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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 657. To ask the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42627/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I raise the issue of school transport. Since the Dáil resumed, it has been a bone of contention with many colleagues around the House. I want to raise in particular Tunnyduff National School. I am using it as an example. It is a rural school and there are 42 kids to this day without their school transport. The Tánaiste and I both know that 42 kids in a rural school is a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on passport applications and processing times presently; how many applications were processed this year; how many are outstanding and currently in waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41555/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (28 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagement with the British Government on issues relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41554/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 76. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan particularly in relation to counties Cavan and Monaghan. [41552/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (28 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 104. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what efforts are being made by his Department to reduce the 24 month waiting period for the warmer home schemes; if he will outline any further plans to review solar grants for young couples wishing to implement same. [41553/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 268. To ask the Minister for Health the number of attendances to the minor injury unit in County Monaghan, per month, from January 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41963/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how a parent goes about filling home tuition hours when a student cannot get a place in their local school; if there is a database of retired teachers who offer this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41740/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 160. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the CLÁR 2024 programme will open to applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41748/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We have received apologies from Senator Hoey. First, we must dispose of some committee business before we take our opening statements. Are the minutes of the meetings on 7, 11 and 12 July and 22 August and 13 September formally agreed and there are no matters arising? Agreed. Today's meeting is with Coimisiún na Meán on its work programme 2023, which is its first. I welcome...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Godfrey, who has given us a very good and broad overview of the organisation. I remind colleagues that their nine-minute slots are for questions and answers.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Very final.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I have to move on, sorry.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Godfrey for that information.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses for being with us today. There is great enthusiasm to see Coimisiún na Meán up and running and to see the position it is in. Obviously, myself and all my colleagues believe in the importance of what this organisation can do. Our State broadcaster has been through a turbulent time over the last couple of months. Ms Craig alluded to having seen the damage...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Did Ms Craig say Coimisiún na Meán would measure public trust?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: On that, is there an update available on the planned five-year funding for public service broadcasting?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Does her positive feedback reflect all of the platforms, including TikTok?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I am thinking of the headlines this morning where a 14-year-old lost her life and there is a belief there that is was something to do with some of the tasks that are put on platforms such as those we have spoken about. There has obviously been concerns raised around TikTok and its tracking of information and data and all that. This is globally and not just in Ireland and in government...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Does Mr. Godfrey or any of the witnesses have any thoughts on the public service piece which he would like to share? I am mindful of the fact that we are coming to the conclusion of the meeting. Do the witnesses want to share any other thoughts they may have or on how this committee can support them in the work on which they embark?