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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Oct 2023)

Bríd Smith: 225. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the discrepancy in figures given by Rásaíocht Con Éireann in relation to the number of non-coursing greyhounds registered at microchipping stage on the RCETS whose year of birth was 2022 (details supplied), bearing in mind that under existing legislation, all non-coursing greyhounds must be microchipped...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2023)

Bríd Smith: I suppose this is more of a comment that is probably going to go nowhere. I find it bizarre that, in 2023, gardaí did not have a way of knowing that this guy was in Cork and then he went to Kerry to protest in two different places on the same day. It is bizarre that they do not have a way of communicating that to each other. That means any bowsie could be doing anything, like robbing...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2023)

Bríd Smith: The whole reason we are introducing the legislation is to protect women's right to access abortion services. The Minister is not comparing like with like. We are talking about a situation where a person tries to stop somebody else accessing services in Cork and then does the same in Dublin. It is not about that person accessing services; it is about stopping somebody else doing so. I do...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: That is just an excuse not to call for one.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: As a qualified general practitioner, the Taoiseach probably knows more than most the effect that the Revenue Commissioners' plans to prohibit general medical services, GMS, scheme, income being mandated to partnerships or employers will have on delivering GP care in local areas. Partnership in GP care is the way to go. It is the future model for Sláintecare but the Revenue change in...

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: I was in the office listening to the spat between the Minister and Deputy Ó Broin, whom I thank for putting forward this motion. It is very important that we focus on this all the time. I would like to respond to a lot of what the Minister said, particularly the idea that the Opposition, who represent local areas, are constantly objecting to local plans. I know the Minister and the...

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: No, nobody is getting any of it. It is all mine.

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: I thank the Labour Party for tabling this motion, which highlights the problem with our two-tier health system and the specific impact on the provision of care for the elderly in regard to home-help hours. Indeed, the facts and stark statistics laid out in the motion illustrate that we are dealing with a scandal of historic proportions when it comes to the care of our elderly. That scandal...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: The Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2020 has been going through the system here for more than two years. The last we heard about it was in a letter that stated that the Minister referred it to the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, who is responsible for pensions. This is a Bill about industrial relations, not...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: -----and have worked hard all their lives. They are now looking for representation-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: -----and if the Taoiseach does not believe they are entitled to representation, he should please say so straight out to us. If not, he might please ask the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, to respond to them as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number permits his Department has issued to the US for transport of weapons via the Irish State in the years 2019 to 2023 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47996/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 295. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider establishing a national insurance company to cover the costs of flooding damage and other associated costs, especially when so many are currently unable to obtain insurance to protect against flooding damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47431/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 342. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline all policies and plans currently in train to deal with the inevitable and increasing impacts of flooding as a result of climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47436/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 475. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify when schools can expect to receive the schedule of grant payments; if she is aware that some schools are struggling to cover regular outgoings currently and are awaiting grant payments to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47679/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 1377. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he agrees that adult education tutors do the same work as their permanent colleagues in the Further Education and Training Sector and should therefore have the same terms and conditions; if he will clarify when his Department will award a contract that offers adult education tutors parity with their permanent co-workers to reflect the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (9 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 119. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what action is being taken by Government to combat the mass decline of insects and wildlife in Ireland; and how the Government plans to prevent their extinction. [34759/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: With all due respect to An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, this is not aimed at him at all but this is very disrespectful to us. Deputy Gino Kenny and I came from a meeting in Cherry Orchard where there was a large protest by families about this urgent and distressing move, which is to take place from the hospital there to a centre in Clondalkin in the next few weeks. We came from that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: The Deputy has a meeting of the health committee to attend.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: I ask the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach to emphasise to the Ceann Comhairle that this is not just about Deputies being annoyed about having to hang around until 10.30 p.m.; it is the issue itself and the urgency with which it has to be heard in the House for all of the families and residents involved.