Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh Téarma Dála nó Seanaid
Leathanach 67 de 68
Déar, 21 Iúil 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Niamh Smyth
186. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) was refused SUSI grant based on residency; if the person's history and circumstances were taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23557/16]
Déar, 21 Iúil 2016
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Social Welfare Benefits Data
Niamh Smyth
331. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in receipt of carer's allowance, carer's benefit and respite grant between 2011 and 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23597/16]
Déar, 21 Iúil 2016
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Carer's Allowance Appeals
Niamh Smyth
338. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for carer's allowance will be finalised for a person (details supplied). [23811/16]
Déar, 21 Iúil 2016
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National Treatment Purchase Fund
Niamh Smyth
445. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to the reply in Parliamentary Question No. 626 of 12 July 2016, if a person (details supplied) is eligible for the treatment purchase fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23486/16]
Déar, 21 Iúil 2016
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Obesity Strategy
Niamh Smyth
447. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to tackle obesity among school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
96. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when or if her Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23352/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Administrative Arrangements
Niamh Smyth
115. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23348/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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School Transport Provision
Niamh Smyth
145. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if action will be taken to retain the school bus service under the primary school transport scheme for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23166/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
183. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23346/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
224. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23347/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
261. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23354/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
271. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23349/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Functions
Niamh Smyth
281. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if or when his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23353/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Functions
Niamh Smyth
286. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if or when her Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23342/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
375. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23350/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
397. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23341/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
405. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2013 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23344/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Road Projects
Niamh Smyth
434. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to develop the N2 route from Monaghan to Carrickmacross into a dual carriageway; if any concerns have been addressed with him on the number of fatalities on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Departmental Titles
Niamh Smyth
435. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23356/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Local Enterprise Offices Remit
Niamh Smyth
437. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there is grant aid available for a person starting up an engineering business; if not, the other funding avenues available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23133/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Ministerial Responsibilities
Niamh Smyth
459. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when or if her Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23351/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Ministerial Responsibilities
Niamh Smyth
466. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when or if her Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23343/16]
Céad, 20 Iúil 2016
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Ministerial Responsibilities
Niamh Smyth
468. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23345/16]
Máirt, 19 Iúil 2016
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Waste Disposal Charges
Niamh Smyth
340. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has notified all operators of the Government's decision to suspend pay-by-weight bin charges; his plans to stop private operators who have introduced the pay-by-weight bin charges since 1 July 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22225/16]
Máirt, 19 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Staff Data
Niamh Smyth
567. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the amount spent across departments on agency staff by the Cavan Monaghan Hospital Group in 2016 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21991/16]
Máirt, 19 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
612. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received an appointment for a procedure; if a time can be arranged as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22236/16]
Máirt, 19 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
649. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied); his views on measures which can be taken to ensure persons get seen in primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22396/16]
Máirt, 19 Iúil 2016
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Milk Prices
Niamh Smyth
721. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he expects farmers to keep producing milk below the cost of production; his plans to introduce a floor milk price margin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22174/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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Carer's Allowance Waiting Times
Niamh Smyth
130. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the waiting time for applications to be processed under the carer's allowance scheme, and the strategies he has implemented to alleviate the exorbitant waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21905/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth
194. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his views on proposals to remove trauma treatment from nine hospitals, including Cavan General Hospital, and the impact this could have on emergency departments. [21813/16]
Déar, 14 Iúil 2016
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Farm Safety Scheme
Niamh Smyth
235. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding avenues available to farmers to enhance safety measures on their farms; his plans for farmers to be able to claim back VAT on this equipment if they purchase it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21884/16]
Céad, 13 Iúil 2016
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Agrifood Sector
Niamh Smyth
56. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to assemble a cross-Border forum with all farming stakeholders to discuss the possible consequences for farmers North and South of the Border following the Brexit referendum result; the measures being taken by his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21006/16]
Céad, 13 Iúil 2016
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Livestock Theft
Niamh Smyth
67. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being put in place to support farmers who have had livestock stolen, particularly, in counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of the fact in some instances the farmers have endured multiple thefts of livestock; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21007/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Health Services Provision
Niamh Smyth
39. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if it is acceptable to allow an eight year old child who is deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other 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. [20601/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Niamh Smyth
99. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why the only specialised sarcoma consultant (details supplied) here is being let go; the person who will look after the approximate 300 patients currently under this consultant; what is their qualifications to do so; the person responsible for the national centre of excellence for sarcoma based in St. Vincent's hospital; the way they propose to deal with future cases of sarcoma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20455/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Garda Vetting of Personnel
Niamh Smyth
157. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for receiving Garda vetting; the reason a person who has received Garda vetting in 2016 and changes employment cannot use previous clearance; her plans to improve delays or change the process of Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20851/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Credit Unions
Niamh Smyth
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to sell buildings owned by the credit union in the towns affected by closures (details supplied) following the closure of the credit union sub-offices in the Ballinagh, Killeshandra, Kilnaleck and Belturbet areas of County Cavan in April 2016,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20650/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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School Transport Eligibility
Niamh Smyth
219. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason persons (details supplied) cannot be granted a concessionary bus ticket for secondary school on their medical card, as was the case in primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20765/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niamh Smyth
232. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe and expected completion date for extension works due to take place at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20618/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Administration
Niamh Smyth
250. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if extra staff are being brought into the Student Universal Support Ireland offices in 2016 to deal with the application process; if he envisages a backlog; how long applicants will be waiting on applications to be processed; when it is likely grants will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20651/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Administration
Niamh Smyth
251. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase or review the Student Universal Support Ireland Student grant due to spiralling rent prices in areas such as Dublin; the measures in place to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20655/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Capitation Grants
Niamh Smyth
262. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for an increase in capitation grants to schools, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Local Authority Staff Recruitment
Niamh Smyth
305. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of litter wardens assigned in each county nationwide in tabular form and particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if there is a formula for the number of appointments in each county; the person who decides these allocations; the person who appoints wardens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20619/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Local Authority Services
Niamh Smyth
307. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which a residents' group in a private housing estate goes about getting its estate taken in charge by the local authority; how long the process takes; if there is a limit on the amount of estates taken in charge yearly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20652/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niamh Smyth
367. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of extending social protection entitlements to self-employed persons; if there is a timeframe on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20658/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Niamh Smyth
626. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) has not received an urgent appointment; if he will arrange an appointment as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21311/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Veterinary Inspection Service Data
Niamh Smyth
669. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set down the number of cattle in total that have tested positive for clenbuterol, also known as angel dust, in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2016 to date; how they came to the attention of inspectors; the details of the latest detection; the measures being taken by his Department to reassure farmers and consumers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20627/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Agrifood Sector
Niamh Smyth
670. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his plans to assemble a cross-Border forum with all farming stakeholders to discuss the possible consequences for farmers North and South of the Border following the Brexit referendum result; the measures being taken by his Department on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20645/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Veterinary Inspection Service Data
Niamh Smyth
671. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set down the number of detections of clenbuterol, angel dust, nationwide in 2016 to date; the counties they have been detected in; how the data compares with the rest of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20646/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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Animal Welfare
Niamh Smyth
690. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the provisions and regulations open to authorities to cull animals that pose a health and safety risk on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21050/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 2016
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UK Referendum on EU Membership
Niamh Smyth
702. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to assemble a cross-Border forum with all farming stakeholders to discuss the possible consequences for farmers North and South of the Border following the Brexit referendum result; the measures if any he is taking on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21209/16]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 12 Iúil 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]
Déar, 7 Iúil 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]
Déar, 7 Iúil 2016
oral
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]
Déar, 7 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 2016
written
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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Máirt, 5 Iúil 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]
Céad, 29 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Máirt, 28 Meith 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]
Céad, 22 Meith 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]
Céad, 22 Meith 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]
Céad, 22 Meith 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]
Céad, 22 Meith 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]
Céad, 22 Meith 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]