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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Poultry Industry (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister for coming to the House at such a late hour to discuss this very important issue, which I appreciate. The Minister will be more than familiar with the Hennessy report. My question relates to its findings and recommendations on which the Government might act. The poultry industry is of particular importance in my constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, as it is in many places...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Poultry Industry (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I appreciate the Minister's comprehensive reply. I will get down to the nuts and bolts of the funding being sought, which is €2.5 million spread over two years. In terms of the overall 2021 agriculture budget, that might seem quite small. Therefore, I hope that when the Minister sits down with his officials, that kind of finance can be put into it. I am not overstating the matter...

Prime Time Investigates Programme on Department of Health: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State for coming here for this important debate. I will begin by referring to a sentence from her opening statement, in which she stated, "I know that no malice was intended on the part of the Department." I fundamentally disagree with that line. All of us, including the Minister of State who, as has been stated is blameless in all of this, know from our...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I too welcome this new piece of work on the right to disconnect. I have listened to the debate since the code of practice was announced. I have a question regarding the consideration that has been given to the parents of young children in particular in terms of flexible working hours. Many companies are very flexible and allow parents to leave their job to do school runs or pick children...

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: In no way do I underestimate the overwhelming task of the Minister and the challenge of rolling out our vaccine programme across the country. I appreciate that it is a difficult challenge and he is doing his upmost. My concern is for the vulnerable housebound and I am thinking of elderly people in my constituency. I am thinking of vulnerable people in their 90s who have not received their...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 3 March 2021, if An Post will be contacted in relation to the matter given the person has not been contacted in order to resolve the issue; if the matter will be highlighted with the relevant authorities in order to rectify same (details supplied); and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17677/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a company (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of payment from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17816/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (1 Apr 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 296. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied); if he will review the decision to refuse the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 122. To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions his Department has had with representatives of a bank (details supplied) following its announcement for further branch closures and diminution of services in rural Ireland; the context of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 138. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the persons or bodies with whom discussions have been held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16829/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 182. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps that have been introduced for small businesses, as in the case of a business (details supplied) that has no choice but to offer redundancy packages to employees, given the business will struggle to reopen. [16690/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 581. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Infrastructure (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 596. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) is waiting to be switched to a juniper box; if it will be switched as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16835/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 622. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); if same will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17316/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 665. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16616/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 771. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made for persons (details supplied) to remain here along with their family; when their deportation order will be lifted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17404/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 864. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an increase in home help; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16338/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 988. To ask the Minister for Health when freelance Irish sign language interpreters (details supplied) can receive the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16750/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (31 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 1019. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the case of a person (details supplied) concerning a recruitment matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16836/21]