Results 7,761-7,780 of 18,459 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Schemes (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 727. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the programmes or schemes his Department currently funds to maintain or increase the number of Irish citizens who gain work experience or full-time employment in the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1150/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 742. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to extend the diplomatic network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1781/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Smith: 735. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No 166 of 11 December 2014 if there have been any further developments in the provision of assistance for the proprietors of the company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/15]

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

Brendan Smith: 736. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings regarding the persecution of Christians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1762/15]

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

Brendan Smith: 737. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings regarding the persecution of religious minorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1763/15]

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

Brendan Smith: 738. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the Stormont talks involving the Irish and British Governments and the five Northern Ireland Executive parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1772/15]

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

Brendan Smith: 739. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the proposal to establish a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1773/15]

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

Brendan Smith: 740. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the proposed Irish Language Act for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1774/15]

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

Brendan Smith: 741. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the proposal to re-establish the Northern Ireland Civic Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1775/15]

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]