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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (1 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 795. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a report (details supplied); the actions he is taking on the issue to reassure farmers and to combat the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39837/20]

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That will come as good news to those of us who are concerned for people who are living in inhumane conditions, as the Minister said. We know from information provided by his Department and the inspections that were carried out that the man in question was not exaggerating. There was no intent on his part to put out any false information or anything like that. The Minister has addressed...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Will the Minister confirm whether inspections have continued during the Covid period?

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Some very disturbing photographs of a gentlemen in direct provision in St. Patrick's Accommodation Centre in Monaghan were recently circulated on social media. The phenomenon they show is not new. I would like to quote that gentleman: I am living in St. Patrick's Direct Provision centre in County Monaghan for a long time and sharing a room with 3 persons even during Covid-19 outbreak in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37693/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the latest discussions he and his officials have had with his counterparts in Northern Ireland during Covid-19 regarding the Border and combating the virus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37692/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress being made in ensuring that persons can once again access a primary medical certificate to access the disabled drivers and passengers scheme; when the amendment is likely to be passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37717/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of car insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the persons or bodies the issue was discussed with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 354. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there is no public health nurse at a location (details supplied); if a nurse will be put in place urgently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (26 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 372. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is awaiting for an assessment of needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39308/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) has to resit an exam passed earlier in 2020; the person or body that pays the cost of doing the course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38963/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I am delighted to welcome our guests here and I thank our members for attending. There are two items I want to address before we move on to today's agenda. On behalf of the committee, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Senator Micheál Carrigy on the recent passing of his mother, Mrs. Eilish Carrigy. I am sure members join me in offering those condolences. May she rest in peace. ...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I would like to introduce the representatives from the Irish dancing organisations, Ms Carol Carberry and Dr. Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain. I thank them for being with us today; it is very much appreciated. I have a few housekeeping rules I need to go through first, so I ask them to bear with me. I request that all members sit only in the permitted seats and in front of available...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise but I have an important piece to read in respect of privilege. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person outside the House, or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I would like the witnesses to note that they are protected...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I am sure members will have many questions for you but before we get to that point I give Dr. Ní Bhriain the opportunity to make her statement.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Ní Bhriain. I am sure there is a lot of enthusiasm in this room for the arguments she has made on behalf of Irish dance. The same can be said for other dance genres. I know of Born 2 Perform, for example, a contemporary jazz and hip-hop dance company that operates in a number of counties. I would make the point that there are other dance genres that are in the same...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Ms Carberry is absolutely right. Covid has brought a new appreciation for the simple things in life, such as school.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Dr. Ní Bhriain would probably like to come in on that too. I am mindful that we have ten minutes left and have got through only three members. I suggest that for the last ten minutes we allow the three members remaining to be called to ask their questions within two minutes. The ladies can take notes on the questions. I want to give Mr. Boylan an opportunity to engage with the...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I am sure Deputy McGrath will show that to Deputy O'Sullivan, no problem at all. He will hardly be shy about it.