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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee
Engagement with WAVE Trauma Centre (9 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: I want to say again that the contributions by Ms Peake and all our guests today have been powerful and compelling. There has been clarity in the manner in which they have outlined the terrible grief and suffering of families. I said at the outset that we should have a commemoration in Dublin, similar to that held by the families in Stormont each year, to try to keep a focus and create an...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (8 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: I understand that, within the next number of weeks, the CAP strategic plan will have to be submitted to the European Commission and, I presume, that goes to the Government for approval before submission to Europe. As we know, since we joined the then EEC in 1973, the Common Agricultural Policy has been of huge importance to our farming and agrifood sector, to the rural economy and to the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Functions (8 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: Since the onset of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, we have all become more conscious of the value of community policing. We saw in our own communities a greater presence of gardaí. That was particularly reassuring for people living on their own or older people. In my home town in Cavan, community gardaí were recently appointed and that has been warmly welcomed by the local...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: As we all know, the Ireland-Northern Ireland protocol is part of the withdrawal agreement. I know from my interactions with businesses in neighbouring counties north of the Border that they are anxious that the protocol works and that whatever difficulties and issues there are be resolved as soon as possible, without any threats of anybody triggering Article 16. They are anxious that the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit will next meet. [60328/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 129. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been further progress since this Deputy brought information before Dáil Éireann on 10 September 2020, in achieving a full and comprehensive investigation here and in Northern Ireland into the bombing in Belturbet, County Cavan in December 1972 which caused the death of two young persons and injuries to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 154. To ask the Minister for Health when additional personnel will be approved for a healthcare facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60726/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: The idea of an amnesty in regard to legacy issues, as proposed by the British Government, is absolutely reprehensible. An amnesty would mean putting an end to all investigations and prosecutions. The Stormont House Agreement is a balanced and comprehensive framework to deal with legacy issues and should be implemented. It is unbelievable to think any government would want to cut off all...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: As a country, we welcome President Biden's strong interest in our country, particularly his ongoing and unequivocal support for the Good Friday Agreement. He has taken every opportunity to outline the importance of this international agreement and its significance, not just to our country, Britain and Europe but also to the United States. President Biden and other senior political figures...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent discussions with the President of the United States. [57662/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 85. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the measures that will be in place in 2022 supported by schemes operated by her Department or through statutory agencies to assist persons bring vacant dwellings back to habitable use as living accommodation in villages, towns and rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60199/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authorities (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 111. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated by her Department in 2021 to local authorities for the local improvement scheme; the funding that will be provided in 2022; when allocations will be made to local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60200/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Social Enterprise Sector (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 116. To ask the Taoiseach the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector. [59945/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Social Enterprise Sector (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 127. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59934/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Social Enterprise Sector (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 144. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59935/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will give detailed consideration to the issues raised by a representative organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60454/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Social Enterprise Sector (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59947/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Dental Services (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give detailed and urgent consideration to the issues raised in correspondence by a representative organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60236/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Social Enterprise Sector (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 200. To ask the Minister for Finance the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59936/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Social Enterprise Sector (7 Dec 2021)

Brendan Smith: 220. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59942/21]