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National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I am glad we have had this opportunity. We are talking about a national framework plan but I am going to be parochial about it and I make no apology for that. I have a diagram in front of me which shows the motorways across the island of Ireland. It makes very poor reading for counties such as Cavan and Monaghan which have lagged behind when it comes to motorways and infrastructure. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (26 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 32. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to address the social housing waiting list problems for county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45307/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (26 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the acquisition of a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45541/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 154. To ask the Minister for Health if he will bring forward legislation making it mandatory to make a defibrillator available in each public building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45411/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 155. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to reduce the long waiting times being experienced by children in counties Cavan and Monaghan who are in need of an assessment for occupational therapy. [45413/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (26 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 235. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for broadband services to be available in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the position regarding fibre installation; the position regarding the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45412/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (26 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 269. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of unoccupied houses awaiting acceptance of offer that each county council has on its stock book in tabular form. [45419/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes (25 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 254. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter regarding a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45343/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a school transport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44585/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44853/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 184. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a matter (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44852/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 258. To ask the Minister for Health the system for the provision of dental care in primary schools; the person or group that persons (details supplied) should contact regarding concerns of a lack of treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44874/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 267. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44955/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Stamp Duty (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 287. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding stamp duty on farmland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44623/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 334. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the driving licence for persons over 70 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44875/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 346. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44982/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (24 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 370. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review a case (details supplied); the options available to this provider to accommodate the numbers approaching their centre in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44805/17]

National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: We will, of course, support the National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017 and it is good to see it on Second Stage. The National Archives is very important for the heritage and history of this country. Our heritage officers on councils play a pivotal role in the protection and promotion of what we have to offer in this country, with our national institutions such as the National Library of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Grants (19 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 140. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address the fact that the Arts Council will significantly cut the amount of funding provided to regularly funded organisations in 2017 compared to 2016. [44517/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (18 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be a particular emphasis on the Border region due to Brexit in the Army recruitment campaign. [44070/17]