Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 18 May

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 21 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Education 6 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when long-standing proposals to provide additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be advanced to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6661/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when long-standing proposals to provide additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be advanced to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6662/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when proposals to provide additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be advanced to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6663/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if approval will issue at an early date in respect of a proposed building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6685/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when approval will issue in respect of the provision of new facilities at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6686/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is proposed to have a July education programme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6687/20]
Health 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that the Covid-19 pandemic issues will be addressed on an all-island basis to the best possible extent; the level of cooperation in place at present between the authorities here and in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5803/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health If consideration will be given to the request of a representative association in relation to the need to provide additional support for a sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5957/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional financial support for community pharmacies in view of difficulties facing this sector as outlined by a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7026/20]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if urgent consideration will be given to the issues raised in correspondence from an association (details supplied) in view of the need to have marts functioning as much as possible with appropriate restrictions in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6660/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish a compensation scheme in respect of the culling of poultry flocks which has resulted in huge losses for a number of poultry farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6689/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific proposals he put forward at the recent EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in relation to the urgent need to provide adequate financial support for the farming sector in view of the additional difficulties that have arisen for different sectors due to Covid-19; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6717/20]
Employment 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will put in place a short-term emergency rent supplement which would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to access safe housing for a period of three months or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency in view of her responsibility for the co-ordination of the emergency Covid response to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6733/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will reconsider her decision not to facilitate access to emergency rent supplement which would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to secure safe housing for a period of three months or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6736/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will reconsider her decision not to facilitate access to emergency rent supplement which would enable women and children in need of immediate relocation due to domestic violence to secure safe housing for a period of three months or the duration of the Covid-19 national emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6735/20]
Housing 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding allocated to Cavan County Council in respect of the housing voids programme in 2019; if an increased level of funding will be provided in 2020 in view of the urgent need to bring vacant local authority housing stock back to habitable use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6683/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht report on the title of architect published in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6702/20]
Foreign 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had recent discussions with the UK Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the need for the UK Government to respond positively to the unanimous requests of Dáil Éireann concerning the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6656/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if a company which had some staff on the wage subsidy scheme who will be re-employed after 1 May 2020 will have their wage subsidy refunded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6708/20]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with the banking sector in relation to the need to support the tourism and hospitality sector through the major difficulties that have arisen due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6700/20]
Culture 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital spending of her Department in 2019; the capital funding allocated to Waterways Ireland; the projects undertaken by Waterways Ireland with the allocation; the specific funding per project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6535/20]

New lobbying 19 returns

Community Workers' Limited Justice and Equality
- CWI issued a submission developed jointly by a range of NGOs on the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable groups and a planning framework to mitigate against the worst impacts
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Fairtrade Ireland Food
- Creation of support for various policies in support of Fairtrade, namely: use of income from from any cafe levies to support lving incomes for coffee farmers; review of VAT policies to ensure support for living incmes for cocoa farmers; the creation of a 'Fair and Social' Government procurement policy; support for climate change mitigation and livelihoods investment through Irish Aid; Government support for EU human rights due diligence (HRDD) legislation and reporting by multi-nationals.
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Trade
- 8th January 2020 Dissemination of Brexit Policy Paper - How to Make Brexit Work for All Part 2: Signposts for Services
Misean Cara Foreign Affairs
- Protect ODA budget
Saint John of God Community Services Limited Finance
- Financial Sustainability of Saint John of God Community Services clg
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · Finance · EU Affairs
- Poultry sector Avian Influenza outbreaks in Co Monaghan
- Covid-19 - Market Disruption Support Low-interest Loan Scheme for farmers
- Dairy - Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Common Aagriculture Policy (CAP) Transition - Convergence of Entitlements
- Beef: Need for strong EU and National Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- EU Council February 2020 - Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Budget Post Brexit - Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF )
- Programme for Government - IFA Priorities for farming and rural Ireland in any new Programme
Irish Development Education Association Foreign Affairs
- Email to public representatives putting the case for the incoming government to increase strategic focus on and investment in Development Education
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Stop67 campaign,
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Discussion on Macra na Feirme's agricultural election positions
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Request to sign People's Charter on Death Dying and Bereavement
CareChoice Health
- 1. The application for permits pre-Covid 19 outbreak 2. Assistance/support for transport of non-EEA nationals who had been recruited as nurses to CareChoice prior the outbreak but had been unable to travel due to restrictions. 3. Requesting postponement of the HSE recruitment process for nurses employed in our homes during the Covid 19 crisis.

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Correspondence with Monaghan County Council Joint Policing Committee members in follow-up to a meeting with Retailers Against Smuggling.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Correspondence with Monaghan County Council Joint Policing Committee members in follow-up to a meeting with Retailers Against Smuggling.

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 43 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 43 total

Agriculture 13 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of poultry farms affected by avian flu to date in 2020; his plans to provide compensation to those farmers affected; the further supports his Department will provide those farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6011/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the findings of the analysis carried out by a person (details supplied) that shows that farm incomes could collectively fall by between €590 million and €990 million; his plans to support those farmers affected by such losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6012/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ease the requirements within the BEAM scheme in view of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6013/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of workers in meat plants that have been tested for Covid-19 by centre; the number within each plant that have tested positive; if his Department has provided PPE to meat plants; if so, if meat factories will be asked to repay the cost of same; if he is satisfied that meat factories have been sufficiently proactive in protecting their workers during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6014/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proportion of beef both in quantity of cattle, tonnes of meat and percentage of both that is produced by feed lot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6015/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the dates of forthcoming meetings of the beef taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6016/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has commissioned an analysis of the impact of Covid-19 on sheep wool markets, the financial impact this will have on the farmers affected and the domestic economy; his plans to provide financial supports to those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6017/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to respond to the European Commission decision to reduce funding for the tuberculosis eradication programme here by €975,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6018/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farms by county that have been affected by botulism to date in 2020; the supports provided to the farms affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6019/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide funding for those farmers with designated land in view of the important environmental protection work undertaken by those farmers and the costs associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6020/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce incentives towards the development of farmers markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6021/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an organic farming scheme inspection commenced in December 2019 for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6022/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the role his Department played in the events that resulted in the postponement and potential cancellation of a shipment of cattle exports to Algeria; if his Department will play a constructive role in facilitating future shipments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6647/20]
Children 7 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare centres will be provided with a list of essential workers in order that they can determine which children will be able to attend crèche from 29 June 2020; and if so, when this list will be published in order that parents can be informed accordingly. [6028/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare providers will be provided with guidelines prior to the reopening of services; and when these guidelines will be published. [6029/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the days childcare services will be open for all children from 20 July 2020 in view of the fact that the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business implies that it will only be one or two days per week initially; if she will liaise with childcare providers in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6030/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if childcare providers will be allocated PPE or grant support towards same in advance of the re-opening of services. [6032/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which future inspections by Pobal and Tusla will be conducted following the reopening of childcare services; if unannounced inspections will continue; if guidelines will be provided to inspectors and childcare facilities in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6034/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if appropriate health and safety signage will be provided to childcare facilities for display prior to recommencing operation on 29 July 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6035/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has contacted the insurance industry to request that childcare providers be given refunds for the period during which they were not operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6036/20]
Business 6 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the right procedures. [6044/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if specific supports will be provided to private bus operators to allow them to return to business as Covid-19 restrictions are eased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6024/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the right procedures. [6025/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she has taken to ensure that reopening of all sectors happen in tandem on an all-Ireland basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6027/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will meet with representatives of cinema operators to ensure that reopening of cinemas occurs at the right time and with the right procedures. [6096/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if construction works on a new advanced technology unit at Knockaconny, County Monaghan has commenced; the expected duration of such works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6244/20]
Finance 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if all insurers and reinsurers based or operating here have signalled to the Central Bank that they will not pay discretionary dividends or implement share buy back schemes for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6042/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount that would be generated by imposing a €500 per year tax on all second homes, a €850 per year tax on all third homes and a €1,300 per year tax on all fourth and subsequent homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6247/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue which could be achieved by increasing the number of audit staff employed by the Revenue Commissioners by an extra 180 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6248/20]
Education 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that private bus operators that undertake school runs will be provided the same 50% payment as those operating under Bus Éireann contracts. [6023/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that private bus operators that undertake school runs will be provided the same 50% payment as those operating under Bus Éireann contracts. [6039/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when refunds will be issued to parents in respect of school bus fees for the Covid-19 closure period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6040/20]
Transport 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if provision will be made for emergency vehicle tests by the NCTS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6048/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position on vehicles with NCT tests due prior to 28 March 2020 but which did not occur due to health issues of vehicle owners or other reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6049/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the position regarding the use of blue lights and sirens by organisations, aside from emergency services, transporting blood such as a group (details supplied) will be clarified; if organisations involved in this activity can access the ESDS driver training program; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6051/20]
Defence 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated amount it would cost in a full year if the capital budget for Defence Forces built infrastructure, construction and maintenance increased by 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6245/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of vacancies in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service in tabular form. [6246/20]
Employment 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if those childcare workers who are in receipt of one-parent family payment or working family payment, and who have also been receiving the wage subsidy scheme, will not be required to return the amount received during the Covid-19 closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6033/20]
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if those childcare workers who are in receipt of one-parent family payment or working family payment, and who have also been receiving the wage subsidy scheme, will not be required to return amounts received during the Covid-19 closures. [6041/20]
Foreign 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when postal applications for passports will be facilitated again in view of the fact the current situation by which only online applications are being accepted is causing difficulties for some elderly persons and those who cannot operate computers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6243/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the scoping inquiry relating to the death of a person (details supplied); when the process will be concluded; his plans to establish a public inquiry into the circumstances of the incidents leading to the person's death and the subsequent response of all statutory agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6099/20]
Health 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to ensure that reopening of all sectors happen in tandem on an all-Ireland basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6046/20]
Housing 1 question
- 2020-05-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding will be provided for a new fire station at Ballybay, County Monaghan; when he expects this development to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6047/20]

New lobbying 37 returns

Community Workers' Limited · 3 returns Community · Justice and Equality
- CWI lobbied political parties on the Programme for Government in the areas of social inclusion, equality, human rights, climate justice and community development y developing a manifesto for the Programme for Governement and submitting to all political parties
- CWI sent a letter to all TDs on the issue of commissioning and public procurement outlining the conclusions and recommendations of a forthcoming publication on the issue
- CWI issued a submission developed jointly by a range of NGOs on the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable groups and a planning framework to mitigate against the worst impacts
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President along with a number of delegates held a number of meetings with new elected TD's to discuss INHFAs proposals on a programme for government.
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Stop Climate Chaos coalition · 2 returns Environment
- A call on party political leaders to put Fairer, Faster Climate Action central to negotiations on Government formation and to the next Programme for Government
- Ensuring the Programme for Government Delivers a Fair Recovery (post-Covid-19) with Faster Climate Action
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Post general election correspondence introducing new TDs to the work of the Irish Heart Foundation and Programme for Government priorities
The Irish Academy of Engineering Finance
- Ideas for the Programme for Government - This report highlights a number of issues and suggests practical measures to address these challenges - Climate Action. Housing & Transport. Economic Development. Enterprise, Innovation & Development.
Ibec Trade
- EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Trade
- 8th January 2020 Dissemination of Brexit Policy Paper - How to Make Brexit Work for All Part 2: Signposts for Services
Montague Communications Ltd Employment
- Pay, terms and conditions of employment for public servants
Misean Cara Foreign Affairs
- Protect ODA budget
Chambers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To highlight our priorities to all political parties during government formation negotiations
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- New EU Regulations on Organic Production (Regulation 2018/848) and changes to Regulations (EC) No 834/2007 and (EC) No 889/2008.
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- Ambulance Paramedics (NASRA) who want to join the union of their choice (PNA) have had this choice taken from them by their employer who has ordered HSE payroll to cease deductions tp the PNA at source
Saint John of God Community Services Limited Finance
- Financial Sustainability of Saint John of God Community Services clg
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 17 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Environment
- Poultry sector Avian Influenza outbreaks in Co Monaghan
- Aquaculture – Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) …/... of 17.12.2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards rules for surveillance, eradication programmes, and disease-free status for certain listed and emerging diseases.
- EU Nitrates Directive - Adherence to EU regulations in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Tillage - Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Animal Health & Welfare - Need for Strong EU Support for Animal Health & Welfare in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Pigmeat - Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Need for EU CAP Flexibilities in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Dairy - Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- SHEEP - IFA Submission to the Political Parties and Dáil Candidates for 2020 General Election
- Sheep - Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Climate Action - Climate Ask on Agriculture by 2030
- Horticulture - Need for strong EU Horticulture / Ornamental Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Beef: Need for strong EU and National Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Beef: Need for strong EU and National Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- EU Council February 2020 - Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Budget Post Brexit - Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF )
- Programme for Government - IFA Priorities for farming and rural Ireland in any new Programme
MKC Communications Finance
- Circulated The Academy's report,'Ideas for the Programme for Government', which highlights a number of issues and suggests practical measures to address these challenges – Climate Action. Housing and Transport. Balanced Regional Economic Development. Enterprise, Innovation & Development.
Hemp Federation of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Irish hemp industry
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 16 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Education 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 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]
- 2020-05-20 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]
- 2020-05-20 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]
Business 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 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]
- 2020-05-20 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]
- 2020-05-20 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]
Children 3 questions
- 2020-05-20 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]
- 2020-05-20 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]
- 2020-05-20 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]
Health 2 questions
- 2020-05-20 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]
- 2020-05-20 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]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-05-20 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]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-05-20 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]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2020-05-20 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]
Communications 1 question
- 2020-05-20 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]
Transport 1 question
- 2020-05-20 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]

New lobbying 14 returns

Community Workers' Limited Justice and Equality
- CWI issued a submission developed jointly by a range of NGOs on the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable groups and a planning framework to mitigate against the worst impacts
AONTAS Education and Training
- Email to candidates for election to the 33rd Daíl regarding AONTAS' election priorities
Charities Institute Ireland Community
- On behalf of the many charities represented by Charities Institute Ireland the CEO would like to ask that the next government invests time and resource into making funding structures more transparent and sustainable for the good of the sector and perhaps more importantly to provide greater peace of mind to those who benefit from the services and supports our charities provide.
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Housing
- YAP Ireland contacted local TD Niamh Smyth in relation to housing need for a client family in Mullagh.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Thanking and tagging all those TD’s on twitter who took time to support Epilepsy Ireland awareness campaign on Purple Day 26/3/20
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Trade
- 8th January 2020 Dissemination of Brexit Policy Paper - How to Make Brexit Work for All Part 2: Signposts for Services
Saint John of God Community Services Limited Finance
- Financial Sustainability of Saint John of God Community Services clg
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Poultry sector Avian Influenza outbreaks in Co Monaghan
- Dairy - Need for strong EU Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
- Beef: Need for strong EU and National Supports in the COVID-19 Emergency
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Stop67 campaign,
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Discussion on Macra na Feirme's agricultural election positions
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- asthma health policies and programmes, Access to medication, access to healthcare providers, access to diagnostics, expansion of existing programmes, air quality measures
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Request to sign People's Charter on Death Dying and Bereavement

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Questions asked 21 total

New lobbying 19 returns

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New lobbying 37 returns

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