Parliamentary questions

TAMS Eligibility

Brendan Smith

143. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the items and works eligible for grant assistance under targeted agricultural modernisation scheme II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6497/15]

Rural Development Programme Projects

Brendan Smith

144. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person involved in a mixed enterprise will qualify for two separate knowledge transfer measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6498/15]

Farm Safety Scheme

Brendan Smith

145. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants to date under the farm safety scheme; the funding allocated for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6499/15]

GLAS Eligibility

Brendan Smith

146. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons likely to qualify for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme+; the funding allocated for this particular scheme in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6500/15]

GLAS Applications

Brendan Smith

147. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6501/15]

Dairy Sector

Brendan Smith

148. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he put forward at recent European Union Agriculture Council meetings in relation to the need to provide adequate market support measures to offset the impact of the Russian sanction on exports of dairy products from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6502/15]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Brendan Smith

149. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the responsibilities and powers that have been delegated to the Minister of State at his Department, Deputy Ann Phelan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6570/15]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Brendan Smith

253. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the responsibilities and powers that have been delegated to the Minister of State, Deputy Ann Phelan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6571/15]

Ministerial Responsibilities

Brendan Smith

262. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the responsibilities and powers that have been delegated to the Minister of State, Deputy Ann Phelan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6572/15]

Foreign Conflicts

Brendan Smith

138. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will contact the Israeli authorities to express concern regarding a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6314/15]

Pigmeat Sector

Brendan Smith

164. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions that have been held at official and political level with the Russian authorities in relation to the ban on pigmeat exports from Ireland to Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5225/15]

Pigmeat Sector

Brendan Smith

165. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Russia has eased the ban on the import of live pigs and pigmeat products from some member states of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5226/15]

Dental Services Provision

Brendan Smith

231. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve dental service provision throughout County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the concern of parents of primary school-going children of the inadequate service at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5324/15]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Smith

248. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage of a proposed building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the likely timeframe for construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5346/15]

Community Alert Programme

Brendan Smith

257. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding allocated for community alert programmes in 2014; the funding provided for 2015; if his Department will continue to administer this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5224/15]

Library Services

Brendan Smith

277. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if County Cavan library headquarters will retain its current status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5343/15]

Library Services

Brendan Smith

278. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if County Monaghan library headquarters will retain its current status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5344/15]

Fuel Laundering

Brendan Smith

279. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the arrangements, that he has put in place to meet with the Minister for the Environment in the Northern Ireland Executive, Oireachtas Members from counties Cavan, Monaghan and Louth and Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly in County Armagh to meet in the Armagh-Louth-Monaghan area to discuss the ongoing damage caused by the illegal trade in fuel as requested by a number of Deputies during a Topical Issue debate on 21 January 2015; when this meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5345/15]

Local Improvement Scheme

Brendan Smith

303. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide specific funding to reintroduce the local improvement scheme in view of the importance of this particular scheme to local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5272/15]

Road Improvement Schemes

Brendan Smith

311. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding will be allocated to Monaghan County Council in 2015 to finalise the specific route in respect of improvement works on the N2 North of Monaghan town to the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5341/15]

Court Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

371. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to the establishment of a designated family law court in Cootehill, County Cavan, to serve Cavan and Monaghan, taking into account that Cootehill is centrally situated for both counties and has a substantial courthouse building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4591/15]

International Bodies Membership

Brendan Smith

398. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the proposals put forward regarding the urgent need to reform the World Health Organization in view of the concerns expressed by many member countries of the WHO about the inadequate and slow a response to the recent Ebola outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4593/15]

Social Welfare Offices

Brendan Smith

44. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm that there will be no change to the status of her Department's offices in Ballybay, County Monaghan; that the work undertaken and services provided from this office will remain in Ballybay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4221/15]

Job Losses

Brendan Smith

70. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions that will be taken to ensure that every effort is made to have Bose Corporation reverse its decision to close its manufacturing facility in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern in the local community regarding the possible loss of 140 jobs; if he will ensure that the State's industrial promotion agencies ensure this much-needed employment is retained in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4161/15]

GLAS Administration

Brendan Smith

62. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when GLAS will open for applications; the likely applicants that will be approved for participation in the scheme; the total expenditure for this scheme in 2015; the projected number of participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3993/15]

Rural Development Plan

Brendan Smith

64. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the rural development programme will be approved and become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/15]

North-South Interconnector

Brendan Smith

578. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the requests of local communities in the north east that in the event of the proposed North-South interconnector proceeding that cables will be put underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3921/15]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

1. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific actions that have been taken to implement the latest agreement reached between all parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2917/15]

Anti-Terrorism Measures

Brendan Smith

4. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his Department plans to address the threat of religious fundamentalism to Ireland; the measures or discussions which will be taken at a European Union Foreign Affairs Council level with regard to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2918/15]

Trade Relations

Brendan Smith

6. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact of sanctions on Russia on trade to and from Ireland; his position on the issue of sanctions; if he foresees the lifting of sanctions in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2603/15]

Overseas Development Aid Provision

Brendan Smith

13. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total Irish Aid funding allocated to those countries affected by the Ebola virus; the precautions being taken to ensure the health and safety of Irish citizens working in the countries affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/15]

Human Rights

Brendan Smith

18. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the protocols or actions that have been taken to prevent the abuse of workers in embassies and ambassadorial residences based here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2606/15]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Brendan Smith

20. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of any recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland concerning the motions passed unanimously by Dáil Éireann in 2008 and 2011 in relation to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings of 1974, with particular reference to access to files or papers held by the British authorities regarding these atrocities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2607/15]

Undocumented Irish in the USA

Brendan Smith

34. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to progress the regularisation of Irish citizens currently undocumented in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/15]

Garda Deployment

Brendan Smith

111. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a sergeant will be appointed to Mullagh Garda station, County Cavan, as this station needs to have a full complement of gardaí due to the very rapid growth in population in that catchment area over the past number of years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3120/15]

Nursing Home Services

Brendan Smith

152. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade Breffni care unit, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, as this nursing unit is of critical importance in the delivery of services to the elderly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3159/15]

Nursing Home Services

Brendan Smith

153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade the Lisdaran unit for the elderly, Lisdaran, County Cavan, as this nursing unit is of critical importance in the delivery of services to the elderly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3160/15]

Nursing Home Services

Brendan Smith

154. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade Oriel House, Rooskey, County Monaghan, as this nursing unit is of critical importance in the delivery of services to the elderly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3161/15]

European Council Meetings

Brendan Smith

169. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 19 January 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3165/15]

Water Pollution

Brendan Smith

203. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the actions that will be taken following reports (details supplied) of the pollution of waterways in the north east due to the criminal activities of persons involved in laundering diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3162/15]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Brendan Smith

17. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the introduction of BreastCheck for women aged 65-69; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2402/15]

Hospital Services

Brendan Smith

76. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the way waiting times for children inpatient day cases at Cavan General Hospital may be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2401/15]

Garda Deployment

Brendan Smith

147. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when additional gardaí will be assigned to Ballyjamesduff Garda station, County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3034/15]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

173. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposal to provide five additional beds in Monaghan hospital, an initiative that was due to be implemented by the end of 2014; when the additional beds will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3014/15]

Leader Programmes Funding

Brendan Smith

223. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the new Leader programme will become operational; the total funding that will be allocated to the Cavan Monaghan Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3041/15]

Library Projects

Brendan Smith

224. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposal to provide a new library in Virginia, County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the estimated costs; when this project is likely to proceed to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3042/15]

Library Projects

Brendan Smith

225. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposal to provide a new library in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the estimated costs; when this project is likely to proceed to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3043/15]

Fire Stations Provision

Brendan Smith

226. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposal to provide a new fire station in Virginia, County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the estimated costs; when this project is likely to proceed to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3044/15]

Fire Stations Provision

Brendan Smith

227. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposal to provide a new fire station in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the estimated costs; when this project is likely to proceed to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3045/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

166. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives that remain to be implemented within his Department; the titles of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2496/15]

Departmental Schemes

Brendan Smith

303. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason graduates in agri-environmental science from UCD are excluded from working as planners for GLAS as that particular course specialises in land management, habitat management and sustainable green agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2784/15]

Dairy Sector

Brendan Smith

304. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the qualification known as AGITO in New Zealand, awarded to persons successfully completing a course in dairy farming, has international recognition and if it is recognised by the Irish authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2785/15]

Garda Deployment

Brendan Smith

345. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí attached to each Garda station in the Cavan-Monaghan division at the end of December 2010, at the end of December 2011, at the end of December 2012, at the end of December 2013 and at the end of December 2014; her proposals to increase the Garda complement in Cavan-Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2786/15]

Overseas Development Aid Expenditure

Brendan Smith

504. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total expenditure on overseas development aid in 2014; the percentage of GNP that this expenditure amounts to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2787/15]

Garda Divisional Headquarters

Brendan Smith

18. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the urgent need to provide new accommodation for Bailieborough Garda district headquarters, County Cavan; if this project is likely to proceed to construction in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1398/15]

Garda Stations

Brendan Smith

36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the proposals to provide new accommodation for Bailieborough Garda district headquarters, County Cavan; the stage of this particular project; when the project is expected to proceed to the next stage; when construction is likely to commence; the estimated cost of this building project; if financial provision is made in her Department's Estimate for 2015 to enable construction to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1390/15]

Foreign Conflicts

Brendan Smith

200. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised at the UN Human Rights Council the plight of those affected by the atrocities of Boko Haram; the actions taken at an EU level to tackle these atrocities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2013/15]

Foreign Conflicts

Brendan Smith

201. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the conflict in the Ukraine will be discussed at the next EU Foreign Affairs Council; his position regarding the current sanctions imposed on Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2014/15]

Departmental Offices

Brendan Smith

114. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will reverse the decision to close the social welfare branch office in Clones, County Monaghan; if her attention has been drawn to the serious concerns of the local community regarding the difficulties that such a closure would cause to persons in Clones and its catchment area; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the closure of the Clones office would necessitate persons having to travel long distances to the nearest social welfare offices in Monaghan, Castleblayney or Cavan and would cause additional financial pressures for many persons transacting business with her Department; if she will provide an assurance that this decision will be reviewed with a view to retaining the branch office in Clones; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1761/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

115. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within her Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1799/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

182. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1793/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

220. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1798/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

277. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1796/15]

Pigmeat Sector

Brendan Smith

344. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has put to the European Commission regarding the urgent need to provide assistance for the pigmeat sector due to the serious drop in prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1776/15]

Pigmeat Sector

Brendan Smith

345. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the market support measures that he has requested the European Commission to introduce to support the pigmeat sector in view of current difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1777/15]

Food Exports

Brendan Smith

346. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of any discussions that have been held at political or official level with the Russian authorities regarding the impact of the ban by Russia on EU food exports; if the importance of the Russian market for pigmeat exports from here has been discussed and the need to have this particular market outlet restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1779/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

348. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented in his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1786/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

390. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the names of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1790/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

479. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within her Department; the names of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1797/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

511. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1788/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

714. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1795/15]

Departmental Staff Training

Brendan Smith

727. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the programmes or schemes his Department currently funds to maintain or increase the number of Irish citizens who gain work experience or full-time employment in the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1150/15]

Diplomatic Representation

Brendan Smith

735. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No 166 of 11 December 2014 if there have been any further developments in the provision of assistance for the proprietors of the company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/15]

Religious Persecution

Brendan Smith

736. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings regarding the persecution of Christians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1762/15]

Religious Persecution

Brendan Smith

737. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings regarding the persecution of religious minorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1763/15]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

738. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the Stormont talks involving the Irish and British Governments and the five Northern Ireland Executive parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1772/15]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

739. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the proposal to establish a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1773/15]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

740. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the proposed Irish Language Act for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1774/15]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

741. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the proposal to re-establish the Northern Ireland Civic Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1775/15]

Consular Services Provision

Brendan Smith

742. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to extend the diplomatic network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1781/15]

Religious Persecution

Brendan Smith

743. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken at a national and an EU level to address the persecution of Christians across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1782/15]

Human Rights

Brendan Smith

744. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken at a national and an EU level to address the persecution of women and the abuse of female human rights across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1783/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

745. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1794/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

864. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within her Department; the names of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of the directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1791/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

936. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1792/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

965. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1789/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

1029. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1800/15]

EU Directives

Brendan Smith

1064. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within her Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1787/15]

Farm Assist Scheme Administration

Brendan Smith

41. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if an analysis has been carried out of the impact on farm assist following the changes to income disregards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48990/14]

Farm Assist Scheme Administration

Brendan Smith

42. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she proposes to reverse the changes she made to farm assist in relation to income disregards in view of the serious effects on the income levels of many farming families on low incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48991/14]

National Internship Scheme Eligibility

Brendan Smith

44. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if persons who are participating in a JobBridge scheme which is not within commuting distance of their home are entitled to a rent allowance or any other additional payment while participating in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49066/14]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Brendan Smith

155. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the drainage-flood relief works that are under way by the Office of Public Works in County Monaghan in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48989/14]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Brendan Smith

156. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposals the Office of Public Works has to carry out drainage-flood relief work in County Monaghan during 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48995/14]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Brendan Smith

157. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposals the Office of Public Works has to carry out drainage-flood relief work in County Cavan during 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48996/14]

Flood Relief Schemes Status

Brendan Smith

158. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the drainage-flood relief works that are under way by the Office of Public Works in County Cavan in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48997/14]

Garda Stations

Brendan Smith

161. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works expects to bring to tender stage the proposed building project for Bailieborough Garda district headquarters, County Cavan; when the project is likely to proceed to construction stage; if provision has been made in the vote for the Office of Public Works to enable this project to go to construction in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49067/14]

Job Creation

Brendan Smith

177. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the special initiatives that will be undertaken by his Department or the State's industrial promotion agencies, to assist in the provision of much-needed employment throughout County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48980/14]

Job Creation

Brendan Smith

178. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the special initiatives that will be undertaken by his Department or the State's industrial promotion agencies to assist in the provision of much-needed employment throughout County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48981/14]

Trade Relations

Brendan Smith

179. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the proposed transatlantic trade and investment partnership between the European Union and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48982/14]

Departmental Staff Data

Brendan Smith

180. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of personnel who were employed in the trade division of his Department prior to March 2011; the number employed in that division at present; the responsibilities of his Department in relation to trade promotion; the responsibilities that have been transferred to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48992/14]