Results 61-80 of 1,812 for at speaker:Niamh Smyth

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Council (5 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 55. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details of the discussions held at the EU Sports Council meeting in Brussels on 24 November 2023. [53577/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise for having to leave the meeting earlier as there are a number of meetings I have to attend today. I refer again to the drugs unit for Cavan-Monaghan, which I mentioned at the previous meeting. Is there any update on bolstering that unit, which is absolutely crucial? I have a related question. My understanding from replies to parliamentary questions I submitted is that there...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 357. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51984/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 358. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department at present will be extended to long-term foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51986/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 555. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of menopause services, specifically the number of clinics available through the public health service; the contact details for each menopause clinic; the waiting times for a first appointment at a menopause clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51850/23]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State and appreciate the comments he made at the beginning of his opening statement, with which we would all concur. We are thinking of the families who have been affected by the terrible events of Thursday. I will move now to my colleagues, who may have some questions. We will go section by section, if that is okay. Vote 20 relates to the Garda. Are there any...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I agree with that. I concur with the Minister of State's comments earlier that the GAA and GAA clubs have been incredible at hunting down every last available penny from the Department, particularly through sports capital grants. I notice a marked difference with soccer clubs. Credit must be given to the FAI for reaching out to clubs within counties, as I have seen, with Zoom calls and...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I know that but, as the Minister said, self-regulation is no regulation. We are expecting the platforms to have some moral compass around stuff like this. This was a very isolated incident and everybody could see on social media that it was done very quickly. At the same time, there was a four-hour lead-in, with the first post proposing to meet at the Spire at 6 p.m. We could all see that...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Does the Minister feel there was any co-operation between them and An Garda Síochána at the weekend?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I will also bring up the issue of public transport in County Cavan and the 109 bus, as presented by my colleague. It is not just a capacity issue. We have seen situations where buses do not show up at all. I have written to Bus Éireann, which has stated to me it has an increased number of cancellations as a result of having insufficient mechanics available at its Broadstone garage....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (22 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We will begin our meeting. We have no apologies, so I am sure everyone will come in at some point. Our witnesses have been here before so they know members come in and go out because of competing interests and meetings that are on. I ask them to bear with us. First of all, I welcome our TY student, Leo McNamara, who is here with us today to see all the hard work that goes on at this...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise, but we will have to leave it at that. I thank Deputy McGrath for his contribution. I call Deputy Munster.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Parking Provision (16 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 130. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will ensure parking is provided for staff at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50310/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (14 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 430. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on a matter (details supplied); if he will outline what is currently being planned by his Department for here (if anything); what stage plans are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49565/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 15. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since he assumed office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48127/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authorities (7 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1458. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what plans are in place for derelict building (details supplied); if he will outline the monies allocated to same; to provide a timeline for works; what stage the authority is at presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47932/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authorities (7 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1459. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what plans are in place for derelict building (details supplied); if she will outline monies allocated to same and a timeline for works; what stage they are presently at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47933/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Commissioner and the other witnesses. They are all very welcome. I thank the Commissioner for his opening statement. He referred to the sale and supply of illegal substances. He also referred to the almost 7,500 applicants to fill operational specialist support roles. I want to ask the Commissioner specifically about specialised drugs units. I refer to the joint policing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: -----or are we looking at doing it differently?