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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 176. To ask the Minister for Health the opening hours of a health facility (details supplied); the proposals there are to increase these opening hours and provide additional services at this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36443/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Health the progress in discussions between the PKU - phenylketonuria - Association of Ireland, the HSE and the clinical nutritional expert group on the need to approve additional suitable products for inclusion on the reimbursement list as compliance with a very low protein diet is essential for persons with phenylketonuria, and the availability of such products...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new initiatives he will undertake to increase live cattle exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36567/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 200. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the recent beef forum meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36568/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Eligibility (17 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 166. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his proposals to increase the income eligibility limits for local authority housing for councils such as Cavan in view of the increasing difficulties faced by persons slightly above the existing income limits in purchasing a home themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35635/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (17 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 186. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the initiatives he proposes to undertake with the new Administration and Congress in the United States in relation to regularising the status of the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35636/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (17 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 187. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of companies based in Northern Ireland that have been assisted in business and trade promotion or participated in business events organised through the embassy and consulate network throughout the world in each the years 2010 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35645/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (17 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 221. To ask the Minister for Health if he will meet with a group (details supplied) at an early date as requested some months ago due to the urgency attaching to a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (17 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 235. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date in dealing with ash dieback disease; the number of confirmed findings of this disease in each of the years 2012 to date in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35661/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (17 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 236. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average length of time it takes to respond to reports of possible ash dieback disease; the average time it takes to complete appropriate investigations and determine a positive or negative finding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35662/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Agrifood Sector (17 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 278. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her proposals to introduce an employment subsidy similar to such support provided in 1992 and 1993 for the mushroom sector, which faced serious difficulties at that time due to currency fluctuations and similar problems which have also arisen for that sector since June 2016; if she will give this request urgent consideration in view...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 76. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in counties Cavan and Monaghan on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34669/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for counties Cavan and Monaghan are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in counties Cavan and Monaghan have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34667/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he proposes to implement to deal with the escalating costs of insurance premiums; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there have been unacceptable increases in insurance costs for some sectors such as licensed premises; his views on the survey carried out by an organisation (details supplied) showing that 37% of publicans had...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Procurement Contracts (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the increasing concerns of contractors within the construction sector in relation to the procurement of public contracts due to unfair competition from contractors, particularly from Northern Ireland, which have a lower cost base and continue to gain further advantage with the procurement of building materials and labour...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Administration (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 651. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that have arisen for some applicants under the sheep fencing scheme TAMS II where farmers were told in advance of submitting the application that it was not necessary to have sheep at that time and where applications are now being disallowed on the basis of not having sheep on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 656. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposals there are to upgrade the broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied); if the requests of local residents and local business to have an adequate and modern broadband service provided in that area without further delay can be given urgent and favourable consideration; and if he...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: I am glad to have the opportunity to make a short contribution on the Bill. I have listened to many of my Fianna Fáil colleagues outline the various deficiencies, the welcome improvements and the areas where there is an urgent need to improve schemes and rates of payment. My party spokesperson, Deputy Willie O'Dea, dealt in detail in his contribution with all facets of the legislation....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 12. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he proposes to implement to assist the retail sector to retain business on account of the potential loss of trade to Northern Ireland due to the reduction in the value of sterling; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns of the retail sector, particularly in the Border region; if he has had any recent discussions with that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 31. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he proposes to implement to assist the retail sector due to the potential loss of trade following reduction in the value of sterling and the uncertainty that has arisen for business and commerce, particularly in the border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34052/16]