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Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Fodder Crisis
Niamh Smyth
1128. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16467/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Drainage Schemes
Niamh Smyth
1136. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid for land drainage for farmers due to severe wet weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16751/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Fodder Crisis
Niamh Smyth
1137. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ease the fodder crisis in counties Cavan and Monaghan and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16752/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of plans to introduce reform of the forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16755/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Fodder Crisis
Niamh Smyth
1139. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received from counties Cavan and Monaghan and the rest of the country under the fodder transport scheme in tabular form. [16762/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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GLAS Payments
Niamh Smyth
1140. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for GLAS payments; the number of part payments issued; and his plans to process the outstanding payments. [16763/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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GLAS Payments
Niamh Smyth
1141. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments to persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16764/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Brexit Issues
Niamh Smyth
1142. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offset the impact of Brexit on farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16765/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Forestry Sector
Niamh Smyth
1143. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the percentage of lands in counties Cavan and Monaghan and the entire country used for a purpose (details supplied); the way in which this is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16768/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Farm Inspections
Niamh Smyth
1144. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a farm (details supplied) has not been assessed; the status of the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16769/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Bus Services
Niamh Smyth
1219. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the ongoing disruption to a commuter service (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will contact Bus Éireann on the issue. [15147/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Appointments to State Boards Data
Niamh Smyth
1637. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of all State board appointments since the general election in 2016; the person who recommended each appointment; the credentials of those appointed; if the vacancy was publicly advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15171/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
29. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14388/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
67. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the delays in assessments for children attending school who have developmental issues and may require specialised support; the efforts being made to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14389/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
260. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has to wait to get an appointment with the Cavan-Monaghan child development team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14519/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
402. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14593/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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EU Directives
Niamh Smyth
463. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the EU directives not yet transposed into law; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; the estimated date for transposition into law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14785/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Brexit Negotiations
Niamh Smyth
82. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations, particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan, in view of Brexit and the possible re-introduction of a hard Border. [11047/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Niamh Smyth
102. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11046/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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US Travel Restrictions
Niamh Smyth
121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and assistance provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14325/18]
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
220. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied) for an operation; if this appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14424/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Motor Insurance Costs
Niamh Smyth
88. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to assist persons faced with increases in the cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11008/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Banking Sector
Niamh Smyth
93. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the diminution of banking services in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11007/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Insurance Costs
Niamh Smyth
190. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [13886/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Disabilities Assessments
Niamh Smyth
407. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an assessment of needs for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the timeframe for same; and if an early appointment will be provided. [13975/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
439. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting for an orthopaedic outpatient appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14125/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
446. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting to get a scoliosis operation in Cappagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14135/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Tuberculosis Eradication Programme Administration
Niamh Smyth
458. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13611/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Civil Registration Legislation
Niamh Smyth
576. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13588/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Employment Support Services
Niamh Smyth
591. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason persons in receipt of carer's allowance are not eligible for a grant (details supplied) in view of the fact they are able to work 15 hours per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13883/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Creative Ireland Programme
Niamh Smyth
658. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of foreign visits taken by Creative Ireland personnel and or staff within her Department for purposes related to Creative Ireland; the destination of these visits; the duration of these visits; the identity of the personnel who travelled on each visit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13815/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Creative Ireland Programme
Niamh Smyth
659. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the cost of each individual foreign visit taken by Creative Ireland personnel and or staff in her Department for purposes related to Creative Ireland including but limited to the cost of travel, accommodation, per diem and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13816/18]
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Flood Prevention Measures
Niamh Smyth
25. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the River Erne is being considered for flood relief funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10863/18]
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth
111. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was given wrong information in hospitals. [13246/18]
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Prescriptions Charges
Niamh Smyth
219. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there is assistance or exemptions for persons (details supplied) struggling to pay prescription charges for their medication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13498/18]
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Army Barracks
Niamh Smyth
40. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce a new Army barracks in Counties Cavan and Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10198/18]
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Army Barracks
Niamh Smyth
41. 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. [10199/18]
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Niamh Smyth
195. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13002/18]
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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National Transport Authority Remit
Niamh Smyth
297. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Transport Authority did not consult with companies (details supplied) on charges; if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13120/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Passport Services
Niamh Smyth
47. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the request to establish a passport office in County Monaghan as discussed at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence is being given further consideration in view of the increased demand in Northern Ireland for Irish passports and the need to provide such services in this region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12631/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Registration
Niamh Smyth
79. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 27 February 2018, the position regarding the matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12142/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Flood Prevention Measures
Niamh Smyth
156. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if flood alleviation funding will be made available for flood prevention works in Ballybay, County Monaghan; when the work will commence; if planning has been commenced, completed or approved for the works; when the works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12659/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Housing Data
Niamh Smyth
157. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of homeowners who have applied for the VHR scheme by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12660/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Schools Administration
Niamh Smyth
234. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the rules and guidelines for school boards of management and parents associations in relation to a matter (details supplied) when the facility deals with primary pupils with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12311/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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School Transport
Niamh Smyth
242. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are changes planned to a bus route (details supplied); if this bus route will be retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12384/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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National Educational Psychological Service Data
Niamh Smyth
261. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of educational psychologists; the number of vacancies that are unfilled by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12656/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Garda Deployment
Niamh Smyth
352. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda inspectors in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the vacancies in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12628/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Garda Deployment
Niamh Smyth
353. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when additional Garda personnel will be allocated to the Cavan and Monaghan Garda division in view of the level of crime in the area and the additional policing demands due to a land border with another jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12629/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Garda Deployment
Niamh Smyth
354. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the need to provide additional Garda personnel and resources to the Cavan and Monaghan Garda division in view of the particular policing needs of that Border division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12630/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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IDA Ireland Site Visits
Niamh Smyth
401. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of site visits conducted by IDA Ireland in counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the past three years; and the number of these visits that were to locations in the two county towns and other areas of the counties, respectively in tabular form. [12678/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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IDA Ireland Site Visits
Niamh Smyth
402. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA Ireland visits of prospective clients to each county in each of the years 2013 to 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12679/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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IDA Ireland Data
Niamh Smyth
403. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA Ireland supported jobs at the end of each year from 2013 to 2017, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12680/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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IDA Ireland Data
Niamh Smyth
404. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA Ireland supported jobs; the number of jobs created and lost respectively in 2017, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12681/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Gender Recognition
Niamh Smyth
425. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there is a requirement of a psychiatric diagnosis for persons when seeking hormone replacement therapy; and if so, the reason this is deemed necessary. [11780/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Gender Recognition
Niamh Smyth
426. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there are two physicians only willing to prescribe hormone replacement therapy here. [11781/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Health Services Data
Niamh Smyth
427. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office area that are waiting for hormone replacement therapy; and the number waiting less than one year, one to two years and more than two years for same. [11782/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Gender Recognition
Niamh Smyth
428. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a requirement of psychiatric diagnosis for hormone replacement therapy is viewed as offensive by the transgender community. [11783/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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General Practitioner Training
Niamh Smyth
429. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if general practitioner education on transgender healthcare will be rolled out nationwide. [11784/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Gender Recognition
Niamh Smyth
430. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the diagnostic model for hormone replacement therapy will be abolished. [11785/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
491. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has never been offered respite care; the reason routine hours are being changed by carers visiting the house each day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12131/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
496. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a full-time bed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12158/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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National Lottery Funding Disbursement
Niamh Smyth
497. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when the national lottery grant scheme 2018 will commence; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12159/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
498. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12160/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Health Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
500. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to put the relevant supports and pathway to care in place for persons with a condition (details supplied); the timeframe for same; his further plans to address the concerns outlined in correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12167/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
512. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12215/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
563. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12418/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Home Care Packages Data
Niamh Smyth
624. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a home care support package by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12667/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data
Niamh Smyth
625. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons supported by the fair deal scheme and residing in a nursing home by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12668/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Mental Health Services Data
Niamh Smyth
626. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of child and adolescent mental health service, CAHMS, hours of service available by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12669/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Mental Health Services Data
Niamh Smyth
627. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons on the waiting list for child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS, in counties Cavan and Monaghan at the end of December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12670/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Orthodontic Services
Niamh Smyth
628. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting times for funding for orthodontics to be approved by the HSE for persons with disabilities in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the waiting period for this type of funding in the counties in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12671/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Psychological Services
Niamh Smyth
629. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting a primary care psychology appointment in counties Cavan and Monaghan more than three, six, 12, 18, 24 and more than 36 months, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12672/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Services for People with Disabilities
Niamh Smyth
630. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of day places available for training young persons with disabilities by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12673/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Home Help Service Data
Niamh Smyth
631. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for home help hours in each county by new applicants and those waiting for additional hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12674/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Community Care
Niamh Smyth
632. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of short-term beds in each area in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the funding available to each area for service arrangements and grant aid agreements for older persons in community health care organisation area 1, CHO1, in each of the years 2016 and 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12675/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Niamh Smyth
643. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12722/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Niamh Smyth
654. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review correspondence (details supplied); the reason the HSE has not met with the drug company in question; the position regarding this drug; the reason the HSE has not followed his direction in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12812/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
666. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; if an appointment will be scheduled sooner than December 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12887/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Basic Payment Scheme Appeals
Niamh Smyth
689. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farm payment appeal by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11841/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Agriculture Scheme Data
Niamh Smyth
741. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications under the fodder transport scheme that have been received from counties Cavan and Monaghan; and the number received from the rest of the country, in tabular form. [12652/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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GLAS Data
Niamh Smyth
742. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for GLAS payments; the number of part payments issued; and his plans to have the outstanding payments processed. [12653/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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GLAS Data
Niamh Smyth
743. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments to persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12654/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Brexit Supports
Niamh Smyth
744. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offset the impact of Brexit on farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12655/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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GLAS Appeals
Niamh Smyth
762. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a GLAS payment will be reviewed and expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12912/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Broadband Service Speeds
Niamh Smyth
791. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding broadband speeds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12143/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Niamh Smyth
800. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the uptake of the trading online voucher scheme both in 2017 and since the scheme’s introduction by county; if the scheme is being expanded; if so, if such an expansion will include data protection and cyber security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12664/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Niamh Smyth
801. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for full implementation of the national broadband plan in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12665/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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North-South Interconnector
Niamh Smyth
802. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the North-South Interconnector project; if a constructive assessment has taken place in this regard; if public concerns on this matter will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12666/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Road Network
Niamh Smyth
846. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed. [12212/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Bus Services
Niamh Smyth
851. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Bus Éireann and TII will be informed regarding the dangers at a bus stop (details supplied); if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12348/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Driver Test Waiting Lists
Niamh Smyth
860. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on waiting lists for driver tests in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12686/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Sports Capital Programme Data
Niamh Smyth
861. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of invalid applications under the 2017 sports capital programme that are being reviewed by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12687/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Public Service Vehicles
Niamh Smyth
862. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received for the purchase of wheelchair-accessible vehicles; and the number of grants paid for same in each year since 2014, by county in tabular form. [12688/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Niamh Smyth
878. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12932/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Youth Work Projects Data
Niamh Smyth
899. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of youth workers funded in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the way in which this number compares proportionally with the number of youth workers employed throughout the rest of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12663/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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LEADER Programmes Data
Niamh Smyth
916. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated to LEADER programmes in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; the level of funding to be provided for these programmes in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12657/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Illness Benefit Applications
Niamh Smyth
951. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person's (details supplied) certificates were not submitted; if the case will be reviewed; the benefits the person will be entitled to in March 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12261/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Unemployment Levels
Niamh Smyth
977. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures she has taken to address the above average unemployment levels that persist in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12632/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Niamh Smyth
978. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of adult dependants in receipt of a social welfare claim by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12633/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Labour Activation Programmes Data
Niamh Smyth
979. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of adult dependants on a social welfare labour activation scheme by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12634/18]