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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on their new positions. This is my first opportunity to ask them questions. I wish them the best of luck. Will the Minister provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the retail banking review and make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. I am delighted to hear that a team is in place to examine this matter more closely. The retail banking review pointed out that, primarily due to technological developments, the main way that consumers and SMEs engaged with and accessed banking services had changed rapidly in recent years. Covid accelerated this trend. While the use of cash and visits to bank...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I will speak on assistive technology schemes which support children with complex disabilities who require essential specialist therapy in order to access their curriculum. The recommended application rate is between 70% and 73%. In Cavan, however, the figures are starkly different. In 2018, we were at 70%. In subsequent years, we have fallen well below the average, as the following...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 27. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Children and Education will next meet. [11294/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 448. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for their PPS number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11480/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 522. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps the Courts Service intends to take to reduce the delays in the Probate Office and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11435/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 523. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reasons behind the delays in INIS; the steps he intends to take in order to reduce the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11436/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 566. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot have their treatment at Cavan General Hospital rather than having to travel to the Mater Hospital on five consecutive days once a month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10998/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 652. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has to wait so long for an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11452/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 671. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/23]

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the Bill. It marks a new departure in policing in Ireland, giving effect to the recommendations made by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It provides a comprehensive and robust framework of accountability, governance, oversight of policing and security and a new approach to community safety. The Bill embeds the key principle from the commission's report that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Navan to Kingscourt rail line, which is to be included in the all-island strategic rail review, will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10392/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Virginia bypass. [10393/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise to the witnesses for being late and thank Deputy Dillon for taking the Chair in my absence.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank Senator Byrne for his line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Deputy Crowe. He has a lot to say about the tourism industry in County Clare.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We did not get there yet.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Deputy for his patience. I had to leave him until last.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: The outcome can only be negative from what we have heard today.