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Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: The Minister is clinging to a failure.

Symphysiotomy: Statements (26 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: When I first read this report in The Irish Times, which was the first one to flag to the people that the tone of the report was very much to say there had been no whitewash, nothing was going on, people should move on, there was no problem and there was too much panic about something that was not really a problem, I immediately felt sick in my stomach. It reminded me greatly of the litany of...

Other Questions: Middle East Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: This will be one of the most urgent discussions we could have. Following the amazing demonstrations across the planet after the inauguration of President Trump, one of the most feared factors connected to his presidency is the question of his promised move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade will notice that all the international...

Other Questions: Middle East Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: That is a very lame response. As a country and internationally we should be very concerned by the commitment from President Trump to move the embassy to east Jerusalem. Within 48 hours of his inauguration, or even before the inauguration, Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel stated there was no longer a need to co-ordinate construction in Jewish neighbourhoods in east Jerusalem and that...

Other Questions: Middle East Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: It is the main issue I am raising. Will the Minister comment?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: I agree with Deputy Gerry Adams. I would like to come back to it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: Additional time.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: I do not believe the Taoiseach feels any confidence that Arlene Foster takes seriously the understanding that Stormont collapsed because of serious corruption and scandals in the system. Maybe the Taoiseach does not take it that seriously, given that in this State we are well used to corruption and scandals in the system that have led to many tribunals that have taken years and cost millions...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: When the Taoiseach met Arlene Foster, did he get any idea that she appreciates the gravity of the scandal surrounding cash for ash and the renewable heat initiative? Today, we see that the names of 1,000 beneficiaries of this botched scheme are to be published, although 300 are being held back by a court order. The Queen's counsel, QC, for the Department, who was pressing for the names to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with Ms Arlene Foster on the current crisis in Stormont. [1995/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (25 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: 67. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans following the latest deferment of the trial of a person (details supplied) in Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3098/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: 72. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount of unclaimed social protection entitlements that persons are entitled to claim but for whatever reason do not claim. [2774/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: 83. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to publicise or launch campaigns to ensure persons are fully aware of their entitlements to social protection payments in various circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2775/17]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: It also found that Pádraig Flynn had taken €50,000 in corrupt payments, that corrupt payments to 11 Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors were an abuse of the democratic system and that the late Liam Lawlor was hopelessly compromised by payments from developers. This Bill is meant to be the final piece in the jigsaw of rooting out corruption in our planning processes and...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: After a tribunal lasting 15 years and costing over €150 million, the Bill will still leave key Mahon recommendations not implemented. Recently, there have been serious attempts to rehabilitate the legacy of Bertie Ahern and the wider Fianna Fáil Party. I note Deputy Micheál Martin was a leading Minister in previous Administrations. The real legacy of decades of Fianna...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Rent Controls (19 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: 36. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to take steps to protect tenants that have been served with rent reviews that are demanding 50% and 60% rent rises by landlords trying to evade the proposed rent caps in some areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2147/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Rent Controls (19 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: 40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the huge rent increases facing some tenants on foot of rent review demands notified by landlords in the days before his recent Bill was passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2146/17]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: I attended yesterday's committee meeting and noted the absence of the Minister, Deputy Naughten. As I was not aware that he was out of action, I would like to wish him well in his recovery. Although I was not present for the whole committee meeting, my impression was of a love-in between a plethora of representatives of the many committees that were investigating how we could make An...

Tillage Farming: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: I wish to start by saying we need to identify the ongoing challenge that climate change is bringing to the world, in particular to the world of food production. The year 2016 was the hottest one on record, globally. It was 1° above previous average temperatures. The increased extreme weather conditions, which lead to flooding, heavy downpours, storms and especially the increased...

Tillage Farming: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jan 2017)

Bríd Smith: -----that climate change is a consequence of a chaotic and ill-thought out economic system of production we have right across the world. This was not just a crisis for 2016 for hundreds of farmers who are in the Gallery today, there will be a similar crisis in 2017 and it is clear that the farming community, especially those who engage in tillage, need the financial and planning support of...