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Nurses and Midwives: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the nurses and members of the INMO and the PNA to the Gallery. It is great to see them and I thank them for taking the time to listen to the debate. Our nurses and midwives are the backbone of our public service the length and breadth of the country. Cavan General Hospital and the Monaghan minor injuries unit are exceptional when it comes to energy, passion and dedication and are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: Last night, I attended in Monaghan a meeting facilitated by Monaghan County Council for the residents of Drumgossatt and Magheracloone, and Gyproc. It was a heated debate and I thank the county council for arranging it. It is clear that homes, farms and the local road network have been undermined. Legislation must be introduced to deal with mining and to prevent the flooding of mines such...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. Evidence suggests that an effective process of post-enactment scrutiny includes roles for Departments, the Parliament and independent external bodies and agencies. Experience in the UK and Scottish parliaments suggests that where the initiative rests fully with a parliament to prioritise the legislation for review and then conduct that review, the associated barriers...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: The purpose of the process is simple. It identifies whether laws made in this House are having the desired impact. Indeed, the programme for Government and that which preceded it contain commitments to support that process. I fully accept that there is a limited capacity to deliver and that it is the responsibility of the Oireachtas committee to request that these reviews to be conducted....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 39. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase the participation of women in projects funded by the Irish Film Board, IFB; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1708/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: The question follows on from points I raised when the House first debated the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act last year. I raised the increased level of participation in projects funded by the IFB at the time, however the increases appear uneven. Will the Minister outline the actions she has taken to address women's participation in Irish film?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: There has been a particularly high number of female protagonists and producers in Irish film in recent years. In 2017, seven out of ten Irish films had female protagonists. It is something of which we can be proud. The monitoring by Fís Éireann has been valuable and Screen Ireland has played a crucial role in this. However, the number of women directors is relatively stagnant at...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: Is Screen Ireland on track to achieve gender parity in the industry by 2020? Can the Minister provide a detailed update on the action points contained in the 2016-20 strategic plan? Does she believe there is adequate funding to achieve the goal? On several occasions, she has mentioned Screen Ireland's six-point plan, but there must be funding behind this in order that actions can speak...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 40. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason no post-enactment reports have been carried out by her Department since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1712/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Reviews (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has passed five Acts since 2011. Does the Minister believe this legislation is operating as intended? What oversight of this legislation is in place? Some of these Acts are technical in nature, but others have considerable scope. For instance, Acht na Gaeltachta 2012 provides for statutory language planning process to support the Irish...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Abbey Theatre (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: The letter requests that the Abbey Theatre stages a larger percentage of in-house productions rather than co-productions or buy-ins. It also requests that the performers, directors and designers whose work is used by the National Theatre of Ireland get Abbey Theatre terms and conditions. Does the Minister believe that the balance between co-productions or buy-ins and in-house productions...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Abbey Theatre (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: It was not only brave but also inspirational for 312 artists to be prepared to put their heads above the parapet and add their names to this letter. Many of those signatories are young and there is always a concern for an artist that if he or she speaks up too soon or too loudly on pay and conditions that it will have a detrimental impact on his or her career. It is, in no small way, a very...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Abbey Theatre (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 34. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to address concerns raised by more than 300 Irish artists about the Abbey Theatre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1719/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Abbey Theatre (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: What plans does the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have to address concerns raised by more than 300 Irish artists about the Abbey Theatre?

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Abbey Theatre (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 71. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the oversight undertaken to ensure that national theatre provides quality employment opportunities for Irish based artists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1710/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 82. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions which will be taken to ensure that commemorations in 2019 will be inclusive, sensitive and respectful commemorative events and activities for all communities. [1711/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 92. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will commission a report on work and conditions in the Irish film industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1709/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the completion of works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1851/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (16 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 245. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the resumption of full payment in the case of a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1914/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payment (15 Jan 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 56. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address the perceived inadequacies with the new housing assistance payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1309/19]