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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Colombia: Mr. Eamon Gilmore (4 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. Gilmore for his very comprehensive and concise outline of the very complex situation in Colombia. We know of the huge issues that have yet to be overcome and resolved satisfactorily. I call Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Colombia: Mr. Eamon Gilmore (4 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: You mentioned in your introductory remarks about illegal mining. Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan also referred to it. There is the damage that has been done to the environment by widespread extraction of natural resources. There are a huge number of issues to be dealt with in implementing the peace process. Does the environmental damage and the need to protect the environment feature in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Colombia: Mr. Eamon Gilmore (4 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: I join other members in wishing you well in your new role as EU Special Representative for Human Rights and also to compliment you on your work as special envoy for the peace process in Colombia. It is evident from your contribution and your presentation to us here today the very active role you have played. I wish you well in the ongoing work in the whole area of human rights. In this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges Facing Cross-Border Authorities: Discussion (4 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the delegation for the excellence of its presentations. They were detailed, well presented and positive but they also outlined the challenges that face the region. As our Vice Chairman said, this meeting follows on from the detailed briefing we had with the witnesses at the Guild Hall some months ago. In my earliest days in the Oireachtas, I recall that the late Donegal Senator,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (3 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to offer a higher rate of remuneration for persons aged 25 years of age and over who are pursuing apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15515/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (2 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: 365. To ask the Minister for Health if the new and revised general practitioner contract will recognise and resource general practitioners to meet regulatory requirements, obligations and the duties to meeting the general practitioner care needs of nursing home residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15503/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (2 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: 366. To ask the Minister for Health when it is expected a new general practitioner contract will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15504/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (2 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: 364. To ask the Minister for Health when he plans to publish the review of the system for setting up nursing home prices under the nursing home support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15502/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Estates (2 Apr 2019)

Brendan Smith: 609. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to reopen a scheme (details supplied) which could enable the completion of more dwelling houses in co-operation with local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15506/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: 138. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to changes in transport arrangements for persons attending a training facility (details supplied); if the costs now imposed on families will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14720/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: 145. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the issues discussed at the recent Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14703/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Council Meetings (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: 146. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he put forward at the recent Council of Ministers meeting in respect of the need to provide specific assistance to the agrifood sector in the event of a no-deal Brexit; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14704/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: 147. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had recent meetings with the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development regarding the need to implement measures to support the agrifood sector in the event of a no-deal Brexit; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14705/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: 149. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had recent discussions with the European Commissioner for Trade regarding the difficulties that will arise for the agrifood sector in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if measures will be implemented to protect Irish trade with Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14707/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: 148. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had recent meetings with the European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries regarding the issues arising for the fisheries sector here due to Brexit; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14706/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: RTÉ Services (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has discussed with RTÉ the need to address the concerns of viewers in Northern Ireland regarding restrictions placed on them for some services hosted by RTÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14701/19]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: I welcome members and viewers who may be watching proceedings on Oireachtas TV to the public session of the select committee. On 19 December 2018, the Dáil ordered that the Revised Estimates for Public Services in respect of the following Votes be referred to this committee for consideration. They are Vote 27 - International Co-operation and Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: I will take questions from members. I call Deputy O'Sullivan.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: I call Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Mar 2019)

Brendan Smith: I call the Minister, Deputy Coveney.