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Other Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister. As he is aware, unfortunately, we do not have a rail network in the south of Ulster. Our industry is predominantly indigenous and composed of agrifood and construction products. Those sectors of the economy are more dependent on the sterling export area than any other sector in this country. The Border region is more heavily dependent on indigenous industry, which is...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in view of the particular challenges that will arise for areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan due to Brexit, consideration will be give to the provision of additional capital funding for projects in the Border region in the review of the capital programme and in the preparation of the next capital programme post-2020; and if he...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the capital programme with a view to increasing investment in infrastructure, such as the road network, in the Border region due to particular challenges that will arise due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18354/17]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: The Minister may recall that last Autumn, at a meeting of the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, I outlined to him the absolute need in the review of the capital plan to take particular cognisance of the needs of the Border region as we face Brexit. There has been for historical reasons an underinvestment in infrastructure, particularly the road network, over the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19091/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 54. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the new EU visa arrangements for business, tourist or family purposes for Ukrainians will be applicable here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19092/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Branch Closures (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to have discussions with the banking sector on the provision of additional financial services through An Post, in view of the concerns in rural communities wherein bank branches are closing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19081/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to improve the conditions and criteria for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19088/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give consideration to the concerns outlined in correspondence regarding school admissions policy (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of schools under the patronage of Protestant churches and particularly the smaller schools in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18926/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19094/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Electoral Divisions Report (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 129. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the Constituency Commission will report following the publication of the census returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19089/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Mortgage to Rent Scheme Administration (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 141. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to expand the mortgage to rent scheme and improve the conditions of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19077/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the persecution of Christians has been discussed at any recent EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19073/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 168. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration is being given to the establishment of a major civil society hub here in relation to overseas development and the humanitarian assistance sector, in view of the fact many non governmental organisations are based in London at present and EU funding is of critical importance in their work; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 169. 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 need to have the Northern Ireland Executive restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19082/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 170. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to have further discussions with the United States authorities on immigration reform, in view of the concerns of the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19086/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 272. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be allocated by his Department and or by the HSE for a building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19075/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 273. To ask the Minister for Health when it is proposed to have full bed capacity restored at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19080/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications Data (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 315. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received nationally and approvals issued to date under the TAMS 2 scheme; the number of applications received for counties Cavan and Monaghan; the approvals issued to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19076/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Data (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Smith: 316. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of GLAS and AEOS applications awaiting final approval and payment for counties Cavan and Monaghan; when it is proposed to have the outstanding payments issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19083/17]