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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (22 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that all households, including small flats and apartments with electricity supply from all energy companies, are credited with the Government energy support programme, as this has not happened to date for some households (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9151/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (22 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 231. To ask the Minister for Health if supports will be introduced to assist people suffering with ME and POTS with medical costs arising from their conditions; if his attention has been drawn to reports that, in many instances, people are off work due to these diseases and have a much-reduced income, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9101/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: The despicable shooting in Omagh reminds us starkly of that awful era in our country when so many innocent people lost their lives and so many were seriously injured. Last night's horrific incident strongly reinforces the message that the Government must always ensure every necessary resource is provided to An Garda Síochána and all other relevant statutory agencies to rid our...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: White Papers (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 103. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how the new White Paper on Enterprise will help reduce the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9096/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: White Papers (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 124. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how the new White Paper on Enterprise will help businesses in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with All-Ireland Cancer Research Institute (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Like the Acting Chair and the other speakers, I welcome our witnesses. It is great to hear such an upbeat message with regard to a very challenging disease. The figures that were quoted are heartbreaking. I recently lost a brother to cancer. He was not the first family member to die from it, unfortunately. I am very conscious of the ravages inflicted on so many families and individuals...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with All-Ireland Cancer Research Institute (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: There are a few of us around.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with All-Ireland Cancer Research Institute (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: The message we have been given today is to a limited audience. In society, at times there is despondency. People ask where would cancer end and that is often the message. I acknowledge that is unscientific commentary and narrative. Despite the challenges, it would be good if the message could be got out to the wider public about the significant work that is going on, the opportunities...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I will have to stop Mr. D'Arcy there as we have exceeded the time considerably. We will come back to him on those issues.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional supports will be provided for service providers (details supplied), in view of the substantial increase in energy costs and the difficulties caused for these operators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10213/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (28 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 458. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the exact procedures for payment of accommodation providers when new circumstances arise (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10209/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (28 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 612. To ask the Minister for Health the proposals, if any, there are to change protocols for ambulance personnel in the discharge of patients to hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9913/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: The Windsor Framework agreed between the EU and Britain is a welcome development and we hope it will eliminate all potential obstacles to trade between our islands. For some time business have outlined the need for certainty and clarity. Understandably, this clarity is so important for businesses trading North-South and east-west and for those planning for long-term investment. The further...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (1 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the implementation of Chapter 17 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10558/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (1 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 80. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when measures (details supplied) in the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Act 2022 will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10565/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that will be implemented to eliminate unacceptable delays in applicants receiving appointments for driving tests in the Cavan test centre; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that much inconvenience is caused to applicants through late cancellations, in many instances within a very short time of the test being due...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when additional driver testers will be appointed to the Cavan test centre, in view of the delays in applicants receiving appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10498/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 98. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the expected timeline for the roll-out of the PEACEPLUS programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10464/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 105. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposed level of funding for the PEACEPLUS programme; the breakdown in funding to be provided by the Government, the European Union and the British Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10465/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 210. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider expanding the eligibility criteria for the vacant property refurbishment grant scheme to include persons who may wish to restore a derelict house to habitable use for a family member or as a small-scale investment, thus increasing the availability of property for the rental market; and if he will make a...