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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2150. To ask the Minister for Health to urgently expedite appointment for (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19533/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2305. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and an appointment expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20156/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Home Care Packages (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2339. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was granted home care support but supports are not always put into place; the reason she is not being notified when carers are not calling. [20271/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2418. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and an appointment expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20765/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2432. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet received the results from an MRI scan in Cavan General Hospital they had in February 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20884/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2441. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on an application (details supplied) for the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21013/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Correspondence (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2448. To ask the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied) regarding the case of a child; if she will acknowledge that the orthodontist in the North will not deal with the case in the current circumstances and state that this procedure needs to be carried out in a hospital environment; if she will refer this correspondence to the HSE; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2470. To ask the Minister for Health if her Department will review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite this appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21191/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (29 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 2601. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the funding supports currently available through his Department for the development of community-based recreational infrastructure such as school playgrounds; if there are plans to expand or introduce further supports for such projects in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19478/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (10 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: A Refresh of Ireland's National AI Strategy was published in November 2024. The Strategy sets out a whole of government approach to putting the necessary enablers in place to underpin AI adoption in enterprise and public services, including a supportive innovation ecosystem, a secure data and connectivity infrastructure, and policies to ensure that the workforce is prepared for the impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (9 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Programme for Government - Securing Ireland’s Future, sets out a range of commitments to build upon the reforms delivered to date in the insurance sector. A new Action Plan for Insurance Reform is being developed which will focus on encouraging further competition in the market and working with stakeholders to enhance transparency and affordability across all types of insurance. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 272. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) and correspondence relating to same will be reviewed and advice provided in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17872/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 273. To ask the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied) and correspondence relating to same and provide advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17873/25]

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I thank everyone who has contributed in such a meaningful way to the debate this evening. There were some technical issues raised by Deputy Barry Ward. I will ask the officials in the Department to go back to him directly. His remarks were quite technical. I have some notes here but since he is not in the Chamber himself, it would be important and useful if the officials could revert to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 was signed into law on 12th November 2024, with 64 of the 90 sections of the Act being commenced on 3rd December 2024. The remaining provisions not yet commenced require development work on the CRO online filing system. Work to facilitate changes to the audit exemption regime is being prioritised and is...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Regulation (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Programme for Government is clear in setting out the importance of SMEs to our economy. Developing Ireland's enterprise base remains a key priority, and we will strive to reduce costs, administrative burdens and bureaucracy for businesses. As Minister, I will be putting a particular focus on simplification and burden reduction. At EU level, the new Commission has a strong focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: My Department carried out a review of the Casual Trading Act 1995 (CTA) and Occasional Trading Act 1979 (OTA) in 2018. Part of this review included a Public Consultation and the review made recommendations concerning the implementation of the CTA and how it was working. However, the review was completed before COVID-19 and trading and markets in general may have moved on or changed since...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420, 421, 422, 423, 424 and 425 together. The Corporate Enforcement Authority was established on the 7 July 2022. Under the Companies Act 2014, the CEA is independent in the performance of its functions. The CEA’s functions under the Companies Act 2014 include:promoting compliance with company lawinvestigating instances of suspected breaches of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 579. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of Community Sports Facilities Fund will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16897/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 615. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider a review on the special areas of conservation maps. [16898/25]