Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Niamh Smyth

1277. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the financial provisions and supports her Department will make available to theatres once they are permitted to re-open that will have reduced capacity as a result of social distancing requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8711/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

1278. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she or her officials have made representations to the Minister for Health on the impact the imposition of a social distancing requirement of two metres would have on theatres, cinemas and other cultural events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8712/20]

School Transport

Niamh Smyth

102. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) has to pay a large amount each year for bus fees; if more school buses will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7306/20]

Special Educational Needs

Niamh Smyth

178. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide clarity on the July provision for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7503/20]

Schools Building Projects Applications

Niamh Smyth

202. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); if it will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7670/20]

Childcare Services

Niamh Smyth

523. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if dentists and their assistants that have remained open to perform urgent treatment on patients and children are covered under the new childcare package for essential workers. [7156/20]

Beef Industry

Niamh Smyth

666. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered convening a meeting of the Beef Taskforce remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7673/20]

Motor Tax

Niamh Smyth

738. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding motor tax payments for those that have been cocooning since March 2020 due to Covid-19; the rebate options open to them; and the details of same. [7818/20]

Driver Test Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

803. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on waiting lists for driver tests in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath and nationwide to date; the length of time they have been waiting in tabular form; the stage they are at in the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7661/20]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Niamh Smyth

106. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if there is tax relief or grants or supports available to businesses that will need to incur costs to implement social distancing measures in the interest of public health to reopen their doors due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6415/20]

Third Level Education

Niamh Smyth

182. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an issue raised by some final year students (details supplied) in accessing their work on campus during Covid-19; if he will provide clarity on this issue for students and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5741/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

271. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills about the reports of delays in the delivery of a school (details supplied) due to Covid-19; when works will resume; the new completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6360/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

272. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building for a school (details supplied); if the site for the new school building has been secured; if not, the stage it is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6362/20]

Maternity Leave

Niamh Smyth

410. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration is being given to extend paid maternity leave due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5737/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

555. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to reopening cinemas earlier than planned with social distancing proposals (details supplied). [5711/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

556. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given to reopening cinemas earlier than planned with social distancing proposals (details supplied). [5712/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Niamh Smyth

616. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if clarity will be provided on businesses and their reopening roadmap (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6454/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

669. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5739/20]

Health Screening Programmes

Niamh Smyth

751. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the full resumption of BreastCheck and cervical smear tests for those in need; and if his attention has been drawn to the concerns regarding the cessation of these assessments. [6359/20]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

862. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions at EU level to bring forward earlier payment for direct payments to farmers due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5934/20]

Broadband Service Provision

Niamh Smyth

929. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get adequate broadband to run their business from home. [6121/20]

Driver Licences

Niamh Smyth

1033. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when NDLS centres will re-open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6560/20]

Childcare Services

Niamh Smyth

1116. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the insurance arrangements that will be put in place in respect of childcare workers providing childcare to health workers; and if these arrangements will incur an additional cost on parents or providers. [5826/20]

Childcare Services

Niamh Smyth

1121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if dentists and their assistants who have remained open to perform urgent treatment on patients and children are covered under the new childcare package for essential workers. [5915/20]

Insurance Coverage

Niamh Smyth

1131. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare providers providing childcare to healthcare workers are covered by State indemnity; and if not, the reason for their exclusion. [6071/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

253. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application (details supplied); if same will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4854/20]

Garda Vetting Applications

Niamh Smyth

329. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time for a Garda vetting application. [3931/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Niamh Smyth

458. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a fair deal application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3953/20]

Disability Support Services

Niamh Smyth

477. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of day services for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4067/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Niamh Smyth

492. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a payment under the fair deal scheme can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4162/20]

HSE Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

501. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for two CT scans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4194/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

527. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if surgery will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4240/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

529. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an angiogram for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4247/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

530. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a scan will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4249/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

572. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if appointments for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4487/20]

Home Help Service

Niamh Smyth

645. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the home help provision for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4689/20]

Home Help Service

Niamh Smyth

646. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for home help by a person (details supplied); if the case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4692/20]

Hospital Staff Data

Niamh Smyth

695. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies filled or unfilled on a temporary basis in Cavan General Hospital; and the details of each by categories (details supplied). [4852/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Niamh Smyth

698. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a fair deal application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4865/20]

Respite Care Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

768. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an extra week respite can be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5139/20]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme

Niamh Smyth

774. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if funding will be expedited in relation to the fair deal application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5169/20]

Animal Diseases

Niamh Smyth

923. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to assist farms in counties Cavan and Monaghan impacted by avian influenza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/20]

Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Niamh Smyth

951. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to a TAMS grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5329/20]

Rural Transport Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

1059. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a proposal (details supplied); if the criteria of the scheme is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5046/20]

Local Authority Staff Data

Niamh Smyth

1132. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the broadband officers in each local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5454/20]

Respite Care Grant Appeals

Niamh Smyth

1142. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for a respite care grant by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3962/20]

Social Welfare Benefits Reviews

Niamh Smyth

1147. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4068/20]

Carer's Benefit Payments

Niamh Smyth

1150. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status on the review for a carer's benefit for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4149/20]

Social Welfare Appeals Status

Niamh Smyth

1153. 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. [4182/20]

Disability Allowance Payments

Niamh Smyth

1203. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability payment review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5164/20]

Social Welfare Benefits Payments

Niamh Smyth

1206. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5272/20]

Army Barracks

Niamh Smyth

7. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reintroduce a new Army barracks in counties Cavan, 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. [2879/20]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Niamh Smyth

40. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2872/20]

Tax Code

Niamh Smyth

81. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to change flat rate expenses and the reclaiming of same; the way in which this will impact on teachers; if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and the concerns outlined will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2868/20]

Insurance Costs

Niamh Smyth

82. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of 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. [2891/20]

Garda Stations

Niamh Smyth

113. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status and completion date for construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2861/20]

Garda Stations

Niamh Smyth

120. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans by the OPW to purchase property for Garda stations in counties Cavan, Monaghan or Meath; the stages in negotiation for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2862/20]

Flood Risk Management

Niamh Smyth

121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding allocated to flood risk management through the OPW in each of the years 2018 to 2027 that is already committed and due to be committed under the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [2909/20]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Niamh Smyth

210. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the July provision for special needs children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2873/20]

School Services Staff

Niamh Smyth

211. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the ongoing crisis with 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 this matter; and if efforts will be made towards a speedy resolution that avoids potential industrial action at schools. [2874/20]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Niamh Smyth

212. 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 due to delays in assessments for children attending school who have developmental issues and may require specialised support; the efforts being taken to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2875/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

221. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school building for a school (details supplied); if the site for the new school building has been secured; if not, the stage it is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3002/20]

School Accommodation

Niamh Smyth

257. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the application for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3240/20]

Leave to Remain

Niamh Smyth

320. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on permission to stay here in the case of persons (details supplied); when the deportation order will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3006/20]

Visa Applications

Niamh Smyth

333. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on final paperwork to be finalised and visas issued. [2832/20]

Garda Equipment

Niamh Smyth

334. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in counties Cavan and Monaghan that do not have the PULSE system in place in each respective station; the location of each; if there are plans to install these systems; the timeframe for installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2856/20]

Garda Data

Niamh Smyth

335. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of inspectors in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division from 2011 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2857/20]

Garda Deployment

Niamh Smyth

336. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the ongoing allocation of gardaí in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2863/20]

Garda Resources

Niamh Smyth

337. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to permanently implement an armed support unit in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division; if the existing one is on loan from County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2864/20]

Garda Station Refurbishment

Niamh Smyth

338. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of construction works on the Garda station in Cootehill, County Cavan; his plans for investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2865/20]

Garda Station Refurbishment

Niamh Smyth

339. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the development of Cootehill Garda station; the number of additional personnel being assigned to the station; the areas they are coming from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2866/20]

IDA Ireland Data

Niamh Smyth

448. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the vacant IDA Ireland sites by county; the IDA sites being used by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2859/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

575. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/20]

Home Help Service Provision

Niamh Smyth

585. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can have their home help hours increased. [2834/20]

Health Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

593. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on occupational and physiotherapy provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2847/20]

Health Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

594. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment to have their cataracts removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2848/20]

Health Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

596. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person cannot get an appointment for speech, occupational and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2852/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

598. 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. [2855/20]

Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

599. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a report will be provided regarding the way in which private sector IVF is regulated; his further plans in place in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2870/20]

Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

600. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the details of the IVF scheme in maternity hospitals; the criteria for same; the way in which eligibility is determined for such a scheme; the waiting list for same; the hospitals from which it is being operated; the way in which a referral is made or can be obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2871/20]

Disabilities Assessments

Niamh Smyth

601. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the HSE waiting times for assessment of need for children with disabilities will be addressed; the number of children waiting at present; the length of time they have been waiting in, tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2885/20]

Respite Care Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

602. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to deal with the ongoing respite crisis and the closure of a facility (details supplied), which is having a profound effect on families in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2888/20]

Home Help Service Provision

Niamh Smyth

603. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to deal with the ongoing crisis regarding the provision of home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2889/20]

Vaccination Programme

Niamh Smyth

604. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his views on the ongoing concerns regarding a matter (details supplied); the reassurance he can offer to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2894/20]

Home Care Packages Provision

Niamh Smyth

605. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a home care package will be expedited for a person (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the difficult circumstances in this case and if he will assist the person's sibling in this time of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2895/20]

Hospitals Data

Niamh Smyth

606. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of attendances at the minor injury unit in Monaghan General Hospital between 2010 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2898/20]

Home Help Service

Niamh Smyth

607. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a home help application that has been approved but remains in limbo for a person (details supplied); if the case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2899/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

608. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2902/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

609. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2903/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

610. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for a scan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2913/20]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Niamh Smyth

637. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason the dental centre at Darley healthcare centre, Cootehill, County Cavan, has been closed for the past six weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3009/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

643. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3061/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

647. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); if the case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3090/20]

Home Help Service

Niamh Smyth

666. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a home help application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the reason for the delay regarding the package; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3179/20]

Free Travel Scheme

Niamh Smyth

667. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will contact the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to ensure the free travel pass can be accepted on LocalLink bus services in exceptional cases such as the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3180/20]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

668. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); if an appointment will be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3198/20]

Cancer Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

857. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if further funding will be provided for staffing at a facility (details supplied) under the programme referred to in correspondence; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this rural centre is further from hospitals specialising in this treatment; if he will review correspondence attached as part of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3700/20]

Beef Industry

Niamh Smyth

930. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of measures being taken to assist farmers affected by the ongoing beef crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2869/20]

Agriculture Scheme Appeals

Niamh Smyth

931. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2901/20]

Agriculture Scheme Appeals

Niamh Smyth

932. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an oral hearing will be requested in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2907/20]