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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (22 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 231. To ask the Minister for Health if supports will be introduced to assist people suffering with ME and POTS with medical costs arising from their conditions; if his attention has been drawn to reports that, in many instances, people are off work due to these diseases and have a much-reduced income, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9101/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: The forthcoming anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is a good time to reflect on the great benefits our country has derived from that agreement, which include the cessation of violence, the saving of lives, the development of the all-Ireland economy and its generation of a new business environment and a surge in cross-Border trade resulting in new employment opportunities. The Joint...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 28. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit in his Department. [8504/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Taoiseach's reference to his ongoing work, and that of the Tánaiste and the Government, to have the institutions established under the Good Friday Agreement, the Assembly, the Executive and the North South Ministerial Council, put back in place again. One welcome aspect of the work of the Department of the Taoiseach since 2020 has been the establishment of the shared...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department's strategy statement 2021-2023. [8114/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination will next meet. [8502/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures that will be implemented at an early date by his Department and agencies under its remit to tackle the scourge of illegal drugs throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7546/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: First, I compliment An Garda Síochána on the work being done locally and nationally to deal with the scourge of drugs. As we all know, drug addiction and drug abuse are very complex issues and we need a multifaceted approach that includes the health service as well as the criminal justice system. I ask the Minister to outline any additional measures that will be implemented...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. I welcome the fact that additional sanctions and longer sentences will be imposed on these criminals who are peddling death and destruction in every community. The Minister indicated to me when we spoke on this issue that he would be bringing forward additional measures and legislation which I very much welcome. This issue should be addressed with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. I would love it if what he has said here was amplified to communities and individuals throughout our country. The message must go out that this is the approach of the Government and the Oireachtas. There should be no tolerance for people who are peddling drugs and passing around a line etc., whatever social strata they come from. I listened to a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Ms Liz O'Donnell (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: It is good to have Ms O'Donnell back in the Oireachtas. I welcome her contribution here today and compliment her on her work in the Department of Foreign Affairs with her specific role in those talks at that time. As we all know, the relationship between the Irish and British Governments over the past few years has, unfortunately, not been as good and as firm as it needs to be to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (15 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Health the number of education and or training places that are available for young persons with autism who have completed a course (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (14 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 481. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional third level places will be made available for students wishing to study pharmacy in view of the shortage of community pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7438/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (14 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 482. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional third level places will be made available across different disciplines in health and social care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7439/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I allowed this slot to run over by four minutes so we will do the same with all the slots, if that is okay with the committee. IBEC's contributions the other day were very positive. It is heart-warming to hear the progress that has been made and the potential to grow the economy on an all-island basis even more. Mr. D'Arcy and I shared platforms in the North and South in days when the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: To their credit, local authorities were the best leaders in that respect prior to the Good Friday Agreement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Ms Claire Hanna, MP, of the SDLP was due to join us, but she may have been delayed, as she is not online. Dr. Stephen Farry, MP, of the Alliance Party was due to join us, but I believe he is attending a meeting at Westminster. He is not online. There is no representative of the Green Party online, so we will turn to Sinn Féin again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Is there anybody from the Labour Party online? No. I call the Independents starting with Deputy Wynne.