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Select Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (5 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: The post offices would be very busy again if they had passport functions.

Select Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (5 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: There would be queues out the door.

Select Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (5 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Does a town need a chamber to avail of that?

Select Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (5 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: A lot of towns do not have chambers.

Select Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (5 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Was Castleblayney the only town in the Minister's constituency of Cavan-Monaghan that availed of the funding?

Select Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (5 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Was there any project in Cavan?

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I wish the Minister of State the best of luck in her new position. So-called legal highs are playing havoc in my constituency, Cavan-Monaghan, to the same extent that they are nationally, and they are causing untold damage to families. The families of the young people who have consumed the drugs know only too well the destruction these substances have caused. In my own area, for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Heritage Plan (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to publish an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20106/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Heritage Plan (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: It is good to see the Minister in the House. We have had quite a few outings this week. Please God we are coming near the end of it. When does the Minister expect to publish an updated national heritage plan, and will she make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Heritage Plan (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: When does the Minister hope to have a full board in place again? Fourteen out of the 15 positions on the board are vacant and if we are to have a national heritage plan, we must ensure there is strong strategic leadership in the sector. We all know that the arts sector believes it has been neglected and undervalued. That feeling is shared on the heritage side also. The Minister will be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Heritage Plan (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I draw to the Minister's attention some challenges facing our national cultural institutions which it would be critical to address in the new heritage plan. I understand a significant portion of the National Library of Ireland lacks modern fire protection for its collections. Will the plan address that critical issue of protection? The National Museum of Ireland is seriously...

Other Questions: Film Industry (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports she provides for the indigenous film and television production sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19836/16]

Other Questions: Film Industry (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I asked the Minister to outline the support she provides for the indigenous film and television production sector, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Other Questions: Film Industry (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister. We all agree that the indigenous film and television production sector has a significant cultural and economic impact in Ireland. Indigenous producers preserve Ireland's rich cultural heritage and chronicle what it means to be Irish. The sector has enjoyed many successes in recent years and competes well on the world stage. However, there is a growing belief that...

Other Questions: Film Industry (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: The Minister will be aware that independent producers and production companies employ several thousand people and foster a habitat for the type of creative talent that attracts big-budget productions. An analysis by the Revenue Commissioners showed that the estimated expenditure on employment for projects availing of section 481 in 2015 was €97 million and that approximately 1,200...

Other Questions: National Heritage Plan (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 17. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on producing an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19837/16]

Other Questions: National Heritage Plan (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Will the Minister outline the progress on updating the national heritage plan?

Topical Issue Debate: Debt Collection (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: Being a Deputy of the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, I, too, have received a number of phone calls over the past few days from distressed citizens, some of whom are farmers who find themselves in similar financial difficulty. As the House will be aware, this is an issue for farmers not only in my constituency, but right across the island. The big concern after yesterday's events is that...

Topical Issue Debate: Debt Collection (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: I accept most of what the Minister of State has said, but I take issue with the conduct of those involved. I do not like to repeat myself but I am doing so. I accept the Minister of State's comments about the role of the agencies, etc. The problem is the manner in which these animals were culled. I do not come from a farming background but I am sure I should have heard about something...

Topical Issue Debate: Debt Collection (7 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: It is not acceptable for a child to be in earshot of gunshots being fired, with people racing around a farm. It paints a very poor picture of society in Ireland in 2016.