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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1393. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns by a person (details supplied) regarding the availability of vaccinations for children at present here; if a catch-up programme is being planned by Government for children who miss out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25924/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1481. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a subsidy is still in existence for the installation of electricity in slatted sheds and farm out offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24684/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1504. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the farming sectors the EU aid package worth €11.1 million is open to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24515/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: UK Referendum on EU Membership (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1511. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has sought a meeting or is planning to seek a meeting with the person who has been appointed chief negotiator for Brexit on behalf of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24646/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fish Farming (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1635. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has made contact with Inland Fisheries Ireland regarding the closure of fish farms here; the action his Department has taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25127/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fish Farming (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1636. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has made contact with Inland Fisheries Ireland regarding the closure of fish farms here; the action his Department has taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25128/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fish Farming (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1638. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has been in contact with Inland Fisheries Ireland following their moves to close fish hatcheries here; the action he has taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25130/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Tourism Industry (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1637. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the worth of angling to the Irish economy annually; if he will provide a breakdown by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25129/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Sports Organisations (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1639. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of angling clubs here; the number of members each have; their location; the initiatives in place to support anglers, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25132/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1667. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of wind farms located in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form; the number of turbines these farms have; if there are any plans for more wind farms; the stage these projects are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24786/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1744. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a dedicated, separately funded local improvement scheme will be restored to county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24528/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1752. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grant aid available to community groups that wish to construct a cycle lane to encourage tourists to explore different parts of counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24643/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1753. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the areas in counties Cavan and Monaghan which have been provided with a cycle lane to date, in tabular form; if there are areas in Cavan and Monaghan where cycle lanes have yet to be implemented; when works might begin in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24644/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Culture 2025 - Éire Ildánach: a Framework Policy to 2025 and Related Matters: Discussion (7 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. There has been a lovely and broad cross-section of the various art forms. "Red Rock" is one of my favourite contemporary screen productions. We have come on so much in terms of our own shows on national television, which is something to be proud of. On the broader question of the draft cultural document before us, Mr. Downes referred to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Culture 2025 - Éire Ildánach: a Framework Policy to 2025 and Related Matters: Discussion (7 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I have a question on Aosdána for the National Campaign for the Arts. From the outside looking in, I imagine that Aosdána looks like a great vehicle for giving artists a sense of security but it is restrictive. Once one is in, one is in but how do young artists or artists who are trying to become established become members? I stand to be corrected but once one is a member, one is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 44. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there is a delay in the processing of Garda vetting for a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; when they will receive their Garda vetting clearance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23385/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the plans if any he has lower the VAT rate on items (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23558/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans if any to introduce a sugar tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23560/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) was refused SUSI grant based on residency; if their history and circumstances were taken into consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23557/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 331. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan in receipt of carer's allowance, carer's benefit and respite grant between 2011 and 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23597/16]