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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if discussions arose in his recent meetings in the United States in relation to the implications of Brexit for all of the island. [14184/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the summer works scheme 2017 applications will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14320/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the communications issued by his Department to the trustees of the three amalgamating schools (details supplied) at the time this process was undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14463/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Shortages (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being implemented to address a skills shortage in construction employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Eligibility (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 166. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to improve the carer's benefit scheme, with particular reference to the need to extend the time period of 104 weeks, in view of the fact this scheme has been particularly beneficial for many parents that have employment opportunities and whereby flexible working arrangements are available; if his attention has been drawn to the fact...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 176. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his discussions to date with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the political parties represented in the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding the urgent need to restore the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14545/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 178. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the particular challenges and difficulties arising for all of the island due to Brexit are part of the discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with the political parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent concerns expressed by the Council of Europe regarding the lack of progress in approving Acht na Gaeilge in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14546/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 311. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to improve the community child care subvention programme, particularly for children whose parents are in band A, have benefitted from the old scheme and face higher rate payments under the new scheme, which will result in some children being deprived of child care, with particular reference to attendance at homework and...

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: Again, unfortunately, the Minister's reply is most disappointing. In the week following the passing of the Fianna Fáil Private Members' motion on the North-South interconnector, I asked An Taoiseach and the Minister what actions would be initiated by the Government on foot of the motion. Unfortunately, the only definitive response the Minister gave us was that construction would...

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: Our motion specifically encompassed the worries and concerns of communities and the need to have an overall review of the proposed project.

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: I again ask the Minister to go back to what was sought in the motion and ensure the report that is commissioned is meaningful.

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: Will the Minister have a further meeting with the representatives of communities before the terms of reference are finalised? It is very important for the Minister to send the message that he is still willing to meet with those who will be affected.

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he has taken since the passing in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann of Fianna Fáil Private Members' motions regarding the proposed North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13890/17]

Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has commissioned an independent report incorporating international industry expertise as requested in the Fianna Fáil Private Members' motions passed in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13891/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns of the hospitality sector in relation to the increasing costs of insurance; the measures he proposes to implement to reduce such insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13514/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 321. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his Department's reasons for proposing to withdraw supports from a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13513/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 320. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools which, following amalgamation, have received reduced DEIS related supports, that is not full DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13512/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 384. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the precise criteria used by his Department to evaluate the DEIS supports to be made available to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13982/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (21 Mar 2017)

Brendan Smith: 394. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a request for additional funding (details supplied) will be given urgent consideration in view of the fact the present reduced allocation for 2017 is not adequate to meet ongoing financial commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14209/17]