Results 4,361-4,380 of 10,372 for speaker:Niamh Smyth

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I am trying to be as fair as possible. Deputy Andrews wasted a lot of time on a political speech rather than asking questions of the witnesses.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I know, but the specific purpose of this committee is to ask questions of the witnesses.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I ask Deputy Andrews to use his time wisely. Mr. Kirwan has 45 seconds.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Excuse me-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will just make an observation. Committee members, as in any committee, have an obligation and duty to invite in any organisation we want. It is not a fair charge to say one specific member is trying to politicise an issue. In our sessions, all of us have the opportunity to make requests about organisations. It is a most unfair comment. However, the time has run out. If Mr. Kirwan...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Kirwan made that point.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I am someone who is very objective, because I have no-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I ask Mr. Kirwan to draw a line under his statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Deputy Andrews made a most unfair charge. It is unfortunate to conclude a useful, robust and transparent discussion in this way and I do not want to end the meeting on an unpleasant note. To go back to Mr. Treacy, this may be his final meeting with us, or it may not be since some members offered him an opportunity to come back again to give a broader view on sport and where it is...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (2 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way he is helping persons to work from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52689/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 15. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the increased supports that are being provided for the Design and Crafts Council by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52688/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time for their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52147/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 312. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeline for the commencement of work on the new Bailieborough Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53221/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (2 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 563. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) is struggling with school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53263/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bullying of Children (2 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 744. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the criminal sanctions in place to protect young persons from bullying of all kinds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52504/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (2 Nov 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 1029. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a decision on supported accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 223. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a dental appointment in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51411/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (20 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 268. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for HSE funding for long-term care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51580/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (20 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 314. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the findings of the working group established by his Department to examine the peat supply issue to the horticultural sector in the wake of the peat harvesting cessation on Bord na Móna bogs; the way in which he plans to deal with this issue in the short-term to protect those involved in the horticultural trade;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (20 Oct 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 315. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he will introduce as a matter of urgency to ensure that there is an adequate supply of domestic peat for the mushroom and horticulture sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51484/21]