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Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: It is important that we speak properly and representatively of those organisations. I think any of my colleagues, including those in the Senator's party, will agree that those who have come before us do not discount, devalue or disregard their staff. They have all come in and said that they do not have a business without their staff. That has to be said and recognised. The Senator cannot...

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I will continue. I greatly appreciate the debate, which has been very useful, and it is great to have the Minister here. I am especially grateful to the stakeholders who have engaged with the committee in examining the topic. It is of huge benefit to our proceedings to have such frank discussions around the industry. I also thank the union groups and those in academia who have campaigned...

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I am grateful to the Senators for listening and for their contributions. It is essential for us, as legislators, and especially for the Government to act to safeguard this vital industry that is key to our economy. The recommendations in this report are reasonable and call for greater engagement from other key Departments. I note from the reply to a parliamentary question posed by Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (21 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 115. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of artists in counties Cavan and Monaghan that are in receipt of the basic income for the arts scheme. [8622/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 216. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has to wait so long for an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8989/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 250. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason road planting, thinning and felling licences are not active since the start of 2023; the measures that are to be taken by those who are in limbo since December 2022 when their licences expired (details supplied); when they can expect all licences to be renewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8992/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative for Ballyconnell, County Cavan. [9231/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 12. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of community groups in counties Cavan and Monaghan that are in receipt of funding under the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme. [9232/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9423/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 264. To ask the Minister for Health the number of women eligible for BreastCheck screening in each county; and the number of women currently on the waiting list for same; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, waiting 6-12, and the number waiting 12 months, in tabular form. [9352/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Meetings (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the agenda highlights of the Environment Council, to be held in Brussels on 16 March 2023. [9857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 114. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the roll-out of high-speed broadband in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [9858/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to reduce the large number of uninsured drivers estimated at nearly 200,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10229/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Poverty (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 424. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) had her fuel allowance stopped [10146/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 551. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has lost his respite entitlement and has not received any respite since the beginning of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9577/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 552. To ask the Minister for Health if long time care will be allocated for a person (details supplied) in full-time residential care. [9579/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an appointment in Galway Merlin Park Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9809/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 609. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a minor (details supplied) cannot access a Thorax brace under the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9887/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 647. To ask the Minister for Health the reason twin boys (details supplied) have received no follow-up assessment in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10067/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 681. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a facility (details supplied) is not operating; the expected timeframe for a commencement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10222/23]