Results 13,101-13,120 of 18,496 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (7 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 927. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase substantially the expenditure limit for pigs and poultry units in relation to the upgrading or replacement of existing facilities in respect of TAMS applications in view of the fact that the present limit is restricting investment in these sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46352/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Documents (7 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 956. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a study prepared for the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development regarding the potential impact of Brexit on the agriculture industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46842/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Documents (7 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 957. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to raise with the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers the concerns outlined in the report prepared for the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development regarding the likely impact of Brexit on the agriculture industry with particular reference to border controls here; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 1023. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding will be provided in 2018 to improve facilities at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46198/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 1030. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding will be provided in 2018 to improve facilities at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46333/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (7 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 1098. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to issues raised by a local authority (details supplied) in relation to child care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45844/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 159. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons accessing services at a centre (details supplied); the range of services provided; his plans to extend such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47266/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 160. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade or replace existing inadequate accommodation at a centre (details supplied); the timeframe for the provision of modern and appropriate accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47267/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (8 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being put in place in view of the concerns, particularly in the north west, about a possible fodder shortage in early 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47271/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (8 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 205. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if pension entitlements will be introduced for community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47173/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (9 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 155. To ask the Minister for Health if counselling services are provided for persons that suffer a stroke, family members and carers in rehabilitation units which provide particular support for such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47384/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Production Costs (9 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 209. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has put forward at the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers on the need to reduce the cost of fertilisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47528/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (14 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 193. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be ratified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47639/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 35. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to address the long waiting times for orthodontic services in the north east. [48199/17]

Committee on the Future of Healthcare Report: Motion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this report as I have to go back to a committee meeting. I compliment Deputy Róisín Shortall. My party colleague, Deputy John Brassil, and Deputy Michael Harty were members of the committee. The committee put in a huge amount of work over a considerable length of time, which showed their commitment and knowledge of the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of EU negotiations concerning the British decision to leave the European Union in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48530/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 101. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to meet with the British Government and the parties in Northern Ireland regarding the urgent need to have the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48531/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had recently with civic society groups in Northern Ireland in relation to the need to have the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48583/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 156. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional resources for primary care in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48532/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 157. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide additional support in 2018 for the work of general practitioners, particularly in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48533/17]