Results 4,461-4,480 of 18,449 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Press Standards Legislation (18 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 623. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to establish a media fund to support independent journalism similar to other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37848/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of a review of pay and other issues an organisation (details supplied) was seeking to address through the conciliation process regarding the terms and conditions of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36773/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel serving in the Permanent Defence Forces to date; the projected enlistment by the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36774/18]

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

Brendan Smith: 82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when further talks will be held with the political parties in Northern Ireland and the Secretary of State regarding the need to have the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36870/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 551. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to develop and promote public lands at a location (details supplied) as a suitable location for inward investment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36730/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 930. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to make Translarna available through the HSE for young persons needing this particular medication in view of its availability in the UK and in 22 European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36762/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 899. To ask the Minister for Health if additional personnel and resources will be allocated in respect of the processing of medical card applications due to delays in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36616/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 948. To ask the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated in respect of the home support scheme in counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of delays in putting in place such support from the time of initial approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36871/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (7 Sep 2018)

Brendan Smith: 1002. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce low cost credit facilities for farmers facing financial difficulties; when the scheme will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36827/18]

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

Brendan Smith: 1003. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he plans to introduce to ensure that there are adequate supplies of fodder and foodstuff for the coming winter and spring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36828/18]

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]