Results 201-220 of 10,425 for speaker:Niamh Smyth

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development and Infrastructure: Belturbet, Connemara and Kells Municipal Districts (20 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Doyle very much. I have one question. We talk about the very basic roads and I know the council has had significant losses in funding. Perhaps Mr. Doyle could talk the committee through this issue, the decrease suffered and the impact it has had on development .

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development and Infrastructure: Belturbet, Connemara and Kells Municipal Districts (20 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Is the fact that there is no local improvement scheme in the area having an impact on Cavan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development and Infrastructure: Belturbet, Connemara and Kells Municipal Districts (20 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Chairman I have one final question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development and Infrastructure: Belturbet, Connemara and Kells Municipal Districts (20 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: If we go back to yesterday's presentation and with regard to IDA Ireland, it says there will be a push now for regional development and it is going to start looking outside the main cities. If one considers education we have been very fortunate in many development across Cavan and Monaghan. The ETB chief executive Mr. Martin O'Brien has now moved to Meath-Louth so the gentlemen who are here...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development and Infrastructure: Belturbet, Connemara and Kells Municipal Districts (20 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I have a question for Ms Galligan on the spatial strategy and also on another issue which is hugely important, not just for Cavan but nationally, namely, the east-west link road. This could open up an enormous stretch of this island and could have hugely positive implications. Ms Galligan, as a senior planner, has been at the coalface of development and planning and is hugely cognisant of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development and Infrastructure: Belturbet, Connemara and Kells Municipal Districts (20 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: In terms of the implications of this development, which appear self-evident, would it be fair to conclude that the project could open up the entire region?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development and Infrastructure: Belturbet, Connemara and Kells Municipal Districts (20 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Before we go into private session, I propose that the issue of a east-west link form part of Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív's proposal as it would open up access to all regions. It, too, is a national issue and it is important that it be addressed.

Pharmacy Fees: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I too support the motion. As with colleagues right across the Chamber, I am very concerned about what emerged in the "Prime Time Investigates" programme, namely, that a leading pharmacy chain could abuse its power in such a way and over-claim to the tune of €12 million. I am even more concerned that it could do this without anyone noticing. The HSE needs to outline to us exactly...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Functions (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 317. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the State has responsibility for Met Éireann; if so, the legislation in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27061/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Labour Court Recommendations (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 506. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason it is taking so long to implement a Labour Court ruling dating back to 2008 relating to an issue (details supplied); if the Government has learned anything in relation to this over the past eight years; the way this has been progressed to date; if there is a specific deadline for the introduction of this measure; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 610. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a device (details supplied) under the long-term illness scheme cover for type 1 diabetes; if he is aware of the device and that it has been introduced in the UK; if research has been carried out on the amount it could save the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26674/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 627. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for occupational therapy in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the length of time they have been waiting; if measures are being introduced to ease the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26757/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 710. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a dental appointment for a person (details supplied); his plans to ensure persons get seen in primary school for the primary dental scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27213/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 722. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a primary dental appointment for a person (details supplied); his views on how to ensure persons are seen in primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27282/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 737. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in introducing the 20-week maternity scan into Cavan General Hospital; the progress to date and timeframe for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27352/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 738. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the RCSI hospital group has not approved the personnel to introduce the 20-week maternity scan at Cavan General Hospital. [27353/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 753. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the RCSI hospital group has not approved the necessary personnel to introduce the 20-week full detailed anatomy scan at Cavan General Hospital. [27473/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 754. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in introducing the 20-week full detailed anatomy scan into Cavan General Hospital; the work done on this to date; if there is a timeframe for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27474/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 868. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make the wearing of high visibility clothing mandatory for pedestrians and cyclists; the law in this regard at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26539/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (27 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 940. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will consider a location in Carrickmacross for a company (details supplied) which has announced it will have to relocate from Dundalk in 2017; if the IDA is showing this building to the company; if she has been in contact with the company on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26756/16]