain the additional funding allocated from 2016 Centenary celebrations to cultural institutions going forward and specifically to address the significant reductions applied to the sector over the past five years. [17541/16]
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Niamh Smyth
208. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her priorities for capital funding for the arts and cultural institutions over the next five years. [17542/16]
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Niamh Smyth
222. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if it is acceptable to allow a person (details supplied) to wait two years on the public waiting list for an ear, nose and throat appointment within the Cavan and Monaghan hospital group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17458/16]
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Garda Stations
Niamh Smyth
76. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the location of the new building acquired by the Office of Public Works for the new Garda station in Bailieborough, County Cavan; if funding is in place for this project; the date when works will go to tender and when it will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16803/16]
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Garda Resources
Niamh Smyth
134. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will fill the post of inspector in Bailieborough Garda Síochána station in County Cavan following the relocation of a senior inspector to another neighbouring division (details supplied). [15982/16]