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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1144. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a farm (details supplied) has not been assessed; the status of the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16769/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the ongoing disruption to a commuter service (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will contact Bus Éireann on the issue. [15147/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards Data (17 Apr 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 1637. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of all State board appointments since the general election in 2016; the person who recommended each appointment; the credentials of those appointed; if the vacancy was publicly advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15171/18]

Report on Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Motion (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: Since the introduction of broadcasting in Ireland in 1926 radio and television have become an essential part of people's lives. A strong, diverse public broadcasting sector is vital to Ireland. It ensures that Irish citizens have access to political and social commentary, as well as entertainment and cultural production, that is specific to our nation and its people. For example, the...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: There is an urgent need for swift action to be taken by the Minister and the Government to assist farmers in the affected areas. We have called for crisis fodder aid via the meal voucher scheme on numerous occasions. Again, I compliment my colleague, Deputy McConalogue, who has been to the forefront in imploring the Minister since last November to introduce it. Due to the severe weather...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: There has been no empathy from the Minister's side with the farmers who are struggling to survive as the cold, wet weather continues unabated and poor soil conditions prevent them from putting cattle out to grass as we approach April. Grass growth is running at 50% of the normal levels, and Teagasc has said that another two weeks of feeding fodder from already depleted reserves will result...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14388/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the delays in assessments for children attending school who have developmental issues and may require specialised support; the efforts being made to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14389/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 260. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has to wait to get an appointment with the Cavan-Monaghan child development team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14519/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 402. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14593/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (29 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 463. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the EU directives not yet transposed into law; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; the estimated date for transposition into law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14785/18]

HPV Vaccine: Motion [Private Members] (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I am delighted to see this motion before the House and I compliment Deputy Kelly. Each year in Ireland more than 6,500 women need hospital treatment for pre-cancer of the cervix. Some 300 women get cervical cancer, and ultimately 90 women die from it each year. Cervical cancer is caused by the HPV and we must trust the full spectrum of Irish health professionals, the World Health...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I wish to make an observation about the Creative Ireland programme. I note that the Cruinniú na Cásca festival has been axed. Perhaps it has been replaced with the Creative Children initiative. Has Cruinniú na Cásca been replaced? I ask the Minister to outline the details behind the decision.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: The event generated 500,000 visitors, which proves it was very successful. Is there a reason the event has been postponed? Easter is a good time of year to celebrate the arts. There is merit in having nationwide festivals. Cruinniú na Cásca involved artists and local authorities. Has the idea of holding the event at Easter been axed from now on?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: Will there be no Cruinniú na Cásca like last year?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 102. 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-Monaghan bombings and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11046/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I concur with Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan regarding speaking out of both sides of our mouths regarding how we treated the recent Russian episode and how the people of Ireland have been treated by the British authorities. It is 44 years since the atrocity when 33 people were killed, including an unborn child. These families continue to suffer. They are stopped at every avenue when it comes to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations, particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan, in view of Brexit and the possible re-introduction of a hard Border. [11047/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: US Travel Restrictions (28 Mar 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and assistance provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14325/18]