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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Leader Programmes Expenditure (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: I represent two counties, Cavan and Monaghan, that have had the benefit of a LEADER programme since 1991. We were one of the pilot projects that were selected by the then Fianna Fáil Government following the introduction of the LEADER programme at European level by the former Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ray MacSharry. I have seen the benefits of that investment...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Leader Programmes Expenditure (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. It is most disappointing to learn that only €31 million out of €250 million has been drawn down. We are at the end of the fourth year of the 2014-20 programme, which I accept was late getting off the ground. I have another question in respect of how we deal with it. Speaking to groups on the ground and people who have been involved in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Leader Programmes Expenditure (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister. Is he satisfied that funding in various parts of the country has been proportionate to activity levels to date? Does he envisage that there will have to be a reallocation of funding between the different companies as time goes on? I am very glad we have two good companies in my constituency actively promoting the LEADER programme. As the Minister is well aware, areas...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 176. To ask the Minister for Health if orthopaedic procedures will be funded under the National Treatment Purchase Fund in 2019 in view of the delays for patients in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46335/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 180. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children, young persons and adults in counties Cavan and Monaghan waiting for appointments in primary care (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46361/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions held to date with the British authorities and at EU level in relation to the adverse impact Brexit may have on cross-Border bus services; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46362/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 245. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that there will be no disruption to cross-Border bus services following Brexit; if he and Bus Éireann have had discussions with their counterparts in Northern Ireland and Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46363/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Domestic Violence Services Funding (8 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 246. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if funding will be provided in her Department’s Estimates for 2019 towards the improvement and the provision of facilities in counties Cavan and Monaghan for victims of domestic abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46355/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Data (7 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 28. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of new and or upgraded childcare places that will be provided through her Department’s capital programme in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45877/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 34. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the capital funding available to her Department for 2019; the level of expenditure per scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45876/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (7 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the recent British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46120/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (7 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the political parties in Northern Ireland on the need to have the Assembly and Executive restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46121/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in 2019 towards the advancement of planning and design of a road project (details supplied) in view of the importance of this route for the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45649/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that substantial additional funding is provided to Cavan and Monaghan County Councils for the 2019 non-national roadworks programme in view of the deterioration of the road network in many parts of both counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45648/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 347. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when payment under the 2018 minor works grants scheme will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45572/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 788. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to provide assistance to the pig sector in view of difficulties due to low prices and high feed costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45606/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 789. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has put forward at EU level in relation to the need to provide assistance to the pig sector due to low prices and high feed costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45607/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Poultry Industry (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 804. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of grant applications under TAMS II in relation to the upgrading or provision of new poultry units for turkeys, that is, turkey grow houses; the number of applications approved; the additional capacity such grant aid will assist to increase turkey production; the number of applications per county; the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Tyre Disposal (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 831. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 544 of 23 October 2018, if additional funding will be provided for the initiative in 2018 in view of its success to date and the need to expand the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45218/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (6 Nov 2018)

Brendan Smith: 859. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45698/18]