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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to resume talks with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the political parties in Stormont regarding the need to have the political institutions in the North restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9700/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress of the recent talks with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the political parties in Stormont in respect of the need to have the Assembly and Executive restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (26 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the former Dún Uí Néill Barracks, Cavan town, County Cavan will be available for use by the Permanent Defence Forces should security needs require the deployment of additional personnel to the central Border area, namely counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9419/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (26 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members enlisted in the Permanent Defence Forces at the end of 2018; the projected enlistment for 2019; if he is satisfied that there are adequate personnel in the Permanent Defence Forces should there be additional security requirements post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9420/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (26 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 110. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress to date in the Brexit negotiations in ensuring that the rights and entitlements provided for in the Good Friday Agreement for persons living in Northern Ireland are fully protected and not diminished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9731/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 145. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9714/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (26 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 403. To ask the Minister for Health when Spinraza will be made available through the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9587/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (26 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 463. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional measures he plans to implement to support the farming and agri-food sector in view of the recent comments by British Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Mr. Michael Gove MP in relation to the imposition of tariffs on food imports to Britain in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital spending in 2018; the funding allocated to Waterways Ireland; the projects undertaken by Waterways Ireland with the allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8679/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Buiséad Údarás na Gaeltachta (21 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital funding in the Estimates for 2019; the amount and percentage overall of the capital budget that will be allocated to Waterways Ireland; the works and projects to be undertaken with such funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8680/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (21 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the recent Foreign Affairs Council; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8894/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Meetings (21 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 155. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the issues discussed at his recent meeting with the European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Mr. Karmenu Vella; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8924/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Tánaiste for his detailed presentation and for his engagement with us and other committees over the past week. I gather from his comments that he is downbeat about the possibility of having the political institutions - the Executive, the Assembly and the North-South Ministerial Council - restored in the near future. It is disappointing that, more than two years on, we do...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 86. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at his recent meeting in Belfast with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the political parties; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8733/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 272. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there have been recent developments in the proposal to advance a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8730/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 273. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the blueway development projects which will be progressed in 2019; the funding for each project; the timescale for the development of each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8731/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 274. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific funding allocation for the restoration of the Ulster Canal in 2019; the works to be undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8732/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Bilateral Relations between Ireland and Malta: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: Apologies have been received from Senators Ned O'Sullivan and Billy Lawless. Today we will have a discussion with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion in Malta, Mr. Carmelo Abela, to discuss matters of mutual interest. The Minister is most welcome and I trust his visit to our country will be successful. It has been successful already in that he has been warmly received...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Bilateral Relations between Ireland and Malta: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister, Mr. Abela, for the very detailed outline of issues of common concern to both countries and those that have a particular resonance with the international community. I had the opportunity yesterday to thank Malta for its support of this country in its concerns about Brexit. Mr. Abela has reiterated that the unity of the EU 27 is particularly important and articulated his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Bilateral Relations between Ireland and Malta: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I will invite the Minister to answer those questions before I call on the rest of my colleagues.