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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: Fair enough. I call Senator Blaney for the Fianna Fáil group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I will take the next Fianna Fáil slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I am delighted to listen to Mr. Donoghue and Mr. Montgomery. They are excellent contributions. I apologise that I missed the very start of the meeting as I was delayed at an earlier meeting. Both of the witnesses paid tribute, quite rightly, to Mr. Tony Blair. We should always record his interest and his leadership at that time. We would not be in the position we are today were it not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: They appeared before this committee. I think they came down on the side of saying that you could not be too prescriptive about it. We could well understand that. If we are talking about a border poll and I passionately want to see a united Ireland, we must do the groundwork. If a border poll is called and the right spirit and partnership does not exist between both Governments, we will...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (21 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 21. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital funding available in 2022 to develop tourism infrastructure; the expected capital funding for such developments in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32411/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Northern Ireland (21 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 59. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress to date in the preparing of proposals to avail of funding under the Peace Plus Programme which will benefit the enhancement of tourism infrastructure in the border region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32410/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 230. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the income eligibility limits for local authority housing in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan will be increased without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33488/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (23 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 229. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will allocate funding at an early date to local authorities for the voids programme given the importance of this scheme in bringing vacant local authority homes back to habitable use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33487/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (23 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 318. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will have further discussions with representative organisations in Northern Ireland that are concerned about the recent British Government proposals in relation to the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33481/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (23 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 319. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will have further discussions with the political parties in Stormont in relation to the recent British Government proposals concerning the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33482/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (23 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 443. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that his Department and the HSE give urgent consideration to the concerns outlined by an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the delivery of healthcare; if he will ensure that the necessary financial resources are provided without delay to maintain existing service levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33493/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the French President since his re-election. [30062/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: Since 2016, other EU member states, including France, have been very supportive of Ireland's concerns and interests with regard to Brexit. We recall that the French Government and others at EU level were very supportive of investment in the PEACE programmes from the mid-1990s. At that time the investment was critical for economic and social progress on the northern and southern sides of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Church-State Relations (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [30063/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Church-State Relations (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: Some years ago, to my understanding there was considerable engagement at official and political level between the Government and church leaders of all denominations on the advancement of the peace process and the need to deal with the ongoing concerns of some communities. My understanding was that at the time, church leaders, who have an all-Ireland remit, were an important conduit on issues...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I presume the Minister's Department will be reviewing imminently the mid-year public capital expenditure profile. The Minister will recall that, last year, at my request, he engaged with the Fianna Fáil councillors in Cavan and Monaghan on the need to provide additional funding for the non-national road network. I would strongly urge again this year, in the event of an underspend in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Army barracks such as Dún Úi Neill, Cavan a modern army facility which was closed in 2012 in view of the changed security situation in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34191/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 115. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he proposes to implement changes for the Defence Forces as recommended by the Commission on the Defence Forces; if the upgrading of existing army accommodation and the provision of additional accommodation will be included in such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34192/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 566. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussions with the United States administration in relation to the appointment of a United States special envoy to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34557/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Convention on Human Rights (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 568. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34582/22]