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Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: It is the Minister's lucky day, and again we are talking about services that affect rural areas. I, along with many postmasters and postmistresses across the country, was horrified to see the headline in theIrish Independent some days or weeks ago. It stated 400 post offices are to close. As the Minister well knows, the post offices provide an invaluable piece of the fabric and integrity...

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: The fact that the Minister is talking about compensation is acknowledgement of that there are worries when it comes to health, land devaluation, heritage and the landscape of the area. The word "compensation" would not come into the conversation otherwise. Is the Minister really asking us to believe that the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Humphreys, who is from my...

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the North-South interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41712/17]

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I ask the Minister the most up-to-date status of the North-South interconnector and to make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: We have not yet had an independent review with support across the Chamber, but the key to any review of this thorny and important matter is public acceptance. We do not have that. Eirgrid has recently published its latest magazine and sent it to all the landowners in the area saying what is happening in autumn 2017. As the Minister well knows, a Europe-wide tender for the design and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates For Public Services 2017: Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: The Minister spoke about the €5 million assigned to Creative Ireland. When we get into the nitty-gritty, we see that no money was actually set aside for the delivery of Creative Ireland in terms of programming. What is the Minister hoping to do in terms of setting aside actual funding for the delivery of Creative Ireland? How much does she intend to apportion to each of the pillars,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates For Public Services 2017: Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I put it to the Minister that, in respect of the €5 million, there was no fund or pot of money that allowed people to apply to Creative Ireland for specific programmes or anything of that nature. The Creative Ireland €5 million to which the Minister keeps referring relates to the marketing of the idea of Creative Ireland, which amalgamates and promotes what was already...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates For Public Services 2017: Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: That was rolled out by the Minister's Department. There was still no pot of funding-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates For Public Services 2017: Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I still put it to the Minister that she was promoting-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates For Public Services 2017: Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: That is the point I am making. The €5 million allocated in respect of Creative Ireland was really spent on public relations for all the things that were already happening within our local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll out of the national broadband plan. [41903/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Fire Safety Regulations (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has satisfied himself that fire safety regulations have been met for the absolute safety of the pupils and staff at a school (details supplied) in view of his Department's recent announcement to carry out fire safety audits at an additional 31 schools, all built in recent years by a company at the centre of fire safety breaches...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if refunds will be issued; if an additional service will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42075/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 135. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the family are in the process of seeking medical attention in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42049/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Capacity Review (4 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited with an organisation for a person (details supplied) that has been on the waiting list for two years. [42052/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Prices (3 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 48. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a floor milk price margin or a floor ceiling milk margin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41666/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Knowledge Transfer Programme (3 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 59. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the progress of the knowledge transfer programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41665/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new development for a school (details supplied); if a timeframe from tender has been set out; when site works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41250/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 221. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay with acquiring the new building for the new Garda station for the Bailieborough district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41285/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (3 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 297. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied); if he will reconsider this decision not to fund Translarna; if he will address the points made by the persons affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41280/17]