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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals if any he has to assist the pig sector through the series of difficulties at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40771/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40774/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposal to provide a medical assessment unit for Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40772/12]

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

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40782/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [40786/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Crisis in South Kordofan and South Sudan: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: Initially, I compliment the Chairman on raising this matter with Commissioner Ashton at the last meeting of the chairpersons of the foreign affairs committees of the member states of the European Union. It was important that he took that opportunity to raise it at that level. I join the Chairman in welcoming the representatives of MSF and Trócaire. I compliment them on the briefing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (27 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on discussions with the IPHA; the savings that are expected in relation to reducing the drugs bill as a result of these discussions; when he expects to see these savings take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40970/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: There is widespread shock and anger in the west Cavan area at the decision to cease daily bus services through Swanlinbar, Bawnboy and Ballyconnell. At present there are three return services on the route, linking with bus services in Cavan and providing a good service for customers to Dublin and northwards to Enniskillen and Donegal. The service is provided on behalf of Bus Éireann by...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, replying on this matter. I recall the Minister speaking eloquently and properly in Enniskillen about cross-Border co-operation and the real progress that has been made in the province of Ulster, especially since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. The route I have spoken about is Enniskillen, Swanlinbar, Bawnboy, Ballyconnell and on to Cavan. The...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Responsibilities (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Taoiseach the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [41270/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; if he proposes to restore this project to his School Building Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41997/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 19 July 2012, if he will clarify his statement that the Industrial Development Agency had assured him that it would consider opportunities to utilise its property portfolio in County Cavan to attract other non-traditional type of investments to the region which do not fall under the general...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite beds, in St Mary's Nursing Unit, Castleblayney, County Monaghan; the number of such beds in 2009, 2010 and 2011; if he will confirm that it is proposed to retain this respite facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42016/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the location at which food is prepared and cooked for Monaghan General Hospital, St Mary's Nursing Unit, Castleblayney and St Davnet's, Monaghan; if he is satisfied that such arrangements for catering for these health facilities is appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42017/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of the concern of residents in the West Cavan area regarding the proposed curtailment of services by Bus Éireann on the No. 30 route servicing Swanlinbar/Bawnboy/Ballyconnell and Belturbet to Cavan Town as such a proposed ending of services will disadvantage a large number of persons dependent on public transport; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if funding will be approved for a project (details supplied) in view of its success to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42095/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Compliance (4 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General which highlighted considerable uncertainty surrounding the level of tax non-compliance and the audit processes employed by Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42315/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (4 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to safeguard the State’s investment in Irish Life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42319/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Access to Higher Education (4 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the funds invested in the DARE third level scheme; if there are Departmental funds involved; if so, the amount of same; if he has an analysis of the number of DARE student places allocated by each third level college/university to each of the faculties; if he will outline the breakdown in relation to agricultural science degree...

Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: I commend my colleague, Deputy Calleary, on bringing forward the Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012. I am disappointed that the Government is not prepared to accept the Bill because, as Deputy Calleary noted in his introductory remarks, its intention is to send a clear message to society that we stand by our emergency workers. Fianna Fáil would be happy to work with the Government...