Results 17,281-17,300 of 18,496 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Foreign Secretary concerning legacy issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35428/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise again with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the need to provide an exemption to the electronic travel authorisation scheme for tourists travelling to Northern Ireland via this State taking into account that the island of Ireland is marketed as one tourist destination and the need to avoid barriers to free...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 208. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the incentives available for households and businesses to install solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35450/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 217. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress to date in his Department’s assessment of the Report of The Commission on the Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35267/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 218. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if in view of the lack of an Army barracks in the central border area if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an Army barracks and, in the interim, as a forward operating base as that area has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, and taking into account that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the commitment in the Programme for Government to maintain the existing road network to a high standard and fund safety improvements; if he will ensure that much needed additional funding will be provided for the non-national road network in 2023, taking in to account the urgent requirement for additional investment due to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 245. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to the provision of support for hackney services in rural communities where it is not feasible to have a bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34957/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Construction Industry (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 306. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give detailed consideration to the issues raised in a report (details supplied) which outlines the difficulties that will arise for a sector with the introduction of a levy on products; if he is aware that such levy imposition will adversely affect this sector, particularly in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 577. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the incentives available for farmers and agri-food businesses to install solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35454/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 868. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that an adequate number of courses are provided in colleges of further education throughout the country in relation to different professions providing healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35390/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 869. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a building project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; the timescale for the delivery of this new accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35424/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 876. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the review of areas eligible for inclusion in the CLÁR Programme will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35348/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: Despite an increase in the number of school bus tickets issued this year, there are still difficulties for many families through the lack of a bus service or the lack of capacity on existing routes. Some routes were handed back at the last minute by contractors in many instances because of a shortage of drivers. Last April, I raised such school transport difficulties through parliamentary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: 48. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in recruiting additional personnel for CAMHS teams in areas such as Cavan/Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40707/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (21 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: 55. To ask the Minister for Health if it is proposed to increase the level of funding for the North-East Drug Task Force, in view of the increased demand for services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40708/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (21 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of the particular cost-of-living pressures at present, he will ensure that additional financial support will be provided to reduce undergraduate student contribution fees for this academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40698/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (21 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if measures are to be introduced to reduce undergraduate student contribution fees this academic year; if he will ensure that students studying outside of the State will receive such supports, as requested previously by this Deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40699/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (21 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: 247. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the widespread concerns in relation to the proposed provision of services and the concerns of the local community, as outlined in representations to his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40886/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: The British Government's legacy Bill is appalling legislation. Sadly and unfortunately, it has passed through the House of Commons and House of Lords. The only credible thing to do with this legislation would be to bin it in its entirety. As I have said in this House so often, it absolves those responsible for conflict-related murders and other deplorable crimes of such evil and vile...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (28 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: 43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Foreign Secretary concerning legacy issues, with particular reference to the totally unacceptable legacy Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41854/23]