Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 14 Feb

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 14 Feb – 20 Feb 2022 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 68 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Tackling the Cost of Living - Institutional Investors in the Residential Property Market

2022-02-16 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 71–60

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 71–60

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2022-02-15 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 70–55

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 · 14 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent engagements with the social partners. [7949/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent communications with the President of the United States of America. [7864/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent discussions with the British Prime Minister. [8041/22]
Health 3 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the necessary provision of additional capacity at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh is given urgent consideration; when the proposed project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7900/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures that will be implemented to reduce the long delays in orthopaedic assessments and follow-up procedures for patients from counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7901/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided in 2022 for the provision of mental health services; if specific funding is allocated for suicide prevention services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7996/22]
Justice 3 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in reopening Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan; the timeline for the opening of the station; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7990/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the new measures that will be introduced in 2022 to deal with illegal drugs throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8565/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda stations operational in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division in 2021; the number that will be operational in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8564/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the issues outlined in correspondence from a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8637/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if further consideration will be given to a request outlined in correspondence (details supplied) to his Department; if he plans to amend the criteria for this scheme at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8977/22]
Rural 2 questions
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the present position in relation to the next Leader programme; the total funding in place for this programme; the funding that will be allocated for the Leader programme in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8970/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total funding available to her Department for the 2022 local improvement scheme; the outcome of discussions she has had with the Minister for Transport regarding funding to local authorities from that Department for the local improvement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9026/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the existing proposals to substantially reduce student fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8969/22]

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 · 27 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Agriculture 11 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of sheep imported to the State by year and origin in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; if tariffs applied to such imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7916/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had with mink farmers since the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 passed Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann; the progress, agreements and undertakings given to mink farmers regarding staff redundancy and reskilling since then; if agreements or undertakings regarding compensation for farmers or the demolition cost of farms as to if an environmental assessment of the area will be completed prior to demolition; if his Department will agree with stakeholders to discuss a related report completed by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7917/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 796 of 15 September 2021, the manner in which the carbon footprint measurement in the sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme sustainability audit is conducted; the cost associated cost with taking part in the scheme; if he has considered exempting weanling farmers that will not receive an increased price for the their cattle from the need to participate; if he has considered a non-sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme facility which would measure the carbon footprint for such weanling farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8038/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of full-time equivalent staff within the unfair trading practices unit in his Department by grade; the number of cases it has handled; the non-salary and remuneration expenditure incurred; the purpose and amount thereof; the salary and remuneration expenditure that has arisen; the expenditure that has arisen specifically regarding the marketing or educating of producer on their rights arising from the unfair trading practices; the number of cases that have been raised and status or determination thereof by month since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8043/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the forestry statistics indicating the level of afforestation and the amount of broadleaf afforestation by local electoral area further to an engagement in Dáil Éireann during the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 Report Stage debate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8044/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 788 of 15 September 2021, the progress that has been made with regard to developing a successor to the traditional farm building scheme outside or inside of the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8045/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way that it is ensured that aquaculture licences are subject to fair due process throughout the statutory and public consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8046/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views as to the relationship the new Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, MARA, should have with regard to aquaculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8047/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to introduce production restrictions on milk or dairy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to ring-fence a portion of TAMS funding for slurry storage on tillage farms; if there will be additional machinery categories for tillage farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if expenditure was incurred by his Department in each of the years 2017 to date in 2022 with regard to a company (details supplied); the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8692/22]
Health 6 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress made in addressing the backlog of audiology appointments in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [7835/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the additional services that will be delivered to Monaghan Hospital in 2022. [7836/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for a full assessment of needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7552/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive access to occupational therapy and physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7553/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 25 January 2022, if he has approved the HSE submission to his Department for the formal recognition of the grade of orthodontic therapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7993/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the costs associated with his, the Secretary General's and any other departmental staff attendance at a wellness expo in Dubai; the costs related to subsistence, travel and accommodation for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8023/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 3 February 2022, when she received the review on farm assist; if she will publish the review; the additional agri-environmental schemes it is intended will qualify towards the disregard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8039/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection when the appeal in respect of the jobseeker’s allowance application by a person (details supplied) will be decided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8588/22]
Rural 2 questions
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress that has been made with regard the provision of indemnification for farmers with land that is accessible to the public for hill walking. [7838/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the intended timeline for introducing an effective rural proofing model as committed to in Our Rural Future: Rural Development Policy 2021-2025. [7837/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she plans to establish an independent public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied) and the roles of the State agencies prior to and subsequent to their death, as previously agreed by Dáil and Seanad Éireann. [6708/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she has received the final report from a person (details supplied) in respect to the circumstances surrounding the death of a person; and if she plans to publish that report in full. [6707/22]
Public 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the intended form and timeline of the planned review to examine salaries and appointments; if the review will encompass salaries for those in semi-State companies or State funded agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8022/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered supporting the expansion of the Monaghan hedgerow survey across the State on a recurring basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8020/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if a designated SNA will be provided to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8180/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality last met and will next meet. [6690/22]

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 20 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Health 6 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the delays and deferrals of surgery at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin (details supplied) caused by Covid-19. [7794/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the Mental Health Strategy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7795/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021; if he plans to propose an extension of its provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7658/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a service (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7787/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a position (details supplied); the details of the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7790/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if their children can attend the same general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8292/22]
Justice 5 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding parental alienation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7804/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the status of a public inquiry in relation to the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8182/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the measures that will be undertaken by the Government in cases of parental alienation to provide out of court assistance and support for parents to prevent difficult situations from becoming toxic and unresolvable. [8648/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the plans that are in place for a dedicated women’s refuge centre in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8556/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice when she will receive the final report of the scoping inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8555/22]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if documents have been received for a first-time baby passport application by a person (details supplied); the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7503/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if documents have been received for a first-time baby passport application by a person (details supplied); the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7737/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he can assist a person (details supplied) to obtain a social security number from the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8105/22]
Rural 2 questions
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way the town centre first policy will support towns such as Bailieborough and Carrickmacross, County Monaghan to regenerate vacant and derelict buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8600/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has considered expanding the senior alert scheme to other vulnerable cohorts in society such as those living alone with a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8601/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the criteria for applications under the travel access scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7710/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of works on the new greenfield site for a service (details supplied); when works are likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8284/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 808 of 8 February 2022, if the correspondence will be resent given that the applicant has not received correspondence since September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8218/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality is next due to meet. [6694/22]