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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TB Eradication Scheme (11 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 509. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review and assist a person affected by TB (details supplied); the procedures in place to prevent TB recurring consistently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29425/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Eligibility (12 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 40. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the River Erne would be eligible for funding under the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29911/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (12 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has met the EU Commission chief negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier, to discuss the implications of Brexit for farmers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29905/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate on budget 2017. As Fianna Fáil spokesperson on arts and heritage, I welcome the modest increases in funding for the Arts Council, Culture Ireland, the Council of National Cultural Institutions and the Irish Film Board. However, we must acknowledge the reality. The arts, culture and film budget was increased from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (13 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 147. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a drug (details supplied) to the Irish market; if there is a timeframe for same; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30115/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 38. To ask the Minister for Health the cuts which have been imposed on a day care centre (details supplied); the reason these cuts have taken place; if staff were notified of the downgrading of services; the services on offer to service users at present in tabular form; his plans to increase day care at the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30295/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 90. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in introducing the 20-week maternity scan into Cavan General Hospital; the action taken to date; if there is a timeframe for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30298/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 489. 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 action taken to date; if there is a timeframe its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30299/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (18 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the location of the new building acquired by the OPW for the new Garda station in Bailieborough; if there is funding in place for this project; if there is a date for works to go to tender; when it is envisaged it will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30890/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (18 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 379. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason for the long delay in progressing the Heritage Bill 2016 through the Houses of the Oireachtas; when she expects the pilot programme on the new dates contained in the Bill for hedge cutting and gorse burning to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30450/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline the status of culture 2025; the funding arrangements for its implementation in 2017 alongside the Ireland 2016 legacy programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31239/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Will the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs outline the status of Culture 2025 and indicate the funding arrangements for its implementation in 2017 alongside the Ireland 2016 legacy programme?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: The additional €5 million allocated by the Minister for Culture 2025 is welcome and I wish to acknowledge that. Can she confirm whether there is a separate mechanism for arts funding? Will the initiative conclude in 2017? Can the Minister explain the criteria for allocating funds to artists or arts organisations and how they might apply?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I am trying to read the Minister's mind. She referred several times to local groups and getting funding to people in communities. The Minister is supportive of the local arts in education partnership in Monaghan. Will she consider funding for groups in the same way as funds come from the Arts Council? Perhaps the Minister has more programme funding in mind. Perhaps she will consider the...

Other Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I know the Minister has been very supportive of the arts in education charter and, specifically, the local arts in education partnership. As the Minister is aware, we had a very good model in Cavan-Monaghan. There is an opportunity for equality proofing, getting into the heart of primary school children and giving them the opportunity to engage in and access arts and cultural activities....

Other Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Is there any specific plan for the roll out of local arts in education partnerships? I accept what she said about the funding of €60,000 provided to the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals whose Creative Engagement scheme has been ongoing for years. Are there specific plans in the 2017 budget for the development or roll out of local arts in education partnerships...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Music Industry Promotion (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 18. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to promote the Irish music industry; the other Departments she liaises with to advance this agenda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31159/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 25. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the arts in education initiative; the funding that has been provided by her Department for it each year since it was launched; the funding being allocated for in 2017 by her Department with particular regard to local arts in education initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31155/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 37. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the commitment to funding of €5 million for implementation of Culture 2025 and the Ireland 2016 legacy programme, if she will confirm that this separate mechanism for arts funding will conclude in 2017; the criteria for allocating this fund; the way artists and arts organisations can apply; the role of the fund for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 39. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the purpose of and modalities of an implementation body for a culture policy yet to be finalised and concluded in view of Culture 2025 in its existing draft form currently being revised by the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. [31157/16]