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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken in relation to an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23978/18]

Fatal Road Traffic Collision in County Monaghan in 2011: Statements (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: Almost seven years have passed since Shane O'Farrell was killed in an horrific hit and run accident in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. Shane was a handsome, young, intelligent man, an only son, with four loving sisters and his whole life to live. I cannot begin to imagine what Lucia and the whole family have been through and continue to go through having lost a child. Having lost him in...

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: This Bill seeks to provide maternity leave for female members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. In doing so, the Bill seeks to address a serious flaw in how the Oireachtas operates, by providing practical measures to ensure female participation in the political process. Bunreacht na hÉireann declares that "every citizen without distinction of sex" will be eligible for election to...

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State for being positive and complimentary about the Bill and I am delighted the Government will not oppose it. As Deputy Rabbitte said, it is the start of the conversation. At least we are talking about it now. I am delighted the Minister of State feels female participation in the Dáil adds to the atmosphere of the place and the debates. Women make up more...

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 121. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) raised in correspondence will be reviewed; if advice will be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24006/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 122. To ask the Minister for Health the number of attendances to a facility (details supplied) in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24007/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 135. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE and the National Ambulance Service to station an ambulance on a 24/7 basis at a health centre (details supplied) to ensure fast access to an ambulance in times of emergency during the construction work on the N2 between Corracrin and Emyvale (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24050/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 171. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the concerns of communities in counties Cavan and Monaghan in relation to the North-South Interconnector particularly in relation to health, tourism, heritage and land and property devaluation; if the project will be undergrounded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24037/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for broadband services to be made available in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the status of fibre installation; and his views on the national broadband plan. [24038/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to help county councils deal with incidents of illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24039/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 235. 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. [24120/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 240. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason payment for occupational therapist assessments recommendations and reports in relation to housing adaptation grants for county councils is now restricted to €200 per case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23992/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: River Basin Management Plans (31 May 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 244. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if an investigation into the matter will be initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24072/18]

Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: In the programme for Government a commitment was given to ensuring a strong and visible policing force in every community. However, in Cavan-Monaghan we have seen a surge in crime. It has increased by 36%, with over 483 burglaries last year. Only in the last month we have seen horrific, callous aggravated burglaries committed against the elderly, one of who was held at gunpoint in my...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Lucia, Jim and their beautiful daughters tonight to the Gallery to hear us speak about a very tragic case. Almost seven years have passed since Shane O'Farrell was killed in an horrific hit-and-run incident in Carrickmacross in County Monaghan. Shane was a bright, young, intelligent man, an only son with four loving sisters and his whole life ahead of him. He was killed in a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding for the extension of the M3 motorway to Cavan town, the N2 to motorway in County Monaghan and the east-west link will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24501/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 189. To ask the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24264/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 258. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of works for a Garda station (details supplied); the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24521/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 325. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the status of works for a school (details supplied); the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24522/18]