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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Road Network (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister. He is aware that the two counties I have the privilege to represent depend very much on indigenous business. Much of our employment is through small and medium-sized enterprises. Many of those enterprises are located along county and regional roads. To try to assist business in reducing costs in the very challenging time that lies ahead for enterprise in the Border...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a funding programme for the local improvement scheme, LIS, in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48137/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: The LIS is of particular importance to rural communities and parishes. There is often a misconception regarding whom it benefits. In many instances, it is not two family homes located along the road or laneway but, rather, up to a dozen. Unfortunately, when the Taoiseach was Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport he abolished the funding stream for the LIS. In recent years, some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I would very much like ring-fenced funding to be allocated to each local authority. The Minister referred to councils being in a position to use the discretionary funding. Deputies are aware that the non-national road budget has been cut back through the years and that the county and regional road networks take priority, which is understandable. Rural regeneration involves encouraging...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I would very much welcome an increase in funding, no matter what Department it comes from. We need a multiple of what is currently being allocated. In my county of Cavan, there is a ten-year waiting list. In the neighbouring county of Monaghan, there is an eight-year waiting list. There are people living in houses along laneways and roads that emergency services would not be able to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Road Network (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a substantial increase in funding for the non-national roads network in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48138/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Road Network (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: As the Minister is aware, there is no rail network in south Ulster and a consequent total dependence on the road network. In many instances, the regional road network in counties such as Cavan and Monaghan is equivalent to the national road network in other counties. There should be a substantial increase in funding for the non-national road network in light of its crucial importance in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Accommodation (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 63. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to provide appropriate accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48312/19]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership Agreement Between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and the Republic of Armenia: Motion (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: Before we proceed with the business of the meeting, I remind Deputies and the people in the Gallery that their mobile phones should be switched off completely for the duration of the meeting because they can cause interference with the recording equipment in the committee rooms, even when they are in silent mode. The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the motion referred to the select...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Partnership Agreement Between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and the Republic of Armenia: Motion (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: We welcome the Minister of State's remarks. He talked about rapid and welcome progress. The other reforms, including around the protection of human rights, are important. Through a partnership agreement, those issues can be monitored in a more practical way and support can be given. From that point of view, the agreement is welcome. I thank the Minister of State for engaging with the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (21 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with Standing Orders 90 and 89(2), the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil: The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (20 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional measures will be implemented on a cross-Border basis to tackle criminality following the 17th Annual Cross Border Conference on Organised Crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47760/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (20 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures that will be implemented on a cross-Border basis following the 17th Annual Cross Border Conference on Organised Crime in terms of crime investigation and prevention which is of critical importance in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47759/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Facilities (20 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for the upgrading and provision of new facilities by a school (details supplied) will be progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48217/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Health when additional respite services will be provided (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47885/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Review (19 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of the eligibility of primary and post-primary schools for inclusion in the DEIS programme commenced; when the analysis will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47474/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Eligibility (19 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to include more schools, both primary and post-primary, in the DEIS programme; if so, the likely timescale for such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47475/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (19 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 279. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the proposals to increase co-operation on a cross-Border basis on the need to tackle criminality and paramilitarism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47758/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (19 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 626. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of discussions on pension entitlements for community employment supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47461/19]

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate that the Minister of State has taken the opportunity on a number of occasions to meet groups and individuals on my request. Nevertheless, there is a large backlog of assessments of need and follow-up treatment in Cavan-Monaghan. Recently, two additional occupational therapy and physiotherapy posts were appointed for Cavan-Monaghan and both therapists have commenced their...