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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: As the Minister is aware, there are widespread concerns in many communities about the statement by NatWest that it is considering all strategic options in the future of Ulster Bank. Ulster Bank has 88 branches in our State, it has more than 2,500 employees and it has a substantial presence in the Border region, particularly in my constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, with three branches in County...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Banking Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: As I said, there are 88 branches serving 88 communities. They are large communities nowadays because a lot of branches were closed over the years due to rationalisation measures and there has been a loss of services to many communities. Any further diminution in banking competition in this country would be concerning. Ulster Bank is the third largest bank and we lack banking competition in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to have discussions with a company (details supplied) in relation to retain a bank and its network of branches here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26775/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 133. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional funding will be provided in 2021 for flood mitigation works that are undertaken by local authorities with particular reference to the need to approve projects in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 373. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if funding will be provided to a voluntary organisation (details supplied) in respect of the ongoing costs of providing a sports and recreation facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27339/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 436. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to issues raised by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the need to provide additional funding for primary education in the context of budget 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26949/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 481. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to issues raised by an organisation (details supplied) relating to the need to provide additional funding for primary education in the context of budget 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26950/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Years Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 596. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to early education; and if additional funding will be provided in Budget 2021 for the sector. [26845/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Years Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 597. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to early education; if additional funding will be provided in Budget 2021 for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26857/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Years Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 619. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if consideration will be given to matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to early education; if additional funding will be provided in Budget 2021 for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26841/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 1020. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to the issues raised (details supplied) by a local authority in relation to correspondence issued by his Department to farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26964/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 1034. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give detailed consideration to the issues raised in a 2021 Budget Submission by an Association (details supplied); if the concerns of the sector which will be adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27290/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: Brendan Smith, Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Cavan-Monaghan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: I congratulate the Deputy on his election as Cathaoirleach of this committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (29 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: He was a member of the previous committee. As Senator Ó Donnghaile said, very few of us were here most Thursday evenings, unfortunately. At times, this was embarrassing when deputations came from far and near. Our meetings clashed with those of other committees. In 2011 and 2012, I believe we were asked to sit on Thursday afternoons to facilitate Westminster MPs. Quite a few of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in 2021 for the upgrading of a road (details supplied) in view of its strategic importance in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25681/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate checks are taking place at airports and ports in relation to dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26263/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 104. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timescale for the reopening of Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26198/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (24 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 109. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timescale for the refurbishment or upgrading of a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26215/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (24 Sep 2020)

Brendan Smith: 300. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that suitably qualified persons, licensed merchant stores and veterinary pharmacies will be able to continue the prescribing and supply of anthelmintics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26213/20]

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