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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Navan to Kingscourt rail line, which is to be included in the all-island strategic rail review, will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10392/23]

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the Bill. It marks a new departure in policing in Ireland, giving effect to the recommendations made by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It provides a comprehensive and robust framework of accountability, governance, oversight of policing and security and a new approach to community safety. The Bill embeds the key principle from the commission's report that...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise to the witnesses for being late and thank Deputy Dillon for taking the Chair in my absence.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank Senator Byrne for his line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Deputy Crowe. He has a lot to say about the tourism industry in County Clare.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We did not get there yet.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Deputy for his patience. I had to leave him until last.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: The outcome can only be negative from what we have heard today.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I suggest we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters and to tease out ideas on what we can do based on what we have heard today. This is a process. In terms of what planning will look like, perhaps we can write to the Department seeking sight of that. I will not repeat anything that has been said. It has been a really fascinating and interesting topic. I concur with...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Cupples. It looks like we are speaking and working blindly without data, and Senator Malcolm Byrne very clearly made that point. In our private session, we will tease out ideas on how we can address this matter the best way we can. I thank the witnesses for their presentations. We very much appreciate them and we will work to address some of the issues and concerns. I ask...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 122. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on an appeal decision for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10414/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Virginia bypass. [10393/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I call Deputy Dillon, who has as long as he wants after his goodness earlier on.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 27. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Children and Education will next meet. [11294/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I will speak on assistive technology schemes which support children with complex disabilities who require essential specialist therapy in order to access their curriculum. The recommended application rate is between 70% and 73%. In Cavan, however, the figures are starkly different. In 2018, we were at 70%. In subsequent years, we have fallen well below the average, as the following...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the retail banking review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11380/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on their new positions. This is my first opportunity to ask them questions. I wish them the best of luck. Will the Minister provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the retail banking review and make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. I am delighted to hear that a team is in place to examine this matter more closely. The retail banking review pointed out that, primarily due to technological developments, the main way that consumers and SMEs engaged with and accessed banking services had changed rapidly in recent years. Covid accelerated this trend. While the use of cash and visits to bank...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the Minister's reply. One thing that struck me is that many of the GAA grounds have moved to digitalisation in allowing people into the grounds. There has been huge kickback. Again, I maintain it is particularly from rural parts of the country. It is important we do that. I acknowledge the high cost of providing cash services and the move to a more digitalised banking model...