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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: From my experience in terms of the Cavan midwifery-led unit there, what I have found important and crucial to the further expansion, development, growth and promotion of that unit is buy-in from GPs. As I said, the one in Cavan not only provides a service for Cavan-Monaghan, but is a more regional midlands service for women across the area. Does the Minister have any input in terms of how...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 40. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a roll-out of midwifery-led units across Ireland in line with the national maternity strategy. [37476/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Will the Minister outline his plans for the roll-out of midwifery-led units across Ireland in line with the national maternity strategy?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. I compliment him on his advocacy for this initiative. He mentioned Cavan general hospital and the midwifery unit there. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge and compliment its staff on the magnificent and pioneering job they do in that flagship midwifery-led unit, the first of its kind on this island. After it came the one in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 134. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons in County Cavan have to travel 40 to 50 kilometres to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Navan, County Meath instead of attending the vaccine centre in County Cavan that is located 8 to 10 kilometres from their home. [37475/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting to take the driver theory test on 2 June 2021, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37700/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific actions he has taken to address the deficiencies in the provision of the driver theory test; if his Department has met the company involved in delivering the test to discuss the problems; the sanctions his Department plans to take for the poor delivery of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37701/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 528. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if SUSI qualification thresholds will be increased; the other initiatives he plans to assist students and their families meet the financial challenges of higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37691/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (13 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 529. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the SUSI deduction for holiday earnings earned outside of term time up to a maximum of €4,500 is being applied to students who received the pandemic unemployment payment instead as their employment was interrupted by the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37692/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (8 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 13. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress regarding implementation of the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive - Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36845/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (8 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to further support digital online learning for students in further and higher education to enable their full participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36844/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36615/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (6 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 59. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the plans for a women’s refuge in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [30190/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a driver test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35944/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 473. To ask the Minister for Health the reason (detail supplies) has been waiting three months for a vaccination at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29611/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Equipment (1 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. I know she is looking at a number of initiatives, including a €210 million investment programme underpinning the implementation of the digital strategy for schools, which will be tailored to allow schools to get what they need most in support to embed digital technologies in the school setting. This could be in the format of desktop PCs or tablets, and that is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Facilities (1 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive reply and detailed outlining of the requirements. I have been in a classroom and have seen how assistive technology can have an enormous positive impact on the needs of students in participating in mainstream education. For teachers, it is an extra piece of work to do when they have assistive technology but for the students, the benefits...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Facilities (1 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive reply. This is an issue which has been ongoing for the student since October 2020. During the pandemic, it has been highlighted that technology is extremely important. The Minister of State has said that there is another opportunity for this student to have her application looked at again and that the appeals process is there. That would...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Equipment (1 Jul 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 13. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to further support digital online learning for primary and secondary schools including to develop a new digital strategy for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35401/21]