Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Coillte Teoranta Activities

Niamh Smyth

395. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposed future plans of Coillte Teoranta for a forest park (details supplied); if there have been any offers made in the past five years to buy the park; the details of those proposals; if Coillte Teoranta is planning any major investment at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38337/16]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

402. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the national reserve scheme; if he will address fears by young farmers wanting to avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38359/16]

Dairy Sector

Niamh Smyth

403. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the move by the European Commission to release 22,500 tonnes of skimmed milk powder onto the market; the way in which this will further impact on farmers in crisis in the dairy sector; if he has contacted the European Commission following its decision to draw its attention to the current crisis being faced by dairy farmers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38360/16]

Child Care Services

Niamh Smyth

492. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the grants available for disability ramps for a child care facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38651/16]

Motor Tax

Niamh Smyth

164. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there are plans to give the entire motor tax income taken in by Cavan and Monaghan county councils on a yearly basis back to the local authorities in full to help maintain roads in both counties; if this will be reviewed in order that councils can be assisted in providing adequate infrastructure in their respective areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38143/16]

Commercial Rates

Niamh Smyth

173. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if a comprehensive public consultation and review of the commercial rates system has been instigated by him; if so, the stage at which it is; the length of time it will take to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38257/16]

Ulster Canal Restoration Project

Niamh Smyth

204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if Brexit will have any direct implications for the completion of the Ulster Canal project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38228/16]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

231. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a preferred site has been selected for a centre (details supplied); if he will provide a step by step programme for this project; the timeframe for this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38147/16]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

232. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38148/16]

Road Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

286. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a road scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38230/16]

Roads Maintenance

Niamh Smyth

287. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding complaints concerning road infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38239/16]

Road Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

288. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a project (details supplied); the route being considered at present; the timeframe for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38240/16]

Road Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

289. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Brexit will have any implications for a road scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38241/16]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Niamh Smyth

63. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an acquisition (details supplied); the timeframe for this acquisition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37910/16]

Health Services Staff Recruitment

Niamh Smyth

145. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a recruitment process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37908/16]

Respite Care Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

146. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of respite beds at a unit (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37909/16]

Forestry Sector

Niamh Smyth

167. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of lands in counties Cavan and Monaghan in a programme (details supplied); the way in which this is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37907/16]

Garda Stations

Niamh Smyth

129. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No.174 of 18 October 2016, the status of an issue (details supplied); the status of its location; the amount it cost; the timeframe for development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37604/16]

Local Authority Functions

Niamh Smyth

175. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 16 November 2016, the timeframe for when a preferred site might be finalised (details supplied); the stage this project is at; if there will be an increase in staff and jobs; if it will provide more places to service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36910/16]

Disability Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

517. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a private contractor has been appointed to deal with a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36949/16]

Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility

Niamh Smyth

665. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a matter (details supplied) regarding entitlements under the basic payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37463/16]

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland

Niamh Smyth

667. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will open the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, SBCI, agricultural fund to farmers; the operational breakdown of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37522/16]

Garda Station Opening Hours

Niamh Smyth

48. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to extend the opening times of smaller Garda stations in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36662/16]

Single Payment Scheme Payments

Niamh Smyth

223. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the single farm payment is on track to be paid out in full on 1 December 2016 to all farmers, particularly those in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36671/16]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Niamh Smyth

201. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) to ensure the person is supported adequately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35858/16]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Niamh Smyth

519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the Lisnageer area in Bunnoe, County Cavan, is due to receive fibre broadband; if there are plans to upgrade the infrastructure to provide an adequate broadband speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36155/16]

Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility

Niamh Smyth

127. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position of the first-time buyer's scheme when the building of a home began before 19 July 2016, but still remains a year off its completion, if it is eligible under the scheme announced in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/16]

Social Welfare Schemes Data

Niamh Smyth

176. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of social protection payments who reside abroad; if he will provide a breakdown of the types of payments being received, in tabular form; the persons entitled to receive these payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35563/16]

State Pensions

Niamh Smyth

185. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the current system for pension entitlements (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the way it is discriminating against persons, particularly women; his plans to review the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35658/16]

Easter Rising Commemorations

Niamh Smyth

196. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if her Department has considered purchasing the original Pearse surrender letter on behalf of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35653/16]

Orthodontic Services

Niamh Smyth

203. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for orthodontic treatment through the national school programme in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the length of time they have been waiting on their assessment and appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35528/16]

Health Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if services provided at a centre (details supplied) will be enhanced, invested in and developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35530/16]

Health Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

205. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of beds available at a centre (details supplied); the number that are occupied at present; if there is space for further beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35537/16]

Palliative Care Services

Niamh Smyth

215. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with a group (details supplied) in relation to palliative care services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35609/16]

Animal Welfare

Niamh Smyth

227. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current regulation concerning the welfare of wild animals used in circuses here; if any animal welfare complaints that have been submitted to his office in this regard have resulted in investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35538/16]

Dairy Sector

Niamh Smyth

231. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is dedicated funding that does not involved taking out finance available to dairy farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan who are struggling to pay their bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35561/16]

Dairy Sector

Niamh Smyth

232. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is no monetary incentive for farmers who comply with the Bord Bia dairy inspection similar to the premiums offered in the beef sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35577/16]

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Niamh Smyth

262. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 533 of 27 September 2016 to outline his views on the ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on a sale (details supplied); his plans to give this sale the go-ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35541/16]

Insurance Costs

Niamh Smyth

98. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [35315/16]

Education and Training Boards

Niamh Smyth

108. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a project (details supplied); the timeframe for provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35303/16]

Schools Refurbishment

Niamh Smyth

109. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is dedicated funding for schools that would like to enhance safety measures at their facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/16]

Minor Works Scheme

Niamh Smyth

110. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the relevant details, including deadlines, that schools need to be aware of with regards to the minor works scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35312/16]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Niamh Smyth

111. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pupil-teacher ratio will be reviewed and decreased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35318/16]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Niamh Smyth

112. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address concerns that children are at a disadvantage where one teacher has to teach four classes due to the pupil-teacher ratio being too high for rural schools in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35319/16]

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Niamh Smyth

113. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that teachers are leaving national schools due to the pupil-teacher ratio which in some schools has one teacher teaching four classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35320/16]

Local Authority Housing Provision

Niamh Smyth

142. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans for new council housing units to be built in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35305/16]

Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

143. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the waiting lists for council housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35306/16]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Niamh Smyth

172. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the funding in place for a project (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35314/16]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data

Niamh Smyth

185. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have applied for the fair deal scheme from 2010 to 2016 to date in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35304/16]

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Niamh Smyth

186. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if further efforts are being made to fill the positions of consultant child psychiatrists here following a failure by the HSE to fill these positions despite advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35308/16]