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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (12 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: As we have a quorum the meeting will commence in public session. I propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Draft Committee Report on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 (12 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: We are in public session and have discussed the amendments.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Draft Committee Report on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 (12 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: That concludes our consideration of the amendments to the draft report. I will now put the following question: "That the report, as amended, be agreed to."

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Draft Committee Report on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 (12 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: The report will be laid before both Houses and a message will be sent to the Dáil accordingly.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (12 Dec 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 detailed scrutiny of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories Bill) 2018, has laid a copy of the scrutiny report before both Houses and recommends that the Bill proceeds to Committee Stage.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (12 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: I will now put the following question: "That the Message to the Dáil be agreed to."

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (12 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: That concludes the business of today's meeting.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the outcome of the most recent discussions held with the UK Government and the political parties in Northern Ireland in relation to the need to have the Executive and Assembly restored in Northern Ireland. [52768/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: My party leader, Deputy Micheál Martin, has covered very extensively and comprehensively the issues we want to see addressed in the current round of talks. I have just come from a meeting of the foreign affairs committee, which heard a presentation from the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. As we all know, the centre has provided a safe space for people from different...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to change the two-brigade structure of the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52757/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: According to experienced Army personnel, the decision made by the Government in 2012 to reduce the number of Army brigades in the Defence Forces from three to two has had destructive strategic consequences for the Defence Forces' operational output, critical intelligence capability and, very importantly, recruitment and retention of personnel. The secretary general of RACO, Commandant Conor...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: On consultation, having spoken to very distinguished and experienced Army personnel, who have distinguished themselves both at home and abroad working for our State, non-military elements dominated the discussions that led to the decision to disband the 3rd Brigade. Before the 2012 reorganisation, there were five operational units in Dublin. After the reorganisation, there remain only two....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: The reorganisation in 2012 was a political decision influenced by the officials in the Department of Defence, not military decision-making. On the retention of personnel, I have attended many parades and different functions in Cavan over the years when we had Dún Uí Néill Barracks. I knew many of the people who served, where there were generations of families who served...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Deputy Breathnach for outlining the merits of advancing cross-Border infrastructure. The Minister will have heard me voice many times in this Chamber, and in meetings I have had with him, my concerns on the inadequate infrastructure in the Border region. That inadequacy will exacerbate problems we have and the economic challenges that will arise on foot of Brexit. A decision was...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: There appear to be further delays with the proposal to get the A5 upgrade going, which is regrettable. That is beyond the powers of the Oireachtas or any Minister here. A clear message could go out if the Minister ensures the N2 upgrade is progressed as quickly as possible. Monaghan County Council will do a very good job as the project promoter for the planning and design work on behalf of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reconsider the barracks infrastructure of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52758/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an application by a school (details supplied) for upgraded and additional accommodation will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52776/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52777/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 273. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community-based CCTV applications in counties Cavan and Monaghan awaiting approval; when such applications will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53075/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 408. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the paediatric dermatology list; his plans to eliminate unacceptable delays in children receiving appropriate treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52996/19]