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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 196. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the provisions that are available to assist frontline workers with childcare needs during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32061/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 212. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports that will be provided to students to assist them with online and blended learning in which difficulties arise due to inadequate broadband telecommunications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32074/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (21 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 256. To ask the Minister for Health if provision is made to prioritise Covid-19 testing for healthcare workers and their immediate family members in circumstances in which it is deemed necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32037/20]

Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: The Taoiseach, in his introductory remarks, referred to the work of Mr. Michel Barnier as the EU's chief negotiator. He outlined that Mr. Barnier had given a detailed report at the Council meeting on the negotiations with the British on the withdrawal agreement and the Ireland–Northern Ireland protocol. I was glad the Taoiseach stated that Mr. Barnier had in his contribution laid...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (20 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 256. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when it is expected that details of a grant scheme will be announced (details supplied); the level of funding to be provided for the scheme nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31063/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 444. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will have the issues raised in correspondence considered (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31054/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (15 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 32. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if a programme of financial assistance will be made available for the development of digital hubs in smaller towns to assist in job creation at local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30590/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Brexit Supports (15 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 54. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if programmes of assistance will be made available to small and medium enterprises in the Border region that will be adversely affected by Brexit and that are heavily dependent on the Northern Irish and British markets as export destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30591/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (15 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 147. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider issues raised in correspondence from a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30655/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if further consideration will be given to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30861/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application in respect of a proposed building project at a school (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30282/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a proposed building project at a school (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage in view of the urgent need to upgrade existing accommodation and provide new accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30281/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the approval of an application for additional permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) will be expedited in view of the increase in enrolment at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30560/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (13 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 577. To ask the Minister for Health the timelines for the refurbishment of a health facility (details supplied); when services will resume at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30361/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (13 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 578. To ask the Minister for Health if services will commence at an early date at a proposed health facility (details supplied); if the centre will be operational at an early date in view of the need to provide services in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30362/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (8 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposed enlistment number for the Reserve Defence Force for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (8 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: It is essential that Ireland has the maximum possible enlistment in the Reserve Defence Force. I fully appreciate that recruitment during a pandemic is not straightforward. The Minister has heard me say previously in this House and at committees that the role of the Reserve Defence Force, and prior to that the Forsa Cosanta Áitúil, FCA, has never been given due recognition. In...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (8 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister. It is essential that the recruitment numbers are more substantial than the number of retirements. I understand there has been a substantial number of retirements in recent years. Naturally, this will occur again. I advocated at previous committees that a more aggressive recruitment campaign is needed and perhaps a focus on second-level schools, colleges of further...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (8 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: When the Minister establishes the commission and appoints members, I hope that a person with detailed knowledge and association with the Reserve Defence Force over the years will be considered for membership of the commission. Often the Reserve is not given the attention it needs. I fully agree and fully understand that we must be guided by the health and safety guidelines. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (8 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: 25. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the enrolment in the Reserve Defence Force; the proposals for recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29127/20]