Parliamentary questions

Childcare Services

Niamh Smyth

48. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the effectiveness of supports provided to early years childcare during the pandemic; the planned continued supports for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28677/21]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

163. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28177/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

12. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for his results based environmental agri pilot programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27011/21]

Higher Education Institutions

Niamh Smyth

104. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress regarding the implementation of the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive: Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26972/21]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Niamh Smyth

130. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the commitments in the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 to promote access in apprenticeship for traditionally under-represented groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26971/21]

Education and Training Provision

Niamh Smyth

167. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [26700/21]

Gender Balance

Niamh Smyth

189. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reflect the growing female participation in agriculture from 4% to 9% within the composition of boards working in the sector including the co-operative movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27055/21]

Brexit Issues

Niamh Smyth

190. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of engagement and the rate of progress being made between the EU and Britain on a bilateral veterinary agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27058/21]

Social Welfare Offices

Niamh Smyth

108. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection when appointments will be reopening in the Cavan Intreo office for persons to avail of the public services card. [26074/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Niamh Smyth

125. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available for persons coming off the pandemic unemployment payment in cases in which their employer has had to reduce working hours after businesses reopen from Covid-19. [26075/21]

School Admissions

Niamh Smyth

493. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns raised in relation to the shortage of school places in three of the local post-primary schools in both Midleton and Carrigtwohill (details supplied). [26156/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Niamh Smyth

558. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Cavan currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; the number of persons in County Monaghan currently in receipt of the payment; the number in each county who were in receipt of the payment on the same date in April 2021; the number of persons in each county that have received the payment since the introduction of the payment; the total expenditure on such payments in each county over that time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26278/21]

Defence Forces

Niamh Smyth

10. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence when the commission on defence will complete its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24903/21]

Education Schemes

Niamh Smyth

108. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status and details of the supports to the Creative Ireland and Music Generation programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25075/21]

Programme for Government

Niamh Smyth

157. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to improve access to supports for positive mental health in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25074/21]

Health Service Executive

Niamh Smyth

225. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an orthodontic appointment. [24767/21]

Passport Services

Niamh Smyth

108. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way the back log of passport applications will be processed; and if he will reassure persons that passports will not be delayed. [23885/21]

Driver Test

Niamh Smyth

168. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long on their driver test given that their work is essential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23675/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

687. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can get a vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23654/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the HPV vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23404/21]

Housing Provision

Niamh Smyth

54. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way the construction of social housing can be accelerated with restrictions on residential construction now lifted. [23001/21]

Vacant Properties

Niamh Smyth

61. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties brought back into use in County Cavan by the voids stimulus programme in 2020; and the estimated remaining housing stock that could be brought into use in the county by the scheme. [23002/21]

Waterways Issues

Niamh Smyth

326. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the project his Department is rolling out on a phased basis for the Ulster Canal in Clones, County Monaghan. [23249/21]

Social and Affordable Housing

Niamh Smyth

329. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way his Department is rolling out affordable housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/21]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

560. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting for an appointment in Drogheda Hospital for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

631. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can receive a particular vaccine given they have underlying health problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23165/21]

Future of Media Commission

Niamh Smyth

73. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the Future of Media Commission is due to produce a report and recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21795/21]

Living Wage

Niamh Smyth

100. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the living wage for artists will be increased. [21488/21]

Electric Vehicles

Niamh Smyth

234. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if additional charging electric vehicles will be facilitated in Monaghan town and county (details supplied); the number of charging points in Monaghan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21673/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Niamh Smyth

380. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her engagement with and the supports in place for local newspaper and radio outlets during the pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21796/21]

Apprenticeship Programmes

Niamh Smyth

757. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting 14 months to move to the next stage of their apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

1078. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can enter Ireland without having to quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22201/21]

EU Programmes

Niamh Smyth

52. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the PEACE+ cross-border EU programme 2021-27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20384/21]

Work Permits

Niamh Smyth

191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an employment permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19765/21]

Telecommunications Services

Niamh Smyth

258. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their landline connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19570/21]

Rail Network

Niamh Smyth

574. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if discussions have taken place within his Department on providing funding for a feasibility study of the railway line from Navan, County Meath to Kingscourt, County Cavan; if will consider the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20413/21]

Garda Stations

Niamh Smyth

577. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if Bawnboy Garda station is to be refurbished; and if so, the timeframe for the completion of the works. [20447/21]

Planning Guidelines

Niamh Smyth

736. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the protocols and rules in place by his Department or local authorities, if any to determine the allocation and construction of (details supplied) per town and village in any particular county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19377/21]

Brexit Issues

Niamh Smyth

852. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will review a case (details supplied); if he has come across an issue similar to this regarding Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19017/21]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

933. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18335/21]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

987. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18958/21]

School Staff

Niamh Smyth

1027. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of discussions to bring school secretaries pay and conditions put on a par with all other public servants; her views on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19378/21]

Further and Higher Education

Niamh Smyth

1325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the expansion of a further education and training course hub with a new campus for a school (details supplied) will be delivered. [19572/21]

Citizenship Applications

Niamh Smyth

1486. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if a citizenship application by persons (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20372/21]

Health and Social Care Professionals

Niamh Smyth

1633. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long to get their registered number to work here with the HSE during a pandemic; if the application will be dealt with as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18505/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

1688. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting to receive a Covid-19 vaccine; the reason they have not been prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine given their underlying health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18673/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

1926. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19309/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

2426. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long on a vaccine; the reason they are not made a priority for the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20815/21]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

2484. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will deliver the maximum base payment to farmers in the agri-environmental REPs scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18996/21]

Local Improvement Scheme

Niamh Smyth

2585. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the local improvement scheme; if she will urgently allocate further funding to the scheme to clear the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19914/21]

Postal Services

Niamh Smyth

22. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 3 March 2021, if An Post will be contacted in relation to the matter given the person has not been contacted in order to resolve the issue; if the matter will be highlighted with the relevant authorities in order to rectify same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/21]

Schools Building Projects

Niamh Smyth

204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of the new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17677/21]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

219. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case of a company (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of payment from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17816/21]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Niamh Smyth

296. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied); if he will review the decision to refuse the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/21]

Banking Sector

Niamh Smyth

122. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the discussions his Department has had with representatives of a bank (details supplied) following its announcement for further branch closures and diminution of services in rural Ireland; the context of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/21]

Insurance Costs

Niamh Smyth

138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the persons or bodies with whom discussions have been held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16829/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Niamh Smyth

182. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps that have been introduced for small businesses, as in the case of a business (details supplied) that has no choice but to offer redundancy packages to employees, given the business will struggle to reopen. [16690/21]

Institutes of Technology

Niamh Smyth

581. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16644/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Niamh Smyth

596. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason a school (details supplied) is waiting to be switched to a juniper box; if it will be switched as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16835/21]

School Accommodation

Niamh Smyth

622. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied); if same will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17316/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Niamh Smyth

665. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16616/21]

Deportation Orders

Niamh Smyth

771. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made for persons (details supplied) to remain here along with their family; when their deportation order will be lifted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17404/21]

Home Help Service

Niamh Smyth

864. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an increase in home help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16338/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

988. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when freelance Irish sign language interpreters (details supplied) can receive the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16750/21]

HSE Staff

Niamh Smyth

1019. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will address the case of a person (details supplied) concerning a recruitment matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16836/21]

Freedom of Information

Niamh Smyth

1163. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review a freedom of information request (details supplied); if the HSE will provide clarity to the family that the files will be provided; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17396/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

1201. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to pregnant women and their partners will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17527/21]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

1230. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a Covid-19 vaccine. [17588/21]

Departmental Communications

Niamh Smyth

1252. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); when the recommendations of same will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16339/21]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Niamh Smyth

187. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the decision to disallow a fair deal appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the review letter will be examined by HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16103/21]

Road Network

Niamh Smyth

55. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of investment in major road infrastructure in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15539/21]

Departmental Funding

Niamh Smyth

127. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of roads funding from his Department for Cavan, Monaghan and Meath county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/21]

Insurance Industry Regulation

Niamh Smyth

427. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14082/21]

Banking Sector

Niamh Smyth

432. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if his Department can contact the bank in question to request a pause to these closures as outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14106/21]

Ministerial Meetings

Niamh Smyth

468. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he met with officials from banks (details supplied) to date in 2021 to discuss the move to reduce banking services in rural areas; the details of the latest negotiations by him or his Department on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14978/21]

Insurance Industry Regulation

Niamh Smyth

471. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the matters outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14997/21]

Insurance Industry Regulation

Niamh Smyth

472. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the matters outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14998/21]

Insurance Industry Regulation

Niamh Smyth

473. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns highlighted in relation to insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15000/21]

Arts Funding

Niamh Smyth

563. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of disbursement of the €50 million support for live entertainment announced in Budget 2021; and the details of further measures to assist the industry in view of current Covid-19 restrictions. [14542/21]

Sports Capital Programme

Niamh Smyth

584. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when sports capital grant applicants for 2021 can expect to receive a decision on their applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15558/21]

Departmental Correspondence

Niamh Smyth

592. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide an update on same to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14091/21]

Passport Applications

Niamh Smyth

739. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application applied for in January 2021 will be processed for a person (details supplied) in order that they can receive their Australian visa as soon as possible. [16221/21]

Passport Applications

Niamh Smyth

749. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) must wait so long to have their passport processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14204/21]

Special Educational Needs

Niamh Smyth

848. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if clarity will be provided on the requirements for a specialist autism unit (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14372/21]

Schools Building Projects

Niamh Smyth

868. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of the stage 2b report for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14664/21]

Social Welfare Appeals

Niamh Smyth

964. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14169/21]

Public Inquiries

Niamh Smyth

1203. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the steps she has taken to set up a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) which was agreed to by a vote in Dáil Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14166/21]

Occupational Therapy

Niamh Smyth

1473. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting so long for an occupational therapy appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14351/21]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

1480. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for an operation; the reason for the series of events since March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14375/21]

Home Help Service

Niamh Smyth

1611. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had home help hours removed from them; the reason the HSE has not yet had other carers in to replace the last carers that finished on 8 March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14836/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

1657. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) must wait so long to receive the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14989/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

1811. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15544/21]

Health Services Access

Niamh Smyth

1849. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15672/21]

Agriculture Scheme Applications

Niamh Smyth

1948. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if same will be reviewed. [14104/21]

North-South Interconnector

Niamh Smyth

72. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the latest negotiations on the North-South interconnector between his Department and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13199/21]

North-South Interconnector

Niamh Smyth

74. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a meeting will be arranged with his Department and council officials (details supplied) to discuss the North-South interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13198/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Niamh Smyth

186. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the roll-out of fibre broadband at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13168/21]

Road Network

Niamh Smyth

250. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to assist farmers in the construction of agricultural underpass crossings on non-national roads in cases in which such facilities are deemed essential in the interests of public safety, particularly road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13071/21]

Driver Licences

Niamh Smyth

251. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter concerning the renewal of a driver licence (details supplied); when a refund will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13177/21]

Tax Code

Niamh Smyth

275. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the 20% additional tax and duty being placed on raw materials in the production of lubricants which are not the end product itself will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12670/21]