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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. Barghouti for his presentation, which gave a concise and clear outline of his organisation's position and of the issues he wants us to consider and put to the Government. I understand Senator Bacik has commitments in the Seanad. I will take her contribution first, to be followed by Deputy Niall Collins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. Barghouti. In general terms, with regard to the encroaching settlements which have existed for some time now, how feasible is the two-state solution now? A former foreign Minister of our country, the late Brian Lenihan senior, was the first person in the European Union to advocate for, and then have, a distinct policy in regard to that, and it is one that is held strongly in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: Before I bring in Deputy Seán Barrett, I have a further question. Is Mr. Barghouti, who I appreciate is answering these specific questions in a personal capacity, stating that the policy advocated by the European Union, by Ireland as a member state and by other member states is obsolete?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: We would all advocate a two-state solution based on the principle of human rights and not only as a mantra. The mantra would be meaningless, if there were not the basic human rights and civil rights to follow for all people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. Barghouti.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: Senator Mac Lochlainn is next and I will then bring in Mr. Barghouti.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: I have to go now as the Taoiseach is addressing the chairpersons of the various committees and I have a speaking slot. I will ask Deputy Barrett to take over.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: We are now back in public session. I will adjourn the meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 22. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding a review of pay and the other issues PDFORRA were seeking to have through the conciliation process regarding the terms and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20429/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 46. 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. [20428/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (10 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 246. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the continuation of the fodder transport scheme to mid-May will be ensured (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20695/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (9 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 28. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the studies she plans to undertake in relation to the feasibility of extending Erne navigation from Belturbet to Killykeen and Killeshandra, County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19998/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (9 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 42. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding provided in her Department's Estimates for 2018 for restoration work on the Ulster Canal; the works which will be undertaken with such funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19999/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Roads Maintenance Funding (9 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 101. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if specific funding will be allocated to Cavan County Council in 2018 in respect of the essential repair of roads damaged by flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20416/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (9 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 188. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to extend the FreeStyle Libre sensor for diabetics to persons over 21 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20357/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (9 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 235. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce a universal service obligation in respect of the provision of broadband throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20440/18]

Health Service Reform: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: I fully endorse the comments of our party spokesperson, Deputy Donnelly, tonight and over the past week in respect of the CervicalCheck scandal. The way so many women were treated in respect of this important screening programme is scandalous. The withholding of information from those women is inexcusable and those responsible must be held to account. I refer to the Disability Act 2005...

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (8 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: I previously raised the fact that the family income supplement payment is factored into a person's income. By definition, if a person is eligible for family income supplement, it means that his or her income is not sufficient to sustain a family. That supplemental money was being factored in and meant that people were no longer eligible to stay on the social housing list. As Deputy Boyd...

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (8 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: In my own constituency, there is a good mix.

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (8 May 2018)

Brendan Smith: 31. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of income eligibility limits for social housing will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19748/18]