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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses for being here today. I am a Cavan-Monaghan Deputy and I am totally landlocked, so I have found this discussion very insightful. We are all very aware that for a very long time there have been huge restrictions on fishermen right across the country. It is our job in this committee to focus on making rural communities viable. If we have to use positive...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms McHugh for attending today. She had quite a journey so we appreciate it. Unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity to visit the Crawford Art Gallery but I hope to do so. I am interested in hearing a little more about two points. Give that Ms McHugh is so new to her post, she may not know about the education and outreach initiatives that may be happening in the gallery....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: My follow up question was on visitors to the gallery. Is there still that difficulty, as there is with all regional art galleries and centres, of a perception that it is for the elite in our communities or regions? Does the Crawford have a particular way to break down that barrier or a particular policy to engage communities?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Following that, has there been any monitoring or analysis of the impact that is having in terms of the clients the gallery is engaging with? Are they coming to the gallery themselves?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms McHugh. Outreach is the way to get them in. One has to go to the people-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: -----and change that culture and mindset. I say, "Well done".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Crawford Art Gallery: Chairperson Designate (26 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: Of course it is.

Other Questions: Garda Stations (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to purchase property for Garda stations; the stages in negotiation for each one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18715/17]

Other Questions: Garda Stations (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I wish to ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to purchase property for Garda stations, the stages in negotiation for each one, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: Garda Stations (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am specifically addressing the issue of Bailieborough Garda Station because it is almost 18 months since it was first announced. We have heard rumours about where it will be located. Will it be a greenfield site or in the main street of Bailieborough? Can the Minister of State confirm exactly what premises are being considered for the main...

Other Questions: Garda Stations (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the positive news that we are nearing the end of what has been a protracted procedure. We are cognisant of Brexit as we are in a Border county. Unfortunately rural crime has increased in the area so gardaí do need the requisite facilities to do their job properly. We do not have those facilities at the moment. I have been involved with gardaí through the community...

Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I, too, am delighted to support the Bill. It is crucially important. We can have all the laws and Bills in the world but we need the leverage to implement them. We have seen continued depletion of our lakes and rivers. We need to urgently address the situation as we are leaving IFI vulnerable to legal challenge simply for doing its job of protecting the inland waterways and the fish that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 246. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); if he will expedite this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18920/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 256. To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18944/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 270. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for eye procedures, by county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to speed up waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19021/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: North-South Interconnector (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 332. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the draft terms of reference regarding the North-South interconnector will be circulated to Members of the Oireachtas and to a committee in County Monaghan and another organisation (details supplied) for comment before they are signed off on; and if these terms of reference will require Cabinet approval. [18935/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 132. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure a new school (details supplied) in County Cavan is prioritised by his Department; the reason it is not being treated as urgent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18426/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 222. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Artists' Remuneration (11 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 67. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he has had discussions with the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs regarding the establishment of a specific social protection payment for artists; if there interdepartmental initiatives planned to ensure support for artists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17715/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (11 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 75. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite waiting times for jobseeker's benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17459/17]