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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of plans to change flat-rate expenses and the reclaiming of same; the way in which this will impact on teachers; if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) and address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49406/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 128. To ask the Minister for Health if EpiPens are covered under the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49178/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 130. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 383 of 13 February 2018, his plans to include the purchase of EpiPens under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49180/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: First Aid Training (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 146. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to introduce an awareness campaign and-or training scheme for the public in the use of emergency medicines such as EpiPens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49262/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the concerns and questions of residents during public consultation on the new N2 route in Monaghan (details supplied) will be addressed; if he will answer questions concerning same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49455/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Rooney for her presentation. It was very detailed in terms of what the Department does and very welcome. As a representative of Cavan-Monaghan, funds like this are crucial. I have a couple of questions leading on from Deputy Ó Cuív’s contribution. The local authorities are the lead stakeholder in terms of any of the applications received. Could Ms Rooney...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I have a brief question. In recent weeks, the committee has had various organisations before it and there was a sense that in some ways, there is some duplication in this process. The witnesses may have heard some of Free Market's presentation. Its research has shown that there is a disjointedness in this process and that funding for town and village renewal could all come under the one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund: Discussion (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: What is the position with regard to the cap?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Promoting Nightlife, Economy and Culture: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Falvey and his Department for their hard work on this issue. To follow on from what Senator Warfield said, the Department has chosen the cities of Dublin and Cork in which to establish pilot projects. I am surprised Galway was not included. Is there a reason it was not, given it is a leading light in terms of its international arts festival and that it will be the European...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: There is a major commitment in terms of climate action and climate change in the programme for Government. I am delighted the Minister is in the Chamber this morning. We have seen many policy launches and so on but the reality on the ground is very different. This morning, we had a briefing by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, on the warmer homes scheme. I am dealing with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister for coming into the House and I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this important topic for the Topical Issue debate. I want to speak to the Minister about the public consultation currently under way on the route corridor options for the N2 Clontibret to the Border and the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road schemes. Before I make my argument to the Minister, and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: It is in terms of the CPOs.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: To revert to the residents of Donaghmoyne who have raised these concerns with my office, they would like to know what research will be taken on by TII on foot of the submissions that were made to upgrade the existing N2 and make it safer for residents. They also have stated that to move the N2 away from Carrickmacross and the surrounding areas obviously will have a detrimental impact on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a knee replacement operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49501/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (3 Dec 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 62. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the most recent occasion on which IDA Ireland visited counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; the number of new jobs created by IDA Ireland in the past 12 months; the steps it is taking to attract companies to the counties; the success it has had with the strategy for the counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49709/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Commercial Rates Impact (3 Dec 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 92. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the action she is taking to support businesses concerned regarding the impact of commercial rates on the future of their businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49708/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (3 Dec 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the minor works grant for a school (details supplied) for the 2019 school year; if the school will receive the grant in 2019; if so, when it is likely to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49747/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Dec 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on a new development (details supplied); if the deadline is the same for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49939/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (3 Dec 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is large enough to cope with existing pupil numbers and growing numbers at the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49940/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (3 Dec 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) was refused funding under the summer works scheme; if the appeal will be accepted in view of the extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50221/19]