Results 21-40 of 384 for long speaker:Niamh Smyth

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (12 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 839. To ask the Minister for Health if it is his Department’s rule that on a long-term basis private ambulance companies would own or have leased ambulances prior to applying for the contract for the provision of ambulance services for hospitals (details supplied). [55341/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...to almost double its footprint. It is bursting at the seams due to the success of the teaching staff there. It badly needs to move from stage 2A to stage 2B but, again, it appears that it has been long-fingered by the Department. Anything that can be done to assist the Minister, Deputy Foley, and to ensure she has the resources in the Department to allow these projects to move on would...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to both the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege in respect of the presentations they make to the committee. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: How long does that process take?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: This has been a really interesting and important discussion. I do not think we are in any way done this. There is a long way to go on this and a lot more to do. We have a split session today. We now need to take a small break after which other witnesses come before us. We will certainly follow up on some of the suggestions and ideas mentioned today. I thank all the witnesses for being...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...advice on the matter. Persons giving evidence from outside the jurisdiction should be mindful of their domestic law and how it may apply to the evidence they give. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...bolstering that unit, which is absolutely crucial? I have a related question. My understanding from replies to parliamentary questions I submitted is that there are a large number of gardaí on long-term sick leave. I am talking in the hundreds. I am sure that is impacting on the force and on what the Commissioner can do operationally to provide the visibility we have heard about...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 358. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if pension entitlements being worked on for carers by her Department at present will be extended to long-term foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51986/23]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...Estimates, individually. Is that agreed? Agreed. In accordance with Standing Orders, the discussion must be confined to items constituting the Supplementary Estimates. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside of the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, and their officials. As the Ministers are present, it is not expected that officials will need to speak in the public session. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We have as long as the Deputy wants.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: .... I know from experience that access funding has been really useful in the past. The ability for more community-based groups to apply for funds and capital grants to improve facilities could go a long way with a lot of community organisations. In many cases, they do not even have a space. It certainly is an idea worth exploring. I am gobsmacked by what Deputy Griffin said, as I am...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege in respect of the presentations they make to the committee. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 562. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a procedure in Cappagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51005/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 490. To ask the Minister for Health why a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an operation in Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49348/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: ...That is a vast area that incorporates vastly different types of criminality. I do not understand how it can be done. I would appreciate Ms Cunningham's view on that. We have seen how tourism was impacted long before there was the reputational damage to which Mr. Cummins referred. Can he put a figure on how restaurant owners and publicans have been affected in terms of their turnover,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 550. To ask the Minister for Health the reason (details supplied) is waiting so long on a procedure in Cappagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43966/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 287. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who are out sick at present; the division they are in; if they are on long-term sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43213/23]