Results 6,041-6,060 of 18,645 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Administration (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 141. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to expand the mortgage to rent scheme and improve the conditions of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19077/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the persecution of Christians has been discussed at any recent EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19073/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 168. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration is being given to the establishment of a major civil society hub here in relation to overseas development and the humanitarian assistance sector, in view of the fact many non governmental organisations are based in London at present and EU funding is of critical importance in their work; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 169. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his discussions to date with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the political parties represented in the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding the need to have the Northern Ireland Executive restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19082/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 170. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to have further discussions with the United States authorities on immigration reform, in view of the concerns of the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19086/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 272. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated by his Department and or by the HSE for a building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19075/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 273. To ask the Minister for Health when it is proposed to have full bed capacity restored at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19080/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications Data (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 315. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received nationally and approvals issued to date under the TAMS 2 scheme; the number of applications received for counties Cavan and Monaghan; the approvals issued to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19076/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 316. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of GLAS and AEOS applications awaiting final approval and payment for counties Cavan and Monaghan; when it is proposed to have the outstanding payments issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19083/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Eligibility (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 317. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when it is proposed to publish data in respect of the review of the areas of natural constraint; when the review is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19084/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 318. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there has been progress at EU level on the possible re-opening of the Russian market for some food products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19085/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: North-South Interconnector (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 342. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is proposed to finalise the terms of reference in relation to the study to be undertaken concerning the proposed North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19087/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Natural Gas Grid (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 343. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a project will be progressed in view of the fact the infrastructure would be beneficial for a town needing job creation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19090/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 363. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected to finalise applications for the 2017 sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19093/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 372. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the additional supports that have been put in place to date to assist businesses that are heavily or totally dependent on Northern Ireland or the British market, in view of the uncertainty that has arisen due to Brexit and currency fluctuations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19079/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 379. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No 311 of 22 March 2017, when it is proposed to introduce the new affordable childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19095/17]

Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions to date with the British Foreign Secretary and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in respect of the need for a post-Article 50 agreement between Britain and the European Union to provide for a human rights Act, which is a central element of the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement...

Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions with the British Foreign Secretary and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in respect of access to the Court of Justice of the European Union and other guarantees of fundamental rights that underpin the Good Friday Agreement in any post-Article 50 agreement between Britain and the European Union; and...

Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: It is absolutely essential that the British Government honours all its commitments on human rights, as provided for under the Good Friday Agreement. The outcome of Brexit must in no way diminish those commitments. The Minister, together with the Taoiseach and other members of the Government, have clearly stated that they have received some commitments. Can he outline what commitments have...

Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his positive response and his own personal commitment to safeguarding those provisions in the Good Friday Agreement. I am glad he referred to paragraph 10 of the Good Friday Agreement's section on rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity. The specific provision provides for a joint committee of representatives of the two human rights commissions, North and...