Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 16 Nov

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 16 Nov – 22 Nov 2020 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 79 questions · 1 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Appointment of Ordinary Member of Standards in Public Office Commission

2020-11-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 87–57

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes

2020-11-18 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–57

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

The motion · motion passed 85–57

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 16 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Health 6 questions
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure that the EU cross-border directive on health-care remains in place post-Brexit with particular reference to Northern Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37698/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the outcome of discussions if any that have been held with the Departments of Health in Northern Ireland and the UK on the EU cross-border directive on health-care post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37699/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the proposed capital investment at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37735/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in implementing measures on an all-island basis to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Departments of Health, North and South; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37744/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures agreed at the North-South Ministerial Council meeting on health in October 2020 to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic on an all-island basis; the progress to date in implementing such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37745/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to utilise the co-operation and working together framework to intensify co-operation on a cross-Border basis in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37746/20]
Children 3 questions
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure a substantial increase in funding for domestic violence services for 2021 in view of the increase in domestic violence since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and taking into account the report by an organisation from (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37725/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total funding provided in 2020 for domestic violence services; the planned allocation for such services in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37726/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress to date in developing a national services development plan to deal with domestic abuse and coercive control; if it is planned to have such plan commenced in 2020; the role of an organisation (details supplied) and its 38 frontline member services in developing a comprehensive national response to domestic abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37727/20]
Defence 2 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of new recruits that have enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36623/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the estimated allocation for defence in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36624/20]
Public 2 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding committed to date for the INTERREG and PEACE plus programmes post 2020; the level of funding to be provided by the Irish and UK Governments and the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36666/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the INTERREG and PEACE plus programmes post Brexit with particular reference to cross-Border projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36667/20]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the capital funding provided for 2021 for the development of heritage and cultural attractions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37342/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the capital funding provided for 2021 for the further development of the tourism product throughout the country; the specific sectors, if any, identified for further development in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37341/20]
Social 1 question
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures she will implement to reduce substantially the delays in processing and finalising applications for personal public service numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37333/20]

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 2 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Taoiseach 1 question
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach if his Department or an agency operating under his Department has encountered expenditure in respect of hand sanitisation products or other PPE products that were subsequently subject to a recall by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2020; if so, the expenditure in respect of such products; and if the expenditures will be recouped from the sellers [36012/20]
Justice 1 question
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in the issuance of a coroner's certificate, interim or otherwise, in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36359/20]

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 54 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 54 total

Education 10 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason a person (details supplied) cannot obtain assistive technology equipment to complete their education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36246/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if school transport for a child (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36844/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be examined for a child (details supplied) who did not receive their bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36845/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if school transport will be examined for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36847/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will make inquiries regarding the cuts in transport at a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36848/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if complaints (details supplied) about school transport in north County Cork will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36849/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to a school will be examined; the status of the project; the contact her Department has had with Louth Meath Education and Training Board regarding the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36851/20]
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will review a matter (details supplied); if her Department has any plans to change the criteria for schools; if she will review same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37239/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the total funding provided for schools in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the minor works grant in 2020. [37552/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the total funding provided to schools in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the measures accompanying the plan to reopen schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37553/20]
Enterprise 9 questions
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if clarity will be provided on the matter regarding licence fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37153/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional supports available for businesses which have experienced difficulties as a result of Covid-19 in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37528/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total funding which has been made available to businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the restart grant and the restart grant plus; and the number of businesses supported in the counties. [37529/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total funding made available to businesses located in counties Cavan and Monaghan for Brexit preparations through his Department in 2020; the total number of businesses which have benefitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37530/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA Ireland site visits to locations in counties Cavan and Monaghan to date in 2020. [37531/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the value of grants made to companies in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the online retail scheme to date in 2020. [37532/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the value of grants to be made available through the call to regional enterprise centres announced in Budget 2021 in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [37533/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to create digital hubs to help SMEs modernise in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [37534/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional funding made available to local enterprise offices in counties Cavan and Monaghan in Budget 2021. [37535/20]
Health 7 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will clarify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36947/20]
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36950/20]
- 2020-11-17 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. [37026/20]
- 2020-11-17 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. [37027/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the operation times of a service (details supplied) in counties Cavan Monaghan and Meath; the status of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37456/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a gap in service; the steps that can be taken in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37457/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37460/20]
Further and Higher Education 4 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the €250 payment announced in budget 2021 (details supplied); the way in which persons can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional funding made available for institutes of technology and further education colleges in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37537/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional further education and training places provided in counties Cavan and Monaghan for the 2020-2021 term. [37538/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of SUSI grant recipients in counties Cavan and Monaghan for the 2020-2021 term. [37539/20]
Tourism 4 questions
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will request the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to provide additional sound and vision funding to the sector covering the period September 2020 to February 2021 similar to the scheme rolled out in April 2020. [37215/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will review the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland levy in view of the continued lower income levels of independent radio stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37287/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will request the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to provide additional sound and vision funding to the sector covering the period September 2020 to February 2021 similar to the scheme rolled out in April 2020. [37288/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total funding made available for sporting organisations in counties Cavan and Monaghan through dormant account funding in 2020. [37536/20]
Transport 3 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of the LocalLink service in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if an extension of this service is planned in the Shercock, County Monaghan area; the locations plans for extension are to be made; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36396/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the total funding provided for greenways and cycling infrastructure in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2020; and the allocation made in 2021 for such projects in the counties. [37543/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided for road maintenance in counties Cavan and Monaghan in budget 2021. [37544/20]
Rural 3 questions
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the towns in counties Cavan and Monaghan which will benefit from the funding allocated for town centre masterplans in budget 2021. [37541/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the additional funding made available through LEADER, CLÁR and the rural regeneration development fund for counties Cavan and Monaghan in budget 2021. [37542/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of broadband connection points provided to date in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2020; and the total number to be delivered in the counties by the end of 2021. [37545/20]
Environment 2 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on the queries raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36224/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes that will receive a fibre to the home connection in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the national broadband plan by the end of 2020. [37546/20]
Social 2 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37025/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the total value of pandemic unemployment payments made to persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan since June 2020; and the number of recipients in Cavan and Monaghan at the end of October 2020. [37540/20]
Justice 2 questions
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the status of the steps she has taken to set up a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied) which was agreed to by a vote in Dáil Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36494/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the number of additional gardaí deployed to the Cavan and Monaghan district in 2020. [37547/20]
Defence 2 questions
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence the role of members of the Permanent Defence Force during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37273/20]
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence the premises owned or run by the Defence Forces at present in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37352/20]
Housing 2 questions
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total value of the rates waiver provided to businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan to the end of October 2020. [37549/20]
- 2020-11-19 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social housing units delivered in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2020 to date. [37550/20]
Public 1 question
- 2020-11-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status and completion date for construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station and the reopening of Bawnboy Garda station in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/20]
Finance 1 question
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the employment wage subsidy scheme for independent local radio stations that are not eligible presently and for which advertising turnover has fallen by 20% due Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37281/20]
Foreign 1 question
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the services being provided by the Passport Office at present in view of Covid-19 to process passport applications; if an outline of same will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37356/20]
Children 1 question
- 2020-11-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the problems being experienced by parents on the wage subsidy scheme who continue to pay childcare costs through various schemes (details supplied); if allowances are being made for such cases; if he will review this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37228/20]