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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]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the reopening of Bawnboy Garda Station, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52574/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if additional resources will be provided for the National Ambulance Service in the north-east region with particular reference to the urgent need to upgrade the services in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52573/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 138. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure additional resources are provided for orthopaedic assessment and procedures in the north east, in particular in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in view of the long delays for persons accessing such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52586/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that local authorities are notified at an early date of their roads allocations for 2019 in view of the fact that late notification causes problems in the design, procurement and commencement of roadworks programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52652/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Data (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 221. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of funding provided to Cavan County Council in 2018 for the administration of the housing adaptation, the disabled persons grant and the mobility aids grant schemes; if his attention has been drawn to the need to increase the level of such grant aid in view of delays that occur in approving applications; if an...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Data (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 222. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of funding provided to Monaghan County Council in 2018 for the administration of the housing adaptation, the disabled persons grant and the mobility aids grant schemes; if his attention has been drawn to of the need to increase the level of such grant aid in view of delays that occur in approving applications; if...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 223. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of income eligibility limits for social housing will be published; when the limits will be increased; if his attention has been drawn to the particular difficulties in areas such as in counties Cavan and Monaghan in which income limits are very low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52583/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 224. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to introduce amendments to the tenant purchase scheme; if tenants that were allocated council houses provided under Part V regulations can avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52585/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Funding (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 225. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of funding provided to Cavan County Council in 2018 for social housing programmes including construction, acquisition and upgrading of social housing; his plans to increase this level of funding for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52587/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Funding (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 226. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the level of funding provided to Monaghan County Council in 2018 for social housing programmes including construction, acquisition and upgrading of social housing; his plans to increase this level of funding for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52588/18]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am glad that the restriction due to the particular needs of the one person he refers to has been lifted and that the service has now returned to normal capacity. Normal capacity is under capacity and that is the bottom line. When the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, met a delegation, along with me, he conceded that there is currently...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle affording me the opportunity to raise this important matter. I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is taking it. Unfortunately, existing respite services across Cavan and Monaghan for persons with disabilities - both children and adults - are totally inadequate. Not enough resources are being devoted to this critical area, which is extremely...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Administration (5 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 49. To ask the Minister for Health the reason CHO 1 missed its target for home support hours during the first nine months of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50698/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 216. To ask the Minister for Health the average time for processing and deciding a medical card application; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns about the delays that are occurring for many applicants who, due to serious health ailments, need medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51063/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 217. To ask the Minister for Health when additional resources will be provided to ensure that medical card applications are processed and finalised in a timely manner; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern about the delays in having such applications processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51064/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (4 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 262. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to the establishment of the Garda dog unit on a regional basis in view of the importance of this unit in the search for drugs and related crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50901/18]