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Other Questions: JobPath Implementation (31 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I believe the Minister was there on Wednesday night too.

Other Questions: JobPath Implementation (31 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I was not invited.

Other Questions: JobPath Implementation (31 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: The Minister has plenty of support in Cavan.

Other Questions: JobPath Implementation (31 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister for his clear response. He said individuals are taken on a case-by-case basis. He might outline and refer to exactly where people go for that specific consideration for a job. I appreciate that he is saying he does not want people chopping and changing. In this specific case, a girl had a skill-set and there was a position available. It was probably more suited to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Maternity Benefit Administration (31 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 76. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps he is taking to ease the backlog of claims for maternity benefit; the current waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25968/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (31 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 224. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 561 of 4 April 2017, the position regarding this matter; if the person (details supplied) is on a waiting list; if so, the position on same; if he will provide a timeframe from their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26160/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: In the programme for Government, the Government has given a commitment with regard to ensuring a strong and visible police force in every community. Figures show that the lowest number of Garda recruits have been assigned to rural areas. In Cavan-Monaghan, we have a mere 21 new recruits. With such low numbers, how are the goals outlined in the programme for Government being met? A strong...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: It is part of the programme for Government. I am asking for the appropriate number of gardaí in regard to the size of the community in rural areas. We are as susceptible to crime as those in urban areas are. I would like the Tánaiste's views on that.

Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 58. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she has taken to develop arts in education practices by professional artists in schools; if she has conducted an analysis of the value of arts education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27896/17]

Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: What steps have been taken to develop arts in education practices by professional artists in schools? Has analysis been carried out of the value of arts education? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter?

Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. I know he has been thrown in at the deep end

Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: The Creative Ireland plan was launched with huge fanfare throughout the country. A specific and important pillar is to deliver arts in education throughout the country. I have asked the Minister on umpteen occasions to explain explicitly how she will implement arts in education in schools. A chapter is dedicated to lovely talk and language about how we aspire to having arts in education...

Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I should have said I congratulate the Minister on his elevation to the Cabinet. As the Minister is not here herself to answer questions, in the launch that will be held in the autumn, which is some time away, I request, as I have on a number of occasions, the use of the local arts in education partnership, with which the Minister is completely familiar and which was run as a pilot scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 103. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the level of engagement her Department has had with the Department of Education and Skills to implement the recommendations of the arts in education charter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27571/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 109. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she has taken to develop arts in education practices by professional artists in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27570/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 185. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will ensure that County Monaghan is placed on the IDA agenda (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28342/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 186. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will ensure that County Cavan is placed on the IDA agenda (details supplied). [28343/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the development of a new school for a school (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26921/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 525. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding an application; and the position regarding same. [27718/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 530. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the concerns of a person (details supplied) regarding their child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27778/17]