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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: The Tánaiste is being very defensive. Will he answer my question? No.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: I am sure that will be a great comfort to the parents of the kids who go hungry every day.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: I asked about food inflation.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: It has been brought to my attention that at least 11 students from Gaza are on a scholarship programme here through the Irish Council for International Students-Department of Foreign Affairs Irish Aid programme. Academics have confirmed to me that those students have been written to and told they either have go back to where they came from or go somewhere else, while students on similar...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: I just asked you a question.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: That is what it says on the letters they got.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: Sorry-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: I apologise for my tone. I am just asking-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: -----you to do something to make sure those students remain.

Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: I thank Deputy Ó Cathasaigh for bringing forward the Bill. I am getting my head around it. I received the briefing note from Coalition 2030. It gives a context for this coming before the Oireachtas and says the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action in its report on the recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss recommends the establishment of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: 143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason CIÉ retired workers have received no increase in their occupational pension since 2008; if the CIÉ board or management has discussed this or related pension issues with him or his Department officials; if increased funding of the CIÉ regular wages scheme by CIÉ has been considered to allow for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: 153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the removal of a bus service (details supplied) and the considerable difficulties this causes for older and disabled people; to clarify if there are any plans to resume a service in the area; if not, the alternative arrangements being made to address this gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24470/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (30 May 2024)

Bríd Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will grant the request of retired members of staff of Ordnance Survey Ireland to attend OSI HQ in Phoenix Park on 21 June 2024 (details supplied) as part of the OSI's 200-year anniversary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24487/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (12 Jun 2024)

Bríd Smith: 3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [23878/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Middle East (12 Jun 2024)

Bríd Smith: 10. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent phone conversation with the Israeli President. [23879/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (12 Jun 2024)

Bríd Smith: 19. To ask the Taoiseach to report on the recently published national reform programme 2024. [23999/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (12 Jun 2024)

Bríd Smith: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has any plans to provide extra supports to students from Gaza, in light of the awful situation they and their families have endured and continue to face in Palestine (details supplied); if he will take extra steps to further support these students; the measures he can take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: National Minimum Wage (13 Jun 2024)

Bríd Smith: 83. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the actions the Government is considering in relation to the implementation of the adequate minimum wage Directive; if certain policy changes will be included (details supplied); the other policy changes being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25806/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (11 Jun 2024)

Bríd Smith: 56.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that at least 11 Palestinian graduates who came here to study on ICOS/Department of Foreign Affairs-/Irish Aid-sponsored scholarships have recently received a letter (details supplied); if he agrees that this is a poor choice of options, given the situation in Palestine; the reason the option to secure a two-year graduate...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Homeless Accommodation (11 Jun 2024)

Bríd Smith: 247.To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to the Dublin Simon Community 100 bed health and addiction care facility located at Usher's Island, Dublin 8, if he can now confirm that the operational funding required will be in place before the opening of this critical and much needed development in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter....