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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill: Department of Justice (20 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Okay. Very compelling arguments have been made on both sides, both by the witnesses and by my colleagues, on the question of the retention of jury trials. The argument has been made clearly and well that the proposed legislation, as currently set out, will not achieve what we are setting out to achieve, which is to reduce costs and the length of times people have to wait for their cases to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 82. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan will benefit from the recently announced outdoor recreation and infrastructure scheme. [28325/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 91. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are plans to relaunch the connected hubs voucher scheme. [28326/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 810. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the weekly service of community welfare officers visiting towns has not been resumed in Cavan since Covid (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27602/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1143. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) has not received their diagnosis letter from a hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27333/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1154. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a letter from a doctor in Cavan General Hospital with their diagnosis to apply for assistance technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27470/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1153. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a letter from their consultant in Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27468/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1156. To ask the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27474/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1202. To ask the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) is waiting so long to get their appointment in Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27830/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1299. To ask the Minister for Health the reason (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment in the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28412/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1310. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not got their pandemic payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28460/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the announcement the Minister, Deputy Foley, has made about a €5 million pilot project for counselling and mental health support services in primary schools in Cavan-Monaghan. We are thrilled about that and we know it is much needed. I take the opportunity to ask the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, whether she will consider my plea for a Jigsaw service for Cavan-Monaghan....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We have some committee business to dispose of before we invite our guests to deliver their opening statements. Can I ask that the draft minutes of our meeting of 10 May 2023 are formally agreed and that there are no matters arising? I thank the members.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We have received apologies from Deputy Munster and Senator Hoey. I warmly welcome our guests who are joining us on the topic of the arts. Today's meeting is in two separate sessions. We will resume our consideration of the development of local and community arts with a focus on developing arts in Irish localities. The first session has been convened with representatives from the County...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Rainey. I ask Mr. Yeates to try to stick to the three minutes on the clock. I know it might be difficult to time himself, but I would ask that he leaves enough time. We have quite a few guests here today and we want to give everybody the opportunity. I will hand over to Mr. Ray Yeates of Dublin City Council.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Yeates, and I now call Ms Ann Doherty of Cork City Council.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Doherty, and finally we will go to Mr. Kieran Kehoe of Waterford City and County Council.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Kehoe. Colleagues have been informed of their speaking slots. I call Senator Warfield.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Niamh Smyth: No, I am sure everyone got their thrust. Would Mr. Yeates like to commence? Any of the witnesses who have something to say in response to Senator Warfield's questions can join the conversation.