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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: The purpose of the meeting is to consider the motion that was referred to the select committee on the joint procurement arrangement for the EU SatCom market and the European Centre for Manual Neutralisation Capabilities, pursuant to section 2 of the Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. Under the terms of the Dáil motion of 21 November, the committee must consider the matters...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: We all will have new words and phrases in our vocabulary after that statement.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: On a point of clarification, the Dáil referred it to us for consideration. It goes back to the Dáil tomorrow.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: No, it was referred to us.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: It goes back to the Dáil tomorrow.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: That is okay. It was just a clarification.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State. I will comment briefly before Deputy Ó Snodaigh contributes. I share the views expressed by Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan and Seán Barrett on neutrality and the respect that our policy has garnered for Ireland throughout the world over the decades. The views expressed by the Deputies are often aired at meetings of the joint committee. The particular...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Ireland's Participation in European Defence Agency Projects: Motion (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for engaging with members who raised important issues in the discussion. We will have meetings in 2018 particularly regarding the European dimension to allay any fears we in the Oireachtas, and that members of the public have.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: In accordance with Standing Order 90 the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and Defence has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's participation in two European Defence Agency Projects – (1) Joint Procurement Arrangement for EU SatCom Market and (2) European...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 63. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the entitlements of persons to a State pension (contributory) whose insurance contributions records were interrupted due to periods in receipt of farm assist while farm incomes were low; if the periods that persons were on farm assist can be credited for insurance contribution purposes; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will give further consideration to the contributory pension entitlements of farmers whose insurance contribution records were interrupted while they availed of farm assist due to low farm incomes and that subsequently resumed payment of the appropriate insurance contributions; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Stamp Duty (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance the taxation measures that will be applicable from 1 January 2018 for the transfer of farm land from a parent to a son or daughter under 35 years of age; if there are additional benefits for the potential beneficiary to have the green certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50810/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 119. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the outcome of discussions regarding catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, and the need to introduce measures to deal with flooding in the Ballybay area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50811/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 408. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing concerns in relation to poor mobile telephone coverage in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan; if he has discussed with the communications regulator the need for the telecommunications companies to make the necessary investments to ensure that all areas have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 409. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to improve broadband telecommunications service throughout County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that households and many small enterprises have concerns regarding the service that exists at present; if the necessary investment programme will be undertaken to bring this broadband service...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 410. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to improve broadband telecommunications service throughout County Monaghan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that households and many small enterprises have concerns regarding the service that exists; if the necessary investment programme will be undertaken to bring this broadband service up to a...

Other Questions: Child Care Services Funding (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 45. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of funding that will be provided in 2018 to assist in the upgrading of existing child care facilities and the provision of additional child care places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50185/17]

Other Questions: Child Care Services Funding (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 60. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of funding that will be provided in 2018 to assist in the upgrading of existing community and private child care facilities and the provision of additional child care places, both community and private; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50186/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 289. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if further consideration will be given to the request of the local community to have a policing service restored (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50659/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 348. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a report on trauma care; his plans for a reconfiguration of such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50021/17]