Parliamentary questions

Library Projects

Brendan Smith

477. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the proposal to provide a new library in Virginia, County Cavan; the stage this project is at; the estimated timeline for the tendering process; the estimated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7697/16]

Fire Stations Provision

Brendan Smith

478. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the proposal to provide a new fire station in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan; the stage this project is at; the estimated timeline for the tendering process; the estimated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7698/16]

Fire Stations Provision

Brendan Smith

479. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the proposal to provide a new fire station in Virginia, County Cavan; the stage this project is at; the estimated timeline for the tendering process; the estimated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7699/16]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Status

Brendan Smith

480. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when an application for funding for a sewerage scheme (details supplies) in County Cavan will be approved, given the urgent need to have these necessary works undertaken at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7700/16]

Greenways Development

Brendan Smith

519. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the current position regarding the grant application submitted to his Department in respect of the development of the Leitrim Cavan greenway; when it is likely that this application will be approved and funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7587/16]

Greenways Development

Brendan Smith

520. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the current position regarding the grant application submitted to his Department in respect of the development of the Sligo-Leitrim greenway; when it is likely that this application will be approved and funding allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7588/16]

Sports Capital Programme Administration

Brendan Smith

521. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the proposals to launch a new sports capital programme in 2016; if there is provision for same in his Department's Estimate for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7589/16]

Ulster Canal Restoration Project

Brendan Smith

541. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the stage of the proposal to restore the Ulster Canal; the funding provided in her Department estimates in 2016 for this project; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7592/16]

Office of Public Works Properties

Brendan Smith

142. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the location of properties, formerly used as Garda Síochána stations, currently in the ownership of the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7047/16]

Drainage Schemes

Brendan Smith

143. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his proposals to carry out major drainage work on the River Erne system in County Cavan due to the ongoing problems with flooding in its catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7048/16]

Drainage Schemes

Brendan Smith

144. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his proposals to carry out drainage work on the Dromore river system in County Monaghan due to ongoing problems with flooding in its catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7049/16]

Drainage Schemes

Brendan Smith

145. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the outcome of his discussions with the authorities in Northern Ireland on flooding problems caused by the River Erne in County Fermanagh and in County Cavan; if he has had discussions on the need to carry out the appropriate drainage and remedial works to alleviate the serious flooding problems that are caused in part by the restrictions to water flow through the River Erne at the channel between upper and lower Lough Erne and at the channel between the lower Lough Erne and the Cliff Dam near Belleek in County Fermanagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7050/16]

Office of Public Works Properties

Brendan Smith

147. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the location of properties, formerly used as Garda Síochána stations (details supplied), currently in the ownership of the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7135/16]

Community Enterprise Centres

Brendan Smith

162. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of funding he has provided in his Estimates for 2016 to enable the vision of community enterprise centres, given the importance of providing office and manufacturing facilities for emerging enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7041/16]

Community Enterprise Centres

Brendan Smith

169. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of funding he provided in his Estimates for 2016 to enable the provision of community enterprise centres, given the importance of providing office and manufacturing facilities for emerging enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7161/16]

International Terrorism

Brendan Smith

268. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her efforts to co-operate and share intelligence, given the recent terrorist attacks in Belgium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6855/16]

Respite Care Services Provision

Brendan Smith

587. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his proposals to increase the number of respite beds in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7021/16]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

588. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposal to upgrade accommodation at a care centre (details supplied) in County Cavan; the number of beds operational in that centre at present; the number that will be operational after the upgrading works have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7022/16]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

589. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of a proposal to upgrade accommodation at a centre (details supplied) in County Cavan; the number of beds operational in that centre at present; the number that will be operational after the upgrading works have been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7023/16]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Brendan Smith

590. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when he will provide a new primary care centre at a location (details supplied) in County Monaghan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7024/16]

Hospital Services

Brendan Smith

597. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his proposals to extend the provision and duration of services on a daily basis at a hospital (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7083/16]

Hospital Services

Brendan Smith

600. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his proposals to provide additional orthopaedic services for patients in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if he is aware of the widespread concerns in relation to delays in patients accessing orthopaedic assessments and procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7130/16]

Hospital Accommodation Provision

Brendan Smith

615. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when the full complement of beds will be in use at a centre (details supplied), when additional staff will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7234/16]

UK Referendum on EU Membership

Brendan Smith

626. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his visit to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6848/16]

International Agreements

Brendan Smith

627. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the European Union agreement with Turkey on refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6849/16]

Middle East Peace Process

Brendan Smith

628. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the new initiatives the European Union will take in relation to the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6850/16]

UK Referendum on EU Membership

Brendan Smith

629. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his discussions with his European Union counterparts in relation to the possible exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6851/16]

Syrian Conflict

Brendan Smith

630. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he and his European Union counterparts are taking to find a political and diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6852/16]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

631. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his discussions with the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ms Theresa Villiers, regarding the implementation of the Fresh Start Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6853/16]

UK Referendum on EU Membership

Brendan Smith

632. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his discussions with the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ms Theresa Villiers, regarding the possible exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and its potential impact on Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6854/16]

UK Referendum on EU Membership

Brendan Smith

639. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposals to communicate directly with British citizens resident here who are entitled to vote on the forthcoming referendum on British Membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7036/16]

Departmental Expenditure

Brendan Smith

640. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenditure profile for his Department at the end of March 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7037/16]

Human Rights Issues

Brendan Smith

641. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposals to raise the need for a co-ordinated response to the persecution of Christians in many regions throughout the world at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, the United Nations or other international fora; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7085/16]

Emigrant Support Services

Brendan Smith

642. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the funding he has provided to the emigrant support programme in 2016 to date and the various programmes he will fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7086/16]

Foreign Conflicts

Brendan Smith

643. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the ceasefire agreed in Yemen; the efforts made at European Union level to secure peace in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7087/16]

Syrian Conflict

Brendan Smith

644. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the funding he has provided to countries neighbouring Syria who have been affected by the conflict; his plans to increase funding to these countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7088/16]

Human Rights

Brendan Smith

645. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken at a national and European Union 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. [7089/16]

UN Guiding Principles

Brendan Smith

646. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he has made to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ban Ki-moon, to put new structures in place, given that the current structures are outdated, and the lack of effectiveness of the United Nations in dealing with conflict in many parts of the world and the political changes over many decades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7090/16]

Election Monitoring Missions

Brendan Smith

647. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his efforts to stem electoral violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo; if he has raised the issue at recent European Union Foreign Affairs Council meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7091/16]

North-South Ministerial Council

Brendan Smith

648. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues he discussed at the most recent North-South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7092/16]

Overseas Development Aid Expenditure

Brendan Smith

649. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the overseas development aid expenditure in 2015; the provision he has made for 2016; the programmes he will fund in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7093/16]

Syrian Conflict

Brendan Smith

650. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the ceasefire in Syria; his ongoing efforts to secure peace in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7094/16]

Syrian Conflict

Brendan Smith

651. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his efforts to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those most in need in Syria; to stop starvation being used as a weapon of war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7095/16]

Visa Waiver Programme

Brendan Smith

652. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he discussed changes to the J1 visa programme during his visit to the US for the recent Saint Patrick's Day celebrations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7096/16]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Smith

724. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan, including when it will proceed to the next stage, when the tendering process will commence and be completed, when construction will commence, and the funding she will allocate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7025/16]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Smith

725. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for new permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan, including when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7026/16]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Smith

743. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a project (details supplied) in County Cavan; the stage it is at; when it will proceed to the next stage; the timescale for the detailed planning and design work to be undertaken and for commencement of the tendering process; the estimated level of expenditure; if she has made financial provision in her Estimates for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7220/16]

Unfinished Housing Developments

Brendan Smith

800. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of funding he approved for Cavan County Council for 2016 to enable it to complete unfinished housing estates in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7034/16]

Unfinished Housing Developments

Brendan Smith

801. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of funding he approved for Monaghan County Council for 2016 to enable it to complete unfinished housing estates in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7035/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

824. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of the concern of local residents and businesses in relation to the inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure in a town (details supplied) in County Cavan; when he will provide a modern and up-to-date broadband infrastructure to the residents of this town and its catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7027/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

825. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of the concern of local residents and businesses in relation to the inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure in a town (details supplied) in County Cavan, when he will provide a modern and up-to-date broadband infrastructure to the residents of this town and its catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7028/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

826. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to provide modern broadband telecommunications infrastructure for all of County Cavan; the timescale for such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7029/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

827. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to provide modern broadband telecommunications infrastructure for all of County Monaghan; the proposed timescale for such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7030/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

828. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to improve broadband telecommunications service in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; if he is aware that households and many small enterprises are very concerned about the totally inadequate current service; if he will undertake the necessary investment programme without further delay to bring this broadband service up to a proper standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7031/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

829. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to improve broadband telecommunications services in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; if he is aware that households and many small enterprises are very concerned about the totally inadequate service that exists; if he will undertake the necessary investment programme without further delay to bring this broadband service up to a proper standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7032/16]

Disability Allowance Payments

Brendan Smith

118. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a reply will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cavan regarding deductions in their disability allowance payment; if she will ensure that the full rate of social protection payment will be restored without further delay to this person and the reductions in their present payment ceased, as they have outlined the full circumstances of their case to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6172/16]

Peace and Reconciliation Programme

Brendan Smith

215. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has published details of all measures to be supported under the PEACE IV programme; if not, when he will announce the remaining details; the particular programmes announced to date; the level of funding available for each programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6131/16]

Dairy Sector

Brendan Smith

322. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the proposals he put forward to the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development and at the Council of Ministers meeting relating to the urgent need to provide appropriate supports for the dairy industry due to the serious decline in returns to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6033/16]

Pigmeat Sector

Brendan Smith

323. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the proposals he put to the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development and at the Council of Ministers meeting relating to the urgent need to provide support to the pigmeat sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6034/16]

Food Exports

Brendan Smith

324. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the progress made at European Union level in having additional food products exempted from the Russian ban on exports from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6035/16]

Single Payment Scheme Administration

Brendan Smith

325. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will announce details of force majeure provisions in respect of the 2016 area aid scheme and the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6036/16]

Garda Investigations

Brendan Smith

383. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of investigations into the bombing in Belturbet in County Cavan in December 1972, which resulted in the death of two innocent teenagers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6127/16]

Irish Prisoners Abroad

Brendan Smith

619. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his efforts to secure the release of a person (details supplied) detained in Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6051/16]

Undocumented Irish in the USA

Brendan Smith

620. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of any recent discussions at political or official level with the authorities in the United States of America in relation to immigration reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6052/16]

Northern Ireland

Brendan Smith

623. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he had discussions with the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ms Theresa Villiers, regarding the serious issues concerning collusion outlined in a publication (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6129/16]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Brendan Smith

624. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of recent discussions he had with the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ms Theresa Villiers, or with the British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr Philip Hammond, regarding the need for the British Government to release files and papers pertaining to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6130/16]

Summer Works Scheme Applications

Brendan Smith

711. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Cavan under the summer works scheme, given the urgent need to provide additional facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6065/16]

Social and Affordable Housing

Brendan Smith

773. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding he will provide to Cavan County Council in respect of its housing programme for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6067/16]

Social and Affordable Housing

Brendan Smith

774. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding he will provide to Monaghan County Council in respect of its housing programme for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6068/16]

Mobile Telephony Services

Brendan Smith

797. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the outcome of discussions he has had with the Commission for Communications Regulation or mobile telephone companies regarding the inadequate mobile telephone coverage particularly in County Cavan and in County Monaghan; if he has any proposals to improve coverage without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6073/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

801. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of the concern of local residents and business over the inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure in a town (details supplied) in County Cavan; when the residents in that town and its catchment area can expect to have a modern and up-to-date broadband infrastructure provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6259/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

802. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of the concern of local residents and business over the inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure in a town (details supplied) in County Cavan; when the residents in that town and its catchment area can expect to have a modern and up-to-date broadband infrastructure provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6260/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

803. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to have modern broadband telecommunications infrastructure provided in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; if he is aware that businesses and residents are very concerned regarding the inadequate broadband available in that area at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6261/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

804. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to have modern broadband telecommunications infrastructure provided in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; if he is aware that businesses and residents are concerned regarding the inadequate broadband available in that area at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6262/16]

Broadband Service Provision

Brendan Smith

805. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to have modern broadband telecommunications infrastructure provided in an area (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if he is aware that businesses and residents are concerned regarding the inadequate broadband available in that area at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6263/16]

Road Projects

Brendan Smith

829. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide funding to the National Roads Authority in 2016 for a project (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6044/16]

Road Projects

Brendan Smith

830. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide funding to the National Roads Authority in 2016 for a project (details supplied) in County Cavan and in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6045/16]

Community Care Provision

Brendan Smith

332. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health to urgently consider the request (details supplied) by Ballybay and Clones municipal district in relation to the need to provide adequate respite beds in County Monaghan, and for enhanced home care packages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4114/16]

Nursing Home Beds Data

Brendan Smith

358. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the proposals to recruit additional staff to ensure that the full complement of beds is used in a nursing home (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/16]

Human Rights Issues

Brendan Smith

438. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to secure the release of an Irish citizen (details supplied) detained in Egypt without trial; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4136/16]

Roads Maintenance

Brendan Smith

591. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to urgently consider the request by the Ballybay and Clones municipal district of the urgent need to upgrade the R190 Ballybay to Cootehill Road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4421/16]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Brendan Smith

159. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total payments made to persons in County Cavan under the 2015 single farm payment, disadvantaged areas, rural environment protection and agri-environment options schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3629/16]

Agriculture Scheme Payments

Brendan Smith

160. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total payments made to persons in County Monaghan under the 2015 single farm payment, disadvantaged areas, rural environment protection and agri-environment options schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3630/16]

Alcohol Pricing

Brendan Smith

230. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce a ban on the low-cost selling of alcohol products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3681/16]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Smith

318. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed building project for the Holy Family School, Cootehill, County Cavan, including when it will proceed to the next stage; when the tendering process will commence and be completed; when construction will commence; the funding to be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3603/16]

Schools Building Projects Status

Brendan Smith

319. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for new permanent accommodation by a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3604/16]

Gas Networks Ireland

Brendan Smith

359. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposals to extend the natural gas supply to Cavan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3679/16]

Flood Prevention Measures

Brendan Smith

64. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his proposals to carry out maintenance and drainage work on the Graddum river that flows from Graddum lake in Crosserlough parish, and which joins with the River Erne at Drumkilly in County Cavan; if he is aware of the concern of many residents in the general area whose properties are flooded, given that this flooding has become more severe over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3425/16]

Workplace Safety

Brendan Smith

93. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the deadline for persons to avail of training in the spraying of chemicals and pesticides; if he is aware that the short timeline causes particular difficulties for smaller companies where a number of employees may need to partake in a training course but due to work commitments cannot all train at the one time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3435/16]

Waste Management

Brendan Smith

182. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will take into account the concerns about tyre waste regulations of the Irish Tyre Industry Association and the Independent Tyre Wholesalers and Retailers Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3399/16]

Urban Renewal Schemes

Brendan Smith

184. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why no funding was allocated under the urban regeneration project schemes for regeneration in Cavan town as it was designated some years ago as a hub town under the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3431/16]

Urban Renewal Schemes

Brendan Smith

185. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government why no funding was allocated for regeneration in Monaghan town under the urban regeneration project scheme given that the town was designated as a hub town under the national spatial strategy some years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3432/16]

Mobile Telephony Use

Brendan Smith

187. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the proposal to ban roaming mobile telephone charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3433/16]

Departmental Offices

Brendan Smith

120. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will give further consideration to the request from the Ballybay and Clones municipal district to retain the offices of her Department in Ballybay, County Monaghan; if she will locate the proposed new Intreo centre for County Monaghan in Ballybay, as outlined in correspondence to her from the municipal district, given the benefits that arise for a small town such as Ballybay when such services are located therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3184/16]

Respite Care Services Availability

Brendan Smith

352. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health his proposals to provide much-needed additional respite beds in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3000/16]

Summer Works Scheme Applications

Brendan Smith

449. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will approve an application for a summer works scheme given the urgent need to provide additional facilities at the school (details supplied) in County Cavan in 2015-16; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3116/16]

Consular Services Provision

Brendan Smith

135. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the consular assistance being given to a person (details supplied) detained in the Philippines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2661/16]

HSE Funding

Brendan Smith

124. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide adequate funding to training centres (details supplied) to enable them to continue the weekly payment of €15 to each trainee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2408/16]

Pigmeat Sector

Brendan Smith

237. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a flat rate payment will be used in the allocation of compensation for pig producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2061/16]

SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Data

Brendan Smith

444. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of trainees who have participated in the SOLAS Safe Pass training programme in each of the years 2006 to 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2350/16]