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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (23 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 388. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will review correspondence regarding grant aid for a property (details supplied); if he will advise if the person is entitled to a vacant property refurbishment grant or any other funding in these circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50276/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 406. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will review the correspondence (details supplied); if a decision regarding a carer’s allowance application could be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49694/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (23 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 589. To ask the Minister for Health if she will examine the case of a child needing dental treatment outlined in correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; if the person mentioned could be scheduled for treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49675/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (23 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 658. To ask the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if the appointment can be expedited as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50233/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question. The EU AI Act entered into force in August 2024 and has a very ambitious timeline for national implementation. The Act is very broad in nature and both primary and secondary legislation are required to ensure full transposition of this Act. As a first step, the designation of Competent Authorities and a Single Point of Contact was...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Recycling Policy (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: My Department is committed to supporting the Circular Economy by embedding circularity across all stages of products’ lifecycles, from design, to production, to consumption. The upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, due for adoption in 2026, aims to establish a Single Market for secondary raw materials, increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials and stimulate demand for...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Official Engagements (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: On 3rd of June 2025, Wellman International announced that they were entering Examinership to seek assistance in locating a buyer / investor for the site in Mullagh, Co. Cavan. Since then, IDA Ireland has implemented its job losses protocols involving established internal processes for dealing with situations of potential job losses with one of its client companies. Officials in my...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I want to thank the Deputy for the question. Responsibility for policy on insurance matters lies with the Department of Finance and my colleague Minister Troy, in his capacity as Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance. I know that Minister Troy, in his capacity as Chair of the Office to Promote Competition in the Insurance Market,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I am acutely aware of the impact that the cost of insurance has for business and a key focus of my Department is reducing the cost of doing business to drive competitiveness. My colleague Minister Burke has established the Cost of Business Advisory Forum under the remit of the Department, with the objectives of reducing the costs of running a business and addressing delays which can impact...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: My department has lead responsibility for the national implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. Ireland has taken a major leap forward in the rollout of the EU AI Act, as part of the leading group of Member States to reach the critical milestone of designating the competent authorities which will be responsible for enforcement of the Act. Ireland has adopted a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Prices (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Shrinkflation refers to instances where the size, weight, or content of a product is reduced while the price remains unchanged, resulting in a higher unit price. It can occur across a range of products. Directive 98/6/EC on price indication allows Member States to adopt more favourable provisions for consumer information, but these must remain consistent with broader EU obligations. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Government is committed to ensuring that Ireland is a leader in the digital economy and artificial intelligence and recognises that harnessing the potential of AI and digital technologies more broadly, is vital to maintaining our competitiveness. My department recently brought to Government the Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity which includes a range measures...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (25 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question. The Government is committed to ensuring that Ireland is a leader in the digital economy and artificial intelligence and recognise that harnessing the potential of AI and digital technologies more broadly, is vital to maintaining our competitiveness. My department recently brought to Government the Action Plan on Competitiveness and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (1 Oct 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the case of a PME student (details supplied) who completed all required course work and school placements in 2024, but whose formal award was not issued until early 2025; if such cases can be deemed eligible for the PME refund scheme for 2024, given that the requirements were fully completed within that year; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (1 Oct 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to review correspondence (details supplied) regarding wastewater treatment plants; and if he'll provide clarity on this matter for the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52312/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (1 Oct 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the situation regarding an applicant for an EU1 treaty rights application whose Irish residence permit has expired and whose application is currently under review; if such a person is permitted to travel to their country of origin on holiday while awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52311/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 Oct 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 178. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on knee surgery in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52201/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (1 Oct 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 179. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person will be reviewed (details supplied) whose home help supports ceased when she was admitted to hospital; the reason the service has not been reinstated since her discharge; if she will address concerns that the HSE has indicated the service is “out of tender”, with no provider yet allocated; if she will ensure that urgent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Conservation (30 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 215. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51510/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Human Rights (30 Sep 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367, 368, 375 and 376 together. Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 prohibits the placing and making available of products made with forced labour on the EU market, as well as their export from the EU, regardless of the origin, sector, or company involved. The Regulation entered into force in December 2024 and will apply from December 2027. Ireland is fully...