Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 17 Oct

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 17 Oct – 23 Oct 2022 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 85 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

2022-10-19 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 9–118

Voted against 4 Heather Humphreys · Matt Carthy · Niamh Smyth · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 3 Brendan Smith · Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 8 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Health 3 questions
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that additional resources are provided, without delay, to enhance an inadequate health service at present (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52306/22]
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when additional supports will be provided to small-scale nursing home providers in view of the substantial pressures on such providers due to increased costs at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52111/22]
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures that will be introduced to eliminate the differential in payments to nursing homes across different geographical areas under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52112/22]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic policy unit of his Department. [51688/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [49952/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if experienced bus drivers aged 70 years and over, and meeting all health criteria, will be eligible for employment by Bus Éireann or by private contractors carrying out public contracts; if she will ensure that this issue is given further consideration in view of the shortage of such drivers at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51998/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 511 of 4 October 2022, if he will give further consideration to the need to provide the once-off €1,000 State financial support towards fees for students attending college outside the State, taking into account the substantial increase in costs for such students studying in Northern Ireland and Britain (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52026/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the additional measures that will be introduced to reduce access to illegal drugs which are causing serious problems in communities throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52114/22]

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 1 vote · 28 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Agriculture 17 questions
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on concerns from farmers that the implementation of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429 may distort competition by disincentivising the sale of cattle farm-to-farm or via marts in favour of directly to meat processing plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52124/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects the finance working group of the bovine TB stakeholder forum to report regarding the payment for any additional testing required arising from the implementation of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52125/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the aim and clause within the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429 requiring the new regulations applying specifically to males over the age of 36 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52126/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on his engagements with farmers regarding the phase two implementation of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52127/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposed requirements of phase two of the implementation of EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52128/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date of the meeting where the bovine TB stakeholders’ forum agreed to the introduction of mandatory requirements in relation to the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; if agreement was forthcoming from the forum as a whole or by one of the working groups; and if so, which working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52129/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the phase 1 requirements of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429 implemented by his Department allow any discretion regarding a herd being restricted if an animal does not meet the requirements and is not tested within 30 days, in the case of force majeure or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52130/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the work of the bovine TB stakeholders’ forum and the implementation, finance and scientific working groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52131/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the organisations that have representation on the bovine TB stakeholders’ forum; the members of each of the working groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52132/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current requirements regarding the testing of cattle for bovine TB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52133/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in payment under the ANC scheme for a person (details supplied); when they expect the cause of any delay to be resolved and payment to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52135/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 226 of 12 October 2022, the total amount of co-financing provided by the State in relation to funding from the European Multiannual Financial Framework through Budget 2023; the total amount of co-financing provided through the EUMFF and the total spend in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52136/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new bTB regulations that have come into effect to date in 2022; those scheduled to come into effect in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52140/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares under or in conversion to organic production for the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the number targeted until 2030 by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52141/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the schemes that will be available for beef farmers in 2023; the financial allocation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52142/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the progress made in implementing the actions of the working paper to address challenges related to peat supply in the horticulture sector by timeframe, short, medium and long-term in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52143/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications for green certificate places in agricultural colleges in the academic years beginning in each of the years 2019 to 2022; the number of available places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52144/22]
Health 4 questions
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the list of schemes that qualify under employment incentive schemes or education opportunity schemes that entitle medical card holders to retain their medical card for three years on taking up employment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51097/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be allocated their full 28 home support hours in order that they may leave hospital step-down; if his attention has been drawn to such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51931/22]
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the engagements he has had with the RCSI Hospital Group with regard to expanding the operational opening times of the minor injuries' unit at Monaghan Hospital. [52117/22]
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the actions that he has taken to address the shortfall in GP provision, including out-of-hours services, within the north-east region. [52118/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applications for green cert places available through education and training boards in the academic years beginning in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51335/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he has taken to maximise the availability of accommodation for third-level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51336/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a school bus ticket is issued to a child (details supplied); the reason that the size of the bus for the route in question was reduced in this academic term considering the additional demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51936/22]
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 12 October 2022, the number of applicants from County Monaghan for the school transport scheme in 2022 who have yet to receive a bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52317/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she has received the scoping report into the death of a person (details supplied); and the actions that she intends to take on foot of that report. [51969/22]
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she intends to establish an independent public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied), as previously agreed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. [51968/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-10-19 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions and processes that are taken and followed in the event that remains of unhealthy swans are discovered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service whereby there is not a suspicion of avian influenza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52146/22]

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 16 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Health 7 questions
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a bed in the Dún Laoghaire acquired brain injury unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51234/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a place in NRH Dún Laoghaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51247/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will have this reviewed in view of recent tragic events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51493/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on a service (details supplied); what is being considered by his Department by way of extending the hours of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51593/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of GP services that are available, by head of population, in counties Cavan and Monaghan between Monday and Friday, between 9am to 5pm; the way the catchment system for GP clinics is worked out (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51853/22]
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking in relation to concerns about a shortage in radiation therapists to carry out treatment in Ireland. [51505/22]
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the vacant positions currently in primary care in counties Cavan and Monaghan for children waiting for occupational therapy, speech and language support and psychology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50499/22]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the development of Cavan Institute; the investment that his Department is allocating; and the works that will be carried out. [51141/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [51140/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the importance of apprenticeships in society moving forward; the steps that his Department is taking to increase staffing levels in areas that have seen a reduction in apprentices since Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44956/22]
Transport 3 questions
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51220/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will request a review of an application by a person (details supplied) waiting on a driving test for work purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51473/22]
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will request a review of an application by a person (details supplied) waiting on a driving test for work purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51474/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the working family payment claim of a person (details supplied). [51467/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-10-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to concerns by farmers regarding a new scheme (details supplied); if clarity can be provided on the benefits of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51812/22]
Justice 1 question
- 2022-10-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the legal aid review being undertaken. [51504/22]