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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 suggest we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters and to tease out ideas on what we can do based on what we have heard today. This is a process. In terms of what planning will look like, perhaps we can write to the Department seeking sight of that. I will not repeat anything that has been said. It has been a really fascinating and interesting topic. I concur with...

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 Ms Cupples. It looks like we are speaking and working blindly without data, and Senator Malcolm Byrne very clearly made that point. In our private session, we will tease out ideas on how we can address this matter the best way we can. I thank the witnesses for their presentations. We very much appreciate them and we will work to address some of the issues and concerns. I ask...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Mar 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 122. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on an appeal decision for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10414/23]

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 call Deputy Dillon, who has as long as he wants after his goodness earlier on.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Meetings (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the agenda highlights of the Environment Council, to be held in Brussels on 16 March 2023. [9857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 114. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the roll-out of high-speed broadband in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [9858/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to reduce the large number of uninsured drivers estimated at nearly 200,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10229/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Poverty (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 424. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) had her fuel allowance stopped [10146/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 551. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has lost his respite entitlement and has not received any respite since the beginning of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9577/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 552. To ask the Minister for Health if long time care will be allocated for a person (details supplied) in full-time residential care. [9579/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an appointment in Galway Merlin Park Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9809/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 609. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a minor (details supplied) cannot access a Thorax brace under the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9887/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 647. To ask the Minister for Health the reason twin boys (details supplied) have received no follow-up assessment in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10067/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 681. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a facility (details supplied) is not operating; the expected timeframe for a commencement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10222/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative for Ballyconnell, County Cavan. [9231/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 12. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of community groups in counties Cavan and Monaghan that are in receipt of funding under the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme. [9232/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9423/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 264. To ask the Minister for Health the number of women eligible for BreastCheck screening in each county; and the number of women currently on the waiting list for same; the number waiting 0-3, 3-6, waiting 6-12, and the number waiting 12 months, in tabular form. [9352/23]

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for having us here today to discuss this important report. I will begin by thanking my colleagues on the committee for their diligence around this issue. We had many hearings, with lots of contributions, ideas and suggestions. I want to thank them, and especially the secretariat of the committee who are sitting here quietly in the corner. Ms Laura Pathe and...

Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Senators for their contributions. I want to especially thank Senator Casey, who had not intended to be here. I would have fully expected him to be here because I know how passionate he is about this sector, and as he said, he has given decades of service to it as a front-line member of staff and employer.We have to be very careful about making sweeping statements and about the...