Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 28 Nov

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 28 Nov – 4 Dec 2022 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 77 questions · 5 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

2022-11-30 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 52–72

Voted for 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022

2022-11-30 · 3 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 40–86

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 39–88

Voted for 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

The motion · motion passed 82–44

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 4 votes · 15 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 15 total

Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department’s Strategy Statement 2021-2023. [59159/22]
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the status of the national risk assessment 2021-2022. [58894/22]
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the recent US congressional delegation. [58895/22]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when he expects to finalise the capital expenditure plan for his Department for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59823/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the new further education strategy will provide for increased and enhanced cross-border co-operation and collaboration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59815/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when it is proposed to publish a new further education strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59814/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new income limits for social housing will become operational, given there is an urgent need to increase such thresholds in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59797/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the local government fund base which was set in 2014 and needs to be updated to factor in the different costs which have arisen over the past eight years; if he will ensure that adequate support is provided for the smaller local authorities which have a small rates base and a limited ability to raise their own revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59811/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice when the retirement age for gardaí at Garda and Sergeant rank will be increased taking into account the need to retain Members in view of the slowdown in recruitment and the urgent need to increase Garda numbers in Garda Divisions throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60110/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the recruitment targets for An Garda Síochána set for 2022 and the intake to date; the recruitment target for 2023; if any particular measures will be implemented to increase numbers entering An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60111/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if coal sourced in Columbia is for sale in this country; if this product is legal in this State; if not, the efforts that are being made to stop this product being on sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59027/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet at an early date with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59567/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance when additional measures will be implemented to enable credit unions to provide an extended range of financial services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59572/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will consider a restructuring of the capitation grant scheme for primary schools to provide for additional support for smaller schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59824/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that health services are not reduced at a healthcare facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60075/22]

New lobbying 1 return

Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill - the radio broadcasting elements of the bill

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 4 votes · 23 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 23 total

Education 5 questions
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if her Department has received an application for a new school bus service in respect of a person (details supplied); if she will ensure a speedy and positive consideration of the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59470/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that school transport is provided to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59497/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be allocated school bus tickets as per previous years in line with Government commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59498/22]
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be allocated a school bus ticket as per previous years, in line with Government commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59742/22]
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) will be allocated a school bus ticket as per previous years, in line with Government commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59744/22]
Health 5 questions
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed breakdown of dental treatments that are covered under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58817/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if dental treatments under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme have to be carried out in an acute hospital setting, as opposed to a dental clinic, in order to qualify for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58818/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive an appointment for an ASD assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58842/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if funding is in place for children's non-complex needs ASD assessments through the children's disability network service at St. Davnet's Complex in Rooskey, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58843/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) who contracted long-Covid during their work as a nurse in Cavan General Hospital will continue be provided with special leave with pay; if cases of HSE employers deeming those suffering with long-Covid as fit-for-work have been drawn to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58844/22]
Social 4 questions
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection when she intends to announce the agricultural schemes which will be disregarded with regard to farm assist scheme under the new CAP; and the basis upon which the decision to include or exclude schemes will be determined. [59130/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department has examined the potential for introducing paid maternity and pension benefits for women working on farms. [59129/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person applying for fuel allowance has to meet all four conditions in relation to who they reside with, or if satisfying any one out of the four conditions is sufficient in order to qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59478/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a person (details supplied) has been refused fuel allowance given that they only live with their spouse who is a person in receipt of carer's allowance as per the qualifying criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59479/22]
Agriculture 4 questions
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who afforested land in each of the years 2014 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of hectares planted; the total number of persons who afforested land; the total hectares planted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59185/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) received severance-related remuneration upon their resignation from an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59186/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current number of hectares of afforestation in the State; the percentage of land cover this comprises; if these figures are inclusive of forestry impacted by ash dieback; the total number of hectares impacted by ash dieback within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59187/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to ensure the availability of horticultural peat for use in the domestic horticultural sector. [56644/22]
Housing 3 questions
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will announce new income limits for social housing applications; if he will provide for discretion on compassionate grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59758/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of houses that will be completed by the local authority and by approved housing bodies; the number of affordable housing units that will be completed in County Monaghan in 2023; the corresponding figures for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59757/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the intended timeframe in which he intends to bring forward proposals to extend the eligibility applicable to local authorities regarding housing supports. [56643/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his proposed timeline to implement proposals relating to a new model whereby the State would assist in relation to the provision of student accommodation. [59759/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has a target with regard to increasing the number of students enrolled in veterinary medicine. [59760/22]

New lobbying 1 return

Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill - the radio broadcasting elements of the bill

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 14 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 14 total

Social 3 questions
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of working family payment applications that are in queue to be processed by her Department; if efforts are being made to clear the backlog for families that have applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58881/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports that are being made available to community welfare officers in counties Cavan and Monaghan, given the increase in the additional needs' payment applications; the current turnaround times for applications to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58882/22]
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) cannot receive a payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59583/22]
Health 3 questions
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) has not received their frontline worker payments. [59262/22]
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the avenues open to a child (details supplied) to get expensive dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59466/22]
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the Covid-19 bonus payment for a person (details supplied); the reason the payment has not been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59581/22]
Housing 3 questions
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status on the croí cónaithe scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59576/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when income eligibility limits for social housing will be increased in counties Cavan and Monaghan given that existing limits are low at present and are unrealistic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59575/22]
- 2022-12-01 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his proposals relating to financial assistance packages for first-time buyers or renovators that have been brought to his Department for costing and consideration; if he is giving consideration to any such packages; if so, when they will be available for drawdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48068/22]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports available to applicants for apprenticeships with learning difficulties; the types of supports available; if these are provided by SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59702/22]
- 2022-12-01 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. [59580/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a project (details supplied); the reason for the delay regarding the commencement of work on this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59523/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-11-29 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when assisted decision-making will become law and allow people to move on without the huge costs involved in ward of court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59442/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the review and appeals of work permits for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59604/22]

New lobbying 1 return

Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill - the radio broadcasting elements of the bill