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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Closures (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: The decision was made in November 2018.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Closures (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 12. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the analysis his Department undertook of detailed submissions forwarded by community groups about the proposed closure of two second level schools (details supplied); if the analysis by his Department was brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42594/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Closures (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: Through correspondence and parliamentary questions I have raised with the Minister the total opposition of local communities in west Cavan to the proposal by Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board to close St. Bricin's College in Belturbet and St. Mogue's College in Bawnboy. Local committees did exceptionally good work in seeking the views of the local communities on the future of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Closures (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply but I must say it is most disappointing. It is literally a rehash of what I have received in written replies to parliamentary questions in recent months. I doubt the veracity and provenance of the Department's analysis of the submissions that were made to it. Those detailed submissions from committees representative of the school communities of St....

Financial Resolutions - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: My colleagues and our party leader have outlined our disappointment with some aspects of this budget, which was framed against the backdrop of Brexit. As we meet here this morning, we do not know what will be the final outcome of the negotiations on Brexit. We sincerely hope that there will be a successful outcome and that Britain will be able to leave the European Union with a deal. This...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 19. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to meet a deputation (details supplied) regarding the delivery of second level education in north-west County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42593/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 132. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he has not responded to communications, documents and reports provided to him from local community groups (details supplied); the reason he has not acknowledged or provided replies to the significant information submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42827/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 248. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the agencies and organisations represented at the recent beef task force meeting; the issues discussed; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42828/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Ms O'Mahony. I apologise for missing the earlier presentation, I was speaking in the Dáil Chamber. I now call Ms Pender of ActionAid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Ms Pender. I also thank all of the witnesses for their succinct and comprehensive presentations this morning. I call Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan, who has some questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: Do any of our guests wish to comment on the Deputy's remarks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: I will now invite Deputy Collins. There may be some crossover in the questions. We will bring our guests back in later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: I refer to the Deputy's very apt comment. In her statement after the budget, Suzanne Keatinge, CEO of Dóchas, stated that there is clear evidence from all surveys that 94% of people support Government aid for poorer countries and aid that aims to eliminate and deal with injustice, conflict and hunger. This means that there is a very strong attachment in this country. Despite the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has had discussions recently with his counterparts in Northern Ireland on the proposed North South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42272/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the planning application in Northern Ireland in respect of the proposed North South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42273/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 78. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise with members of the British Government the need to establish a comprehensive inquiry into the Birmingham pub bombings of 1974 as requested (details supplied), as these bombings caused the deaths of 21 innocent persons, and the need to have persons brought to justice for these heinous crimes; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 80. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress in having the Assembly and Executive in Northern Ireland restored following his most recent talks with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42568/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 81. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions with Mr. Barnier of the EU Commission on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42569/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage a proposed building project (details supplied) is at; when the project will proceed to the next stage; the timescale for the overall development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42571/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (16 Oct 2019)

Brendan Smith: 186. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reintroduce the rehabilitative training allowance in view of its value and importance to many trainees nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42570/19]