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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Resources (20 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of the Ombudsman of the Defence Forces; the future powers and resources of the position; the time frame for any changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39479/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Expenditure (25 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the underspend in the agri environment options scheme and the REP scheme to date in 2012; if the full budgeted allocation will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Sick Pay Scheme Expenditure (25 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views regarding concerns of employers as outlined through representative organisations and many companies of varied size, small, medium and large in relation to proposals to impose sick pay costs on employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40546/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Projects (25 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he will issue approval in respect of a project (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40548/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012. Immediately after its publication, the Fianna Fáil Party stated clearly that we fully support the referendum and will campaign strongly for a "Yes" vote. My colleague and party spokesperson on children, Deputy Robert Troy, has submitted three amendments which we believe will strengthen the proposed...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012. Immediately after its publication, the Fianna Fáil Party stated clearly that we fully support the referendum and will campaign strongly for a "Yes" vote. My colleague and party spokesperson on children, Deputy Robert Troy, has submitted three amendments which we believe will strengthen the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Support Agency Remit (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she has taken to date to improve mental health services for young persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40689/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40781/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Finance the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40780/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40778/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40785/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40783/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40775/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40776/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40779/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Financial Services Regulation (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details in relation to the body or agency currently responsible for dealing with unlicensed money lenders; the manner in which unlicensed money lenders are currently being dealt with by An Garda Siochána or any other agency under his Department; the number of prosecutions and convictions that have been secured against...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Financial Services Regulation (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details in relation to the body or agency currently responsible for dealing with unlicensed money lenders; the manner in which unlicensed money lenders are currently being dealt with by An Garda Siochána or any other agency under his Department; the number of prosecutions and convictions that have been secured against...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have no Garda patrol cars; the proposals, if any there are to increase the number of vehicles available in the Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40773/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40784/12]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Defence the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40777/12]