Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
21 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked21 total
Defence4 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the recruitment plans for the Defence Forces for the remainder of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32661/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number enlisted in the Permanent Defence Forces at present; the proposals for recruitment in 2024 and 2025; the projected enlistment by mid-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32662/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the report of the Commission of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32663/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the additional accommodation provision that will be made for increased enlistment in the Permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32664/24]
Finance3 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the measures that will be introduced to assist the retail sector in the Border region due to difficulties that have arisen in trading with increased excise costs on energy products and the resultant loss of trade in other goods as well; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33161/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will give further consideration to the issues raised by the hospitality sector in relation to increased costs, loss of business and jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33162/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance to consider the issues raised in a pre-Budget submission by a representative organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33179/24]
Transport2 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the proposals to provide park-and-ride facilities on the N3 and M3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33156/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when safety measures will be introduced on a national road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33157/24]
Tourism2 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the proposals to extend the basic income for the arts pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32660/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress to date in introducing measures to counteract misinformation, disinformation and abuse on social media platforms; if additional measures are proposed; when same will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33200/24]
Housing2 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date in advancing projects under the shared island initiative (details supplied). [32657/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total funding provided to date by his Department and through other Departments and agencies towards the development of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33165/24]
Taoiseach1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the issues discussed at his recent meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. [32658/24]
Foreign1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the additional measures that will be implemented to grow even further and strengthen the all-Ireland economy following the very welcome growth in cross-Border trade since 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33199/24]
Education1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education the proposals, if any, to award funding to more primary schools under the STEM grant scheme in 2024 and 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33123/24]
Social1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection when the recommendations of the Labour Court will be implemented in relation to the National Advocacy Service; if she is aware of the concerns of service users in relation to disruption of essential services provided to such persons through the National Advocacy Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32619/24]
Justice1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if join family visa applications will be prioritised particularly for applicants whose family members are employed here as key workers, particularly in the healthcare sector, in view of the need to retain such personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33172/24]
Children1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will give further consideration to the representations outlined by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33192/24]
Health1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will support the establishment of an all-island cancer research institute as discussed at the inaugural joint Euro-American forum on cancer and strongly endorsed by Irish and international clinicians and researchers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33164/24]
Further and Higher Education1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the proposals to increase capacity and availability of courses in digital forensics at further and higher education levels, 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. [33147/24]
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
0 votes ·
29 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked29 total
Defence14 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number and type of accommodation units provided by his Department for Defence Forces use; the total number and type of accommodation units available to the Defence Forces; his targets in relation to increasing the provision of accommodation units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31469/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of medical personnel in the Defence Forces, by role, rank and cost, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31517/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) in the years 2019 to 2023, and to date in 2024, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31518/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated annualised average projected capital expenditure required to attain level of ambition 2 of the Commission on the Defence Forces by the years 2030, 2032 and 2035; the Government’s target for attaining Level of Ambition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31519/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount allocated to equipment upgrade and replacement programmes in the years 2019 to 2024; and the amount projected each year until 2030, by year and by programme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31520/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the cost associated with Irish participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions in each of the years 2019 to 2023 and to date 2024, by mission; the time funds may have been received from the United Nations in relation to these missions, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31521/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding allocated to veteran's associations in each of the years 2019 to 2023 and to date in 2024, by funding mechanism, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31528/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the expected number of discharges from the Defence Forces in each of the years 2024 to 2030, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the cost of providing a member of the Defence Forces with a full medical examination. [31530/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the cost of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31531/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the funding for the Reserve Defence Forces in each of the years 2019 to 2023 and to date in 2024, by subheading or purpose, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31532/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Reserve Defence Forces; the current number; the number which applied in the years 2019 to date; the numbers inducted in the years 2019 to date, by branch and by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31535/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Defence Forces; the current number; the number which applied in the years 2019 to date; the numbers inducted in the years 2019 to date, by branch and by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31536/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of scheduled naval patrol days in the years 2019 to date; the number cancelled, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31537/24]
Foreign7 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff in the passport service, by grade, role, location and cost, in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31522/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the cost of operating each site in use by the passport service in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31523/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the cost of increasing the number of urgent passport appointments from 2019 to 2023, and to date in 2024, by type, by location and by revenue raised, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31524/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount allocated to the emigrant support programme in the years 2019 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31525/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount allocated to the promotion of culture abroad through his Department, in the years 2019 to 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31526/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland’s total contribution to overseas development aid in the years 2019 to date; the associated percentage of gross national income or other relevant metric; the projected contribution and associated metrics for the years 2024 to 2030, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31539/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the cost of increasing staffing levels in the passport service by increments of ten, 25, 50 and 100, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31540/24]
Education2 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to the offer of lands at a site (details supplied) as a location for a much-needed special school in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32772/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if a temporary special school can be provided on lands (details supplied) prior to a permanent building; if this proposal will be prioritised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32773/24]
Environment1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when homes at Crumlin, Magheracloone, County Monaghan, including at an Eircode (details supplied), will be connected to the national broadband scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31017/24]
Enterprise1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports available to encourage and support persons starting new businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32310/24]
Tourism1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount allocated towards the promotion of Irish culture abroad in the years 2019 to date, by project and year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31516/24]
Children1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the status of a childcare service will be reviewed (details supplied) under the equal start programme to ensure that this service is upgraded to Tier 1 rather than Tier 2 status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31901/24]
Health1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the basis on which clinical nurse specialists’ (CNS) and clinical midwife specialists’ (CMS) pay was linked; if he intends to adjust CNS remuneration in light of changes to that of CMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32332/24]
Rural1 question
2024-07-23Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will review and reverse the decision by Pobal not to grant additional community services programme funding to a resource centre in Monaghan (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31894/24]
Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
104 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked104 total
Health27 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to examine the case of an extended wait for a hospital bed for a person (details supplied) needing surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31024/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for an angiogram; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31025/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if additional respite will be sanctioned for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31079/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason the replacement grant for an MRI machine in Monaghan General Hospital was not granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31164/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the menopause outreach clinic in Cavan General Hospital; when he expects this clinic to be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31185/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31317/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of ophthalmology clinics in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the days on which the services are operational; the locations of the clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32173/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the new or expanded services being provided in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2023 and to date in 2024, within the healthcare system in hospitals. [32174/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to fill vacancies in primary care in counties Cavan and Monaghan for children who are waiting for occupational therapy, speech and language support and psychology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32175/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the services, staffing and extra beds introduced to Monaghan Hospital in the past 16 months; his plans to enhance services further in the future at Monaghan Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32176/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of the public health nurses operating in the relevant areas in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the locations in which there are vacancies at present; the length of time these posts have been vacant; and the plans and timeframes that are in place to find suitable replacements, in tabular form. [32177/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department attendances at Cavan General Hospital in the years 2013 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32178/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of menopause services; the number of clinics available through the public health service; the contact details for each menopause clinic; the waiting times for a first appointment at a menopause clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32179/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of attendances to the minor injury unit in Monaghan Hospital, per month, from 2021 to 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32180/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the national school dental service has ceased in counties Cavan and Monaghan; how children left untreated can access these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32181/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a project (details supplied); the timeline for same; the services that will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32182/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the number of pregnant mothers who used an anomaly scan in Cavan General Hospital to date, per year since its introduction in 2021 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32184/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the ages for cancer screening are being reviewed by his Department for breast and bowel cancer; if his Department will lower the age of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32185/24]
2024-07-23Deputy 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32186/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the services provided by NEDOC; the hours the service is provided in Cavan and Monaghan; the enhancements this service received in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32187/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the response times for ambulances in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the steps his Department has taken to increase ambulances, EMTs and paramedics in Cavan and Monaghan; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32188/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite surgery for a person (details supplied); to provide an update on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32324/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time for an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32397/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on a project (details supplied) since its opening in 2023. [32585/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when children can expect to be called for appointments (details supplied) once the tendering process is complete for the outsourcing of orthodontal care for category 5 children in Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32641/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting over two years for urgent orthodontal treatment; when they can expect to be called for this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32645/24]
Transport13 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a local link service which has gone to tender (details supplied); if he will provide a date for its implementation in Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31194/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to implement bus shelters throughout the rural areas of Cavan and Monaghan, similar to those in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31311/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll-out of electric car chargers nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32217/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for driving tests in counties Cavan and Monaghan and nationwide to date; the length of time they have been waiting; the stage they are at in their application process, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32218/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the number and location of EV charge points in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32219/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers who have used Bus Éireann route 109X in each direction from 2021 to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32220/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers who have used Bus Éireann route 170 in each direction from its inception to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32221/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers who have used Bus Éireann route 32 in each direction from 2021 to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32222/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update on plans to reopen the Navan rail line; the stage works are at; if, as part of these plans, Kingscourt rail line can be kept in mind as part of the greater overall project to connect rural Ireland to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32223/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the motor tax fees collected by his Department, by county and month, from 2021 to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32224/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the implementation of a bus stop and timetable for the 170 Bus Éireann route in Shercock, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32262/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the implementation of a bus stop and timetable for the 170 Bus Éireann route in Bailieborough, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32263/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the public consultation for a bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32673/24]
Education12 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case and latest appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of this matter; the steps her Department is taking to assist this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31202/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31514/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; the current position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31575/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if the case of a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; the steps her Department is taking in relation to this issue; if her Department has made contact with the school on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31741/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32189/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school project (details supplied); the facilities that will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32190/24]
2024-07-23Deputy 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. [32191/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32192/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to provide details of the school transport grant; who can apply for same; the nature of the application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32193/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on the school transport system, following the publication of the review; the measures that will be implemented in September 2024 for families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32194/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the efforts that have been made to provide a space in each national school for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32195/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education for an update on the provision of a school dedicated solely to children with additional needs in Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32196/24]
Social9 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's benefit application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30923/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal (details supplied); the status of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31077/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department at present will be extended to long-term foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31135/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on sick leave policy affecting a staff member within her Department following a surgical procedure (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31215/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have availed from the extension of child benefit to those continuing secondary education but who have turned 18 years since its introduction in 2024, per county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32165/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of community welfare officers in Cavan and Monaghan; the locations in which they operate; the times they operate; if she plans to expand these numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32166/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time to process applications and award a carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32167/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for a list of the supports currently available to families with the rising cost-of-living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32168/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time to process appeal applications; the steps her Department is taking to cope with these large numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32169/24]
Justice8 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if her Department is on track to provide a refuge in every county over the lifetime of the current zero-tolerance strategy. [32156/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí who have resigned from the force in the past five years; what divisions they left; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32157/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí out sick at present; the division they are in; if they are on long-term sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32158/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí on career break at present; the divisions they are on leave from; when they are due back, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32159/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the progress in establishing a refuge for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in Cavan and Monaghan; the stage negotiations are at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32160/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if a review of the free legal aid system is being conducted; the status of this review; if a cap is being examined for the number of times a person can access free legal aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32161/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí specifically allocated to the drugs unit in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32162/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the cyber-crime unit in Cavan; the stage of development of this unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32163/24]
Children7 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if documents (details supplied) will be reviewed; if contracts can be renewed for this property; if his Department has been in contact with this individual regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31742/24]
2024-07-23Deputy 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32150/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of hydrotherapy at Enable Ireland in Cavan; if is operational; when it became operational; how children can access the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32183/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will review an article (details supplied); to provide an update on the location and site, plans and timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32584/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on a new facility for day services and a new building to locate same (details supplied) in Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32599/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of 9 May 2024, to review a response issued to the PQ; if he will address the questions outlined by the person regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update from the HSE estate management team on their site visit (details supplied). [32648/24]
Rural5 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of grant aid for capital projects such as community groups; if she will list the various schemes, deadlines and capital under each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32215/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the key capital investments being made by her Department in 2023 and 2024 in Cavan and Monaghan; the amount of investment in each case, and under what scheme, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32216/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on a project (details supplied); whether her Department has allocated money for an overall master plan for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32228/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on a project (details supplied); the stage works are at with this building; the timeframe for their conclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32229/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on a project (details supplied); the stage works are at with this building; if there is a timeframe for their conclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32230/24]
Environment4 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the efforts being made by his Department to reduce the waiting period for the warmer homes grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31166/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on an SEAI application by a person (details supplied); if the points raised will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32036/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the rollout of highspeed broadband in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [32199/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures being taken to combat illegal dumping; if additional resources are being given to local authorities in counties Cavan and Monaghan to cope with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32200/24]
Finance3 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of people from all counties, including Cavan and Monaghan, who have to date availed of the mortgage relief scheme, as announced in Budget 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31160/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the way State pensioners can apply for the rent tax credit, as announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32154/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications and the number of applications approved, respectively, for the help-to-buy scheme, by county, in each of the years since the introduction of the scheme, to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32155/24]
Enterprise3 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in counties Cavan and Monaghan and the greater Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32225/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a list of the supports currently available to businesses with the rising cost of running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the roll-out of enterprise hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32227/24]
Tourism3 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding supports available to groups (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31401/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the basic income for the arts pilot scheme will reopen for additional applications; and, if so, when it will reopen. [32034/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the basic income for the arts scheme will be continued past 2025. [32035/24]
Housing3 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if postal voting will be made an option in future for people who are away on holiday at election times (details supplied). [31214/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the croí cónaithe scheme; the number of applications that have been made for this scheme in relation to counties Cavan and Monaghan; what stage those applications are at presently; the number of those that have been granted, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32171/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is taking to ensure affordable housing is provided in Cavan and Monaghan. [32172/24]
Agriculture3 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of herds currently restricted with TB, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32650/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the research being carried out to develop a vaccine for bovine tuberculosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32651/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which the pigmeat sector is adequately supported in a highly competitive environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32652/24]
Foreign2 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on processing times for passport applications at present; the number of applications processed this year; the number currently outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32164/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33301/24]
Further and Higher Education2 questions
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide details of the changes to the student grant scheme in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32197/24]
2024-07-23Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the funding allocation to date, and the timeframe for the development of, Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32198/24]