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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: There was an array of comments, questions and observations. Who would like to respond?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That brings us to a natural conclusion. I thank both witnesses for being here today and giving such insightful insight into their work. I hope they know their work is very much valued by the members of this committee and beyond throughout this very difficult time for our artists who have kept us all going and kept our spirits lifted. Go raibh míle maith agaibh to both witnesses for...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Some very disturbing photographs of a gentlemen in direct provision in St. Patrick's Accommodation Centre in Monaghan were recently circulated on social media. The phenomenon they show is not new. I would like to quote that gentleman: I am living in St. Patrick's Direct Provision centre in County Monaghan for a long time and sharing a room with 3 persons even during Covid-19 outbreak in...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That will come as good news to those of us who are concerned for people who are living in inhumane conditions, as the Minister said. We know from information provided by his Department and the inspections that were carried out that the man in question was not exaggerating. There was no intent on his part to put out any false information or anything like that. The Minister has addressed...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Will the Minister confirm whether inspections have continued during the Covid period?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37693/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the latest discussions he and his officials have had with his counterparts in Northern Ireland during Covid-19 regarding the Border and combating the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37692/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress being made in ensuring that persons can once again access a primary medical certificate to access the disabled drivers and passengers scheme; when the amendment is likely to be passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37717/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of car insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the persons or bodies the issue was discussed with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 354. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no public health nurse at a location (details supplied); if a nurse will be put in place urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 372. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is awaiting for an assessment of needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39308/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications by schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39853/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied); if the site for the new school has been secured; if not, the stage at which it is at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39854/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); his views on the campaign to retain rural services; if his Department has engaged with the bank on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39857/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 325. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason haulage companies have to send transport managers and employees to do a course (details supplied). [40279/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of discussions to bring school secretaries' pay and conditions on a par with all other public servants; her views on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39858/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 402. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of an autism spectrum disorder class in a school (details supplied) in County Meath, which was awarded funding in February 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39898/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 403. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to address the increased enrolment applications for a school (details supplied) in County Meath in which a large number of students from the catchment area were refused admission for the 2021-22 academic year due to capacity issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39899/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 407. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will investigate the ongoing dispute between Bus Éireann and the family of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39958/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 491. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the reason those on incapacity payments are being refused the wage subsidy scheme by her Department having previously been in receipt of it during lockdown in March 2020 due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40130/20]