Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 7 Mar — Watch Them Work

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 7 Mar – 13 Mar 2022 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 99 questions · 3 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Excise: Financial Resolution

2022-03-09 · 4 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–71

Voted for 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 7–77

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Abstained 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 59–73

Voted for 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 60–73

Voted for 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2022-03-08 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 65–53

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 5 votes · 16 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the German Chancellor. [12802/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [12803/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [12804/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the proposals there are to have further engagement with the Department in Northern Ireland in relation to further co-operation in further education on a cross-Border and all Ireland basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12865/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if an analysis has been carried out on an all-Ireland basis in relation to skills shortages throughout the island of Ireland; the proposals to arrange training and the provision of relevant courses on a cross-border basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12867/22]
Defence 2 questions
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the action that has been taken in view of the White Paper on Defence that the ability to effectively defend Defence Forces’ networks from cyber-attacks is an essential capability that must be retained and developed. [13197/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence his views on and response to the call by the Commission on Defence Forces for the enhancement of the Defence Forces structures across the cyber domain. [13196/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education when she plans to announce details of the extended DEIS programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13405/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) is included under the new DEIS programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13458/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the proposals there are to enable the post office network to deliver more public services; the measures that will be implemented to support the network to remain viable and maintain the maximum possible number of post offices throughout the country given that they are an essential part of the fabric of local communities and provide important services at a local level. [13736/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if additional financial support will be provided for the post office network in view of the importance of post offices delivering public services and in particular their importance in assisting persons who do not have access to broadband or information technology in sourcing public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13756/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the introduction of the artist basic income guarantee pilot scheme project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13424/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the timescale for the Government response to the recommendations of the Pensions Commission with particular reference to an essential ending of forced retirement at age 65; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13162/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there have been discussions at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the need to progress as quickly as possible the EU membership of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13737/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in preparing legislation relevant to community-based CCTV; the likely timeline for the enactment of such legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13638/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when a project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13755/22]

New lobbying 2 returns

Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Supports for family carers in Budget 2022
Early Childhood Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Provision of high-quality early years and school-age care for children

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 5 votes · 35 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 35 total

Agriculture 24 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the year that Irish forestry will become a net emitter of carbon due to the current afforestation rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12529/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated by Horse Racing Ireland to anti-doping measures in each of the years 2012 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12549/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated by Horse Racing Ireland for the welfare of retired racehorses in each of the years 2012 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12550/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount expended by the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board on the testing of blood, urine and hair samples; the number of such tests carried out in each of the years 2012 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12551/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the manner in which farmers can identify if the holding is within the boundaries for the cooperative projects of the agri-environment cooperative measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12552/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current supports available from his Department for hemp farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12553/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated cost associated with producing an online survey tool in relation to unfair trading practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12554/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the targeted number of participants in the organic farm scheme for the years 2022 to 2030; the expected allocation to achieve such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12560/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the allocation related to organics, excepting the organic farm scheme in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the purpose of this funding; the recipient of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12561/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to meet the target contained within the Climate Action Plan to provide 1.6 TWh biomethane injected into the gas grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12562/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Government has a 2030 or intermediary target for the adoption of multi-species swards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12563/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated to multi-species sward scheme; the number of participants; the average payment by county and farm system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12564/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to publish a report in relation to the recent correspondence of his Department to persons who have received afforestation licences but have not yet planted; if so, when he plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12565/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Government target by year for the adoption of low emissions slurry spreading technology; the intended allocation under TAMS to support same; the target number of farmers in receipt of such funds by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12566/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers supported via TAMS in the purchase of low emissions slurry spreading technology to date; the total expenditure; the average grant by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12567/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional abatement impact expected through reducing chemical nitrogen use to 350,000 by 2025 and by a further 25,000 tonnes by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12568/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of grain by type produced in the State in each of the years 2012 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the amount by type imported in the State in each of the years 2012 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the amount imported of which is GMO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13177/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the technical specifications that inform the traceability of input feed in food production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13179/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if funding has been allocated to complete a review of the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve per action 3030 of the Climate Action Plan – Annex of Actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13180/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rate at which the foal levy is currently calculated; if he has considered the reform of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13184/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the manner in which the foal levy is distributed; the way it is ensured this efficacy is achieved in its dispersal; the amount raised by year in each of the years 2007 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13185/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the oversight his Department has of the foal levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13186/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding provided to the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland for loans that could be availed of by farmers to date; the amount of credit loaned; the amount of repayments received by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13188/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to reduce the amount of waste associated with food packaging and food waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13189/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has considered expanding those approved colleges that receive grants in relation to the student hardship fund to include agricultural colleges on the same basis as those colleges already supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12501/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the role of his Department in facilitating the provision of green cert courses via the education and training board sector; the number of students enrolled in such a course in each of the years since 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12502/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding provided to local authorities regarding hedgerow surveys to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12569/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total length of hedgerows in the State, in kilometres and hectares by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12570/22]
Defence 2 questions
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the engagements he has had in the past month with regard to the proposed establishment of a commission or statutory inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment within the Defence Forces. [12557/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence if he will establish a statutory inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12556/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education when the National University of Ireland, Galway is expected to complete its work analysing responses to the consultation on the new draft specifications for leaving certificate Irish; if the analysis will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12503/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education her views on the concerns of an association (details supplied) regarding the leaving certificate syllabus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12504/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners’ relief for increase in carbon tax on farm diesel part 23-01-36 reflects the increase to the carbon tax applied to the mineral oil tax carbon component from 1 May 2021 onwards; if more up to-date guidance is available; the best source of such information for farmers seeking to calculate the available rebate in the period following the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/22]
Public 1 question
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 1 March 2022, if the review that resulted in new guidelines regarding the salary of the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland in 2011 was part of a broader review or related solely to that role; the number of instances since February 2020 in which such guidelines have been set aside in the case of the former; the roles involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13176/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS inpatient beds by the lowest available geographic unit in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13187/22]

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 38 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 38 total

Education 11 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of a case (details supplied); the status of the talks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12494/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied); if the application will be examined under the additional accommodation scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the project is linked to another major project already approved and is delaying works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12528/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12647/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied); if same will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12654/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the issues outlined will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13105/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the Health Protection Surveillance Centre will issue further guidelines to schools following the change to Covid-19 measures on 28 February 2022; if not, if a circular (details supplied) replaces previous guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13267/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the position specifically in relation to caretakers following a development (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13415/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the junior cycle examinations; if she will clarify the position regarding same; if she will provide the breakdown of marks to teachers or outline when the State Examinations Commission will be issuing guidance to teachers and students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13323/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the procedures that must be followed for children’s school absences of more than 20 days due to Covid-19; if her attention has been drawn to the issues being encountered on the ground; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13119/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made under her Department’s STEM Education Policy Statement 2017-2026, including the planned initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13491/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education her Department’s supports to help combat online bullying and harassment of children and young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13492/22]
Foreign 6 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of citizenship applications by persons (details supplied); the progress of same since they were lodged in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12933/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12337/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a family (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and the status of the application. [12344/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if passport applications by persons (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12376/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of applications by persons (details supplied); if they will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13155/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a technical issue has occurred in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13619/22]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the planned capital allocation for Cavan Institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12760/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress that has been made regarding a new campus for Cavan Institute; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12761/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of a pension review for a person (details supplied); if clarity will be provided on the matter given that the person has not received an update on same since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12583/22]
Finance 3 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12518/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12668/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if his Department plans to review the excise duty on fuel in view of the increasing price of petrol and diesel due to the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13716/22]
Health 3 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of occupational therapy and physiotherapy appointments for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12649/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (detail supplied) will be reviewed; the status of an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13010/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be referred for braces through the primary dental system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13414/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 3 March 2021, if he will inform An Post that the issue has not been resolved; if he will highlight the matter with the relevant authorities in order to get the issue rectified for the person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12648/22]
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review correspondence (details supplied) from Monaghan County Council regarding the roll out of the National Broadband Plan; if he will address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13291/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on works planned for a Garda station (details supplied); the stage the works are at; the works these will entail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12604/22]
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the vehicles that are assigned to the regional support unit in the Cavan Monaghan Garda division. [12607/22]
Defence 2 questions
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence his views on the concerns of the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to an evident culture across the Defence Forces which is masculine and has a limited appreciation of diversity of all kinds [13251/22]
- 2022-03-10 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications made by persons from counties Cavan and Monaghan to join the Defence Forces in each of the past five recruitment campaigns; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13252/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding the lack of rural transport in County Monaghan; his views on this matter; the actions his Department is taking to combat rural isolation as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12586/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer’s benefit review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13017/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of a matter regarding resources for a family resource centre (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if assistance will be provided in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12530/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a case (details supplied); if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13012/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-03-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will review the stringent rules involved in allocating panic alarms (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12517/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-03-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12806/22]

New lobbying 1 return

Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Supports for family carers in Budget 2022