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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (22 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of discussions he has had at European Union level or with the Iranian authorities regarding the possible export of beef to Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49507/17]

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I had the opportunity to meet the Minister and discuss the difficulties in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division. I highlighted through parliamentary questions in this House and in other debates that, since 2010, our division suffered one of the most severe reductions in Garda numbers. There was a reduction of 28% in Garda numbers in County Monaghan and 20% in County Cavan. I appeal to the...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (21 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I sincerely hope that we can read something into the first sentence of the Minister's concluding paragraph, where he states, "I would like to conclude for the moment". I hope that means that he, along with the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, and the Department are working on introducing a fodder aid scheme and that he cannot give us details of it this evening. I hope that the Minister...

Topical Issue Debate: Fodder Crisis (21 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: The importance of this matter has been demonstrated by so many of us seeking a special Topical Issue debate. I am glad the Minister and the Minister of State are here. As my colleagues have said, there is a need to implement measures now to deal with a looming fodder crisis. Deputy Niall Collins mentioned a possible crisis in spring but I spoke with some farmers over the weekend who told...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Transmission Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the proposal by EirGrid to construct the North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49037/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he plans to implement to support the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49038/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Agreements (21 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 444. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of recent discussions he has had with the EU agriculture and trade Commissioners regarding the need to protect the beef sector in negotiations regarding a Mercosur trade deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49043/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 629. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to outline his plans to introduce an affordable housing scheme; the timeframe for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49046/17]

Committee on the Future of Healthcare Report: Motion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution on this report as I have to go back to a committee meeting. I compliment Deputy Róisín Shortall. My party colleague, Deputy John Brassil, and Deputy Michael Harty were members of the committee. The committee put in a huge amount of work over a considerable length of time, which showed their commitment and knowledge of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: Apologies have been received from Deputy Noel Grealish and Senator Billy Lawless. In the first part of today's meeting, we will hear from Professor Patrick P. Walsh, professor of international development studies at University College Dublin. I extend to him a warm welcome to today's meeting. The joint committee agreed as part of its work programme for 2017 to review the work of Irish Aid,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: Thank you very much, Professor Walsh. There is a good deal of material for consideration. This is one of three meetings of our committee today. Later today, we will meet the ambassadors of Ethiopia and Kenya. We will also meet representatives of the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, who are on a visit. The context is the British departure from the European Union. Britain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I will call Deputy Darragh O'Brien then ask Professor Walsh to answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: Deputy O'Brien can continue on that route.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: Before I invite Professor Walsh to respond, I must go to the Chamber to speak, so I will ask Deputy O'Sullivan to take the Chair. Excuse me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan for substituting for me in the Chair. I apologise for my absence which was caused by my being detained in the Dáil Chamber. I ask Ambassador Opembe to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank both ambassadors for their detailed presentations. They mentioned the success that Irish Aid has had over the years, the challenges that lie ahead and the obvious opportunities for development. I am glad to note the reference that was made to our universities, particularly as Professor Walsh from UCD is still present. It echoes what was said so eloquently by Professor Walsh...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank Deputy Barrett and I join my colleagues here in thanking both witnesses for their detailed presentation on the challenges facing their countries and how important it is that we in Ireland continue to work in partnership with them. I would like to ask H.E. Mr. Openbe how his country is integrating the development goals in Government policy. My second question applies to both...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Richard Opembe and I invite H.E. Mr. Redwan Hussien Rameto.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: Thank you very much. I thank both ambassadors for their valuable contributions, which we will find very beneficial in our consideration and review of Irish Aid. We must now go into private session.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Brendan Smith: 100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of EU negotiations concerning the British decision to leave the European Union in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48530/17]