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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Illicit Trade (13 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the recent discussions he or his officials have had with the authorities in Northern Ireland on the need to deal with the scourge of illicit cross-Border trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46645/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Illicit Trade (13 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. I commend the work of the Revenue Commissioners, as well as the times when it is supported by other statutory agencies. As we know, it often works in difficult circumstances and in many instances is dealing with dangerous criminals. Unfortunately, the illicit cross-Border trade in drinks, household fuel and tobacco products is still going on. I appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 179. To ask the Minister for Health when services will commence at a residential health facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46887/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (13 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if delays in finalising the EU budget will impact on the CAP budget; if so, the effects on schemes supported through CAP funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46902/19]

Inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: Our party spokesperson, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, outlined very clearly again this evening the absolute need to have an adequate investigation and proper inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell. The motion before this House merits the approval of Dáil Éireann. I take this opportunity to convey again my sincere sympathy to the O'Farrell family on the tragic loss of Shane, their son...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (12 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 59. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the UK Foreign Secretary in relation to the need to have comprehensive investigations into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of May 1974 as requested in motions passed unanimously in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (12 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 61. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to legacy issues and the urgent need to provide proper supports for victims and survivors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46427/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (12 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 436. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 204 of 2 October 2019, if there have been further developments in relation to the support payment for the disposal of products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46062/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (12 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 522. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to extend CLÁR areas; the likely timescale for analysis of areas seeking to be included under the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46650/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Preparations (7 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to re-open Army barracks in the Border region due to issues that may arise following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45742/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Preparations (7 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 23. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reconsider the consolidation of the Defence Forces barracks infrastructure of 2011 in view of Brexit and security issues in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45741/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Voting and Citizenship Rights of Citizens in Northern Ireland: Discussion (7 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I welcome Professor Harvey's contribution. The issues he has put before the committee are those that need amplification. There must be a greater awareness of some of the issues that have not been implemented that were critical and essential parts of the Good Friday Agreement. We need a better public discussion and public debate on that. With regard to the extension of the electoral...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Funding (6 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 51. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital funding allocated to Waterways Ireland for 2019; the projected expenditure at year end; the proposed allocation for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45437/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (6 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 66. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital funding allocated for the restoration of the Ulster Canal in 2019; the expenditure to date; the works undertaken; the expected expenditure by year end; the funding proposed for further development in 2020; the restoration works that will be undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45438/19]

Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: Colleagues have said that the scourge of drugs is in every community. At one time we used to think it was only the major urban centres that were afflicted by this scourge. No longer are the problems confined to any particular age group or to persons in any socio-economic sector, they are now causing difficulties in all strata of society. We are all aware of individuals, families and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Policing Issues (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his detailed response. As he knows, the Independent Reporting Commission report is very clear that ending paramilitary activity is made immeasurably more difficult by two issues, namely, the vacuum created by the absence of devolution and uncertainty over Brexit. A return to political decision-making in Stormont is essential in order to comprehensively address these...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Policing Issues (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate the opportunity to raise this issue and I welcome the fact that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, is in the House to take it. The issue is self explanatory and barely requires further expansion from me. At midday yesterday the Independent Reporting Commission reported on progress being made towards ending continuing paramilitary activity. The commission's...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 34. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when approval will issue to Cavan County Council in respect of the upgrading of houses under the voids programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45229/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Eligibility (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 45. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he plans to increase the income eligibility limits for social housing, particularly for areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan in which present limits are too low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45226/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 151. To ask the Minister for Finance when further measures as proposed by the cost of insurance working group will be implemented due to the widespread concerns across sectors regarding the prohibitive cost of insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45471/19]