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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development: Discussion (29 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise for not being here at the beginning of the meeting. I concur with the Chairman's comments on the national planning framework. This committee should have an input into the framework as it develops. I also agree with the Chairman's view on the gulf between rural and urban Ireland. When we look at a map of Ireland and its motorways, which is the very basic requirement when it...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (29 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 45. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to re-examine the situation whereby women that were in the workforce and left in earlier years for family duties are not in a position to receive the full State contributory pension when they reach retirement age; and her further plans to address this situation. [50545/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (29 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 51. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to re-examine the situation for women that lost out on their full State contributory pension due to leaving the workforce to rear their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50546/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (29 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 297. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); the reason for the refusal of the application by a charity for an education officer and information officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50845/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (29 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 298. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the lack of dental treatment under the primary dental programme at a school (details supplied); his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50846/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (29 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 419. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to improve a service (details supplied) in view of the number of complaints regarding this service and the inconvenience caused to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50848/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme (28 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50498/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 420. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for cataract surgery by county, in tabular form; the length of time persons have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50355/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 439. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if it will be referred to the HSE to offer an appointment. [50479/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (28 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 444. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for procedures (details supplied) by county, in tabular form; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50508/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (28 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 520. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding his investment plans for the post office network (details supplied); the timeframe for their introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50389/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sexual Harassment in the Arts and Culture Sector: Discussion (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the representatives of the Department, the Arts Council and Equity Ireland for coming in today. I am sorry about the distraction we have had as a result of leaving the committee room to vote in the Dáil. As Senator O'Donnell has said, it is wonderful to have representatives of the arts community presenting today. I will begin with a number of questions for Ms Katherine...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sexual Harassment in the Arts and Culture Sector: Discussion (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Yes, a certain amount went to the OPW for all of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sexual Harassment in the Arts and Culture Sector: Discussion (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: If I am correct, €600,000 went to RTÉ.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sexual Harassment in the Arts and Culture Sector: Discussion (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sexual Harassment in the Arts and Culture Sector: Discussion (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: No. The point I am making is that hundreds of artists were involved in that event. I mention it as a case study.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sexual Harassment in the Arts and Culture Sector: Discussion (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I know how much money was put into it. It is great that we are finally recognising our artists. I believe there is much more work to be done in this regard. I am using Cruinniú na Cásca as an example. As we have Ms Irvine here on behalf of the artists, I would appreciate it if she would speak about the value of Creative Ireland and Cruinniú na Cásca. I refer to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 17. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the effects that Brexit will have on SMEs along the Border region; and if plans have been made to protect them. [49455/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 26. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the plans in place to protect businesses along the Border in view of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49453/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to implement the Labour Court recommendation on the issue of pension rights for community employment supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49757/17]