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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]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 338. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for carer's allowance will be finalised for a person (details supplied). [23811/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 445. To ask the Minister for Health further to the reply in parliamentary Question No. 626 of 12 July 2016, if a person (details supplied) is eligible for the treatment purchase fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23486/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 447. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to tackle obesity within school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/16]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Titles (20 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 75. To ask the Taoiseach when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23355/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Titles (20 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when or if her Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23352/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Titles (20 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23348/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if action will be taken to retain the school bus service under the primary school transport scheme for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23166/16]