Results 361-380 of 10,922 for speaker:Niamh Smyth

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question. The AI Act sets out a phased enforcement timeline. The next key milestone for implementation is 2 August 2025, by which time member states must have designated market surveillance authorities and notifying authorities, collectively known as national competent authorities, and the Single Point of Contact for the Act. From 2 August 2026...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 666. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will communicate with a person (details supplied) in order that their passport be issued as soon as possible, as the family has submitted all documents needed over the past few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37745/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 772. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37197/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 800. To ask the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite an appointment for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37363/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 806. To ask the Minister for Health when an appointment will be offered to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37399/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 814. To ask the Minister for Health if a case will be reviewed and hip surgery expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37431/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (3 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I am taking it that the Deputy is referring to Parliamentary Question 379 of 20 May 2025, which sought information on the hospitality and retail sectors. The response to that Parliamentary Question had been deferred at the time as information was awaited from the Companies Registration Office (CRO). This information was subsequently supplied by the CRO but was not forwarded to the Deputy due...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (3 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a bus ticket for a child (details supplied) due to exceptional circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36727/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 280. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36844/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review the correspondence (details supplied); if he will expedite the passport application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36291/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (2 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission CCPC is the competent authority for the Platform to Business Regulation (P2B). This Regulation aims to provide a fair, transparent and predictable business environment for businesses who use platforms to conclude a contract with their consumers online. This may include property websites. The P2B Regulation includes requirements that...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (1 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: On establishment in 2022 the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) had 36 civil service staff members and 10 members of An Garda Síochána on secondment. The CEA has effectively doubled in size since then. The CEA now has 89 sanctioned positions (including one temporary post) and an approved complement of 16 seconded members of An Garda Síochána. The CEA has seen a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Policies (1 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The EU Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation under the remit of my Department, 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 fundamental rights; more control and choice over online experiences; stronger...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (1 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) provides information and education on consumer rights and personal finance. The Deputy will understand that the CCPC cannot give legal or financial advice to individuals, however the CCPC has provided my officials with relevant consumer rights information and some suggested next steps. The CCPC has advised that the correspondence...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (1 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 393. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; if an additional special needs assistant support will be allocated to a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36036/25]

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

Niamh Smyth: 680. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35270/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (1 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 683. To ask the Minister for Health for an urgent update on a referral (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35280/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Consultations (26 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Government acknowledges the rising cost of groceries and its impact on consumers. Businesses in Ireland are generally free to set their own prices, once they do so independently and in compliance with consumer protection law. My department has maintained ongoing engagement with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) particularly in light of recent economic...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (25 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Currently, at EU level, there is a particular focus on regulatory simplification and burden reduction, with a view to improving EU competitiveness and avoiding disproportionate burdens on business, particularly SMEs. This is articulated in the Letta and Draghi Reports and has informed the European Commission’s recently published Work Programme which proposes a series of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (24 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 704. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review correspondence (details supplied); her views on the proposal, and any potential supports or avenues of engagement that may be available to assist with its development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34214/25]