273. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that will be implemented to assist the mushroom and horticulture sectors due to the difficulties that have arisen in relation to peat harvesting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10416/22]
202. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if section 38 and 39 workers will be eligible for the additional recognition payment applicable to frontline health care workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10147/22]
802. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if motor neurone disease is classed as an illness covered under the long-term illness scheme. if not, if this illness will be classed accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9651/22]
620. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if persons employed by education and training boards (details supplied) will receive increments and pension entitlements in respect of their employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9972/22]
79. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to appoint a new Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9488/22]
22. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the proposals to implement additional measures to counteract illicit trade in fuel, drink and tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9489/22]
360. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total funding available to her Department for the 2022 local improvement scheme; the outcome of discussions she has had with the Minister for Transport regarding funding to local authorities from that Department for the local improvement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9026/22]
341. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the present position in relation to the next Leader programme; the total funding in place for this programme; the funding that will be allocated for the Leader programme in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8970/22]
245. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the existing proposals to substantially reduce student fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8969/22]
197. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if further consideration will be given to a request outlined in correspondence (details supplied) to his Department; if he plans to amend the criteria for this scheme at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8977/22]
138. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda stations operational in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division in 2021; the number that will be operational in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8564/22]
118. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the new measures that will be introduced in 2022 to deal with illegal drugs throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8565/22]
88. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the issues outlined in correspondence from a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8637/22]
758. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the level of funding provided in 2022 for the provision of mental health services; if specific funding is allocated for suicide prevention services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7996/22]
595. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in reopening Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan; the timeline for the opening of the station; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7990/22]
135. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures that will be implemented to reduce the long delays in orthopaedic assessments and follow-up procedures for patients from counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7901/22]
72. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the necessary provision of additional capacity at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh is given urgent consideration; when the proposed project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7900/22]
15. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent communications with the President of the United States of America. [7864/22]
360. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a refuge centre for victims of domestic abuse will be established in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7297/22]
340. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if the State will meet the costs of mock exams instead of parents having to pay such costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7421/22]
254. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the level of excise on fuel products due to the severe pressures on many households due to the rising costs of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7363/22]
253. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if further consideration has been given to issues raised by a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7360/22]
252. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the progress to date in implementing commitments in the Programme for Government in relation to financial services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7359/22]
233. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if tolls on national roads will be reduced in view of the considerable costs incurred by motorists who have to commute to work on a daily basis and on other road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7365/22]
218. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he will announce details of a new home retrofit programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7373/22]
203. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will increase the minimum wage in view of the severe pressures on low-income workers at present due to rising costs of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7362/22]
153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when it is proposed to revise costings for farm improvement works to be grant-aided under TAMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6998/22]
55. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the financial supports available from his Department and through the agencies under the remit of his Department for the development of enterprise centres through community and or local authority development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7062/22]
8. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of funding provided for his Department and for the agencies under the remit of his Department for the development of enterprise centres in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7063/22]
113. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the present status of the Immigration Investment Programme; if she will ensure that there will be no reduction in potential investment funding for public good projects including the disability, sports and arts sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6982/22]
515. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the provision of additional accommodation for a college (details supplied) can be progressed at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6433/22]
399. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if it will be ensured that there are no further delays in finalising the pay and conditions for school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5864/22]
243. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase the level of rebate on products (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6023/22]
100. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures that will be implemented to intensify cross-Border co-operation in the provision of further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6436/22]
61. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the projects that will be progressed in 2022 in the upgrading of existing accommodation and the provision of new accommodation in the further education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6437/22]
369. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in implementing recommendations 9, 11 and 36 of the Report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Reform of the Family Law System; the expected timeline for the introduction of such changes as recommended by the Oireachtas Committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5669/22]
238. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if assistance can be provided by the OPW to the relevant local authority in order that maintenance and cleaning work will be carried out on a stretch of river (details supplied) in view of increasing incidents of major flooding on an annual basis and the resultant threat to animal welfare and road safety due to serious flooding on the local road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5731/22]
150. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he plans to improve the level of grant aid available in 2022 towards the provision of new childcare accommodation and the upgrading of existing facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5406/22]
148. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total capital spend in 2021 in providing grant aid to assist in the upgrading of existing childcare facilities and the provision of new facilities; the level of funding allocated for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5405/22]
64. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures that will be implemented to further reduce the timescale for the finalisation of appeals in the social welfare appeals office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5363/22]
63. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the proposals there are to improve the criteria for the free fuel allowance in cases in which a family member may return to live with a parent who normally resides on their own and is in receipt of the free fuel allowance on a temporary basis due to housing or domestic difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5364/22]
702. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the programme of works that will be undertaken with the recent allocation of funding in respect of the development of healthcare facilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4534/22]
429. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outcome of his discussions with the Russian Ambassador and at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the proposed Russian naval exercises in February 2022 off the south west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4241/22]
111. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that the views of students are taken into account in finalising arrangements for the 2022 leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4824/22]