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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Policy (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 16. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the legislative changes he plans to implement to provide for the much needed massive increase in social and affordable housing in order to deal with the current housing crisis. [18461/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the implications for the working of the European Court of Human Rights and the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement arising from the British decision to leave the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18765/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Issues (29 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 239. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the implications for the implementation of Irish defence policy following the British decision to leave the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18767/16]

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: This is my first opportunity in the House to congratulate Deputy Seán Kyne and wish him well on his appointment as Minister of State. As my party colleagues have stated, we broadly support the Energy Bill 2016 which mainly involves amendments to existing energy Acts and strengthens secondary legislation, which is very important. One issue of concern to us and consumers throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 316. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will formally recognise the actions of the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq against the Yazidi people as genocide, given the United Nations report citing these actions as such; his proposals to encourage the international community to recognise the genocide and to request the United Nations Security Council to refer this ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 362. To ask the Minister for Health his proposals to ensure that adequate resources are provided to continue the present level of services for the centre of excellence for sarcoma in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; if he is aware of the concerns of the Sarcoma Action Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18581/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 534. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the discussions she or the statutory agencies under the remit of her Department have had or propose to hold with the senior management in a company (details supplied) or with representatives of employees, given the recent announcement of redundancies in that company, to ensure that all possible assistance is provided to employees...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 535. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the discussions she has had with senior management or representatives of employees in a company (details supplied), in view of the recent announcement of redundancies, to ensure that appropriate supports are provided without delay for employees who may lose their jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18517/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (28 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: 552. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the discussions she has had or proposes to have with the senior management of a company (details supplied) on the need for this company to retain the maximum level of employment in County Cavan in view of its recent announcement regarding redundancies; if the statutory agencies under the remit of her Department have offered...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: Growing up in a rural Border parish I was conscious from a young age of that division on our doorstep across local communities. Politically the Border was always an issue for us. Today the Border is hardly noticeable and practically invisible as people from both sides move freely across it as they do their daily business. For upwards of 20 years we have seen a process of normalisation as...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: When is it expected that the financial services and pensions ombudsman Bill will be advanced? In that context, could the Tánaiste give the House an assurance that her colleagues in government, namely, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Education and Skills, will give every possible support to the 70 employees of...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: As we have a quorum, we shall go into public session. Apologies have been received from Deputies Crowe and Barrett and their substitutes are Deputies Funchion and Durkan. I welcome all of the members of the select committee to its first meeting of the 32nd Dáil. I look forward to working with all of them in a genuine spirit of partnership and co-operation. I am confident that we...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Deputy.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Deputy.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Deputy and welcome Deputy Durkan. It was a pleasure to work with Deputy Durkan during the five-year term of the previous Dáil. He has been a very committed and hardworking member of this committee at all stages. Deputy Darragh O'Brien mentioned the migration crisis. Earlier this morning, I discussed that matter with our officials. A UN migration summit will take place...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: The Dáil, on 16 June 2016, ordered that the Revised Estimates for Public Services in respect of Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Vote 27 - International Co-operation, be referred to the select committee for consideration. At today's meeting, the committee will consider these Estimates and report back to the Dáil. I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: Absolutely.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister and propose that we join him in extending our heartiest congratulations to the Irish team and management and supporters who have the privilege of being in France. They have all been and continue to be great ambassadors for our country. With regard to passports, members receive representations daily in regard to new passports or the renewal of passports. The Minister...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Darragh O'Brien will be followed by Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Brendan Smith: Does Deputy Darragh O'Brien wish to make a further comment?