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Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for the reply but it is basically the same as the reply I got several months ago. The review was to take place much earlier than "later this year". Will the Minister ask his officials to review this? Officials from Cavan County Council have spoken to officials in the Department. I can cite a few cases I know of. A young lady came to me. She is a lone parent with...

Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I ask the Minister not to have a long-term review. He should get his officials to speak to good officials in the housing sections in local authorities. They know the difficulties that arise every day. I know from speaking to officials in my local authorities that they are refusing people the opportunity to join the social housing list but they know these people have no chance of getting a...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, and his officials and invite him to make his opening statement.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I am glad the Minister of State referred to the concerns on the human rights situation. The possible reintroduction of the death penalty would be a reprehensible and objectionable idea. The EU and the Irish Government need to make that position very clear and continue to make it clear. It was our colleague, Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan, who arranged for Fr. Shay Cullen to make a...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: Under Standing Order 197, we can only consider the agreement. We cannot make a recommendation, or reject or approve it.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: For clarity, the procedures and processes were agreed at the Business Committee. The Government put the proposal to the Business Committee and it was agreed. It was then put before the Dáil and the Dáil decided-----

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: It was referred to us by the Dáil on 27 June and we can only consider it and report back to the Dáil.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I will bring the Minister of State in after the other members.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: When the Minister of State and his officials have an opportunity, they might communicate to us the details of any other agreement that may be coming down the tracks.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: Perhaps we might hear from the Minister of State and his officials before the end of the month.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Framework Agreement between European Union and Republic of the Philippines: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Deputy. As well as reporting back to us on whether there are other framework agreements coming down the tracks, will the Minister of State also have the Department make some analysis of the benefits, if any, that have flowed from previous framework agreements, particularly in the areas of civil and human rights, as referred to by Deputy Seán Crowe? Again, I emphasise to the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Message to Dáil (13 Jul 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 approve the terms of the Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Missions (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 71. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of joint trade missions involving officials and industry representatives from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland undertaken to date in 2017; the number planned for the remainder of 2017 and for 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34505/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the plans her Department and the State's industrial promotion agencies have to assist in 2017 in job creation and in the maintenance of existing employment throughout County Cavan (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34318/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 80. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the plans her Department and the State's industrial promotion agencies have to assist in 2017 in job creation and in the maintenance of existing employment throughout County Monaghan (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34319/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 243. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a project (details supplied); when this project is likely to proceed to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34622/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 260. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has conducted an up to date assessment of the impact that the uncertainty regarding Brexit will have on PEACE funds which are an important investment in Border areas, both north and south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34321/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Funding (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 264. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if projects are to be funded by his Department in counties Cavan and Monaghan in 2017 (details supplied); if so, the specific projects and the funding per project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34656/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Smith: 370. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the decision to reduce electricity supply to the Gaza Strip which OCHA has warned will have disastrous consequences for the welfare of Gaza’s residents; if he has raised this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34075/17]