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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: The 2016 programme for Government has a commitment to implement the arts in education charter. It is important to recognise the hard work of Professor John Coolahan, Dr. Katie Sweeney and other members of the charter implementation group. Both the Minister and I know personally and in detail the work that has gone into this. The arts in education portal has been a huge success and in...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: The Minister just read what is in the Creative Ireland programme. While that is wonderful, it is aspirational. I asked what tangible actions Minister will undertake to implement this plan. Will it be the local arts in education partnerships? Will the Department of Education and Skills work with her Department? How will it be brought into the schools? Will the education and training...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Yes, but how?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: How will this be done?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Will it be through the local arts in education partnerships? Will they implement the arts in education charter?

Other Questions: CLÁR Programme (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the CLÁR programme and it is an opportunity for the Government to demonstrate its commitment to rural Ireland. Through the programme projects that might not ordinarily get funding have received it. Schools are very tight for funding and a lot of good work has been done in terms of safety and traffic calming measures, playgrounds and other things that are the hub of community...

Mental Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I compliment my colleague, Deputy Browne, on introducing this Bill. As Deputy Byrne has said, many of the patients affected by this unseen health issue are voiceless. This Bill sets out to make certain significant changes to strengthen the rights of people when they are in hospital for mental health care. It supports the rights of inpatients to make decisions about their own treatment by...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 59. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of funding that will be made available to regional arts centres across the country; the criteria by which these funding decisions are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20086/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Concert Hall (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 61. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the development of the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20084/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 64. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure that the allocation of funding being provided for the arts by her Department is decided by the Arts Council only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20083/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 65. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take to implement pillar 4 of the Creative Ireland programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20087/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 71. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of funding being provided for the arts in 2017; the amount that will be allocated by the agencies or organisations under the remit of her Department; the amount being allocated to arts projects directly by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20085/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 150. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the body which is administering the community based CCTV grant aid scheme; when the scheme will be open; the bodies which can apply; the closing date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19804/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 268. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); his plans to help persons with the rising cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20019/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Branch Closures (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 282. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received an update from a bank (details supplied) regarding its recent branch closures; the number of redundancies there have been in Arva, Cootehill and Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20337/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19360/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) will be made a priority for his Department. [20419/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review progress concerning the plans with regard to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20522/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Maternity Benefit Applications (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 585. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the waiting times for maternity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20143/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (2 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 738. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Arts Council will be publishing a new arts and disability policy in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20088/17]