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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister. I would not question the need for an independent planning system. We are all fully aware of the need for that and the way it works. When members of Government, Members of the Oireachtas and public representatives from local authorities go to the bother of making detailed presentations at oral hearings, it would be expected that the inspector's report would at least...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: But we booked an oral public hearing.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: There were qualitative arguments from public representatives as well.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that there will be no reconfiguration in the provision of second level school services and ensure the continuation of existing school provision in respect of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52770/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if DEIS status will be conferred on a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52847/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 282. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda trainees that will be recruited to the Garda College in Templemore in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53352/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in promoting members of An Garda Síochána on promotion lists to the rank of sergeant and inspector, respectively, in view of a number of critical reports on the force highlighting the urgent requirement to enhance governance and operational supervision as highlighted in recent reports...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 457. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide improved health services through the establishment of new facilities and the employment of additional personnel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53411/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 566. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated number of unofficial Border crossings with Northern Ireland in addition to the 208 public road Border crossings; the location of such crossings; the classification of the roads leading to such crossing points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53150/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: Scrutiny of EU legislative proposals, schedule B, COM (2018) 688 and JOIN (2018) 26 and 27. It is proposed that these proposals do not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: In today's meeting, we meet with An Tánaiste and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Simon Coveney, to discuss the latest developments in Brexit and matters that have arisen at the Foreign Affairs Council and other matters relevant to foreign affairs and trade. The Tánaiste is very welcome here today, along with his officials. The format of the meeting is that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Tánaiste for his detailed presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: Some of the matters Deputy Collins referred to are outside of the remit of foreign affairs, so if the Minister wishes, he may comment on them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: Excuse me, Tánaiste. There is a vote in the Dáil. We might be able to wrap up very quickly when we come back. Would that be okay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Tony McLoughlin and I want to make a very quick contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: We resume in public session. The Tánaiste indicated that he still has one question from Deputy Crowe to answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Tánaiste for his detailed presentation at the outset of the meeting and for his response to the questions raised by members. I was glad to hear the Tánaiste say that under no circumstances could we countenance the reintroduction or re-emergence of Border infrastructure. I live in a community that has been transformed through the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Brexit and Matters Considered at Meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council: Discussion (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: We have another vote. I thank the Tánaiste and his officials for their help and co-operation with our committee during the past 12 months and to wish all of them a happy Christmas.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress in dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland and the provision of necessary support to victims and survivors as outlined in a report (details supplied) ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52578/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the recent Foreign and General Affairs Councils; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52631/18]