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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a travel plan has been commenced in order to be prepared for the possible reintroduction of a hard border due to Brexit. [40117/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I ask the Tánaiste to outline the status of the Brexit negotiations with a particular focus on the Border counties of Cavan and Monaghan in view of the possible reintroduction of a hard border.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the fact the Tánaiste and various Government agencies will be coming to County Monaghan and the Border region. I hope that business people take the opportunity to engage with the roadshow, particularly as there has been a very low take up of the small grant that is available to businesses for Brexit proofing. That is something that we need to promote further. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: On the basis of his talks with the British, when does the Tánaiste expect a more detailed set of proposals? What is his assessment of the viability of the backstop agreement going into these talks? As I have said, potentially Cavan and Monaghan will be hit hardest should there be a hard Brexit. At the risk of repeating myself, we have already seen the negative repercussions of Brexit...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his Department's input into the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29653/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40108/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 119. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40368/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 120. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); if a local placement in Castleblayney within the care pathway for this person will be arranged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40369/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Defibrillators in Clubs Provision (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 125. To ask the Minister for Health if a club (details supplied) qualifies for the installation of a defibrillator; and if there is funding available for same. [40395/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the services in place on a route (details supplied); if additional services are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40393/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 228. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason persons (details supplied) are not entitled to the fuel allowance; her plans to change same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40367/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (4 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 232. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a review in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40387/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister for her presentation. I will use my time to ask questions and get answers, if that is okay - no speeches. Perhaps the first question is for the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh. On the first item, Bliain na Gaeilge, I note-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: This is still on the expenditure of €178 million on Bliain na Gaeilge.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: Section A. I am just after reading it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: The objective is to protect and support the Irish language in Gaeltacht communities. Does the Minister of State have any idea of the number of Gaelscoileanna that were set up this year, considering it is Bliain na Gaeilge? As for promotion of the Irish language, does he have any idea whether many Irish language primary schools have been set up, given the year that is in it? This is really...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: It is important. It is pointless to spend money on promoting the Irish language while seeing a post office closing in those areas. It is a place where people can engage with the language every day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: It should be given special status.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: This is Bliain na Gaeilge so will new schools be established?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Mid-Year Review of Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)

Niamh Smyth: The local authorities have a role to play in this. They were designated to do something to promote the Irish language.