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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Religious Persecution (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 743. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken at a national and an EU level to address the persecution of Christians across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1782/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 744. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken at a national and an EU level to address the persecution of women and the abuse of female human rights across the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1783/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 745. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1794/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 864. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within her Department; the names of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of the directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1791/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 936. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1792/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 965. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1789/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 1029. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within his Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1800/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 1064. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within her Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1787/15]

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: RTE proposes to cease its long wave radio service which will affect a large number of Irish emigrants, particularly older emigrants, in Britain. It is also an issue of concern in many parts of Northern Ireland, particularly in north Antrim and other rural parts of the Six Counties. Yesterday, the foreign affairs committee unanimously agreed to write to RTE to request it give a commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 44. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons who are participating in a JobBridge scheme which is not within commuting distance of their home are entitled to a rent allowance or any other additional payment while participating in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49066/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Administration (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 41. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an analysis has been carried out of the impact on farm assist following the changes to income disregards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48990/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Administration (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 42. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she proposes to reverse the changes she made to farm assist in relation to income disregards in view of the serious effects on the income levels of many farming families on low incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48991/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 155. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the drainage-flood relief works that are under way by the Office of Public Works in County Monaghan in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48989/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 156. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposals the Office of Public Works have to carry out drainage-flood relief work in County Monaghan during 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48995/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 157. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposals the Office of Public Works have to carry out drainage-flood relief work in County Cavan during 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48996/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 158. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the drainage-flood relief works that are under way by the Office of Public Works in County Cavan in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48997/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 161. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works expect to bring to tender stage the proposed building project for Bailieborough Garda district headquarters, County Cavan; when the project is likely to proceed to construction stage; if provision has been made in the vote for the Office of Public Works to enable this project to go to construction in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the special initiatives that will be undertaken by his Department or the State's industrial promotion agencies, to assist in the provision of much-needed employment throughout County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48980/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 178. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the special initiatives that will be undertaken by his Department or the State's industrial promotion agencies to assist in the provision of much-needed employment throughout County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48981/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Relations (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 179. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the proposed transatlantic trade and investment partnership between the European Union and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48982/14]