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UK Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: It need hardly be said that this is an extremely important debate. It was very important that senior people from the Commission and the European Parliament had the opportunity to engage with us here in the Oireachtas. Some months ago and at my invitation, the Vice-President of the Commission, Mr. Franz Timmermans, came to a joint meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he proposes to implement to honour the commitments in the programme for a partnership Government regarding a reduction in the pupil-teacher ratio in junior and senior infants, the annual increases in capitation rates and the reduction in primary school class sizes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40989/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2018 (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give consideration to issues identified as a priority for budget 2018 by a trade union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40990/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Feasibility Study (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 124. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 730 of 2 May 2017, if there have been further developments in respect of the full feasibility study regarding the planned extension of the Erne navigation from Belturbet to Killykeen and Killeshandra; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40909/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Expenditure (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 125. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding provided in her Department's Estimates for 2017 for the restoration of the Ulster Canal; the expenditure to date; the projected expenditure by year end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40910/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 157. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he proposes to implement in view of the shortage of nursing personnel at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40902/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 161. To ask the Minister for Health the progress in responding to a number of issues relating to delays in providing services for children with disabilities as outlined by a service provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40913/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2017 (27 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to the proposals of an organisation (details supplied) in respect of budget 2018 in view of the critical importance of this sector to the economy and in further view of the adverse impacts of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40889/17]

Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: I accept the Minister of State's assurances and those of her Government colleagues but I ask her to convey in her dialogue, discussions and meetings with British Government Ministers that this subject is always a priority issue.

Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the need for the British Government to release the papers and files pertaining to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of May 1974 as requested in Dáil Éireann motions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39853/17]

Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to raise with the British Foreign Secretary the need for the British Government to release the papers and files pertaining to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of May 1974 as requested in Dáil Éireann motions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39854/17]

Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: After Dáil debates to which I contributed, with many other Members, in 2008, 2011 and 2016, we unanimously approved motions calling on the British Government to release all files and papers pertaining to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. There were many tragic days during that era on our island known as the Troubles, but on that day the carnage in Dublin and Monaghan resulted in the...

Other Questions: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. She referred to the former Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan, with whom I had much engagement and his officials on this issue which I have already mentioned it to the new Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney. I hope we can maintain that contact and dialogue which are representative of views in this House. The Minister of State has correctly indicated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: As the Ceann Comhairle knows, everything is good about Monaghan and its neighbouring counties. I join the Ceann Comhairle and colleagues in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Verhofstadt. I am sure we will find his address and interaction with us today very useful and beneficial. As he will have seen and heard during his visits to Belfast, Monaghan and Dublin, Brexit impacts on every policy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: As the Ceann Comhairle knows, everything is good about Monaghan and its neighbouring counties. I join the Ceann Comhairle and colleagues in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Verhofstadt. I am sure we will find his address and interaction with us today very useful and beneficial. As he will have seen and heard during his visits to Belfast, Monaghan and Dublin, Brexit impacts on every policy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: As the Ceann Comhairle knows, everything is good about Monaghan and its neighbouring counties. I join the Ceann Comhairle and colleagues in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Verhofstadt. I am sure we will find his address and interaction with us today very useful and beneficial. As he will have seen and heard during his visits to Belfast, Monaghan and Dublin, Brexit impacts on every policy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ground Rents Abolition (21 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 117. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to parliamentary question number 175 of 21 June 2017, if consideration is being given to a constitutional amendment in relation to ground rents; if plans are under consideration to amend the existing statutory framework regarding ground rents; if the operation of existing ground rents legislation is being reviewed;...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his response, in particular his references to the necessary upgrading of the N2, the Border to Clontibret road design reactivation, the Castleblayney bypass and the need to implement safety measures there because unfortunately there has been a considerable loss of life on that stretch of road in recent years. I have highlighted one particular route in this House...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Leas-Ceann Comhairle. I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle selecting this Topical Issue. It is an issue of huge concern in the Cavan-Monaghan area and in the general Border region, namely, the need to upgrade our infrastructure, particularly road infrastructure. I welcome the fact the Minister, Deputy Ross, is here. From my observations in this Chamber, in previous debates he is a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has informed European Commission President Juncker that he will oppose the proposal to drop the unanimity requirement in relation to the proposed common consolidated corporate tax base; and if he will indicate to him that taxation matters should remain under the competence of each member state. [39859/17]