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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Deputy. As well as reporting back to us on whether there are other framework agreements coming down the tracks, will the Minister of State also have the Department make some analysis of the benefits, if any, that have flowed from previous framework agreements, particularly in the areas of civil and human rights, as referred to by Deputy Seán Crowe? Again, I emphasise to the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approve the terms of the Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the...

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I compliment my colleague, Deputy James Browne, on introducing this important legislation. It is obvious that this legislative measure has the widespread support of the Members of the House. It is an extremely important issue, to say the least. Regarding the comments made by my colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, in far too many instances the only services available are those provided by voluntary...

Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the passing of this legislation, which arises from work done over a number of years. It shows the importance of talks at Stormont and the successful completion of talks. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, was involved in the Fresh Start talks in his then capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. It is unfortunate, as we meet here now and this...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Irish Communities Abroad (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 51. To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed the issue of immigration reform in the United States with President Trump. [36030/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 76. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the funding to be provided by her Department in 2017 for the community enterprise initiative scheme and the competitive regional fund to assist in the development of enterprise centres and work space in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36094/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the additional supports that have been put in place to date to assist businesses that are heavily or totally dependent on Northern Ireland or Britain for an export market, in view of the uncertainty that has arisen due to Brexit and currency fluctuations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36267/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to improve the criteria for qualification for the primary medical certificate; when he plans to have the review of this scheme finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35928/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 124. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to a request by an association (details supplied) regarding the VAT rate on hospitality and tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35749/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to deal with the escalating cost of insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36263/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to improve the conditions and criteria for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36264/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Branch Closures (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to hold discussions with the banking sector regarding the provision of additional financial services through An Post, in view of the concerns in rural communities in which bank branches are closing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36265/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 349. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to previous representations made to his Department and parliamentary questions regarding the urgent need to approve grant aid in respect of necessary upgrading works, particularly window replacements, at a school (details supplied), if he will give urgent consideration to this long-standing application with a view to early approval of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 388. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the decision to reduce electricity supply to the Gaza strip, which OCHA has warned will have disastrous consequences for the welfare of Gaza's residents; if he has raised this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34893/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 415. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to reopen an embassy in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36283/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 657. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide funding towards the upgrading of a hospital facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34931/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 996. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to approve the Entresto drug for use by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36087/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 1048. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include asthma medication in the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36259/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 1049. To ask the Minister for Health when full bed capacity will be restored at a hospital (details supplied), in view of the critical importance of this facility for persons throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36266/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cross-Border Co-operation (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 1303. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has been in contact with his counterparts in Northern Ireland with regard to the development of a project (details supplied), and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35929/17]