Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 13 Jun — Watch Them Work

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 13 Jun – 19 Jun 2022 · 5 TDs · 5 bills voted on · 132 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee (Resumed)

2022-06-15 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 64–50

Voted for 2 Brendan Smith · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

2022-06-15 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 65–51

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Special Educational Needs School Places

2022-06-15 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 64–51

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 64–51

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Energy Security

2022-06-15 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 64–50

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

2022-06-14 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 65–57

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 6 votes · 5 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Finance 2 questions
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he has had recent discussions with the Central Bank in relation to the difficulties facing customers transferring accounts from banks (details supplied) to other retail banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31295/22]
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his views on the need to extend the timeline for banks (details supplied) exiting this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31296/22]
Public 2 questions
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total expenditure in 2021 on the minor flood mitigation works scheme; the financial provision for this scheme in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31325/22]
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Peace Plus Programme will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31324/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [30061/22]

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 6 votes · 59 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 59 total

Agriculture 23 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 726 of 24 May 2022, the intended duration of the temporary delay in the introduction of the 14-day rule; if such a period has already been determined; the basis or development that will result in the delay being set aside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29031/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 730 of 24 May 2022, if he intends to avail of the co-financing mechanism of the European Crisis Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29032/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the representation that his Department has on the Foal Levy Committee of an organisation (details supplied) and those bodies allocated funds from the levy in each of the years 2018 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29054/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funds raised via the foal levy by rate band in each of the years 2014 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29055/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of foals on which the foal levy was applied; the total amount raised; the total sale value rather than advertised value of such; the average levy per foal for each of the years 2014 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29056/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount collected via the foal levy; the number of foals registered; and the average amount of the levy for each of the years 2017 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29088/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the manner in which funds raised through the foal levy are allocated; the manner in which his Department ensures that this represents value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29089/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of Coillte felling licences issued per week for the month of May 2022; the number of such felling licences approved which were subject to a field inspection by the local district inspector in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29090/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of further information requests for Coillte felling licences issued by his Department for the week commencing 23 May, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29091/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of further information requests for Coillte forest road applications issued by his Department for the week commencing 23 May, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29092/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of organic farming scheme participants that exited the scheme in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29097/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific new measures that are proposed to encourage higher participation in the organic farming scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29098/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that applied for organic farming scheme in 2022 by farm enterprise type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29099/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of the applicants of the new organic farming scheme in 2022 that are commonage farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29100/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to ringfence 2023 Bord Bia funding for the promotion and marketing of Irish organic farm produce to Irish consumers in the domestic market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29101/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the allocation to and value of monies paid from the organic processing investment grant scheme in each of the years 2015 to 2022 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29102/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants that received funding from the organic processing investment grant scheme in each of the years 2015 to 2022 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29103/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the payment rate per hectare that will apply to organic farming scheme participants for 2022 and 2023 onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29104/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the allocation to organic farming scheme in the years 2018 to date; the amount expended; the average payment per recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29105/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 278, 279, 280, 281 and 282 of 11 May 2022 and the response of the European Commission to question E-001278/2022, if he has considered recognising the current challenges facing organic egg producers arising from circumstances per Commission Delegated Regulation EU 2020/2146 with a view to facilitating the continued use of 95% organic feed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29106/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any former Secretaries General are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29257/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the foal levy is applicable in instances in which a person has otherwise acquired siring rights and does not pay a fee for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29275/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the provision of agricultural internships within the State for those from other European Union states and non-European Union states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29672/22]
Finance 5 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the level of tax relief available to those leasing out agricultural land; the total amount availed of; the average amount availed of; the average remaining tax liability for the years 2017 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29029/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of instances in which a person availed of consanguinity relief and tax relief in relation to the leasing out of agricultural land in the same year; the average amount of each type of relief availed of for the years 2017 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29030/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if there are former Secretary Generals seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondments; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29263/22]
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he intends to introduce to support workers who are impacted by soaring motor fuel costs. [31308/22]
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the status of a review into farm contractors regarding the carbon tax; and the measures that he intends to introduce arising from the review. [31309/22]
Rural 5 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the manner in which her Department supports agricultural shows; the individual shows supported; the allocation and expenditure from 2018 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29085/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the divisions and units that operate within her Department; the agencies that operate under its aegis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29094/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress that has been made since the formation of Government regarding the liability of farmers with land that is accessible by the public for hill-walking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29107/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when she expects to receive a report on rural-proofing; if it will be immediately published; when she intends to bring forward proposals having considered the report, as committed to in Our Rural Future: Rural Development Policy 2021-2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29108/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from her Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from her Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29270/22]
Environment 4 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the divisions and units that operate within his Department; the agencies that operate under its aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29093/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he intends to broaden the scope of the inquiry into Inland Fisheries Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29113/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has received the review into the north-south interconnector; when the findings of the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29115/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if any former Secretaries General are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29262/22]
Transport 3 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been provided to Monaghan County Council for the maintenance and upkeep of local and regional roads in each of the years 2016-2022 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28906/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been provided to each local authority for the maintenance and upkeep of local and regional roads in 2021 and 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28907/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if any former Secretary General is seconded from his Department; the location of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration he or she is in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which he or she is seconded, arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29274/22]
Housing 3 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish the independent report in relation to the National Parks and Wildlife Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29069/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the divisions and units that operate within his Department; the agencies that operate under its aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29095/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29267/22]
Children 3 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to improve the pay and conditions of professionals in the childcare sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that has been made in relation to implementing the report of the advisory group on the provision of support including accommodation to persons in the international protection process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29110/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if any former Secretaries General are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29258/22]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if any former Secretaries General are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29261/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the manner in which it is determined to add a sector to the critical skills list; if exceptions are made due to need; if he has considered adding any additional agriculture skills to the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29596/22]
Defence 2 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the funds allocated to or the costs associated with the Commission on the Future of Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29096/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29259/22]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment. [29272/22]
Public 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29269/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from her Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from her Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29273/22]
Foreign 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29264/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from her Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from her Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29260/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if any former Secretaries General are seconded from her Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from her Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29271/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any former Secretaries General are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29265/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from her Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from her Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29268/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if any former Secretary Generals are seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondment; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29266/22]

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 47 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 47 total

Health 9 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently review the case of a child (details supplied); the status of their appointments for autism assessment and speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29048/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29151/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the purchase of lands at a location (details supplied); the additional facilities that are hoped to be delivered on the site once it is developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29227/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the development of a healthcare setting (details supplied); if he will provide a timeframe for its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29228/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that Beaumont Hospital is short five neurology nurse specialists (details supplied); the efforts that are being made to fill these posts; when the posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29702/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department attendances at Cavan General Hospital in each of the years 2012 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29717/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of cases seen by the minor injuries unit in Monaghan Hospital in each of the years 2012 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29718/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time midwives working in the maternity department of Cavan General Hospital in each of the past five years in tabular form. [29719/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if funding is being sought to deliver a sensory room at a facility (details supplied); if he will provide an update on this issue; if he will consider investing in this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29720/22]
Transport 6 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to a feasibility study to investigate the reopening of the Navan to Kingscourt rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29517/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of the East West Link which is urgently needed in the north east; the most recent engagements that his Department has had on this project; the persons or bodies with whom his Department has engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29516/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce a second ESB fast-car charger in Cavan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29526/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an issue in relation to fast car chargers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29528/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for driving tests in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath and nationwide to date; the length of time that they have been waiting; the stage that they are at in their application process in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29722/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason that a bus station in a town is closed (details supplied); if he will contact Bus Éireann to establish when it will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30154/22]
Social 6 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that her Department is taking to ensure that those caring for loved ones at home will be entitled to a State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29605/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be expedited given that it is affecting their level of care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29673/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for the processing of applications for and the awarding of a disability allowance by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29711/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time to process applications for and award a carer’s allowance by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29712/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the up-to-date position in relation to parents' benefit; when the next extension is due to come into place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29721/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the dates of the introduction of changes and increases for the various social welfare payments as announced in Budget 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29729/22]
Foreign 4 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport renewal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29027/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be urgently reviewed given that they are travelling on 20 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29410/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of passport applications (details supplied). [30139/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport renewal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31024/22]
Education 4 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a DEIS appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29345/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied); the status of this appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29347/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if he will review correspondence (details supplied); her views in relation the specifics of this case; and if she will provide an update on the review of the school transport scheme. [29604/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education her strategy to tackle cyberbullying and harassment, particularly of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29723/22]
Children 4 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of the early childhood care and education scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29704/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of the early childhood care and education scheme for persons living in Northern Ireland but working in the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29705/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the additional supports that are being put in place in County Cavan to support victims of domestic violence on a long-term basis; if his Department will review the need for a dedicated refuge in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29713/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of Government plans for a domestic violence refuge for counties Cavan and Monaghan given the rising number of victims within the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29714/22]
Finance 3 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications and the number of applications approved, respectively, to the help-to-buy scheme by county in each of the years since the introduction of the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29716/22]
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the resumption of the primary medical certificate appeals process; if a new board has been appointed following the closure of the expression of interested phase in April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29521/22]
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the resumption of the primary medical certificate appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29520/22]
Public 3 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional supports will be introduced to support families most impacted by the increases in the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29554/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps that are being taken by the Office of Public Works to ensure that the buildings that it has responsibility for are fully accessible for people with disabilities including having suitable toilet and changing places facilities. [29555/22]
- 2022-06-16 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his approach to calls for pay increases to match rises in the cost of living; the way that he will calculate the affordability of such calls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29519/22]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if any funding schemes are available to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29434/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); if any funding schemes are available to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29435/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide details of the changes to the student grant scheme in Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29726/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that he is taking to ensure that local authorities have adequate flexibility in the recruitment of the multidisciplinary competencies necessary for active travel teams and town teams, as outlined in Government policy and funding initiatives. [29553/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the regulations and conditions appertaining to the installations of telecom poles in residential areas (details supplied}; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30457/22]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on an appeal by person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29706/22]
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farm appeals that have been lodged and are awaiting a decision; the average waiting time for the appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29710/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-06-14 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if funding will be granted to a local authority (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29053/22]