Results 7,801-7,820 of 18,459 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 289. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the proposals to provide new accommodation for Bailieborough Garda district headquarters, County Cavan; the stage of this particular project; when the project is expected to proceed to the next stage; when construction is likely to commence; the estimated cost of this building project; if financial provision is made in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 389. To ask the Minister for Health to detail the number of applications received from community and voluntary groups in County Cavan for national lottery funding on an annual basis since 2011; the number of applications approved each year; the level of funding awarded each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48988/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 445. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the recent discussions at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council on the Ukrainian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48978/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Membership (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 446. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent discussions he had with the British Foreign Secretary on Britain's continued membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48979/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 447. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific barriers that are preventing agreement in Northern Ireland on issues surrounding flags, parades and dealing with the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48983/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 448. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total humanitarian aid provided to date for the Philippines following typhoon Haiyan in November 2013; if it is proposed to provide further assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48985/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 449. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total humanitarian aid provided to date to assist in dealing with the Ebola outbreak in west Africa; if it is proposed to provide further assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 450. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total humanitarian aid provided to date for Syria and that region; if it is proposed to provide further assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48987/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 451. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the failure of the international community to provide adequate humanitarian aid to Syria and that region was discussed at the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council; if the failure of the international community to honour the commitments made following the Humanitarian Aid Pledging Conference was discussed; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 452. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of personnel that were employed in the trade division of his Department prior to March 2011; the number of personnel that are now employed in that division; his proposals to expand the role and responsibilities of this division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48999/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 455. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council regarding Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49068/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 456. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council regarding the crises in Iraq and Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49069/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 457. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussions with the Secretary State for Northern Ireland or with the British Foreign Secretary regarding the motions passed by Dáil Éireann in 2008 and 2011 regarding to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49070/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Radio Broadcasting (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 458. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has had, at political or official level, discussions with Irish emigrant groups in Britain regarding the proposal by RTÉ to close the long wave radio service; if the widespread concerns regarding this proposal have been conveyed to RTÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49071/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Appointments to State Boards (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 474. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form all appointments made by him to State boards since taking office; the qualifications held by those persons making them appropriate for that office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49360/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 471. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has held discussions with the US authorities following recent reports of torture methods being utilised by the United States; the content of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49357/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 472. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration has been given at EU level to the proposal to create a no-fly zone in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49358/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (18 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 473. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the percentage of Irish Aid's spend that has been independently audited in 2013 and 2014; if there have been any investigations this year regarding the misappropriation of Irish Aid's budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49359/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Location of Victims' Remains (17 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that adequate resources are provided to the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains in view of the very important and necessary work that is undertaken by this commission; if she will provide an assurance to the families of the six persons whose remains have not yet been located that this work will retain...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Dec 2014)

Brendan Smith: 202. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the recent all-party talks in Northern Ireland; if progress was made on any of the issues under discussion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48710/14]