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Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Departmental Expenditure
Brendan Smith
66. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenditure profile for his Department up to the end of August 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40321/13]
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Overseas Development Aid Provision
Brendan Smith
67. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to provide additional overseas development assistance for Syria and that region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40322/13]
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Peace and Reconciliation Programme
Brendan Smith
113. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Peace IV Programme will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40319/13]
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Housing Adaptation Grants Funding
Brendan Smith
176. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if additional funding will be provided to Cavan County Council in respect of housing adaptation grant for people with a disability, mobility aids housing grant and housing aid for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40320/13]
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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Common Agricultural Policy Reform
Brendan Smith
72. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he will take to support the suckler cow sector as part of the Common Agricultural Policy reform 2013 implementation; the proposals he is considering to finance such support from CAP and national finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39539/13]
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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Beef Industry Issues
Brendan Smith
78. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he has taken on foot of the horsemeat crisis to ensure that the issues raised at the time are dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39542/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Departmental Expenditure
Brendan Smith
25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department will be required to reduce its expenditure in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38719/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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European External Action Service
Brendan Smith
42. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the European External Action Service has received clarification from the United States authorities in relation to alleged surveillance by the United States at European Union offices; if he has received clarification from the United States Embassy in Dublin in relation to these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38970/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
43. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State or with Members of the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the establishment of a civic forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38973/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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North South Ministerial Council
Brendan Smith
44. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposal for the next North-South Ministerial Council; the issues to be discussed at that meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38974/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Diplomatic Representation
Brendan Smith
46. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he has had with Commissioner Ashton or at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the Israeli-Palestine conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39030/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Carbon Tax Collection
Brendan Smith
60. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements in place for the collection of carbon tax on solid fuel products; if his attention has been drawn to widespread concern among traders, particularly in the Border counties, about the need for traders to pay the carbon tax at the time of purchasing the product rather than at the time of sale; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such an arrangement is placing additional financial pressures on such traders; the proposals he has to change the method of collection of this tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38971/13]
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Brendan Smith
76. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the wide-spread concerns of Boards of Management and Parents' Associations of smaller fee-charging schools in relation to the increase in the pupil/teacher ratio; if his attention has been drawn to the serious impact such increases will have on such schools, particularly schools under the patronage of Protestant Churches; his views on whether such schools provide a very important educational resource for many children in rural areas; the proposals he has to assist such schools to remain viable; his views on whether those schools play an important role in the plurality and diversity in educational provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39029/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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National Monuments
Brendan Smith
9. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeframe for the restoration of the national monument at Moore Street, Dublin 1; the further difficulties that need to be overcome to ensure that redevelopment takes place in advance of the centenary anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38479/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Deer Hunting
Brendan Smith
27. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the further measures he has planned to protect the red deer stag; if he intends to change the licensing in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38482/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Ministerial Meetings
Brendan Smith
119. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to Belfast; if he will detail the meetings he had during that visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38804/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Ministerial Meetings
Brendan Smith
120. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to violence on the streets of Belfast during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38805/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Ministerial Meetings
Brendan Smith
121. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to violence on the streets of Belfast during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38806/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
122. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent Amnesty eport in relation to the victims of violence in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38807/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
123. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the recent European Union Council of Ministers' meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38808/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
124. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at the EU Council of Ministers in to the ongoing crisis in Syria; the proposals the EU have put forward in relation to the need to achieve a political settlement at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38809/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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European Council Meetings
Brendan Smith
125. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at EU Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the humanitarian disaster in Syria and adjoining regions; if there are proposals to provide much needed additional humanitarian aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38810/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
126. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals and view points he put forward at the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the ongoing crisis in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38811/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
127. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals Ireland has put forward at the United Nations in relation to the urgent need to achieve a political settlement in relation to the ongoing crisis in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38812/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
128. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update in relation to the arrest of Irish citizens in Egypt; the discussions he has had with the authorities in Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38813/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
129. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the most recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and Members of the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the proposed Bill of Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38822/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
130. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the most recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and Members of the Northern Ireland Executive in respect of the Irish language Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38823/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Brendan Smith
131. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013; the proposals there are to have further discussions with Members of the US Congress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38835/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
426. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38802/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Departmental Funding
Brendan Smith
427. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be provided for a project (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38803/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Job Initiatives
Brendan Smith
496. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if any special initiatives will be undertaken by his Department or the State's industrial promotion agencies to assist in the provision of much needed employment in County Cavan taking into account the loss of jobs at a number of enterprises in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37102/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Rural Social Scheme Administration
Brendan Smith
707. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to increase the number of places on the rural social scheme in Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38817/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Rural Social Scheme Administration
Brendan Smith
708. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to increase TÚS placements in Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38818/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Ulster Canal Restoration Project
Brendan Smith
757. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the proposed restoration of the Ulster Canal; when this project is likely to proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38800/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Garda Investigations
Brendan Smith
1134. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on investigations into the Belturbet bombing of 1972 which caused the deaths of two young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38814/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Fodder Crisis
Brendan Smith
1231. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expenditure to date under the fodder aid scheme 2013; the total payments to individual farmers where animal welfare issues arose; the number of co-operatives and companies compensated in respect of transport costs arising from the delivery of fodder; his proposals to have all outstanding payments made without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38816/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Meat Processing Plant Operation Applications
Brendan Smith
1232. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application (details supplied); when this application will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38820/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments
Brendan Smith
1233. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total expenditure under the disadvantaged areas scheme in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the total financial provision under the scheme for 2013; the total payments made to date this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38821/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Domestic Violence Refuges
Brendan Smith
1593. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide adequate refuge accommodation for victims of domestic violence in Cavan-Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38801/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Road Projects
Brendan Smith
1699. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in the 2014 road works allocations in respect of the proposed development of the East/West route from Cootehill to Shercock / Carrickmacross / Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38815/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Road Projects
Brendan Smith
1700. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding to Cavan County Council in respect of a project (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38819/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Sports Capital Programme
Brendan Smith
1701. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the next sports capital programme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38824/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Brendan Smith
26. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he had in the United States on the Immigration Reform Bill; if he had meetings with groups representing the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35956/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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North-South Implementation Bodies
Brendan Smith
27. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that there is potential for formalised arrangements, within the North-South Ministerial Council, for closer collaboration in the area of further and higher education; if this area is being considered for closer North-South co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35961/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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North-South Implementation Bodies
Brendan Smith
28. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the up to date position on the review of the existing North-South Implementation Bodies, as provided for in the St. Andrews Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35973/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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North-South Implementation Bodies
Brendan Smith
29. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the up to date progress on the establishment of additional North-South Implementation Bodies within the North-South Ministerial Council; if these issues have been discussed recently with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and members of the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35974/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Good Friday Agreement
Brendan Smith
30. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and with members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the need to establish the civic forum as provided for in section 56 of the Good Friday Agreement; the likely timescale for the establishment of this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35975/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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European Council Meetings
Brendan Smith
32. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions that have been held at the Foreign Affairs Council on the Israeli-Palestine conflict; if this conflict will be the subject of discussion at the forthcoming meeting of the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36071/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Conflict Resolution
Brendan Smith
33. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made since the joint announcement on 7 May, by Russia and the United States, of their agreement to organise an international conference on Syria as a follow-up to the Geneva conference of June 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36072/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Humanitarian Aid
Brendan Smith
34. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the up to date position on the honouring of pledges made in Kuwait to provide adequate humanitarian assistance to Syria and the surrounding region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36073/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Conflict Resolution
Brendan Smith
35. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the ongoing conflict in Syria will be discussed at the next meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36078/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Departmental Expenditure
Brendan Smith
36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the expenditure profile for his Department up to the end of June 2013. [36079/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Northern Ireland Marching Season
Brendan Smith
44. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the work of the Parades Commission; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns in some communities about proposed parades and the potential for violence; if he is satisfied that all efforts are being made, with all relevant parties, to ensure a peaceful season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36199/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
45. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the most recent discussions he has had on the need to introduce an Irish language Act in Northern Ireland, as provided for in the St. Andrews Agreement; if he has had recent discussions with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and with members of the Northern Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36202/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Brendan Smith
46. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he plans to raise with his counterparts at the EU Foreign Affairs Council regarding forced organ harvesting in China; if efforts have been made to adopt a common EU approach towards these unacceptable practices and abuses of human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36203/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Brendan Smith
47. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions that have been held recently at political and official level with Chinese authorities in relation to forced organ harvesting; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns expressed by many groups including the Irish Falun Dafa Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36204/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Overseas Development Aid Provision
Brendan Smith
51. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give detailed consideration to a matter relating to overseas development assistance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36341/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Northern Ireland Marching Season
Brendan Smith
57. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State, with members of the Northern Ireland Executive or with political party leaders on the thuggery and violence over the weekend of 12, 13 and 14 July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36567/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Northern Ireland Marching Season
Brendan Smith
58. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the work and remit of the Parades Commission is the subject of discussions at the North-South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36568/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Biofuel Production
Brendan Smith
59. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the European Commission's proposal of a 5% limit on counting food crop-based biofuels towards the target for 10% of transport fuels to be generated using renewable energy by 2020; if he is concerned at the possible effects on food supply as a result of current EU policy particularly in developing countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36581/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Brendan Smith
60. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the use of drones in surveillance and in combat; the EU position on the use of drones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36582/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Brendan Smith
61. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to Washington DC; if he will outline the current obstacles to comprehensive immigration reform being passed by the US Congress; the actions he will take to ensure these obstacles are overcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36583/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Brendan Smith
62. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the ongoing violations of human rights within the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, at the UN Human Rights Council; if the resolution of the current conflict in the DRC remains a key objective of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36584/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Schools Building Projects Expenditure
Brendan Smith
210. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be allocated for a project (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35970/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
211. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the present stage of this project; when it is proposed that the project will move to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35976/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
212. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the stage of this project at present; when it is proposed to have the project proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for the project to advance to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35977/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
213. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the present stage of this project; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35978/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Private Schools
Brendan Smith
249. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 15 May 2013, if he will provide further consideration to the widespread concerns of Boards of Management and Parents' Associations of smaller fee-charging schools in relation to the difficulties facing them; if specific additional assistance will be allocated to such schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36763/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Departmental Programmes
Brendan Smith
279. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the PEACE IV Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36562/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Job Creation Issues
Brendan Smith
283. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if any special initiatives will be undertaken by his Department or the State's industrial promotion agencies to assist in the provision of much needed employment in County Monaghan taking into account the loss of jobs at a number of enterprises in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36070/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Job Initiatives
Brendan Smith
343. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide additional placements for Tús for counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36585/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Job Initiatives
Brendan Smith
355. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide additional placements for the rural social scheme for Counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36669/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Leader Programmes Funding
Brendan Smith
485. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that the level of funding for the Cavan/Monaghan LEADER Programme will be at least equal to the 2009 initial allocation in view of the many worthy and suitable projects that are eligible for grant assistance under this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36757/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Leader Programmes Funding
Brendan Smith
486. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns in relation to the reduction of funding for the Cavan/Monaghan LEADER Programme; if he will ensure that the level of funding will be restored to the original allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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HSE Staffing
Brendan Smith
667. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if an early retirement scheme is available for employees of the Health Service Executive during 2013; if so, if he will outline the details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36067/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Nursing Home Accommodation
Brendan Smith
726. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health to set out his proposals to establish a forum on long-term residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36569/13]
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Primary Care Centres Provision
Brendan Smith
727. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the proposed primary care centre for Monaghan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36570/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Brendan Smith
49. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied that academic and medical freedom exists in Bahrain; the communications he has had with his counterpart in the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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US Surveillance in EU Institutions
Brendan Smith
50. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the EU's External Action Service has reported to the EU Foreign Affairs Council on the clarification sought from the United States concerning their use of surveillance in European Union institutions and member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35664/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
51. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the most recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the implementation of outstanding provisions in the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35665/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
52. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the initiative launched in mid-May entitled Together Building a United Community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35666/13]
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Illegal Israeli Imports
Brendan Smith
53. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress at EU level in developing guidelines on place of origin labelling for products from illegal Israeli settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/13]
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Water Charges Administration
Brendan Smith
81. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the specific measures that have been taken to ensure at least 20% of those employed in the roll-out of water meter installation are drawn from the unemployment register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33760/13]
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Brendan Smith
139. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to ensure that the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 is supported in the US Congress and in particular in the US House of Representatives; his views on the legislation's progress thus far; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34185/13]
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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North-South Ministerial Council
Brendan Smith
160. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the issues discussed at the recent North-South Ministerial Council; the proposals for follow-up action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34911/13]
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Road Projects Issues
Brendan Smith
163. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to meet the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the need to put in place adequate funding to enable the Narrow Water bridge project proceed to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35100/13]
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Brendan Smith
170. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the increasing use of self-immolation by protestors in Tibet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35449/13]
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Cross-Border Projects
Brendan Smith
1160. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to advance to construction stage the Narrow Water Bridge project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34913/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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EU Presidency Expenditure
Brendan Smith
67. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost associated with publication of the special report on the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the Irish Independent on 5 July 2013, the Metro Herald on 2 July 2013 and any other similar publications, either online or printed, within the past month or planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33988/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
70. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with his European counterparts regarding the current political crisis in Egypt; if the EU is proposing to adopt a common approach on this crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34128/13]
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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Broadband Services Provision
Brendan Smith
145. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposals, if any, there are to upgrade broadband connectivity in an area (details supplied) where a number of small businesses need better telecommunications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34078/13]
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
oral
Illegal Immigrants
Brendan Smith
7. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to amend the Employment Permits Act 2003 to provide recourse for undocumented foreign workers who have little recourse in cases of exploitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33564/13]
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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EU Budget
Brendan Smith
144. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the reason the State's contribution to the EU budget in the first six months of the year, at €931 million, was up from €810 million in 2011; the reason this figure is €67 million higher than expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33395/13]
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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Cross-Border Co-operation
Brendan Smith
269. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has engaged in any talks recently to advance cross-Border trade on this island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30792/13]
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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Trade Agreements
Brendan Smith
270. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made to date in the trade talks between the EU and the USA; if he will outline the potential benefits to Ireland of a successful conclusion to those talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30789/13]
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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Broadband Services Provision
Brendan Smith
361. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to upgrade broadband connectivity throughout County Monaghan with particular reference to the need to extend the national broadband scheme to those electoral divisions in the county where such service is not available at present; the likely timescale for the proposed roll-out of this particular scheme to the remaining electoral divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33470/13]
Wed, 3 Jul 2013
oral
Special Educational Needs Services Provision
Brendan Smith
6. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way he can improve the provision of special needs services to post-primary students who require them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32258/13]
Wed, 3 Jul 2013
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Brendan Smith
68. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the US Immigration Reform Bill; the proposals, if any, he has to support the work of Irish advocacy groups in support of this legislation; his plans for further discussions with members of the US Congress to progress this legislation to a successful conclusion due to its importance for the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32522/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Personal Insolvency Practitioners
Brendan Smith
80. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider his decision to apply VAT to personal insolvency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31927/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Bank Stress Tests
Brendan Smith
131. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the reason bank stress tests will not take place prior to the planned end of Ireland's EU-IMF programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31926/13]