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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (19 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 207. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are large areas of County Cavan with inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure; his plans to bring this infrastructure up to modern standards, at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7593/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (19 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 208. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are large areas of County Monaghan with inadequate broadband telecommunications infrastructure; his plans to bring this infrastructure up to modern standards, at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7594/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 498. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to assist in the search for the kidnapped schoolgirls, abducted in Nigeria in April 2014; the actions he will take; if he has conveyed his concern, and that of the Irish people, at the abduction to the Nigerian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7854/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 505. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to provide a full briefing to the Justice for the Forgotten Group, in relation to the Stormont House Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8226/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 506. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the legislative measures that will require implementation by the Houses of the Oireachtas, following the Stormont House Agreement; the proposed time scale for the enactment of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8227/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 507. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the criticisms of the Global Island policy document, in relation to the diminished role of Irish foreign policy, pertaining to the promotion of human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8252/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 508. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the targets for overseas development aid provided for by his Department for the next five years, both as a monetary figure and as a percentage of gross national product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8253/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Expenditure (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 509. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his Department’s policy with regard to refurbishing embassies and ambassadors’ residences; the cost of these works, by year, since 2011 to date in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8254/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 510. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a full audit has been conducted into the budget allocation to Irish Aid in 2014; if there were matters of concern, raised in this audit, to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8255/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Terrorism (24 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 511. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent comments by the Italian Foreign Minister in relation to the threats posed to Europe from the Islamic State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8256/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (25 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 154. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will bring to the attention of the Government in Yemen, the concerns of the Baha'i Community, in relation to a Yemeni national (details supplied) who has been imprisoned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8470/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (25 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 155. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide the details of his recent visit to the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8471/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (25 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 156. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific proposals he has put forward at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, in relation to the need for the European Union to initiate a new round of peace talks, concerning the Israeli-Palestine conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8472/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies (25 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she plans to appoint a representative of the Teachers' Union of Ireland to the Apprenticeship Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8347/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (25 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: A one hour meeting would be fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (25 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: Never mind two hours. There is a meeting of the committee dealing with the Good Friday Agreement at 3.15 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Interaction of GAA with the Diaspora: GAA (25 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: The uachtarán and the ard-stiúrthóir have outlined a marvellous success story for us. That story is a testament to the leadership provided by Croke Park over the years and to the volunteers who run clubs on the various continents. Mr. O'Neill is due to complete his term of office next weekend and I compliment him on a very successful presidency. I am sure he will enjoy the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ukrainian Conflict (26 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland’s position on the deteriorating situation in the Ukraine; if he has had contact with his Russian counterpart on this matter; if he will provide an update on the discussions he has had about the incursion into Irish airspace by Russian military aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8340/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ukrainian Conflict (26 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: We have all witnessed the horrific loss of life and displacement of people in the Ukraine. I hope the long-awaited truce that took hold on Wednesday in eastern Ukraine will hold. As a sovereign Parliament, we should send a clear message that the sovereignty of the Ukraine must be respected. Has the Minister conveyed such sentiments to the Russian authorities and can he assure us that he...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ukrainian Conflict (26 Feb 2015)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the work that President Hollande and Chancellor Merkel have done in getting agreement to a ceasefire but, as I have stated previously, the Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy should be leading these discussions on behalf of the 28 member states of the EU. The Minister was correct to condemn the assault on Debaltseve. Concerns have been expressed that...