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Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Rural Development Programme Projects
Brendan Smith
510. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farmer can be a member of two knowledge transfer groups, that is, beef and sheep groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34684/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Trade Relations
Brendan Smith
511. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the market support measures he will introduce to support pig farmers whose incomes are being impacted severely by the Russian ban on pig meat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34685/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Animal Diseases
Brendan Smith
512. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action being undertaken to protect pig farming from the growing threat of emerging disease problems such as African swine fever, ASF, and porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus, PEDv; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34686/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Rural Development Programme Projects
Brendan Smith
513. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific funding that will be provided under TAMs to modernise piggeries under the new rural development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34687/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Beef Exports
Brendan Smith
514. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has put forward any specific proposals recently to the EU Trade Commissioner to protect the Irish beef sector in the event of the EU-US trade deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34688/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Trade Relations
Brendan Smith
515. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions that have been held at official and political level since the end of June with the Russian authorities in respect of restrictions imposed on the export of offal products from Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34689/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Beef Exports
Brendan Smith
520. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he submitted recently to the EU Trade Commissioner regarding the need to protect the Irish beef sector in the event of an EU-US trade deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34818/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Rural Development Plan
Brendan Smith
521. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to provide grant aid for the pigmeat sector under TAMS II taking into account the very high costs in providing appropriate on-farm facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34819/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Health Services Provision
Brendan Smith
1127. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there will be no reduction in services provided at a centre (details supplied) in County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of the services provided at that centre to a large elderly population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34740/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Hospital Groups
Brendan Smith
1141. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the procedures followed in the establishment of the hospital groups; the person who decided on the constituent hospitals for each group; if he is satisfied with the present composition of such groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34829/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Hospital Accommodation Provision
Brendan Smith
1142. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if, in view of his Department's submission on the Government's comprehensive review of expenditure, he will confirm that there will be no reduction in the number of beds at Cavan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34830/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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International Agreements
Brendan Smith
1195. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33796/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Brendan Smith
1212. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contact he has had with members of the US Congress in relation to the immigration reform legislation; the timescale he envisages for the completion of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34667/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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European Council Meetings
Brendan Smith
1213. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at all European Union Foreign Affairs Council meetings since mid July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34668/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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European Council Meetings
Brendan Smith
1214. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he put forward at recent meetings of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in regard to the Ukrainian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34669/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Overseas Development Aid Oversight
Brendan Smith
1215. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of humanitarian aid provided to date in 2014 for Syria and that general region; his proposals to provide further humanitarian assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Overseas Development Aid Oversight
Brendan Smith
1216. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised at EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings the need for the international community to honour the commitments made at the Second International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria and that region in relation to humanitarian assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34671/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Humanitarian Aid
Brendan Smith
1217. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the humanitarian assistance provided to date in 2014 to persons in need in Iraq in view of the very difficult circumstances that have pertained there for some time; his plans to provide further assistance in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34672/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings
Brendan Smith
1220. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposals to discuss with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and-or the British Foreign Secretary the motions passed unanimously by Dáil Éireann requesting the British Government to release the papers and/or files pertaining to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings of 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34822/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Overseas Development Aid Provision
Brendan Smith
1221. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposals to increase the budget for official development assistance for 2015 in view of the reduction in this budget below 0.5% of GNP since 2011 to an estimated 0.43% of GNP in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34823/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
1222. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposals to meet with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the party leaders in Northern Ireland in relation to the need to progress the Haass talks to a successful conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34835/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
1223. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State or with members of the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to outstanding aspects of the Good Friday Agreement which need to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34836/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
1224. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the arrangements that have been made to hold the next North-South Ministerial Council Meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34837/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
1225. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues of concern he has expressed to Sinn Féin and the DUP in relation to the workings of the Assembly and the Executive in Northern Ireland; if he has put particular proposals to the First Minister and to the Deputy First Minister in relation to the commitments made in the Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrew's Agreement and the need to make progress on the outstanding aspects of both Agreements; the response he has received from the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34838/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
1226. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when all-party talks will recommence on the Haass proposals; if both Governments will be participants in such talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34839/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
1227. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific barriers that are preventing agreement in Northern Ireland in relation to the issues surrounding flags, parades and dealing with the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34840/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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European Council Meetings
Brendan Smith
1228. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposals put forward at recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings in relation to the need for a lifting of the blockade on Gaza and a full return to peace negotiations with the aim of establishing a two state solution based on pre-1967 borders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34842/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Human Rights Issues
Brendan Smith
1229. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland abstained on a vote at the UN Human Rights Council in relation to the need to establish a commission of inquiry into human rights violations in Gaza and the violations of international law by Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34843/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Foreign Conflicts
Brendan Smith
1230. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he put forward at recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings in relation to the conflict in Iraq and adjoining areas and the persecution and murder of Christians; the assistance the EU is providing to that general region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34865/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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European Council Meetings
Brendan Smith
1231. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings in relation to the crisis in the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34870/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
1432. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the current status of this project; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; the timescale for construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34690/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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School Transport Eligibility
Brendan Smith
1438. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be able to avail of free transport to a second level school which the person has been attending since the commencement of the 2013-14 school year, in view of the fact that the nearest school to the person's home was full and could not offer a place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34746/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
1443. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the stage this particular project is at; when it will proceed to the next stage; the estimated cost of the project; the timeframe for construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34824/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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School Transport Provision
Brendan Smith
1446. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the transport service to a school (details supplied) in County Cavan will be restored in view of the difficulties caused for families by the withdrawal of this service, taking into account that the school draws its pupils from a wide catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34871/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Library Services Provision
Brendan Smith
1463. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if County Cavan will retain its county library service and headquarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34914/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Library Services Provision
Brendan Smith
1464. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if County Monaghan will regain its county library service and headquarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34915/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Fire Stations Provision
Brendan Smith
1600. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposed fire station for Virginia, County Cavan; when this project will proceed to tender stage; the timeframe for construction; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34741/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Library Projects
Brendan Smith
1601. 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 go to tender; the timeframe for construction; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34742/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Electricity Transmission Network
Brendan Smith
1658. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will give detailed and urgent consideration to a request regarding the proposed North-South interconnector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34817/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Road Improvement Schemes
Brendan Smith
1737. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport ,further to Parliamentary Question No. 778 of 17 July 2014, if specific funding will be allocated to Cavan County Council for 2015 in respect of the proposed upgrading of the Cootehill, Shercock, Carrickmacross, Dundalk route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34820/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Northern Ireland Issues
Brendan Smith
35. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he has to meet the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the party leaders in Northern Ireland on the need to progress the Haass talks to a successful conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32166/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Ministerial Priorities
Brendan Smith
53. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his priorities for 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32864/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Departmental Expenditure
Brendan Smith
54. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form any capital investments made in Irish embassies and consulates in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32865/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Departmental Expenditure
Brendan Smith
55. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form the cost of running all Irish embassies and consulates in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32866/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Garda Operations
Brendan Smith
157. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce additional measures to deal with the problems of smuggling and illegal trading in diesel and tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32632/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Brendan Smith
261. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the current stage of this project; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction; if this project will be progressed as quickly as possible in view of the increased enrolments over recent years and the very high rental costs for temporary accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32563/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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School Transport Eligibility
Brendan Smith
264. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to lower the requirement that ten pupils are needed to secure a school bus service; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this criterion is having a detrimental effect on enrolment in smaller schools and is posing further difficulties for such schools in planning for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32703/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Action Plan for Jobs
Brendan Smith
315. 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 new employment opportunities in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32426/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Action Plan for Jobs
Brendan Smith
316. 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 new employment opportunities in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32427/14]
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Smith
660. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card approval in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan as all the medical data has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32153/14]