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Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: There has been no empathy from the Minister's side with the farmers who are struggling to survive as the cold, wet weather continues unabated and poor soil conditions prevent them from putting cattle out to grass as we approach April. Grass growth is running at 50% of the normal levels, and Teagasc has said that another two weeks of feeding fodder from already depleted reserves will result...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: There is an urgent need for swift action to be taken by the Minister and the Government to assist farmers in the affected areas. We have called for crisis fodder aid via the meal voucher scheme on numerous occasions. Again, I compliment my colleague, Deputy McConalogue, who has been to the forefront in imploring the Minister since last November to introduce it. Due to the severe weather...

Report on Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Motion (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: Since the introduction of broadcasting in Ireland in 1926 radio and television have become an essential part of people's lives. A strong, diverse public broadcasting sector is vital to Ireland. It ensures that Irish citizens have access to political and social commentary, as well as entertainment and cultural production, that is specific to our nation and its people. For example, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14388/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the delays in assessments for children attending school who have developmental issues and may require specialised support; the efforts being made to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14389/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 260. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has to wait to get an appointment with the Cavan-Monaghan child development team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14519/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 402. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14593/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 463. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the EU directives not yet transposed into law; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; the estimated date for transposition into law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14785/18]

Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: This is not the first, the second or perhaps the third time Members have stood in the Chamber to request the Minister to take action on this fodder crisis. We have a national fodder crisis that has escalated day by day causing untold stress and strain on farmers, their families and entire rural communities nationwide. The Minister has sat on his hands on this issue with his head in the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 288. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of works at a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16766/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 362. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter regarding a school (details supplied) will be reviewed to ensure that his Department allocates an additional teacher to the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15447/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 478. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16761/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 502. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of inspectors in the Cavan and Monaghan Garda division in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15003/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 728. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a surgical procedure for a person (details supplied); if a date for this appointment will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 981. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to implement a similar practice to that in Germany for the detection and treatment of Lyme disease; his further plans to improve follow up care for persons following diagnosis; his views on whether current training for doctors is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16503/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1027. To ask the Minister for Health the status of works planned for a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16754/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Data (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1030. To ask the Minister for Health the number of emergency department new attendances at Cavan General Hospital in each of the years 2012 to 2017 and to date in 2018 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16767/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Appeals (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1056. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a payment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15318/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1128. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16467/18]