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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific actions that have been taken to implement the latest agreement reached between all parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2917/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Stormont House Agreement which will help to bring much needed stability to the workings of the Northern Ireland Executive and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The agreement averted the political collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive and impending financial suspension. As I said to the Minister previously, we need a continuous hands-on approach by the Government to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 13. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total Irish Aid funding allocated to those countries affected by the Ebola virus; the precautions being taken to ensure the health and safety of Irish citizens working in the countries affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 18. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the protocols or actions that have been taken to prevent the abuse of workers in embassies and ambassadorial residences based here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2606/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of any recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland concerning the motions passed unanimously by Dáil Éireann in 2008 and 2011 in relation to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings of 1974, with particular reference to access to files or papers held by the British authorities regarding these atrocities;...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to progress the regularisation of Irish citizens currently undocumented in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a sergeant will be appointed to Mullagh Garda station, County Cavan, as this station needs to have a full complement of gardaí due to the very rapid growth in population in that catchment area over the past number of years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3120/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 152. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade Breffni care unit, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, as this nursing unit is of critical importance in the delivery of services to the elderly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3159/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 153. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade the Lisdaran unit for the elderly, Lisdaran, County Cavan, as this nursing unit is of critical importance in the delivery of services to the elderly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3160/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 154. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade Oriel House, Rooskey, County Monaghan, as this nursing unit is of critical importance in the delivery of services to the elderly in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3161/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 169. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 19 January 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3165/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Pollution (22 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 203. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the actions that will be taken following reports (details supplied) of the pollution of waterways in the north east due to the criminal activities of persons involved in laundering diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3162/15]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreements: Motions (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: I apologise for being late but I was in the Dáil dealing with a Topical Issue. I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for his detailed presentation. I welcome and support the association agreements. The Minister clearly outlined the potential of the agreements to deepen and broaden relationships with our neighbours in the European Union. Is there a timeline for the...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Supply Contamination (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: It has been estimated that the revenue loss to our State amounts to approximately €150 million per annum. That is probably an underestimation, given the extent of this illegal activity over the past number of years. The Fianna Fáil councillor P.J. O'Hanlon, from south Monaghan, told me that he has had numerous calls from people in the Castleblayney area who are very concerned...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Supply Contamination (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this important matter. The report in the Sunday Independent was alarming and is of serious concern to people in the north east. The report contained details of fuel smugglers pumping massive volumes of toxic waste linked to cancers and abnormalities in unborn babies into water supplies in our State. The highly respected security correspondent of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 17. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite the introduction of BreastCheck for women aged 65-69; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2402/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 76. To ask the Minister for Health the way waiting times for children inpatient day cases at Cavan General Hospital may be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2401/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 147. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when additional gardaí will be assigned to Ballyjamesduff Garda station, County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3034/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 173. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposal to provide five additional beds in Monaghan hospital, an initiative that was due to be implemented by the end of 2014; when the additional beds will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3014/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (21 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 223. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the new Leader programme will become operational; the total funding that will be allocated to the Cavan Monaghan Leader programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3041/15]