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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 768. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an operation; the reason for the long delay to be called for same; the reason the allocated hospital has no record of their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46534/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the public offices of the Passport Office in Dublin and Cork will reopen in order that persons can make an appointment to submit a passport application in person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46780/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 190. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46877/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (30 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to the proposals put forward by the British Government concerning a Troubles-related amnesty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46781/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank our guests. Is there merit to agreed and verified standards across all courts regarding Wi-Fi, consultation rooms, wheelchair access and ventilation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: When is it expected that the International Protection Appeals Tribunal, which deals with refugee applications for asylum, will recommence in-person hearings? That will be quite difficult. Ms Denning referred to the importance of attending proceedings in person, particularly for victims.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: There are probably numerous opinions on this.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on National Cultural Institutions: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Senator Moynihan and the contributors for their responses. I call Senator Warfield.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on National Cultural Institutions: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Scarff for that response. I call Senator Carrigy.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans in place or proposed to encourage diversity within the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47924/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 10. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures that will be taken to place the arts at the centre of local communities for children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47923/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (5 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 248. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeframe in place or proposed for rolling out the basic income scheme for artists. [35109/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (5 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 399. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the primary and post-primary schools approved for additional accommodation, including temporary accommodation; the stage they are currently at in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47845/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (5 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 417. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on a school bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48261/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (5 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 445. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for their carer’s allowance appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47733/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Financial Services (6 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 74. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on whether credit unions and other financial institutions should be allowed the option of accepting the public services card as one of a number of possible identification documents when opening an account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48414/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Schemes (6 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 75. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason she is proceeding to a new model of local employment service delivery; the cost basis on which the new model will be delivered; the relevant technical and previous experience necessary for a potential tender applicant; the proposed timeline for the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48415/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (6 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 84. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his proposals to improve childcare provision under the national childcare scheme for children whose parents are not working or in education or training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48416/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (6 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 85. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is only one intake per year for the ECCE scheme and that some children can only avail of one year due to their birth date; his plans to return to two intakes per year to ensure an equitable system; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the...