Results 1-20 of 10,502 for speaker:Niamh Smyth

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30739/25]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Business Supports (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: This is a highly important issue that affects not just east Cavan but also Meath, Monaghan and the entire community of Mullagh. I contend that way more than 217 people will be affected by this. In addition to the workers themselves, there are ancillary staff, canteen staff and many outside companies that provide services and look after machinery in the facility. I have been in regular...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Business Supports (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the visitors in the Gallery. I have no doubt that some people in the Oldcastle area are affected by the sad news about Wellman International. I have been in touch and have been very active. Let us be clear. I am not paying platitudes to anyone, as I feel strongly about these people. I represent them. I was elected to do so and I will certainly do that. I have met them and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Directives (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. I wish to emphasise to the Deputy that there is no contradiction in the replies previously provided in relation to the EU burden reduction agenda and the specific proposals regarding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Ireland supports the simplification and burden reduction agenda at EU level....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Corporate Governance (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The information on the number of staff employed by the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA), including their grade and current vacancies, is detailed below. Resourcing of the CEA is kept under constant review and the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is involved in regular engagement with the CEA in relation to its requirements. Under the Companies Act 2014, Gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Corporate Governance (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Corporate Enforcement Authority was established in July 2022. The CEA has published one Annual Report covering from the date of establishment in July 2022 to end 2023, which is available on the CEA's website www.cea.gov.ie. The first Annual Report shows the following information in relation the complaints or reports received, and the details of the liquidators’ reports received...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Corporate Governance (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is funded by the Exchequer. The CEA submits a request letter to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on a monthly basis seeking a drawdown of the funds required for the coming month. Funding of the CEA is kept under ongoing review by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and the funding requirements are discussed at the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the statutory body responsible for promoting compliance with, and enforcing, competition and consumer protection law in Ireland. The remit of the CCPC has expanded in recent years, particularly in light of recent EU legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections and ensuring fairness in digital and online markets. This...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Inquiries (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the statutory body responsible for promoting compliance with, and enforcing, consumer protection and competition law in Ireland. Its mission is to make markets work better for consumers and businesses, with a vision of open and competitive markets where consumers are protected and businesses actively compete. The CCPC is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Artificial Intelligence (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: As the Deputy is aware, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) came into force in August 2024. It establishes a harmonised regulatory framework for AI systems in the EU, aiming to protect health, safety, and fundamental rights while promoting trustworthy, human-centric AI. Its provisions will be applied in stages over the period up to August 2027. My department is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 636. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person will be assisted in obtaining clearance from the UAE to progress their Teaching Council application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29985/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 642. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review correspondence (details supplied) and the status of the provision of a new national school in Belturbet, County Cavan. [30057/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 887. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will expedite the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29239/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 903. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide an update on the State pension application by a person (details supplied). [29415/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 965. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not received the qualified adults payment for his child who is sill of age to receive it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30717/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 976. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a naturalisation application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29097/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Inquiries (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1091. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will look favourably on an appeal by a person (details supplied) of the extensively grazed pasture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29094/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Inquiries (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1161. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if the assessment can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29190/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1249. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reasons a child (details supplied) has not gotten his assessment of needs appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30597/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jun 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1275. To ask the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29007/25]