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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: My question relates to the marking scheme set out by the State Examinations Commission, SEC, specifically the allocation of marks for geography and history, in order that teachers can advise their students. I would welcome if the Minister could make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I wholeheartedly congratulate the Minister on the terrific announcement yesterday that 310 schools have been brought under the delivering equality of opportunity in schools, DEIS, programme. That €32 million investment will make a major difference to many thousands of students throughout the country. As somebody who not only taught history of art but corrected it for the SEC, I am...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: The expectation was raised in 2021 and 2020 when the NCCA issued a number of junior certificate sample questions online. These clearly stated that each question is not weighted the same in the marking scheme. That raised the expectation and the hope that clarity could be given around that to give teachers an ample opportunity to give guidance to their students. It is a difficult time for...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I want to raise the matter of the N2 Clontibret to the Border road project and the concerns of Monaghan County Council around it. It has now become clear that the level of funding available within the first half of the national development plan is not sufficient to progress this important infrastructural project through planning and design. As the Minister is aware, it is part of the same...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the concerns of the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to an evident culture across the Defence Forces which is masculine and has a limited appreciation of diversity of all kinds [13251/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of applications made by persons from counties Cavan and Monaghan to join the Defence Forces in each of the past five recruitment campaigns; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13252/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedures that must be followed for children’s school absences of more than 20 days due to Covid-19; if her attention has been drawn to the issues being encountered on the ground; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13119/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department plans to review the excise duty on fuel in view of the increasing price of petrol and diesel due to the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13716/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 230. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a technical issue has occurred in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13619/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made under her Department’s STEM Education Policy Statement 2017-2026, including the planned initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13491/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cyberbullying Issues (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 271. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s supports to help combat online bullying and harassment of children and young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13492/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank members for their attendance. I also thank our witnesses who we will be hearing from shortly. There are some housekeeping matters so I ask members to bear with me while I deal with them. We have received apologies from Deputy Pa Daly and Senator Vincent P. Martin. I welcome Deputy Thomas Gould who is substituting for Deputy Pa Daly. I remind members to turn off their mobile...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the witnesses. The purpose of our meeting is to discuss the written submissions on the general scheme of the gambling regulation Bill. All witnesses are appearing before the committee from outside the precincts of Leinster House. I remind guests and members to mute microphones when not speaking to ensure we can all hear each other. I ask everybody to use the hand-raising...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I call Martin Le Jeune, head of public affairs, UK and Ireland, for Entain.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I call Pádraig Ó Ríordáin of Flutter Entertainment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Can I ask Mr. Ó Ríordain to conclude? I know he has much more to say but he is way over his allotted time. He may make a make a concluding remark. We will come back to more of what he has to say.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Graham Ross, country manager Ireland of Lottoland now has the floor and has three minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill: Discussion (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Finally, I call Ms Sharon Byrne, chairperson of the Irish Bookmakers Association. She has three minutes.