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Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. Will he make a strong argument to Government on the need to provide additional funding in the mid-term capital review to meet the need to have a particular focus on and an urgency to addressing the infrastructural deficit in the Border region, particularly the road network? As I mentioned earlier, unfortunately we do not have a rail network and movement...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: I am very pleased the Taoiseach raised immigration reform in his meeting with the President and other members of Congress. Has any structure been put in place to follow it up at political level? We all know the embassy is in ongoing contact with decision makers but does the Taoiseach propose to put a structure in place in order that this particular issue will be followed at political level...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 10. To ask the Taoiseach the outcome of his discussions with President Trump and with members of the US House of Representatives and Senate in relation to immigration reform. [13876/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he had discussions with Irish representative organisations in relation to immigration reform during his recent visit to the US. [13877/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if discussions arose in his recent meetings in the United States in relation to the implications for the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement following Brexit. [14183/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if discussions arose in his recent meetings in the United States in relation to the implications of Brexit for all of the island. [14184/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the summer works scheme 2017 applications will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14320/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the communications issued by his Department to the trustees of the three amalgamating schools (details supplied) at the time this process was undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14463/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Shortages (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being implemented to address a skills shortage in construction employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Eligibility (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 166. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to improve the carer's benefit scheme, with particular reference to the need to extend the time period of 104 weeks, in view of the fact this scheme has been particularly beneficial for many parents that have employment opportunities and whereby flexible working arrangements are available; if his attention has been drawn to the fact...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 176. 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 urgent need to restore the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14545/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 178. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the particular challenges and difficulties arising for all of the island due to Brexit are part of the discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the political parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent concerns expressed by the Council of Europe regarding the lack of progress in approving Acht na Gaeilge in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14546/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 311. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to improve the community child care subvention programme, particularly for children whose parents are in band A, have benefitted from the old scheme and face higher rate payments under the new scheme, which will result in some children being deprived of child care, with particular reference to attendance at homework and...

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: Again, unfortunately, the Minister's reply is most disappointing. In the week following the passing of the Fianna Fáil Private Members' motion on the North-South interconnector, I asked An Taoiseach and the Minister what actions would be initiated by the Government on foot of the motion. Unfortunately, the only definitive response the Minister gave us was that construction would...

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: Our motion specifically encompassed the worries and concerns of communities and the need to have an overall review of the proposed project.

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: I again ask the Minister to go back to what was sought in the motion and ensure the report that is commissioned is meaningful.

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: Will the Minister have a further meeting with the representatives of communities before the terms of reference are finalised? It is very important for the Minister to send the message that he is still willing to meet with those who will be affected.

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he has taken since the passing in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann of Fianna Fáil Private Members' motions regarding the proposed North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13890/17]

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has commissioned an independent report incorporating international industry expertise as requested in the Fianna Fáil Private Members' motions passed in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13891/17]