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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Jul 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 526. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the options and supports available to a person (details supplied). [30986/17]

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I accept what the Minister of State has said but for a review to take five weeks and then be sent back to a board of management or school is an issue. I accept the Minister of State's bona fides to the effect that it is more than just labelling. I have read the document and the reply. The main thrust of it is labelling and how it is presented. There is not much about additional...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: It is a temporary, unsafe building for them to be in.

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I do not know how the school is even certified.

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I do not want to be back here talking about this again.

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (29 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I congratulate the Minister of State on his new role, but I am disappointed that the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, is not here to answer in respect of the case of the Holy Family school, as it is one of serious concern. It really upsets me, as it does the families and staff of the Holy Family school in Cootehill, County Cavan, who are watching tonight's discussions, to be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (29 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 34. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to protect small and medium enterprises along the Border region which are most exposed to the impacts of Brexit. [30214/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (29 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 42. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the effects that Brexit will have on small and medium size enterprises along the Border region; and her plans to protect them. [30216/17]

Anti-Malarial Medication: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: The Fianna Fáil Party will support the motion to designate Lariam as a drug of last resort. For many years, serious concerns have arisen regarding the use of this anti-malarial drug by members of the Defence Forces serving overseas in Africa and other areas where malaria is rife. Side effects of Lariam include anxiety, depression, paranoia and suicidal behaviour, all of which indicate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to recommence the design stage of the A5/N2 to address the potential impacts from Brexit; if Monaghan County Council can be briefed on these plans; and if funding will be available to the council. [29940/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allocate funding to allow Monaghan County Council recommence the design stage of the A5/N2 and select the preferred route to address the potential impacts from Brexit. [29939/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Grants (28 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 164. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of Aosdána members who have been refused a cnuas; and the reason for these refusals. [30295/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Grants (28 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 165. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has considered reforms to Aosdána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30296/17]

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (27 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will redraft the terms of reference for the review of the north-south interconnector to reflect the wishes of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan affected and groups (details supplied) as per the Fianna Fáil Dáil Éireann motion which was passed in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the...

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (27 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Will the Minister redraft the terms of reference for the review of the north-south interconnector to reflect the wishes of the persons affected in counties Cavan and Monaghan, as per the Fianna Fáil motion which was passed in 2017?

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (27 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I have read the reaction to the terms of reference from one of the locals in the Monaghan anti-pylon group. They state that this type of study is exactly what they do not want as it obviously is intended to assist EirGrid in benchmarking landowners for compensation for overhead lines in an international context. The feeling on the ground is that to talk about compensation, for starters, is...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (27 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I would like the Minister to set out the progress that has been made in implementing the recommendations of two reports on the future and reform of the post office network and to make a statement on the same issue.

Other Questions: Post Office Network (27 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: As the Minister knows, I represent the very rural constituency of Cavan-Monaghan. The post office is an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of the constituency. I would like to give the Minister a feel for the concerns of people in this regard. Over 150 people attended a recent public meeting in the small town of Shercock, County Cavan, which is near the border with County...

Other Questions: Post Office Network (27 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Both post offices and broadband fall under the Minister's remit. It is very difficult for the post offices we are trying to keep in local areas to survive if they do not have a basic service like broadband. I agree with what the Minister said about bringing in younger people and providing extra services. Something that happened in my constituency today provided another example of why...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the roll-out of fibre broadband in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29465/17]