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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency Project: Motion (12 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: As I am sure expertise in how to deal with it is only being developed, it is an area in which we all could welcome our involvement. The matter is important in that respect, particularly when I talk about small member states that are of like mind in protecting their neutrality. It is the type of co-operation and collaboration in which we should consider getting involved.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency Project: Motion (12 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: We will take up that offer. The Minister of State made it previously, but owing to time constraints and diary commitments, we were unable to avail of it.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency Project: Motion (12 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State. That concludes our consideration of the motion.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (12 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil. The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's participation in a European Defence Agency Project in relation to Military Search Capability Building pursuant to section 2 of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: River Basin Management Plans (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 18. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to include more river systems under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 such as the River Erne system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5951/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: River Basin Management Plans (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: Very few of the river systems in County Cavan are included under the Arterial Drainage Act 1945. The River Erne is a major waterway which, unfortunately, causes serious flooding in parts of counties Cavan, Fermanagh and Donegal. I ask that consideration be given to amending the 1945 Act to include further major river systems such as the River Erne navigation system which is a critical...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Directives (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 33. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans of the OPW and the Department for Infrastructure Rivers in Northern Ireland to advance their work on a cross-Border basis to implement the EU floods directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5950/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Preparations (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 55. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations made to protect the interests and entitlements of frontier workers here when the UK leaves the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6150/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if specific funding has been committed in respect of a proposed project (details supplied); when such a decision was reached; his role in such a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6162/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 136. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1046 of 24 July 2018, if there has been further progress concerning the need for a full and comprehensive investigation both here and in Northern Ireland into the bombing in Belturbet in December 1972 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6165/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Preparations (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 204. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the recent discussions he has had with the European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries on the need to protect the Irish fisheries sector post Brexit; the issues discussed; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6183/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Forces: Discussion (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: Before beginning I remind members, witnesses and persons in the Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. Members are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to airplane or safe mode, depending on the device. It is not sufficient for members to just put their phones on silent mode as this maintains the level of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Forces: Discussion (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: You are very welcome.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Forces: Discussion (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. Richardson for his comprehensive submission on the work of the Reserve Defence Force and the potential for its involvement in a wider range of activities at home and abroad on behalf of our citizens.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Forces: Discussion (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Senator McFadden.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Forces: Discussion (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: We understand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Forces: Discussion (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Ms Holohan, Mr. Scanlon, Mr. Richardson and Dr. McCauley for their presentation. Dr. McCauley asked about political support. He knows that he has it from this committee. This is the second time in two years that representatives of the Reserve Defence Force have had an opportunity to make a presentation to the committee, which I do not think happened previously. Deputy Lisa...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies (6 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 32. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if indications have been given at recent European Council of Agriculture Ministers meetings and at meetings with the European agriculture Commissioner on the funding level for CAP post-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5622/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Reform (6 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 41. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of recent discussions at the European Council of Agriculture Ministers and with the European agriculture Commissioner on CAP reform and funding for CAP post-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5621/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Cross-Border Projects (6 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 78. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the schemes and projects on a cross-Border basis that will be funded in 2019; if he is satisfied with the structures in place to ensure the continuation of cross-Border development in conjunction with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2978/19]