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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 730. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6817/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 732. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6820/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 733. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6821/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 34. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the affordable childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6967/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: What is the status of the affordable childcare scheme and will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: That is all very welcome. As we know, childcare costs continue to be crippling for parents, some of whom spend up to 35%, or even more, on childcare services. We are one of the most expensive countries in the world when it comes to childcare costs. Has the Minister any statistics on the uptake of this scheme in crèches in Cavan and Monaghan? Will she give us some indication of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister for the information provided. We have received feedback from childcare providers in particular across Cavan and Monaghan. My colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, has been to Cavan to meet some of those childcare providers. The administrative end of all these schemes can cause heartache. It has become very burdensome for the childcare providers in terms of paperwork. I have...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: The late Deputy Seymour Crawford served with distinction in Cavan-Monaghan. Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of serving with him because I am only on my first term but he was known, as so many of my colleagues said today, as the gentle giant. Reverend Colin Anderson rightly focused on Seymour Crawford's contribution, most importantly to the peace process, which was a hugely...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: The Taoiseach's announcement yesterday that the €27 million earmarked for the very important A5 western transport corridor, running all the way from Clontibret in County Monaghan to Derry city, has now been abandoned is another shocking blow to the Border counties. In November 2011, the Government announced that this contribution would be delayed due to austerity. In February 2012,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Status (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7159/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a matter (details supplied) regarding a school amalgamation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7161/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 127. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7221/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Provision (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 128. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review and schedule an occupational therapy appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7222/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 132. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for an operation in the case of a person (details supplied); the timeframe for pre-assessment; the position of the person on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7245/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 138. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); if there is a timeframe for pre-assessment; the place of the person on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7260/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 140. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a location (details supplied); the provisions being made for the graveyard on the site; if it will be part of the sale in progress; if the site will be preserved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7291/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (13 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 220. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the revision of the case of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7372/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (14 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 18. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [7275/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (14 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 41. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to deal with the rising cost of business insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7276/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of negotiations with representatives of school secretaries regarding the two-tier pay system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7552/19]