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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his response. Is it assumed that no progress will be made on these issues due to the fact that the Westminster elections are taking place on 7 May? Has the Minister asked the Sinn Féin Party why it decided to backtrack on the initial agreement about welfare reform to which it signed up on 23 December? With regard to the devolution of responsibility for parades...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: I want to refer again to the establishment of the historical investigations unit. By definition, it will deal with issues that are decades old. Many of the families affected by murders that were never properly investigated are getting to an age at which they are concerned that they will never see a thorough investigation into the murders of, and in many cases the injuries inflicted on,...

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 180. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the actions his Department will take to promote the celebration of the centenary of the 1916 Rising throughout the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15260/15]

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: As we know, the centenary of the 1916 Rising is the most important commemorative event of this generation and should be celebrated in an appropriate fashion. The celebrations belong to the people and not to any organisation or group. Will the Minister outline the nature of the international events that have been planned to celebrate the international significance of the 1916 Rising?

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. Will he ensure the reach of the Department's work with the diaspora is as great as possible to ensure that many of the Irish people who may not attend events organised by the embassy or other Irish representative organisations can participate? Will the Minister outline if it has yet been decided whether there will be representation by foreign states at...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 185. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the further progress that has been made on regularising the status of the undocumented Irish in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15264/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 201. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken at European Union level to raise his concern at recent pronouncements by the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, that a two state solution will not occur under his premiership; the Government’s position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15262/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 207. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has conducted an assessment of the impact of a possible exit by the United Kingdom from the European Union; if his Department will take an active role in the debate on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15261/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Voting Rights (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 212. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason no voting proposals for Irish citizens abroad were contained in the global Irish Diaspora policy document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15263/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 550. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to ensure that an Irish citizen (details supplied) receives a fair trial in Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15348/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Advice (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 551. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the countries, which his Department currently advise caution on, when travelling to; the way his Department promotes this advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15349/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 680. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to implement the Irish Postmasters' Union six point action plan to sustain the post office network and support local communities which was published recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15648/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: EirGrid (21 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: I will be brief as I must attend another committee meeting. I welcome the chief executive's clear statement in response to my party colleague, Deputy Michael Moynihan, that it is feasible to underground the North-South interconnector project. I suggest that in advancing the project, EirGrid should consult the local community about undergrounding options. Another issue that has not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (22 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 96. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the provision of a new health facility (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15852/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Security Situation in Kenya: Ambassador of Federal Republic of Kenya (22 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the ambassador and thank him for his presentation. Like the Chairman, I wish to put on the record the outrage of the Irish people, which was expressed by the Government and political leaders, concerning the recent appalling attack on an innocent university population in Kenya. Ireland joined with the international community in condemning that outrage. The ambassador's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad: Motion (22 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Murphy also spoke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts: Motion (22 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: I support the motion too. It is simply recognising the fact that, unfortunately, there was a mass slaughter of 1.5 million people going back 100 years. Unfortunately, our motion will not change things, but it is important to recognise when wrongdoing is done. There was absolutely wrongdoing on a mass scale. An overwhelming majority of a parliament that is representative of 28 independent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Migration to Europe: Discussion (22 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: I am glad the Chairman put this item on the agenda. We have been aware for quite some time of the huge tragedy that has been unfolding before us but, unfortunately, no effective action has been taken. We only learn of the massive loss of life when we hear of the loss of large numbers of people on large vessels. Those people are being trafficked and abused. We do not have the words to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Offices (23 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 59. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if all proposals in relation to the provision of suitable accommodation for her Department in Ballybay, County Monaghan as outlined by the Ballybay Clones Municipal District, Monaghan County Council, have been given full consideration, to ensure the retention of her Department's Offices in Ballybay; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Commencement of Legislation (23 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance when a commencement order will be made in respect of changes to stamp duty provisions pertaining to farmland leasing, provided for in the Finance Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16070/15]