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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses. I am sorry Mr. McGinley did not get in. The witnesses gave a very comprehensive account of the impact of Covid-19 on their business. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae was here. He was waiting patiently to ask some questions. He may have spoken with Mr. Buckley during the week. Unfortunately, he has had to go to the Dáil Chamber as he is speaking in a debate, but he...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I know the Minister of State is very passionate about this. Both the Taoiseach and the Minister have stood up and said this is not on. They have called on the hospital directors and masters of the maternity units to get on with lifting those restrictions and allowing partners in. It would be remiss of me not to say that my own hospital, Cavan General Hospital - and not everyone is lucky...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: And the same in the Seanad.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I am delighted the Minister of State has stayed until this hour of the night to respond to the matter. I am sure that I do not need to convince her of the importance of this debate and this argument. It is pitiful that 18 or 19 months on, we are still having this discussion about women and basic healthcare in maternity services around the country. There are 19 maternity services around...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 9. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to extending the help-to-buy incentive until 31 December 2022. [44723/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Can the Minister outline his views on the rent-to-buy scheme? Obviously, it is something that should be coming to an end in December 2021. It is a matter the Minister will be considering in the upcoming budget and I wondered if he would make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: My experience, from meeting with constituents, is it has been a useful and helpful scheme, particularly to young people trying to get on the property ladder. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, has, within his Housing for All, a suite of measures, but this is one particular one I would advocate should continue. The Minister will be aware that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: The Minister stated he will consider that in terms of the upcoming budget. To reiterate the point, my experience has been from speaking with first-time buyers and young couples trying to get on the property ladder and own their own home. This has been very helpful. In terms of the vacant buildings and second-hand buildings, it is something that perhaps could be considered by Government in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vacant Properties (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 28. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a financial incentive for first-time buyers who intend purchasing a vacant property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44724/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 386. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a Teaching Council number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45113/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 406. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) cannot have an invalidity pension awarded to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44731/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 652. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a primary medical certificate for a person (details supplied) is being delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45141/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 653. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a primary medical certificate for a person (details supplied) is being delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45142/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank our witnesses for their statements and for an interesting debate so far. I have a question that is probably more for the Department to respond. Maybe the Garda representatives will also have a view. Not that long ago, the Department rolled out the CCTV community scheme. I worked with my local community scheming to try to get that scheme up and running. It was for CCTV cameras...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Do the Garda representatives have a view on the scheme up to this point? Storage and retention of data was a big issue for communities and local authorities.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Will the Tánaiste update the House on the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers? I was delighted to see the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, announcing that good progress had been made in recent days. This is a priority for me. Many of these staff members are the lifeblood of school communities and the glue that keeps schools together....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44265/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Supports (15 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 91. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the new Brexit impact loan scheme will reopen for applications. [43846/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Cybersecurity Policy (15 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 131. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to upgrade the IT systems of his Department and bodies under his remit with a view to maximise the protection against cyber criminals. [43845/21]