Results 201-220 of 10,502 for speaker:Niamh Smyth

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Media (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 499, 500, 502 and 503 together. I thank Deputy Gannon for his questions. The EU Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation that introduces new obligations on providers of online intermediary services, including online social media platforms, to protect users and consumers of online services. The DSA is designed to provide better protection of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Injuries Resolution Board, an agency of my Department, is Ireland’s independent State Body which resolves personal injury claims. It is a key pillar in contributing to the reform of the insurance sector and the personal injuries environment. It generates millions of euros in savings which would otherwise be spent on processing claims, leading to higher costs for policy-holders. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Proposed Legislation (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: There is a particular focus on simplification and burden reduction at EU level with a view to improving EU competitiveness and ensuring there aren’t disproportionate burdens on business, particularly SMEs. This is articulated in the Letta and Draghi Reports and has informed the new European Commission and the recently published Commission’s Work Programme which proposes a series...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: In Ireland, consumer protection laws oblige traders to clearly display the total price, inclusive of taxes, to the consumer in advance of the sale so that the consumer can decide if they wish to proceed with the purchase. Competition law obliges competing businesses to set their prices independently, meaning there is competitive pressure on businesses to set prices at a level that will...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 528 together. There is a particular focus on simplification and burden reduction at EU level with a view to improving EU competitiveness and ensuring there aren’t disproportionate burdens on business, particularly SMEs. This is articulated in the Letta and Draghi Reports and has informed the new European Commission and the recently published...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 529, 530 and 532 together. I thank the Deputy for raising these important issues. The AI Advisory Council plays an important role in advising the Government on how to best harness AI opportunities and manage the associated risks. On 21st February, the Council released its latest report, “Ireland’s AI Advisory Council Recommendations –...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: A Refresh of Ireland's National AI Strategy was published in November 2024. My Department has a particular focus on delivery of the actions contained within Strand 3, "Driving AI in Enterprise". My Department is progressing research on the impact of artificial intelligence on the Irish economy with the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council and the AI Advisory Council, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 693. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a bus ticket for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11891/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a process is in place for a naturalised citizen to amend their date of birth on official State identification documents in cases where an administrative error or incorrect information was recorded upon their entry into the country; and given that such discrepancies can cause complications when travelling, the steps that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Waterways Issues (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grants available to promote a safe place for fishing on one’s farmland; if there are any such grants for wooden infrastructure along the riverbank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10728/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1489. To ask the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10683/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1790. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting for seven years for an appointment; if this case will be investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12046/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1860. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12528/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1952. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on an application by a community (details supplied) for the community centres investment fund grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11380/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (19 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1962. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on a community centre investment fund application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11959/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (6 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 329. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to review case of a person (details supplied) regarding a visa issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10343/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (5 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers that have applied to have their flat-rate expenses reinstated; and the numbers in each category to date in 2025. [9929/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (5 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 41. To ask the Minister for Finance the numbers in each staff category that were in receipt of flat-rate expenses in 2024. [9930/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Programme (5 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Planning is currently underway in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to transpose the following EU legislation into Irish law: Directive (EU) 2025/290 on updating the list of defence-related products in line with the updated Common Military List of the European Union. Directive (EU) 2025/149 amending the Annexes to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (5 Mar 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9960/25]