Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 228 questions · 323 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-01-17 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 78–61

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 2 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell

Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages

2024-01-17 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 55–76

Voted for 1 Pauline Tully

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys · Niamh Smyth

Did not vote 3 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell · Matt Carthy

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 11 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if further consideration will be given to the provision of support for hackney services in rural communities in counties Cavan and Monaghan where it is not feasible to have a bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1583/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the total funding provided in 2023 for the non-national road network; the specific allocations made to Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council; if he will ensure that increased funding will be provided for this road network in 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2285/24]
Health 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures that will be implemented to reduce the unacceptable divergence in the rates of subvention made to private nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2051/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when grant aid will be approved for smaller scale nursing homes to carry out upgrading work following the recommendations of HIQA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2050/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the proposals if any there are to increase capacity and availability of courses in digital forensics, in view of the threats to society posed by the proliferation of misinformation through social media platforms and the need to tackle such abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2089/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the proposed building project for Cavan Institute will proceed to the next stage in 2024; the expected timescale for delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2088/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education the proposals, if any, there are to award funding to more primary schools under the STEM grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2094/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the up to date position regarding the issue of payments under ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2095/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the widespread concern of farmers to recent changes in VAT refunds on dairy equipment and mobile farm equipment which will prevent in many instances necessary investment in farm facilities and cause additional costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2290/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will give detailed consideration to the issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied) concerning increased costs for small businesses; the measures that will be implemented to ease such pressures on small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2300/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the schemes under the remit of his Department to assist in restoring vacant and derelict buildings to habitable use for housing purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2301/24]

New lobbying 60 returns

221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update on the experience of 221+ membership and call for the continued support of this cohort and the work of 221+. Tabling of 221+ Pre-Budget Submission with key advocacy and budgetary asks in relation to women's healthcare.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Community
- Irish Rural Link Information Day in Buswells Hotel
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The FRC National Forum held a political engagement event on 26th of September 2023 in Dublin.
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget 2024 - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2024 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2024.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 37 returns Taxation · Agriculture · Finance · Environment
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty
- Young trained Farmer Stamp duty Relief
- Succession Tax Credit
- Consanguinity Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agricultural relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Budget 2024
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Emission Efficient Equipment
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Universal Social charge for the Self-Employed
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Young trained Farmer Reliefs
- Taxation measures - Rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
- Forestry & Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)/Stamp Duty Relief
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Pensions
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- Taxation measures to Mitigate Income Volatility - Agricultural Rainy Day Fund
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Definition of Agriculture
- Taxation - Organic Farm Schemes
- Extending 10-year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief to spouse for Lifetime Transfers
- Interaction of Capital gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Residential Zoned land Tax
- Health and Safety - Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT)
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Hosted an Oireachtas Briefing on the benefits of the Seller's Legal Pack Bill for consumers.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- All island economy and Belfast Good Friday Agreement
JTI Ireland Limited · 2 returns Trade · Taxation
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
- JTI Ireland's Pre Budget 2024 Submission
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Several Oireachtas members submitted PQs or wrote to the Minister at our request regarding MS Ireland asks
- Christmas Cards sent to several Oireachtas members
- Pre-Budget submission sent to Oireachtas members
- Invitation to launch of National MS Respite Centre Business Case sent to Oireachtas members
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Budget 2024 Briefing in Buswells Hotel
Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024 Briefing
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-budget campaign to increase funding for youth work in Budget 2024
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Law Society of Ireland Housing
- To establish whether a member of the Law Society Conveyancing Committee could become member of the expert group
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
NewsBrands Ireland Justice and Equality
- Reform of defamation laws

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 69 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 69 total

Health 19 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there is a clinical nurse manager in place at Carrickmacross Adult Mental Health Services or if it is a position shared across centres; if there was previously a clinical nurse manager in place to this specific site; if so, when this was changed; if there are plans to put in place a clinical nurse manager at Carrickmacross Adult Mental Health Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56414/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the WTE staff of different grades and positions currently in place at the Carrickmacross adult mental health services; the corresponding figures for January 2020, January 2021, January 2022 and January 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56415/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the mental health services in place at each relevant care centre in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56416/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for first appointment at each mental health centre in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56417/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he proposes to reduce or abolish the charges applicable to patients who directly present to minor injuries units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57007/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the circumstances in which ambulances are permitted to take patients to the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital, rather than an emergency department in another hospital; the number of times that an ambulance has taken patients to Monaghan Hospital in each applicable month in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57008/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of times in each month in 2023 that the National Ambulance Service utilised a helicopter to transport a patients from locations in County Monaghan, by each hospital; the number brought to each hospital in each month to which patients were presented; the average time in each month within which the helicopter ambulance arrived on scene from the original call to the ambulance service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57009/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 5 December 2023, the number of patients that received a CT scan in 2023 at Cavan Hospital with addresses in each applicable county; the number of patients that received a MRI scan in 2023 at Cavan Hospital with addresses in each applicable county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57010/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting appointments to secure a CT scan at Cavan Hospital; the number awaiting appointments to secure an MRI scan at Cavan Hospital; the average waiting time in each instance, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57011/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of presentations in each month in 2023 to the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital, in tabular form; the corresponding number for each month in 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1034/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost, capital and current, required to bring a CT scanner to Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1035/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost, capital and current, required to bring an MRI scanner to Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1036/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of call-outs by the National Ambulance Service to patients located in County Monaghan during 2023, in tabular form; the number therein whereby an ambulance arrived 1)within 10 minutes 2) between 10 and 20 minutes 3) within 20 and 30 minutes 4) within 30 and 40 minutes 5) within 40 and 50 minutes 6) within 50 minutes and 1 hour 7) within 1 to 1.5 hours 8) within 1.5 to 2 hours 9) within 2 and 3 hours 10) within 3 and four hours 11) over four hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1720/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the public hospitals that currently provide wi-fi access for patients and visitors and his proposals to ensure that all public hospitals offer this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1724/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that wi-fi access is provided for patients and visitors attending Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1725/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that wi-fi access is provided for patients and visitors attending Cavan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1726/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if antigen tests that test for both Covid and flu will be made available to members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1727/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 9 November 2023, the exact level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to Monaghan Hospital for 2024. [1957/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 508 of 5 December 2023, which centre the two CT scanners and one MRI scanner are based in within the Cavan and Monaghan Hospital group; if a request has been made for additional MRI or CT scanners to be located at Monaghan Hospital; and the status of any such request. [1958/24]
Defence 14 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the presence of a Russian submarine positioned directly outside the entrance of Cork harbour; how he was alerted to the presence of same; the engagements he had on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56420/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the project for the enhancement of subsea awareness capabilities; the timeframe in which related equipment will be acquired; the budget allocated for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56421/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the proposals to ensure that Irish Naval Service ships are equipped with sonar equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the implementation of the Working Time Directive in the Defence Forces; if he will list the duties which civilian and military management are engaged in with regard to determining which of those may fall within or outside of the derogation from the Working Time Directive, post its application to the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56804/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the acquisition of primary radar; the timeframe in which he intends contracts to be agreed and equipment acquired and installed; the expected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1941/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeline in which he intends to bring forward proposals to establish a network of military attaches comprised of Defence Forces personnel to serve in Irish diplomatic missions abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1942/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of permanent members within the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service; the corresponding number for each January in each of the years 2010-2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1943/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of members in the Reserve Defence Forces and the Naval Reserve; the corresponding number for each January in each of the years 2010-2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1944/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the process that would be involved should Ireland decide to re-establish a Defence Forces infantry group to the UNDOF UN Peace Keeping mission in the Golan Heights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 207 of 11 September 2023, the status of the review of the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the PDF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the status of the Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces to establish an office of veterans' affairs; the funding that has been budgeted for this purpose for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2214/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current number of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in the First Line Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2215/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of applications to join the First Line Reserve received in 2023; the numbers within that have been enlisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2216/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current timeframe for the implementation of the Working Time Directive within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2217/24]
Foreign 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent engagements with the British government; if he has engaged with the British government regarding reported safety issues at the Sellafield nuclear facility; if he discussed this matter with the British Foreign Secretary when they met on 13 December 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56805/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs in light of statements from members of the Israeli government that they will not allow for the establishment of a Palestinian state; if he will now honour the Programme for Government commitment to recognise the State of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56806/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the Minister for Justice in relation to developing new guidelines in relation to the requirements for Irish association applications for citizenship based on Irish descent or association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56424/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised concerns regarding human rights violations in Bahrain, including the detention of political prisoners and conditions in prisons, directly with Bahraini authorities; if he has raised these issues at UN, EU or other multilateral level; and if he will make a statement on the current situation in Bahrain. [56517/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his efforts to ensure safe passage out of Gaza for an Irish-Palestinian person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56809/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he sought legal advice before deciding that Ireland would not participate in the ICJ case in respect of Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2028/24]
Enterprise 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the Irish trade office in Taiwan was previously closed; if there are plans to reopen such a trade office in Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56347/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of imports and exports between Ireland and Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56383/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals to develop the trading relationship between Ireland and Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56384/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 14 November 2023, if the referenced ‘small number of full time workers employed on site’ (details supplied) is greater or less than the eight full time workers employed on site’ as referenced in the previous Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 20 September 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56796/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 14 November 2023, if there has been any update on the recipes that have been submitted by the company (details supplied) for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56797/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 20 September 2023, if there have been any further engagements by his Department or associated State agencies with the owners or management of a factory (details supplied); when it is now expected that the factory will move to trial production stage as referenced in the previous response; the current number of employees at the factory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56798/23]
Education 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the proposals to provide an ASD/early intervention unit at primary schools in Monaghan town; whether such units will be available in the town by the beginning of the next school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56386/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the reason enrolment for special education classes in some instances does not open until February of each year, while other classes open enrolment a year in advance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56387/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 218 of 10 October 2023 and 464 of 7 November 2023, when the review of the Stage 2A report will be completed in respect of the application by a school (details supplied) regarding the proposed permanent extension; if she will expedite this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56388/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the serious health and safety concerns, the issues of leaks and the associated structural and electrical hazards, arising from the current state of the building at a school (details supplied); if she will ensure that the necessary building works are approved and accelerated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56389/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if there is a proposal to establish a special school in County Monaghan; the current status of any such proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2002/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the primary and secondary schools in County Monaghan have special class/es and the number of children facilitated at each; the primary and secondary schools where it is proposed to establish new special classes and the number of children that will be facilitated at each, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2003/24]
Justice 6 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on the work of developing new guidelines in relation to the requirements for Irish association applications for citizenship based on Irish descent or associations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56426/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the options available to achieve the required three-year residency for a citizen of the United States who wishes to obtain Irish citizenship through descent or Irish associations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56427/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of times the discretion available to her office under section 16 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, to waive the statutory conditions in certain circumstances, including where the applicant is of Irish descent or Irish associations (defined as related through blood, affinity or adoption to a person who is or is entitled to be an Irish citizen), by year, since 2013, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56428/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on the visit by members of An Garda Síochána to the Sellafield nuclear facility in 2004; their findings; if the gardaí were invited or sought access in that instance; if there have been subsequent visits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56808/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí stationed in Irish diplomatic missions abroad, by rank and mission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1945/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the status of the citizenship application of a person (details supplied); when the person will be invited to attend a citizenship ceremony; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2211/24]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has requested that an organisation (details supplied) suspend the proposed new cattle indexes pending a proper consultation and engagement with affected farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56518/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of ACRES recipients in each county; the number within each county who received their payments in November and December 2023; the number in each county whose payments were delayed until 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56519/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a 2023 organic farming scheme payment to an organic farmer (details supplied); when it is expected to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the mater. [2235/24]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he proposes to develop a research agreement with Taiwan, similar to that agreed by Lithuania; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1181/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the ongoing membership of Israel in Horizon Europe; and if he has sought suspension of Israel's membership or receipt of funds through Horizon arising from ongoing breaches of international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territories including the targeting and destruction of institutes of higher education in Gaza. [1939/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on collaboration between Irish institutes of higher education with counterparts in Israel. [1938/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road scheme in 2023; the progress that is expected in 2024; the timeframe in which he envisaged this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56303/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on the N2 Clontibret to the Border Road scheme in 2023; the progress that is expected in 2024; the timeframe in which he envisaged this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56304/23]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children from counties Cavan and Monaghan that were referred to a service (details supplied) for respite who were subsequently excluded from the service in each month since January 2020; the number in each month that had commenced the service before being excluded; the number from each month that were offered alternative respite supports that matched the hours and days provided in the service; the average timeframe for this alternative to be provided, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56279/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has any proposals to assist children providers who have difficulty in delivering the carer to child ratios in their settings and therefore have to deny some children places at their facility; if he will consider allowing students or apprentices to form part of the carer ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57384/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the most recent visit of officials from his Department and the Environmental Protection Agency to the Sellafield nuclear facility; their findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56807/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to further review the social housing income thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2218/24]

New lobbying 66 returns

ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sent ActionAid's climate policy report "How the Finance Flows" by email to members of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach, to the Committee on Environment and Climate Action, and to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, and sent letters about the report to Tanaiste Micheal Martin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe and an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
- Briefing sent to opposition parties and some independents to support in the debates in the Dail regarding Gaza.
Macra na Feirme · 4 returns Agriculture · Housing · Communications
- Macra Pre Budget submission
- Rural Planning issues
- National Broadband Plan
- Macra Pilot Succession scheme
Oxfam Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Oxfam calls for Ireland's elected representatives to ensure international law is respected in Israel Gaza conflict, call for a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian access.
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Request meeting with Omar Barghouti
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meetings at the National Ploughing Championships with politicians.
National Women's Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 38 returns Taxation · Agriculture · Finance · Environment
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty
- Young trained Farmer Stamp duty Relief
- Succession Tax Credit
- Consanguinity Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agricultural relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Budget 2024
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Emission Efficient Equipment
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Universal Social charge for the Self-Employed
- National Liming Programme
- Catch Crops
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Young trained Farmer Reliefs
- Taxation measures - Rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
- Forestry & Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)/Stamp Duty Relief
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Pensions
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- Taxation measures to Mitigate Income Volatility - Agricultural Rainy Day Fund
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Definition of Agriculture
- Taxation - Organic Farm Schemes
- Extending 10-year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief to spouse for Lifetime Transfers
- Interaction of Capital gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Residential Zoned land Tax
- Health and Safety - Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT)
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
- National Ploughing Championships 2023 - IFA Stand
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Foreign Affairs
- Alerting to the catastrophic humanitarian and medical situation in Gaza and the situation in Northern Gaza's hospitals
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Attendance at Sinn Fein 2023 Conference
- Formal appearance with the Joint Committee to present evidence and update on current humanitarian crises and Dochas reaction to the ODA budget announcement for 2024
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with the Joint Oireachtas Committee (JOC) on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, regarding the JOC's discussions on Dog Ownership / Surrenders and Abandoned Dogs.
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Health · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Budget 2024, Official Development Assistance
AONTAS Education and Training
- An email to Matt Carthy TD about the importance of adult and community education in driving social equality and the need for additional financial support.
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Iran: anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody and response to the protests arising thereafter
- Sharing new Amnesty research report, "They violently raped me: Sexual violence weaponised to crush Iran’s Woman Life Freedom uprising"
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- irish Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 34 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Social 7 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a review (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56413/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the review of an application (details supplied); what documents are being requested and are outstanding for this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56502/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied). [56598/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of plans to extend child benefit for those continuing in secondary education but who have turned 18 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56614/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1375/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a child benefit application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1436/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a disability allowance review for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1689/24]
Education 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a grant for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56592/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56838/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (detail supplied); and if she can provide an update on this application. [57119/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a Teaching Council application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57226/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a new school project (details supplied); the timeframe for when this project will move to stage 2B; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1428/24]
Children 5 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the case of a child (detail supplied) will be reviewed; if a similar funding application can be made in Cavan by the child development team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56552/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); his Department’s plans to help in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56830/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting on speech and language therapy in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56966/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason the hydrotherapy pool in Cavan is still without clinical staff trained to deliver hydrotherapy in a service (details supplied) to users in need of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1898/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth why a person (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment with Enable Ireland for his son; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2150/24]
Health 4 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting for an appointment for surgery in the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57234/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an appointment with CAHMS in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1373/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1774/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to outline the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since becoming Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1937/24]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review a case (details supplied); and if he can clarify updates on mentioned VAT exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1742/24]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1769/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on their ACRES payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56839/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56841/23]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on a sports capital application for (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57100/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57101/23]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [1935/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the timeframe for the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [1936/24]
Foreign 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on passport renewals for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57227/23]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and the status of the roll-out of fibre broadband at this property. [56845/23]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on grants for biocycle; the details of the eligibility criteria for these grants; when they will open to applicants and how to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57096/23]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice what plans are in place to build a whole-of-Government approach to deliver community safety. [56858/23]

New lobbying 40 returns

Rape Crisis Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- DSGBV Agency Bill
- DSGBV Agency Bill
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill 2023
- Invitation to make written submission to the Joint Committee on Justice on the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill
- Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence
National Women's Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2024
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Supports for Young farmers
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- A tour of the Lavery: On Location exhibition for members of the Joint Houses of Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Budgetary matters
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly joined Mental Health Reform for an AV room briefing to TDs and Senators in Leinster House on September 26th regarding the upcoming Budget.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Children and Youth Affairs
- 12 December 2023 Email issued to the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality about the proposed referendums on ‘family’ and ‘care’, with FLAC’s preliminary analysis of the Referendum Bills attached.
National Off-Licence Association Justice and Equality
- Comments on the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with Niamh Smyth TD
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Finance
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Budget 2024
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Consideration of MRCI key asks in NRM reform for victims of trafficking.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Requested that the Seller's Legal Pack Bill be heard in early course by the Justice Committee.
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Shared copy of ALDI report with invitation to discuss if desired
Raidió Teilifís Éireann Communications
- RTÉ current and future funding.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice re the General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill 2023
Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- contacting media committee to inform them of our relevant policy positions
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Breast cancer awareness
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Briefing Note on Disinformation
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland · 2 returns Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
- Email letter to An Taoiseach's office outlining concerns following the statement made in Dáil Eireann on Tuesday December 5th
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Justice and Equality
- Gambling bill 2022
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
NewsBrands Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Reform of defamation laws
- Consultation on Future Business model plans and long-term vision for the media sector
Restaurants Association of Ireland Tourism
- Call for Tourism Committee Meeting Around CSO Data
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Inform on the work of DRCC in the context of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence