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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (2 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 584. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of residents and businesses in a number of areas (details supplied) in County Monaghan, where broadband infrastructure is totally inadequate; his plans to bring broadband telecommunications infrastructure up to a modern and appropriate level in those areas; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pigmeat Sector (27 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 91. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the difficulties facing the pigmeat sector were discussed at the most recent EU Agriculture Council; if he put forward proposals at that meeting to provide specific assistance for this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45674/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota (27 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 98. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he put forward proposals at the most recent meeting of the EU Agriculture Council regarding the serious difficulties facing many dairy farmers due to impending super levy penalties; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45750/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (27 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide additional resources for An Garda Síochána towards its investigation of the brutal and horrific murder of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan in October 2007; if her attention has been drawn to the recent debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly with particular reference to the SDLP motion that noted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (27 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific funding will be allocated to Monaghan County Council to upgrade the Ballybay-Cootehill road R190 in view of constant flooding on that route and the danger to motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45765/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his detailed reply. Given that Ireland was the first European Union member state to declare that a solution to the conflict in the Middle East must be based on a fully sovereign state of Palestine, independent and co-existing with Israel, does the Minister agree that this is an opportune time to take a new initiative? Does he also agree that bilateral recognition...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: I fully concur that the international community must be concerned about the provocative nature of the expansion of settlements by the Israeli authorities. This policy makes the two state ever more difficult to achieve. I also condemn in the strongest possible manner the murder of four people in their place of prayer last week. The Palestinian community must condemn this attack in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider recognising the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45073/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: I have tabled a motion in this House asking that Dáil Éireann reaffirm its support for a two state solution in the Middle East and calling on the Government on behalf of the people of Ireland to fully recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. I believe we should follow the lead of Sweden and the House of Commons in the UK and recognise the state of Palestine. The recent war in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects a conclusion to the Northern talks on the matters of flags, parades and the past; the involvement he has had in those talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45072/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: It is essential that progress is made without further delay with the issues that form part of the Haass talks, namely parades, flags, emblems and contending with the past. I hope the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and the UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ms Theresa Villiers, MP, will be able to report progress to both Governments, as once again...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his response and wish everyone participating in the talks continued success. I welcome the fact he said discussions have been productive. I note, however, a significant amount of work has yet to be done. Hopefully, it will be concluded successfully. There is an obvious need to reduce sectarianism in Northern Ireland and a need to promote reconciliation. Has the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: The community groups appreciate the support given by successive Irish Governments in supporting their work. To build on the substantial and important progress achieved in Northern Ireland through the Good Friday and St. Andrews Agreements, will the Minister agree it is essential to have progress on the outstanding aspects of the agreements? There is an onus on both Governments, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UK Referendum on EU Membership (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 17. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with members of the UK Government regarding the UK's continued membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44994/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his efforts to ensure that the undocumented Irish will be included in any immigration reform package in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44992/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Agreements (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the proposed free trade agreement between the EU and Colombia; his further views on the continuous human rights abuses in Colombia; if he has sought to raise these abuses with his colleagues in the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44993/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Irish humanitarian aid efforts in Syria; his position with regard to the continuous threat posed by ISIS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44991/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the on-going hostilities in Ukraine; if a full assessment has been made as to the impact of Russian sanctions on Ireland; if he will provide an update on actions taken by the EU to ease the crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44995/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the recent immigration reform legislation announced by President Obama; the number of undocumented Irish likely to benefit from this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45534/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (26 Nov 2014)

Brendan Smith: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the present stage of this project; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction, if financial provision is made in her Department's capital budget for this school in 2015; and if she...