Brendan Smith - Recent appearances (From KildareStreet.com)
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en-gbKildareStreet.com, mprss.php script2024-03-28T13:35:22+00:00Further and Higher Education | Department of Education and Skills | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.918&m=1556#g919.q
335. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional places proposed to be in place for the next academic year in medicine, nursing and other healthcare professions; and if he will...335. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional places proposed to be in place for the next academic year in medicine, nursing and other healthcare professions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13486/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Cross-Border Co-operation | Department of Education and Skills | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.915&m=1556#g916.q
334. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in intensifying co-operation on a cross-Border and all-Ireland basis in further education; and if he will make a statement...334. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in intensifying co-operation on a cross-Border and all-Ireland basis in further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13485/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Further and Higher Education | Department of Education and Skills | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.909&m=1556#g913.q
333. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position regarding a proposed building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13484/24]333. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position regarding a proposed building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13484/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Further and Higher Education | Department of Education and Skills | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.909&m=1556#g910.q
332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals, if any, there are to increase capacity and availability of courses in digital forensics, in view of the threats to society posed...332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals, if any, there are to increase capacity and availability of courses in digital forensics, in view of the threats to society posed by the proliferation of misinformation through social media platforms and the need to tackle such abuses; if his Department is funding research into such issues; if so, the type of research; if it is in collaboration with other agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13483/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Disability Services | Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.729&m=1556#g731.q
273. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress to date in improving services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....273. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress to date in improving services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13511/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Disability Services | Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.729&m=1556#g730.q
272. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress to date in improving services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....272. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress to date in improving services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13510/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Legislative Measures | Department of Justice and Equality | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.683&m=1556#g684.q
257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the concerns of sporting clubs and other community groups which run small-scale lotteries and is generally...257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the concerns of sporting clubs and other community groups which run small-scale lotteries and is generally their main fundraiser in relation to the effects of the new legislation concerning betting regulations and gambling laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13495/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Dublin-Monaghan Bombings | Department of Justice and Equality | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.680&m=1556#g681.q
256. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in an investigation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13494/24]256. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in an investigation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13494/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00An Garda Síochána | Department of Justice and Equality | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.677&m=1556#g678.q
255. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations operational in Cavan/Monaghan at present; when Bawnboy Garda station will be reopened as announced...255. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations operational in Cavan/Monaghan at present; when Bawnboy Garda station will be reopened as announced by Government previously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13479/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Legislative Measures | Department of Justice and Equality | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.674&m=1556#g675.q
254. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is proposed to introduce a standalone offence in relation to the spiking of drinks, in view of the serious repercussions...254. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is proposed to introduce a standalone offence in relation to the spiking of drinks, in view of the serious repercussions of such deplorable behaviour and the effects on victims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13478/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Universal Basic Income | Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.568&m=1556#g569.q
217. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number in receipt of the artists’ basic income scheme; if the workings of this scheme have been reviewed; the...217. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number in receipt of the artists’ basic income scheme; if the workings of this scheme have been reviewed; the proposals, if any, there are to extend this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13492/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Social Media | Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.565&m=1556#g566.q
216. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress to date in introducing measures to counteract misinformation, disinformation and abuse on social media platforms; if...216. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress to date in introducing measures to counteract misinformation, disinformation and abuse on social media platforms; if additional measures are proposed, when same will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13491/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Enterprise Support Services | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.503&m=1556#g504.q
195. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when additional financial provision will be introduced to assist local authorities, particularly those councils with a small rates...195. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when additional financial provision will be introduced to assist local authorities, particularly those councils with a small rates base, to develop enterprise centres, as such workspaces are of extreme importance in enabling the establishment and growth of small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13490/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Work Permits | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.500&m=1556#g501.q
194. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals, if any, there are to improve the visa criteria for the farming and agri-food sector, in view of the shortage of...194. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals, if any, there are to improve the visa criteria for the farming and agri-food sector, in view of the shortage of workers in some areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13489/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Financial Services | Department of Finance | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.469&m=1556#g471.q
184. To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes to introduce additional measures to assist mortgage holders who are under financial pressures due to increased interest rates; and if he will...184. To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes to introduce additional measures to assist mortgage holders who are under financial pressures due to increased interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13543/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Financial Services | Department of Finance | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.469&m=1556#g470.q
183. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures in place to protect customers from the actions of vulture funds, particularly homeowners whose mortgages are with such entities; his views on the...183. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures in place to protect customers from the actions of vulture funds, particularly homeowners whose mortgages are with such entities; his views on the need to ensure adequate access for such mortgage holders to greater protections through statutory agencies; if he proposes to implement additional measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13542/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Defence Forces | Department of Defence | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.338&m=1556#g374.q
151. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the programme of improvement works that will be undertaken this year at Army barracks throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on...151. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the programme of improvement works that will be undertaken this year at Army barracks throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13503/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Defence Forces | Department of Defence | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.338&m=1556#g371.q
150. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the Report of the Commission on Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13502/24]150. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the Report of the Commission on Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13502/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Defence Forces | Department of Defence | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.338&m=1556#g352.q
149. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the numbers enlisted in the Permanent Defence Forces at present; the proposals, if any, to have substantial recruitment and the timescale for...149. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the numbers enlisted in the Permanent Defence Forces at present; the proposals, if any, to have substantial recruitment and the timescale for increasing personnel in the Army; Air Corps and Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13501/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00Cross-Border Co-operation | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Written Answers
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2024-03-21a.313&m=1556#g314.q
129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures that will be implemented to grow even further and strengthen the all-Ireland economy following the very welcome growth in...129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures that will be implemented to grow even further and strengthen the all-Ireland economy following the very welcome growth in cross-Border trade since 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13541/24]]]>2024-03-21T00:00:00+00:00