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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: I thank the Minister of State for the written report, because it is good to have all those facts in writing. What I wish to ascertain concerns the problem that arose last year, having had the announcement from the Government that all DEIS schools would have access to the meals programme of hot meals for national schools and cold food for secondary schools, with regard to schools throughout...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: Okay. Is there no way I could have two minutes and add the other two on at the end or anything like that?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: Chairpersons are awful. They never allow me to break the rules. The main reason I wanted to raise this is because in my area we had new schools added to the DEIS list. That was very welcome because, until lately, on one side of the Long Mile Road was the Assumption school in Walkinstown, one section of which did not have DEIS status, and across the road was Drimnagh Castle, where boys...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport If he will examine the way the contracts for the national car testing system are awarded in light of the recent crisis at the NCT centres and the ongoing industrial relations issues at an organisation (details supplied) and the inability to retain and recruit suitably skilled staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10460/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Government intends to continue to implement reduced fares on public transport across the State; if any consideration has been given to extending that reduction or moving to providing fare-free public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10461/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can clarify the proposed progressing of the BusConnects scheme for Dublin in the coming year, specifically if the NTA intends to push ahead with existing dates for implementation, given the difficulty transport companies concerned have in recruiting and retaining staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10458/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene with the NTA in relation to the ongoing deterioration of bus services in Ballyfermot as a result of the introduction of the new BusConnects routes, specifically the collapse of services in Lower Ballyfermot as a result of the introduction of the new 60 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10457/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pay (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his officials have been briefed on industrial relations issues at a company (details supplied) and proposed industrial action at the company; if he has any proposals to ensure disputes at the company do not arise as a result of lower levels of pay or conditions being imposed on drivers as a result of the way the NTA awards...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (2 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 304. To ask the Minister for Health the reason melatonin and propranolol are not covered by a student medical card while venlafex, which has been prescribed as part of a trio of medication, is; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that having to pay for these two medications is having a significant financial impact, especially when other college costs are also factored in; if there are...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security Committee (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: I draw the attention of the Taoiseach to the recent Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, report showing that at 42 sites, factories and landfills posed a pollution threat to our water sources. The EPA has stated that five of those sites have been put on a priority list for enforcement action after serious and repeated concerns were raised over discharges to local water sources. Of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security Committee (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: It is a matter of national security if we do not have decent water.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Defence Forces (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: My question to the Taoiseach relates to the report of an independent review that is to be given to the Minister for Defence, Deputy Micheál Martin, today into allegations of bullying and harassment in the Defence Forces, namely, the women who featured in the high-profile radio documentary, "Women of Honour" , in late 2021. These are female Defence Forces members who acted as...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: As today is 1 March, the Minister for Health should by now have the final report of the review of abortion legislation. This review was to look at the evidence of the operation of the Act. This evidence was collected from women who use the service and health professionals who provide it. We know from research carried out by the National Women's Council of Ireland and others that women...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: Could the Taoiseach press him to give us a timeline for publication of the review? He has never given that to us.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of scheduled weekly departures that will be provided as a result of the recently announced improvements in rural transport links; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10466/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the proposed amendment to the Planning and Development Act 2020, currently before Dáil Éireann, will impact in any way on current regulations and provisions that deal with allotments and the provision of allotments by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10304/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Mar 2023)

Bríd Smith: 128. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will clearly outline the rationale for the stopping of child benefit at the age of 18 years; if she will acknowledge that many children are still in full-time secondary education at this age and that their parents or guardians still rely on the payment to help with costs; if she will further acknowledge that in the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2023)

Bríd Smith: 57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he can clarify the Government’s plan to deal with recent Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, figures that show increases in CO2 emissions in the State, and that Ireland is the worst performer in the EU, according to EUROSTAT data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10335/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2023)

Bríd Smith: The Minister of State is probably aware of this but on Friday, 3 March, the climate movement will be back on the streets for the first time in a long time. I am delighted to see Extinction Rebellion and FridaysForFuture taking the climate crisis seriously and marching from Parnell Square at 12 noon to this House. I want to ask the Minister of State to please clarify for me and them the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2023)

Bríd Smith: Far from being on target to cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030, or by 5% per year, according to An Taisce, which is littered with eminent scientists on this issue, we are on track to exceed the combined ten-year carbon budget by between 23% and 36%. That is exceeding the budget and we are on track to do that. The climate movement will not be cheering the Green Party. Almost...