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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Documents (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Smith: 48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the withdrawal agreement pertaining to Britain leaving the EU as published by the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10819/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Smith: 166. To ask the Minister for Health if additional services (details supplied) will be provided in 2018 in view of the inadequate service provision at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10702/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Smith: 167. To ask the Minister for Health the number of places available for the provision of a service (details supplied); his plans to increase the level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10703/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Smith: 172. To ask the Minister for Health when a service will be restored at hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10747/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Smith: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend driving licence regulations in view of difficulties arising for persons returning from the United States of America (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10745/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 34. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the works programme for the restoration of the Ulster canal for 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9885/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 66. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expenditure to date on the restoration of the Ulster canal; the provision in her Department's Estimates for this project in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9884/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 225. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if requests from a local authority (details supplied) will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10258/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme (27 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 46. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to enable persons avail of the tenant purchase scheme that may not have a weekly income apart from a social welfare payment but are in a position from their own means or through family financial support to purchase their council family home; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the criteria of the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme (27 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 63. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to improve the criteria for the tenant purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9717/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (27 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 181. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of discussions at European Union level to designate defibrillators at a zero rate of VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9840/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (27 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance if the feasibility of charity organisations purchasing defibrillators on behalf of various community groups such as the community first responders will be examined in view of the new VAT compensation refund scheme which will compensate charities for the VAT they incur; if this saving can then be passed on to the community first responder network; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (27 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 634. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in 2018 towards the implementation of essential safety measures at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9733/18]

Topical Issue Debate: DEIS Applications (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State. The 2016 census demonstrated through the measurement of the levels of disadvantage that all areas of Belturbet fell into either the marginally below average or very disadvantaged category. That represented a deterioration in comparison to the position following the 2006 census. The Pobal map shows that the largest population currently resides in the most...

Topical Issue Debate: DEIS Applications (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate the Office of the Ceann Comhairle accepting this subject as a Topical Issue. I want to make a strong appeal, through the Minister of State, to the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton. I appeal to the Minister to give urgent and detailed consideration to the very detailed application submitted by the principal and the board of management of the Convent of Mercy...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he has had with authorities in the United States of America in relation to the appointment of a special envoy to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9197/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 41. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals there are to have talks resumed in relation to the need to have the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9198/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates Eligibility (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to improve the criteria for persons wishing to avail of the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9204/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to improve tax relief measures in relation to the purchase of vehicles for use by persons with a disability; when such measures will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9203/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the financial provision that has been made towards the necessary upgrading and expansion of a health facility (details supplied); if specific provision is made in the 2040 capital plan for such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9160/18]