Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Niamh Smyth

447. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20798/18]

Knowledge Transfer Programme

Niamh Smyth

460. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to problems with issued knowledge transfer payments particularly for partnership farms; the steps he will take to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21042/18]

Carer's Benefit Applications

Niamh Smyth

546. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); if the matter will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21164/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

115. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of works for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20685/18]

Property Registration

Niamh Smyth

297. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding a folio issue (details supplied) within his Department; the timeframe for a resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20606/18]

National Orchestras

Niamh Smyth

19. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the findings of the independent review of orchestral services in RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20289/18]

Arts Promotion

Niamh Smyth

49. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a location (details supplied) will commence hosting exhibitions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20002/18]

Film Industry Development

Niamh Smyth

50. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she was consulted in relation to the sale of a studio (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20004/18]

National Orchestras

Niamh Smyth

54. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the findings of the independent review of orchestral services in RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20001/18]

Film Industry Tax Reliefs

Niamh Smyth

56. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement her Department has had with the Department of Finance in relation to the extension of section 481 film relief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20000/18]

Arts and Culture Capital Scheme

Niamh Smyth

65. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of her Department’s review of the cap in the percentage for the arts scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20003/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

163. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20238/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Niamh Smyth

169. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a residential place for person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20268/18]

Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

64. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress being made to reduce the social housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19608/18]

Housing Assistance Payment

Niamh Smyth

74. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the inadequacies regarding the new housing assistance payment scheme will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19607/18]

Local Authority Housing Data

Niamh Smyth

475. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses acquired and purchased by Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council in each of the years from 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19832/18]

Local Authority Housing Data

Niamh Smyth

476. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of houses that have been built by local authorities in counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the years from 2013 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19833/18]

Pensions Reform

Niamh Smyth

33. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to reform the pension system in view of the perception that it discriminates against persons, mainly women, that took time out of the workforce prior to 1994 to care for children or elderly relatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18669/18]

Labour Activation Programmes

Niamh Smyth

48. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person has a right to refuse a place on JobPath in favour of a place on a community employment scheme; if there is a legal or statutory impediment that prevents a person from deciding to opt for a community employment scheme over a place on JobPath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18668/18]

Services for People with Disabilities

Niamh Smyth

163. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when the group home for persons with disabilities will open in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19369/18]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Niamh Smyth

164. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of women in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath and nationally who had a cervical check through the national screening service in each year since 2008, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19370/18]

Social Welfare Schemes

Niamh Smyth

239. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of visual artists and writers to date who have availed of the pilot jobseeker's exemption scheme that was announced on 12 June 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9886/18]

Bank Branch Closures

Niamh Smyth

86. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his views on the announcement that 27 office service centres are to be closed by a bank (details supplied); the location of each; the number of staff that work at each branch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19270/18]

Jobs Protection

Niamh Smyth

112. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the actions she is taking to protect jobs at a company (details supplied) in County Cavan in view of the recent media reports. [19246/18]

Home Care Packages Provision

Niamh Smyth

127. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a home care package for a person (details supplied) in order that they can return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19189/18]

Agriculture Schemes

Niamh Smyth

140. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding is available specifically for the setting up of a permaculture farm (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/18]

Job Losses

Niamh Smyth

192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to meet with employees at a bank (details supplied); the supports her Department will provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19268/18]

Treatment Abroad Scheme

Niamh Smyth

211. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there is a reimbursement option available to a person (details supplied) following a procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18552/18]

Maternity Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

283. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the introduction of the 20-week anomaly scan at Cavan General Hospital; if it is now open to all women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18914/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

284. 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. [18917/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

286. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of results for a person (details supplied) following their appointment on 28 March 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/18]

Nursing Home Accommodation Provision

Niamh Smyth

288. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a full-time bed in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18954/18]

Ministerial Meetings

Niamh Smyth

308. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason he is refusing to meet with the family of a person (details supplied); if a meeting will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19046/18]

Health Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

309. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if additional resources for persons with a condition (details supplied) will be provided; the reason they cannot access the cross-Border directive for procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19048/18]

GLAS Payments

Niamh Smyth

330. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a GLAS payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18775/18]

Driver Test Waiting Lists

Niamh Smyth

351. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driver test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18561/18]

Film Industry

Niamh Smyth

475. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she will publish the economic analysis of the Irish film, television and animation sectors carried out by companies (details supplied) that was commissioned in 2016; the reason for the delay in publishing this study; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18553/18]

Commemorative Events

Niamh Smyth

478. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next meeting of the all-party consultation group on commemorations will meet as the group has not met for over a year. [18825/18]

Community Employment Schemes Supervisors

Niamh Smyth

85. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a date has been set for a meeting of the high level forum on community employment supervisor pensions; if his attention has been drawn to the anger and frustration of community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors; his views on the fact that their contribution to improving the life chances of scheme participants and to their overall local communities is not being properly recognised at the end of their careers in spite of a Labour Court ruling in their favour; his further views on whether the Government may be undermining the Labour Court by ignoring its recommendation; and the steps he will take to resolve the matter. [18410/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

157. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18520/18]

North-South Interconnector

Niamh Smyth

39. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the concerns of communities in counties Cavan and Monaghan about the North-South interconnector particularly in respect of health, tourism, heritage, land and property devaluation; if the project will be underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17846/18]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Niamh Smyth

43. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that businesses, students and public services in counties Cavan and Monaghan have been negatively impacted due to poor access to high-speed internet in many areas. [17845/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

117. 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. [18105/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

121. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 152 of 6 March 2018, if another appointment for a person (details supplied) will be arranged due to the fact that the MRI and nerve conducting studies are now complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18121/18]

Road Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

47. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the east-west link road for the local economy of east County Cavan and the surrounding areas will be progressed. [17782/18]

Roads Maintenance Funding

Niamh Smyth

84. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding for the repair of rural roads will be provided in view of recent bad weather and stretched council resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17783/18]

School Transport Appeals

Niamh Smyth

252. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus ticket application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if a bus ticket will be granted in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18061/18]

Mental Health Services

Niamh Smyth

345. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had no follow-up appointment with CAMHS on a matter. [17438/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

415. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17884/18]

Disability Services Provision

Niamh Smyth

426. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a child (details supplied) will be expedited with an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17982/18]

Mining Licences

Niamh Smyth

469. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the concerns outlined in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17822/18]

Road Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

511. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the east-west link road investment project has been considered as part of the capital plan; if he will provide a costing for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10864/18]

Labour Activation Programmes

Niamh Smyth

574. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person has a right to refuse a place on JobPath in favour of a place on a community employment scheme; if there is an impediment that prevents a person from deciding to opt for a community employment scheme over a place on JobPath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17860/18]

Carer's Allowance Waiting Times

Niamh Smyth

585. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to hire extra staff to alleviate the 17-week waiting time for the processing of carer's allowance applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17936/18]

Hospital Groups

Niamh Smyth

18. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for investment in regional hospitals and, in particular, the emergency department at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/18]

Ambulance Service Response Times

Niamh Smyth

83. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if delayed ambulance response times will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16831/18]

Garda Vetting

Niamh Smyth

176. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reform the Garda vetting process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17229/18]

Disabilities Assessments

Niamh Smyth

234. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a position (details supplied); the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17151/18]

Angling Sector

Niamh Smyth

297. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grants available for angling clubs to provide classes (details supplied); the details of same; the person or body to contact in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17198/18]

Social Welfare Appeals

Niamh Smyth

330. 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. [17185/18]

Medical Card Eligibility

Niamh Smyth

178. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason persons diagnosed with cancer are not automatically being granted a medical card to alleviate the financial burden and stress during their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16995/18]

Office of Public Works Properties

Niamh Smyth

288. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of works at a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16766/18]

School Staff

Niamh Smyth

362. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter regarding a school (details supplied) will be reviewed to ensure that his Department allocates an additional teacher to the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15447/18]

Schools Building Projects Status

Niamh Smyth

478. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16761/18]

Garda Data

Niamh Smyth

502. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of inspectors in the Cavan and Monaghan Garda division in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15003/18]

Hospital Appointments Status

Niamh Smyth

728. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a surgical procedure for a person (details supplied); if a date for this appointment will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/18]

Disease Management

Niamh Smyth

981. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement a similar practice to that in Germany for the detection and treatment of Lyme disease; his further plans to improve follow up care for persons following diagnosis; his views on whether current training for doctors is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16503/18]

Health Services

Niamh Smyth

1027. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of works planned for a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16754/18]

Emergency Departments Data

Niamh Smyth

1030. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department new attendances at Cavan General Hospital in each of the years 2012 to 2017 and to date in 2018 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16767/18]

Agriculture Scheme Appeals

Niamh Smyth

1056. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15318/18]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]