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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions he has had with the parties in the Northern Ireland Executive and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland about the introduction of a bill of rights in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44040/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 153. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a person or persons with detailed knowledge of the work of and demands on the Defence Forces over the years in the Border region and the unique security issues in that area will be appointed to the commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44076/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 341. To ask the Minister for Health the number on waiting lists for assessments of need in counties Cavan and Monaghan to date; the proposals to reduce the waiting lists and provide more timely appointments for children in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43991/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 343. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to have an orderly resumption of day services for persons with a disability in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43993/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 344. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be no costs on persons with a disability availing of transport to day services or training centres in any region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43994/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 346. To ask the Minister for Health if additional resources and increased hospital capacity will be provided to reduce waiting times for patients in counties Cavan and Monaghan awaiting orthopaedic assessments and procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44001/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am very glad he has confirmed that the report I brought to the attention of the House in September has been referred by the Minister for Justice to the Garda authorities for further investigation. Again, I compliment Professor Burke of Nottingham University for his detailed report on the reprehensible activities of loyalist paramilitaries in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this very important matter. On many occasions in this House and at Oireachtas committee meetings I have highlighted the need for further investigation into the bombing at Belturbet on 28 December 1972. Sadly, two teenagers, Geraldine O'Reilly and Paddy Stanley, lost their lives due to that heinous crime and many others were injured as...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: On 28 December 1972, a bomb that originated in County Fermanagh caused the deaths of Geraldine O'Reilly and Paddy Stanley in Belturbet, County Cavan, while injuring many other people. Unfortunately, nobody has ever been brought to justice for this heinous crime and there has never been a proper or thorough investigation in Northern Ireland into the persons responsible for this activity. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to enhance co-operation between colleges of further education and colleges of a similar status in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43181/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions he has had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland in relation to the opportunities to enhance and intensify co-operation on an all-Ireland basis in further and higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43182/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (15 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 464. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 10 September 2020, if she will ensure further investigations are carried out into the Belturbet bombing of December 1972 following the submission of a report to her Department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43504/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Paediatric Services (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: I wish to record my appreciation to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important topic for discussion. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the waiting list to see a paediatric rheumatologist was three years long. It may very well be worse now. There is also a year's wait for a private appointment. There are only two paediatric rheumatologists for the entire country. Clearly, this level of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Paediatric Services (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. I welcome the fact that she says there is an active recruitment campaign. We often hear about posts being advertised and interviews taking place, but the filling of the post is critical. That is where a timeline is required. I realise that sometimes the HSE cannot appoint consultants as quickly as they are needed, but I appeal to the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the scale of drug offences committed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42508/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 66. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in implementing legislation to meet the commitments made under the Stormont House Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42507/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 197. To ask the Minister for Health the outcome of the most recent discussions that have been held with the Departments of Health in Northern Ireland and in the UK concerning the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42215/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 172. To ask the Minister for Health the discussions he has had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland in relation to the potential of expanding the remit of Co-operation and Working Together Partnership regarding the delivery of health services and additional cross-Border projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42439/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: 443. To ask the Minister for Health when additional services will be provided at a healthcare facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42784/20]

Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Smith: I compliment the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, on some of the measures introduced in this important Bill. As we all know, it gives effect to the social protection measures announced in budget 2021. As Deputy O'Dea said, it is the largest budget in the history of the Department and the country. Unfortunately, a substantial amount of the expenditure is caused by the pandemic. I took the...