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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Border Counties: Discussion (29 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: It is not mine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Border Counties: Discussion (29 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: We have had European funding coming into towns such as Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay. Those towns have been decimated over the years and they are just getting back on their feet and just beginning to see economic advancement. What might it mean for people on the ground and local authorities not to have EU funding? We know what PEACE funding has meant for cross-Border projects and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Border Counties: Discussion (29 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. O'Hara spoke earlier about the agrifood sector, which plays a significant part in our economy in locations like Lakeland Dairies, Lough Egish, Bailieborough and Killeshandra. As we know, various stages of production take place on either side of the Border. Gallons of milk are going from one side of the Border to the other. As it stands, one does not know when one crosses the Border....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Border Counties: Discussion (29 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Absolutely. It is soul-destroying to think this will happen, especially as we have come so far.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Border Counties: Discussion (29 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Counties Cavan and Monaghan are unrecognisable compared to when I was a child. Nobody lived or worked in some towns because there was no purpose to doing so. There was nothing to keep us there. They are just getting on their feet. Certain towns and villages still have a long way to go. This could wipe us out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Border Counties: Discussion (29 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: A special case has to be made for the Border counties.

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: In the programme for Government, there is a clear commitment on the delivery of arts, specifically arts education. Has the Minister's Department had any specific engagement with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on the establishment of the long-promised local arts and education partnerships in education and training boards throughout the country? As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (30 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 34. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the capital investment being made in Garda resources in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15593/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (30 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 231. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review an application (details supplied); the stage at which this application is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15823/17]

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I compliment Deputy Lisa Chambers on tabling this important motion. As someone who comes from the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, the Government closed four provincial military barracks, namely, the facilities in Cavan, Mullingar, Clonmel and Castlebar. The majority of the 540 staff affected were Army personnel who were...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Branch Closures (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the concerns of those affected by the closures of branches of a bank (details supplied) in Arva, Cootehill and Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16453/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Loans (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 297. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the action he will take with regard to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16078/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Loans (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 303. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will review a matter (details supplied); if there are planned changes to the legislation at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16051/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Loans (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 304. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide clarification on a matter (details supplied) in view of the fact that first time buyer is not stated in the criteria for this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16052/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Waiting Times (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 352. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for processing carer's allowance and carer's benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16259/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 445. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the excessive waiting times for primary school children accessing dental treatment; the detail of waiting lists in counties Cavan and Monaghan at present; the action being taken to clear these backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16012/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 463. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied) and request that the HSE fills this position as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16080/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 510. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting time for the processing of medical card applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16260/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 519. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) and schedule an urgent appointment for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16283/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (4 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 530. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [16306/17]