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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I know the Minister of State has taken a real and personal interest in this issue because he knows it has created huge barriers for people in business, the voluntary sector and the community sector. Sadly, the Alliance for Insurance Reform has done significant and extensive surveys of more than 450 businesses and voluntary and community groups and it has reported increases rather than...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Further and Higher Education (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I am not disappointed by the Minister of State's presence but by the fact that the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is not here. The Minister of State will have heard me mention the urgent need for a new building for Cavan Institute on many occasions in this Chamber. I am at a loss to understand why we have not seen movement from the Department...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I ask the Minister to consider extending the enhanced EWSS supports for childcare providers.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. He rightly pointed out that this measure was in response to Covid-19 and, importantly, it kept people working in the sector and provided jobs and income. At a higher level, we need to demonstrate how we value childcare in that whole sector before primary school. They do immense work in educating our young children and preparing them for national school. During Covid,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: That is welcome. I call for a whole-of-government approach when the Minister is around the Cabinet table and conversations are happening with the Ministers for Education and Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in order that we can start to look at the sector in a formal setting and see it as part of the Department of Education. They are teachers and educators and provide...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: We have to plan ahead.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: The National Transport Authority, NTA, recently launched its plan and strategy for public transport. As a Border Deputy, I am heartened to see the rail line to Navan has been included. My focus is on the Border area and I will continue to be relentless in calling for a feasibility study on continuing the disused line from Navan to Kingscourt. I am delighted that the Government has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath and Louth, respectively that have registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54354/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts that are being made to ensure that the measures announced by France in retaliation against the UK in relation to the fisheries dispute will not impact the use of the land bridge for hauliers coming to and from Ireland to the mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54647/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Haulage Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 384. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts that are being made to ensure that measures announced by France in retaliation against the UK over the fisheries dispute will not impact the use of the landbridge for hauliers coming to and from Ireland to the mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54520/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Haulage Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 389. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts that are being made to ensure that the measures announced by France in retaliation against the UK in relation to the fisheries dispute will not impact the use of the landbridge for hauliers coming to and from Ireland to the mainland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54646/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a response form the Teaching Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54528/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (9 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 534. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider allowing Afghan citizens temporary refuge in Ireland while awaiting confirmation of their citizenship applications in other countries (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54488/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (4 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 26. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to encourage business and private homes to apply for a BER certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53649/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (4 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to update Ireland’s long-term renovation strategy in view of the recent publication of Housing for All and the reviewed National Development Plan. [53648/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a commitment will be made to undertake a feasibility study to investigate the reopening of the Navan to Kingscourt rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53478/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the east west link which is urgently needed in the north east; the most recent engagements his Department has made on this project; the persons or bodies engaged with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53475/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 15. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economic recovery and investment will meet next. [48299/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: With regard to wraparound services, I am looking for examples of where it is done really well to be able to do something about it in Cavan and Monaghan where there is very little. I commend Tearmann domestic abuse service. Siobhán McKenna is always flying the flag to try to get something done. Safe accommodation is one aspect to it. As the witnesses said, and as Deputy Carroll...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms McDermott, Ms Graham, Ms Sherlock and all our guests for their presentations. I am from the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan and when we are talking about this issue, we cannot help but think of Ms Clodagh Hawe and her three beautiful boys who lost their lives in these exact circumstances. In my constituency we have the Tearmann domestic abuse service with Siobhán McKenna and...