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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Middle East (16 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy Brennan very much for his very eloquent, heartfelt and almost emotional contribution. He is speaking from experience in the aftermath of his visit out there. I know he has been very active and vocal on the occupied territories Bill at the committee, which is what he is seeking a response on today. I concur with the Deputy's comments about Senator Frances Black. She has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Cards (16 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Deputy for her heartfelt request and for raising this important issue. I welcome the opportunity to update the House on this matter on behalf of the Department of Health. Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is based primarily on means. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without undue hardship, to arrange medical services for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Cards (16 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: As I outlined, eligibility for the medical card is primarily based on means and a financial assessment conducted by the HSE in accordance with the Health Act 1970. The HSE has put in place a range of measures to assist people in applying for the medical card, which includes the availability of medical cards online. All of this the Deputy knows. I concur with the sentiment of her...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will expedite a driving test for the person given particular circumstances outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40135/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 243. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place for the roll out of a service (details supplied) in County Cavan; the discussions had in relation to this; the agreements that have been made regarding the prevision of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39834/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (16 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 301. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40121/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: My Department is committed to ensuring that the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is appropriately resourced, both in terms of the human resources and financial supports required. Budget 2025 included a budget increase for the CEA which included an increase to its pay allocation for the hiring of additional specialist staff identified in the CEA’s assessment of its requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Please see table below: Year Number of WTE Digital Investigation Specialists at HEO Level 2023 1 2024 1 2025 (to date) 1 Note: One Higher Executive Officer (HEO) has been carrying out the role of digital investigation specialist which they call digital forensic investigator within the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The AI Advisory Council submitted a report entitled Ireland’s AI Advisory Council Recommendations – Helping to Shape Ireland’s AI Future to the Government in February of this year. The report outlines the Council’s position on key opportunities and strategic policy recommendations to accelerate AI adoption in Ireland while safeguarding our economy,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: As per the Government decision Ireland has adopted a distributed model for the implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. As part of the implementation it will be necessary to establish a central and coordinating authority to ensure the effective and coherence governance of the AI Act in Ireland. My Department, in consultation with officials across the wider government...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Meetings (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: There is now a significant body of legislation providing the foundation for Ireland’s online safety framework, including the regulation of social media. Coimisiún na Meán, as Ireland’s new online safety and media regulator, is at the heart of that framework. It was established under the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Act, which transposed the EU Audio...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 427 and 428 together. Following negotiations over a series of meetings, the Polish Presidency achieved a Coreper mandate on 23 June 2025 for future negotiations with the European Parliament on the content aspect of the Omnibus I proposal. Ireland has sought to play a constructive role in these negotiations. I welcome the progress made to date on the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429, 430 and 431 together. The Corporate Enforcement Authority was established on the 7 July 2022. Under the Companies Act 2014, the CEA is independent in the performance of its functions. The CEA’s functions under the Companies Act 2014 include:promoting compliance with company lawinvestigating instances of suspected breaches of company lawtaking...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (15 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 969. To ask the Minister for Health if she will examine issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding access to sensory rooms in hospitals; if she will outline the sensory-friendly facilities currently available in County Cavan, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39451/25]

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

Niamh Smyth: 311. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review a referral for an autism assessment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38606/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 391. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider the availability of the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system available under the drugs payment scheme for people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38638/25]

Transparency for Supermarket Profits: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: It is not profit, it is turnover. There is a big difference.

Transparency for Supermarket Profits: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after " Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that the Government; — recognises concerns with regards to the rising cost of groceries and the financial pressure on households; — shares the commitment to ensuring fairness, transparency, and competition in the retail sector; and — are actively...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 102. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) for domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37953/25]

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