Results 6,421-6,440 of 18,449 for speaker:Brendan Smith

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]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Registration (10 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 208. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding folios; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34384/16]

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: The Taoiseach has had a fracking moment.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 157. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be provided with a residential place as discussed at a recent meeting; if funding for this is available in view of the urgency of the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33948/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (9 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 185. 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 will be given urgent and favourable consideration; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 78. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if national lottery funding is available at present through her Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33276/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victims Commission (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 101. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that adequate resources are provided to the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains to enable the greatest possible level of investigations to be carried out to try and recover the remains of the four persons who are referred to as the disappeared; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33658/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 122. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he proposes to implement to assist the retail sector to retain business due to 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33644/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Lottery Funding Data (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33270/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: National Lottery Funding Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 175. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33271/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 212. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if National Lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33278/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (8 Nov 2016)

Brendan Smith: 243. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33273/16]