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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (19 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 498. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be granted to address bad road conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26493/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (19 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 542. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) had to complete the same JobPath programme twice and was not allowed a 12 month break after their most recent employment in March 2018; if the matter will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26491/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (19 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 607. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next meeting of the all-party consultation group on commemorations will meet in view of the fact that the group has not met for over a year. [26188/18]

Other Questions: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (14 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 14. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the work of the Action Plan for Rural Development specifically relating to the revitalisation of towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24822/18]

Other Questions: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (14 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I will forfeit my 30 second preamble.

Other Questions: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (14 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: Speaking as someone from a rural constituency, the Minister's portfolio is one of the most important nationally. His remit, particularly in terms of the Action Plan for Rural Development, has the potential to do much for towns and villages, which have been stripped of services down the years. Their post offices, Garda stations, shops and banks have closed, but the Minister has it within his...

Other Questions: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (14 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: Has the Department met its targets for 2017's €21.6 million? Has all of it been spent? Will the Minister increase funding for the Action Plan for Rural Development in 2018? He mentioned small shops in towns being crucified by large multinationals, but the main problem is broadband. It is a major issue for the Government in the revitalisation of towns and villages throughout the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Expenditure (14 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 43. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the local improvement scheme to local authorities throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24823/18]

Other Questions: Home Schooling (13 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I support what Deputy Eamon Ryan said about the value of parents who do take the option of staying at home to mind their children. Any increase in the home tax credit would be important. Like him, I would like to hear about any further measures the Minister has to help and facilitate parents to do a valued job. Is the Minister in discussion with the Minister for Public Expenditure and...

Other Questions: Home Schooling (13 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 53. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to support stay-at-home parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24818/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation (13 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 56. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the affordable childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24819/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (13 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 117. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25768/18]

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Lucia, Jim and their beautiful daughters tonight to the Gallery to hear us speak about a very tragic case. Almost seven years have passed since Shane O'Farrell was killed in an horrific hit-and-run incident in Carrickmacross in County Monaghan. Shane was a bright, young, intelligent man, an only son with four loving sisters and his whole life ahead of him. He was killed in a...

Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: In the programme for Government a commitment was given to ensuring a strong and visible policing force in every community. However, in Cavan-Monaghan we have seen a surge in crime. It has increased by 36%, with over 483 burglaries last year. Only in the last month we have seen horrific, callous aggravated burglaries committed against the elderly, one of who was held at gunpoint in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding for the extension of the M3 motorway to Cavan town, the N2 to motorway in County Monaghan and the east-west link will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24501/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 189. To ask the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24264/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 258. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of works for a Garda station (details supplied); the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24521/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 325. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the status of works for a school (details supplied); the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24522/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Commission (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 344. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the entitlements of a person (details supplied) in circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24723/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: 350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an exemption can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); the steps which need to be taken in order for this to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24737/18]