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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (26 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 610. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a review for a person (details supplied). [9257/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: The programme for Government contains a commitment to the Heritage Ireland 2030 plan. There is a historic markethouse building in the middle of Castleblayney in County Monaghan which has had to be sealed off by Monaghan County Council because it has got into such disrepair that it is about to collapse. President Higgins recently unveiled a beautiful statue of Big Tom, which has attracted...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Abbey Theatre (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if pathways by which additional funding could be provided for productions by independent companies in the national theatre on the condition that there would be increased remuneration for artists will be examined. [8699/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Abbey Theatre (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: At the heart of the recent issues at the Abbey Theatre has been a growing concern about the differential between those who work for independent production companies and those who work directly for the Abbey Theatre. The differential would be addressed by closing the gap. I understand the content of independent productions was of equal but a separate concern and it should be addressed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Abbey Theatre (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I take on board the fact that the Arts Council funds independent companies, etc. but the differential between what artists are by independent theatre companies and by the Abbey Theatre has been a major part of the current problems at the Abbey Theatre. The Minister did not address that issue in the first part of her response, although perhaps she might do so in further replies. The Arts...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Abbey Theatre (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I agree that a co-operative approach is the most appropriate. I appreciate that in the initial meetings the response appeared to be positive. However, there is a question about the supports in place for independent productions. As a result, there has been a reduction of 54% in the number of actors appearing on stage who are directly employed by the national theatre. The reduction in pay...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Exemptions (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions she has taken to examine the extension of the artists’ tax exemption to artists working through other mediums; if she has met with the Minister for Finance to discuss the expansion of the exemption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8695/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Exemptions (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: As the Minister is aware, the artists tax exemption covers a limited number of mediums, namely, written works, music, the visual arts and sculptures, subject to a maximum of €50,000 per annum. What actions is the Minister taking to examine the expansion of the exemption to other mediums?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Exemptions (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: It is welcome that the matter is kept under review because, as the Minister is aware, the arts have expanded in terms of the mediums and forms in which art is created. We now have sound, multimedia and performing artists and it is very important that the scheme is updated to take account of contemporary art practice. A recent review of pay and conditions by Theatre Forum found that low...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Exemptions (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: It is wonderful that 1,000 artists have availed of the exemption but I assure the Minister that thousands of artists in the creative industries are unable to access or avail of the exemption. That is why I urge the Minister to keep an open mind on reviewing and broadening the scheme. I invited representatives of Theatre Forum to Leinster House at the beginning of the year. It is stark and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 45. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions she has taken to date to address delays in setting up a film forum. [8697/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 56. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position with regard to the community grants scheme for 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8698/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 58. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of work to address concerns raised by artists regarding the work practices at a theatre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8696/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 215. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding increasing funding for her Department; the position in relation to achieving 2024 targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5799/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 216. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the pathway to the doubling of arts funding by 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5800/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Inquiries (20 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: It is clear that the GSOC inquiry has been a failure for the O'Farrell family. It is six years since the process began, yet the O'Farrells have no more answers than they did when it started. All that can be gleaned from the report is that the Government needs to step up and establish a commission of investigation so that we as a nation can learn from this awful tragedy and nothing like this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Inquiries (20 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: On 12 June 2018, Fianna Fáil introduced a motion in the Dáil calling for a commission of investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Shane O'Farrell in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, in 2011. Lucia O'Farrell, her husband and her daughters have fought tirelessly to seek justice for their son and brother. The State has failed them in the manner in which Shane's...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (20 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 50. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress being made on reducing the social housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8196/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (20 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of houses acquired and purchased by Cavan and Monaghan county councils from 2013 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8197/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Feb 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 142. To ask the Minister for Health the length of time a person (details supplied) will be waiting for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8553/19]