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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]

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

Brendan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has indicated at the European Council of Finance Ministers that he will oppose the proposal to drop the unanimity requirement in relation to the proposed common consolidated corporate tax base; if he will further indicate that taxation matters should remain under the competence of each member state; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 210. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if premises (details supplied) could be leased to a local youth group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39894/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 6 July 2017, if a building project at a school (details supplied) will proceed to construction stage at an early date in view of the delays that have occurred and the need to provide additional and upgraded permanent school accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39346/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project at a school (details supplied); when this project will proceed to construction stage in view of the need to provide upgraded facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39897/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 284. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on progress in the talks with the British Government and with the political parties in Stormont in relation to the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Executive and Northern Ireland Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39355/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 285. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had recently with the United States authorities in relation to the undocumented Irish; the visa proposals he has put forward that would assist Irish persons that need to have their status regularised in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39356/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 300. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the reinstatement of the civic forum is part of the discussions for the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly. [39903/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 405. To ask the Minister for Health if dental services will continue to be delivered at a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39287/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 531. To ask the Minister for Health if specific funding or additional resources will be allocated to enable the appointment of personnel at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39855/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (20 Sep 2017)

Brendan Smith: 532. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to allocate additional resources for home support for the remainder of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39857/17]