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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]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 183. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a disadvantaged area payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49745/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied); the reason for the delay; his plans to reduce same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49655/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 206. 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. [49796/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (23 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 214. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to implement the Labour Court recommendation on the issue of pension rights for community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49756/17]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: My colleagues, Deputies Cowen and Casey, have been front and centre in addressing the housing crisis and have put forward some key priorities from Fianna Fáil's perspective. We have put forward numerous Bills, such as the Vacant Housing Refurbishment Bill, to get to grips with the crisis. We successfully pressed for further investment in social housing. The Taoiseach has claimed...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: In the programme for Government, there is a commitment to improving services and increasing support for people with disabilities, particularly in the area of early assessment and intervention for children with special needs. Today I want to raise the issue of assessment of needs for children in Cavan-Monaghan. The reality on the ground for parents is stark. They are being told that it will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the M3 motorway was not constructed as far as Cavan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49144/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for a safety review of a road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49145/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 142. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); if an appointment will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49494/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (22 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 153. To ask the Minister for Health if an application for a mobility scooter by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49532/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (22 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 158. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the delay in the provision of two scans for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49544/17]