Results 14,381-14,400 of 18,496 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Discussion (24 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: I ask the Minister of State to be brief in his response because there is a time constraint.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Discussion (24 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: The Minister of State must be allowed to continue without interruption.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Discussion (24 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: Please, Deputy Ó Snodaigh. I will draw the meeting to a conclusion soon.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ratification of EU and NATO Status of Forces Agreements: Discussion (24 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State and the members for their discussion and views on this important issue.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (24 Jan 2019)

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 approves the following order in draft: (i) the Agreement between the Member States of the European Union concerning the status of military and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the political parties in Northern Ireland about the urgent need to have the institutions established under the Good Friday Agreement fully functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4129/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to have talks with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the political parties in Northern Ireland on the need to have the Assembly and Executive in Northern Ireland restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4128/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the need for the UK Government to respond positively to the unanimous requests of Dáil Éireann regarding the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement measures to assist compliant household fuel merchants facing difficulties due to the illegal importation of products resulting in a price differential caused by smuggling and the imposition of a carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3827/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade in Fuel and Tobacco Products (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement additional measures to counteract the illicit trade in fuel, tobacco and drink products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3828/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Industry (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 170. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he plans to implement to assist the motor trade due to the substantial drop in car sales and the increased volume of imports, in some instances with environmental impacts, particularly from Northern Ireland and Britain, and the impact on employment in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4124/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 382. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include more organisations such as an organisation (details supplied) under the section 39 agency pay restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4125/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 430. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be no delay in providing a new health facility at a location (details supplied) in view of the cost overruns on the construction of the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4310/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 431. To ask the Minister for Health if projects in an area (details supplied) will be delayed or deferred due to overruns on the capital budget of the national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4311/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (29 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 440. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to implement measures to ensure the provision of adequate mental health services and supports for homeless persons; his further plans to ensure that adequate mental health services and supports are developed for such persons in line with A Vision for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4364/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (30 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in implementing new legislative measures arising from the Fresh Start agreement and Stormont House Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4325/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (30 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: The bombing incident in Derry was a stark reminder of the bad days on our island. The Stormont House Agreement and the Fresh Start agreement contain important measures to deal with paramilitarism and put an end to criminal activity. There is also the broader issue of ensuring that legacy issues are dealt with and that we work in the interests of victims and their families. The Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illicit Trade (30 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration is being given to the implementation of additional measures to counteract cross-Border criminality with particular reference to illicit trade in fuel, tobacco and drinks products which impacts adversely on revenue in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4326/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (30 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 83. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are ongoing discussions between Departments and their counterparts in Northern Ireland on preparations for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4686/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (30 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 84. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is co-ordination with Departments and local statutory agencies on preparations for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4687/19]