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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Road Infrastructure: Discussion (1 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Vice Chairman. I welcome the powerful presentation, including the written submission, along with the contributions that have been made. The witnesses very succinctly and comprehensively put forward a very strong case for this piece of infrastructure. Mr. Neely used the phrase "the deficit in infrastructure" and Mr. Kelpie spoke about the unrealised potential and the new era of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Infrastructure (6 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 429. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if grant aid is available to assist small enterprises to install 3 phase electricity in view of the substantial costs involved in having electricity supply upgraded particularly in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38579/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (7 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 200. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a new health care facility (details supplied); the formal arrangements that have been entered into with general practitioners to work from that particular facility; if the funding promised some years ago is still available; when this project is likely to commence; the date for the facility to be in use; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 201. To ask the Minister for Health when a dental surgeon will be appointed (details supplied) in view of the fact that this particular position has been vacant for over a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38974/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (7 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason farmers who purchased entitlements in 2014 to try and make their farm holdings viable are not able to draw down payments on these entitlements now; the reason there was a change in 2015 relating to criteria for such transfer of entitlements; if he proposes to reverse those changes and enable such persons to draw down...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (8 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 237. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposals there are to improve broadband telecommunications service in an area (details supplied) in County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that households and many small enterprises are concerned regarding the inadequate service that exists at present; if the necessary investment programme will...

Flood Prevention Measures: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: I compliment my party colleague, Deputy Eugene Murphy, on moving the motion which is of great importance, particularly to those in rural areas that have experienced constant flooding in recent years. I wish to mention areas in Cavan. Although the River Shannon rises in County Cavan, it does not cause us flooding problems, but the River Erne does. Its source is in County Cavan, but it...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 226. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to overhaul the present commercial rates system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39398/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 414. To ask the Minister for Health when the refurbishment and upgrading of a health facility will commence (details supplied); the reason for the delay in these necessary improvement works being undertaken; when work is likely to commence; the timescale for work to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39383/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 415. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite beds available in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the waiting lists for such facilities; his plans to increase the number of respite beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39384/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 587. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the commencement date for the introduction of the renewable heat incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39858/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the three witnesses to the committee and compliment them on their excellent presentations. They comprehensively outlined the difficulties which face us but also the significant progress made on our island since the Good Friday Agreement. I come from a Border area, Bawnboy, west of Ballyconnell, near Fermanagh. I grew up with the customs posts and the permanent vehicle checkpoints...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Implications for Good Friday Agreement of UK Referendum Result: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: Teachta Dála.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 48. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the next meeting of the EU Home Affairs and Justice Ministers is due to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40465/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (16 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 50. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the role her Department is playing to ensure that no hard border is reintroduced here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40464/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (16 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the stage a project (details supplied) is at; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for the awarding of the contract and construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40927/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (16 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 107. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in the investigation of the Belturbet bombing of December 1972; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40928/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage a proposed building project (details supplied) is at; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for this project to proceed to tender stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40934/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Review (16 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review of the school transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40935/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (16 Dec 2016)

Brendan Smith: 187. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project at a school (details supplied); when this project will proceed to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40936/16]