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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: The expectation was raised in 2021 and 2020 when the NCCA issued a number of junior certificate sample questions online. These clearly stated that each question is not weighted the same in the marking scheme. That raised the expectation and the hope that clarity could be given around that to give teachers an ample opportunity to give guidance to their students. It is a difficult time for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the junior cycle examinations; if she will clarify the position regarding same; if she will provide the breakdown of marks to teachers or outline when the State Examinations Commission will be issuing guidance to teachers and students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13323/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: My question relates to the marking scheme set out by the State Examinations Commission, SEC, specifically the allocation of marks for geography and history, in order that teachers can advise their students. I would welcome if the Minister could make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the concerns of the Commission on the Defence Forces in relation to an evident culture across the Defence Forces which is masculine and has a limited appreciation of diversity of all kinds [13251/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of applications made by persons from counties Cavan and Monaghan to join the Defence Forces in each of the past five recruitment campaigns; the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13252/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedures that must be followed for children’s school absences of more than 20 days due to Covid-19; if her attention has been drawn to the issues being encountered on the ground; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13119/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department plans to review the excise duty on fuel in view of the increasing price of petrol and diesel due to the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13716/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 230. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a technical issue has occurred in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13619/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made under her Department’s STEM Education Policy Statement 2017-2026, including the planned initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13491/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cyberbullying Issues (10 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 271. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s supports to help combat online bullying and harassment of children and young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13492/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (9 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [12806/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (9 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 32. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review correspondence (details supplied) from Monaghan County Council regarding the roll out of the National Broadband Plan; if he will address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13291/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 89. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of applications by persons (details supplied); if they will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13155/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the Health Protection Surveillance Centre will issue further guidelines to schools following the change to Covid-19 measures on 28 February 2022; if not, if a circular (details supplied) replaces previous guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13267/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (9 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position specifically in relation to caretakers following a development (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13415/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (9 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 209. To ask the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) will be referred for braces through the primary dental system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13414/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planned capital allocation for Cavan Institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12760/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made regarding a new campus for Cavan Institute; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12761/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 146. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 3 March 2021, if he will inform An Post that the issue has not been resolved; if he will highlight the matter with the relevant authorities in order to get the issue rectified for the person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12648/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding the lack of rural transport in County Monaghan; his views on this matter; the actions his Department is taking to combat rural isolation as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12586/22]