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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1005. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has put to the European Commission in relation to the provision of assistance to farmers facing difficulties with inadequate fodder supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36931/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1057. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when his Department received the two independent reports relating to the proposed North-South interconnector; when it is planned to publish these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36757/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1060. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a project (details supplied) will be progressed in view of the fact that such infrastructure would be beneficial for a town needing job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36784/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1061. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has contact with their counterparts in Northern Ireland relating to the development of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36785/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1062. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when it is expected fast charge points for electric vehicles will be installed in Cavan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36812/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1064. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to install fast charge points for electric vehicles in towns throughout counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36830/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1063. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he plans to implement to secure the post office network in view of its importance throughout the country with particular reference to the needs of rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36826/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Child Care Services (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1366. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if community childcare facilities are exempt from rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36235/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Child Care Services (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1367. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to exempt all childcare facilities from liability for rates in view of their role in the provision of preschool education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36236/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Eligibility (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1411. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he plans to increase the income eligibility limits for social housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36857/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Mortgages (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1408. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to reduce the 10% deposit required to avail of a local authority housing loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36763/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Review (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1412. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he plans to amend the conditions applicable to the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36858/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1413. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if additional funding will be allocated in 2018 to Cavan County Council for house improvement schemes such as the housing adaptation scheme in view of the importance of these schemes, particularly for elderly persons and persons in ill-health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36869/18]

Northern Ireland and Brexit: Statements (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Smith: There was violence again in recent nights in Derry and Belfast. It is most regrettable that a small minority is still involved in thuggery and violence. It is sectarian violence and it must be stopped. Like previous speakers, I welcome the fact that the six political parties represented in Stormont signed a strong agreement denouncing that violence. It is good that there is...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Station Closures (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply, and I want to put on record my appreciation of the fact that he facilitated me with a meeting to discuss this matter some time ago. It would be a great message for rural communities if a Garda station was to open up again in a small village. There has been a serious increase in crime levels and criminality in rural areas, including that part of west Cavan...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Station Closures (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion and I am pleased that the Minister for Justice and Equality is here to respond. I declare my interest in this subject as Bawnboy is my home village. I do not live there any more but that was where I was born and reared and I still have strong family connections there. In 2013 Bawnboy Garda station was one of a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Smith: 20. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has put forward at the European agriculture Council regarding the need to increase the CAP budget post-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31485/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Smith: 32. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the most recent discussions at the EU agriculture Council on funding of CAP post 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31486/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Smith: 69. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the decision not to award the 1916 commemorative medal to members of an association (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the submission by the association will be given further consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32306/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (12 Jul 2018)

Brendan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent statement by the British Prime Minister, Mrs. May, following the British Government meeting last Friday regarding Brexit negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32042/18]