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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: As all of us in the House know, there are approximately 50,000 Irish people in the United States, commonly referred to as “the undocumented”, who need to have their status regularised. Their current status is extremely difficult for them as they go about their daily business. We must also bear in mind in many instances the hardship and heartbreak for their families at home....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he has made to try to progress the Haass talks to a successful conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23289/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: I note that we have Foreign Affairs oral questions on 1 July and on that occasion we will have an opportunity to pay tribute to the Tánaiste and Minister and for Foreign Affairs and his current role in government. It is essential that both Governments, as co-guarantors of the Good Friday Agreement, take a hands-on approach in efforts to bring to a successful conclusion the Haass talks....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. Unfortunately, a number of deadlines have been missed - the end of December, St. Patrick's week, Easter time and the election dates. I sincerely hope that what has been outlined by the Tánaiste in his concluding remarks can gain traction and that the issues can be dealt with. I note that comments attributed to Prime Minister, David Cameron,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: Can we hope that tomorrow, in the Tánaiste's talks with Theresa Villiers, he will give a clear indication that both Governments will take a hands-on approach in dealing with these issues? As I mentioned on numerous occasions, any time we made progress on the issues pertaining to this island on North-South development, the agenda was driven by two sovereign Governments. We had the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 18. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way Irish Aid allocated to the crisis in Syria has been spent over the past two years; if he will provide an update on the situation there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23176/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Provision (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his Department has received any complaints relating to the operation of Irish embassies or consulates abroad from Irish citizens or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23175/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contact he has had with the Egyptian authorities in order to secure the release of an Irish citizen (details supplied); if he has been in contact with this person's family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23174/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (28 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the EU's engagement in the Ukrainian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23172/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Status (27 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 827. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed new national children's hospital; when this project is likely to proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22773/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues discussed at the EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting of 12 May 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22030/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the proposals he put forward at the EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting of 12 May 2014 regarding the crisis in Ukraine; the actions the European Union will pursue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22031/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there have been any recent developments in relation to the proposed immigration reform legislation in the United States Congress; if he expects this legislation to be advanced in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22032/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Questions Nos 42 and 43 of 17 April 2014, if he has raised recently with the British Foreign Secretary and the Northern Ireland Secretary of State, the need for the British Government to respond positively and without further delay to the motions passed unanimously in Dáil Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the likely time scale for the opening of an embassy in Thailand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22035/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 55. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he will take to assist in progressing the Haass talks to a successful conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22112/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 56. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent engagement he has had with the British Government and the political parties in the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the need to progress the Haass talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22117/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 122. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the proposals she has to increase the level of rent supplement where particular difficulties are arising for families due to increased rents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22048/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Nuachtán Gaeilge (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 133. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern arising from the decision by Foras na Gaeilge to cease supporting An tUltach which is celebrating 90 years in print this year; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this decision in effect means that there is no longer a magazine devoted to the promotion of Ulster...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Nuachtán Gaeilge (15 May 2014)

Brendan Smith: 134. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the concerns arising from the decision of Foras na Gaeilge to publish an Irish newspaper online only, in view of the fact that commitments had been given as recently as at the annual general meeting of Glór Bhreifne that the newspaper would continue both online and in print form; if he will...