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

Niamh Smyth: 1137. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ease the fodder crisis in counties Cavan and Monaghan and nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16752/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1136. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce grant aid for land drainage for farmers due to severe wet weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16751/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1138. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of plans to introduce reform of the forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16755/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received from counties Cavan and Monaghan and the rest of the country under the fodder transport scheme in tabular form. [16762/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for GLAS payments; the number of part payments issued; and his plans to process the outstanding payments. [16763/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of delayed GLAS payments to persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16764/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1142. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to offset the impact of Brexit on farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16765/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1143. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the percentage of lands in counties Cavan and Monaghan and the entire country used for a purpose (details supplied); the way in which this is monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16768/18]

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

Niamh Smyth: 1144. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a farm (details supplied) has not been assessed; the status of the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16769/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the ongoing disruption to a commuter service (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will contact Bus Éireann on the issue. [15147/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards Data (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1637. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of all State board appointments since the general election in 2016; the person who recommended each appointment; the credentials of those appointed; if the vacancy was publicly advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15171/18]

Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome this Bill, which will update and modernise the copyright regime in Ireland. In particular, I welcome the extension of the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court and the District Court in order to facilitate rights holders to seek relief by bringing civil proceedings relating to lower-value IP infringement claims before those courts. To date, many artists have been put off taking court...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (18 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 178. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons diagnosed with cancer are not automatically being granted a medical card to alleviate the financial burden and stress during their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16995/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: The programme for Government contains a commitment to provide better healthcare. There is a need for increased investment in and expansion of the emergency department in Cavan General Hospital. It has ten examination cubicles, which is not adequate to deal with the 32,000 patients who attend it annually. There is one small triage room and no designated paediatrics area. There are no...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (19 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 18. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the need for investment in regional hospitals and in particular in the emergency department at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (19 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 83. To ask the Minister for Health if delayed ambulance response times will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16831/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (19 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 176. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reform the Garda vetting process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17229/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (19 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 234. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the appointment of a position (details supplied); the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17151/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector (19 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 297. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grants available for angling clubs to provide classes (details supplied); the details of same; the person or body to contact in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17198/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (19 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 330. 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. [17185/18]