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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]

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

Brendan Smith: 148. To ask the Minister for Health if specific provision is made in the 2040 capital plan for upgrading of a health facility (details supplied); the commencement date for such upgrading; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9161/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Internet Safety (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 263 of 18 January 2018, if there have been further developments in relation to the appointment of a digital safety commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9164/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 56. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated to Leader programmes in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; the level of funding to be provided for these programmes in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8703/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated for the Leader programme in 2017; the expenditure at the end of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8704/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (21 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 142. To ask the Minister for Health the homecare budget, including home care packages and home help services in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017; the provision for such services in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8906/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (21 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to launch a new sports capital programme in 2018; the expected date for such a launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8849/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 191. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated for the upgrading of existing childcare accommodation in counties Cavan and Monaghan and the provision of new childcare facilities in 2017; the number of new childcare places provided; the funding drawn down by the end of 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8982/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated for the upgrading of existing childcare accommodation and the provision of new childcare facilities in 2017; the number of new childcare places provided; the funding drawn down by the end of 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8983/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (21 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 193. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the funding allocated for 2018 towards upgrading of existing childcare accommodation and the provision of new childcare facilities; the number of new childcare places to be provided with the assistance of such grant aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8984/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (20 Feb 2018)

Brendan Smith: 85. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to amend legislation regarding the State pension (contributory) with particular reference to persons whose insurance contribution records were interrupted due to periods in receipt of farm assist (details supplied); if the periods that persons were on farm assist can be credited for insurance purposes; and if she...