Results 2,361-2,380 of 18,449 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (22 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 258. To ask the Minister for Health when additional financial resources will be allocated to the regional drugs task forces, such as the north east regional task force in view of the increasing demand for such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45661/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44786/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (21 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 49. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to reduce insurance costs. [44785/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 559. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied). [44603/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be provided for the non-national road network in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan in the event of a reallocation of capital funding within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44413/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 226. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to the unacceptable proposals put forward by the British Government concerning a troubles-related amnesty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44415/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is proposed to increase school bus capacity in view of the difficulties that have occurred for many families in having school transport provided to their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44412/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to improve supports for children with special needs and to ensure that such supports are put in place in a timely manner and eliminate delays in sanctioning posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44416/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (16 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 253. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the proposals he has to improve childcare provision under the national childcare scheme for children whose parents are not working or in education or training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44414/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Vaccination Programme (16 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 310. To ask the Minister for Health when it is expected to finalise arrangements for a Covid-19 vaccination booster programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44419/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Northern Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 109. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement he has had with business representatives in Northern Ireland in relation to the Northern Ireland Protocol. [43734/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (15 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 126. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the North-East Regional Enterprise Plan. [43733/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: 436. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is expected to finalise appropriate pay and conditions for school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43942/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (27 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: 132. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan for County Cavan in 2021; the specific measures that will be implemented to offset the delays that have occurred in the roll-out to date of this essential infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40823/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (27 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the outcome of recent discussions he and his Department have had with the Commission for Communications Regulation regarding the need to ensure proper access to telecommunications services nationwide both for mobile telephony and broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40821/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (27 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: 131. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that will be implemented to ensure access to high-quality telecommunications connectivity throughout the State, which is essential to support social and economic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40822/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (27 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: 133. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan for County Monaghan in 2021; the specific measures that will be implemented to offset the delays that have occurred in the roll-out to date of this essential infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40824/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Horticulture Sector (27 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: 146. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if arrangements will be made without delay to meet with a group (details supplied) due to the serious difficulties that have arisen for the horticulture and mushroom sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41046/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (27 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with business representative groups in relation to the additional problems and increased costs arising from lack of air freight and shipping capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41329/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 Jul 2021)

Brendan Smith: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding to be provided for a road project (details supplied) in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41012/21]