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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to undertaking a feasibility study of the railway line from Navan to Kingscourt, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6703/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the east-west link road project which is urgently needed in the north east; the most recent engagements his Department has made on the project; the bodies with which engagement has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6716/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding supports being made available to private bus operators during Covid-19 that employ significant numbers of persons locally; if private operators will be included in the supports being provided to companies such as CIÉ; if his attention has been drawn to the need for supports to private operators in the interest of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which National Driver Licensing Service centres are operating during Covid-19 (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6723/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on waiting lists for driver tests in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath and nationwide, to date; the length of time they have been waiting; the stage they are at in the application process, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6724/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding motor tax payments for those who have been cocooning due to Covid-19; the rebate options open to them; and the details of same. [6725/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a driver test given that they are an essential worker. [7009/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of car insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on the issue; the persons or bodies with which the discussions took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6706/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding vehicle insurance payments for those who have been cocooning due to Covid-19; the rebate options open to them; and the details of same. [6725/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 243. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of and the expected completion date for construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station and the reopening of Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6708/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 314. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to meet with either Cavan, Monaghan or Meath county councils to discuss the social housing strategies of his Department; the housing targets for new builds in the counties for 2021/2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6721/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 316. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of a project (details supplied) in County Cavan; the total investment being requested from his Department in relation to the project; the nature of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6747/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 365. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the services being provided by the passport office at present to process passport applications in view of Covid-19; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6707/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 366. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the latest discussions his Department has had with his counterparts in Northern Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic regarding the Border and combating the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6762/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 423. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the delivery of a new school (details supplied); if Covid-19 restrictions has had an impact on same; when works will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6718/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 453. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the transfer of a building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7054/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 466. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) has been waiting so long to be switched to a juniper box; if the provision of same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7252/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 488. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the online application process for public services cards will be operational; when appointments for same will resume; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6380/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 498. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the waiting times for the processing of applications for carer’s allowance and carer's benefit; the number of applications waiting at present per county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6717/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (10 Feb 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 517. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7259/21]