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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad: Motion (1 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Durkan said he had no problem with my suggestion that we write to the Taoiseach outlining that we have discussed this matter today, that reference was made to the intervention of his counterparts in regard to prisoners that had a successful outcome, and asking that if his intervention would be appropriate at this stage, he would do everything possible to support the work of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad: Motion (1 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: On the basis that we discuss it again at committee, it is no harm.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Prisoners Abroad: Motion (1 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: We are not undermining, we are supporting.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (1 Apr 2015)

Brendan Smith: 129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the historical investigations unit is expected to be established and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13461/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (31 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: 402. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of firearms legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13246/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Funding (31 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: 504. To ask the Minister for Health the funding provided for the north east local and regional drug and alcohol task force, on an annual basis from 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13245/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (31 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: 665. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the concern of many community groups in relation to the proposed changes to the senior alert scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13244/15]

An Bille um an gCearthrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Síocháin agus Neodracht) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Peace and Neutrality) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: We are debating neutrality in the Chamber for the second time in eight sitting days. While this Bill is different from what was debated three weeks ago, it too seeks to enshrine neutrality in Bunreacht na hÉireann. In his introductory remarks Deputy Wallace referred to the Hague Convention. My understanding from the limited research I have been able to undertake on this very important...

An Bille um an gCearthrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Síocháin agus Neodracht) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Peace and Neutrality) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: It is absolutely reprehensible that a person in that position would make such comments. At every opportunity available to any of us as elected representatives, particularly those in the Government, we should remind him those comments are reprehensible. Since the 1930s and 1940s, we have never sought to have the type of neutrality that, for example, Belgium had before 1914, for the very...

High Pay and Wealth Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: I compliment Deputy Broughan on bringing forward this legislation. Over all his years in the Oireachtas, these are issues that he continually highlights and advocates very strongly. Fianna Fáil does not support the Bill, which would create a body with a remit to make regulatory recommendations on the awarding of executive pay and compensation, while introducing caps on remuneration for...

Protection of the Environment (Criminal Activity) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Leave to Withdraw (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: I move:That, notwithstanding Standing Order 124, leave be given to withdraw the Protection of the Environment (Criminal Activity) (Amendment) Bill 2015.

Protection of the Environment (Criminal Activity) Bill 2015: First Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled Protection of the Environment (Criminal Activity) Bill 2015.

Protection of the Environment (Criminal Activity) Bill 2015: First Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: The Deputy's colleagues were involved in rezoning for many years.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: What about the telephone licences?

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: In view of the disastrous decision by European Union Communications Ministers to defer abolition of mobile phone roaming charges, will the Government pursue urgently at European Council level implementation of the decision to abolish roaming charges this year? It has been deferred until an assessment is carried out in 2018. Mobile phone roaming charges are a huge issue in the counties I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: 271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide additional funding in 2015 to Monaghan County Council for the non-national road network, in view of the serious deterioration in road conditions throughout the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12616/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (25 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: 152. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and with the party leaders in the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to recent difficulties that have arisen concerning the implementation of the Stormont House Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12305/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (25 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: 153. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to initiate discussions at the next European Union Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the need for the European Union to take an initiative to progress the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12306/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (25 Mar 2015)

Brendan Smith: 154. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on recent comments by the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, in relation to a two state solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12307/15]