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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (2 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 157. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update in relation to the proposal to restore the Ulster Canal; when specific funding will be put in place for this major and important development; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15663/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: On-farm Investment Schemes (2 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 196. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the schemes that will be funded under the on-farm capital investment proposed for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15509/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (2 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application by Cavan, Leitrim and Sligo county councils for funding towards the development of a greenway on an old railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15665/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators (2 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided by the National Transport Authority towards the provision of a new bus service where Bus Éireann ceased operations and was in receipt of a subsidy (details supplied); if consideration will be given to this request of the coach operator, as an important service for a vast rural area is being provided by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions: Debt and Development Coalition Ireland (1 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: I apologise for coming late, but I had made commitments prior to the scheduling of this meeting. I thank Ms O'Neill and Ms Ní Chasaide for the clarity of their very targeted and comprehensive statement. The issue of international tax justice was raised. During the June 2013 G8 summit held in County Fermanagh, one of the issues discussed by the groups involved in international...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to progress the completion of the Haass talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15252/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 562. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the inadequate public dental services for the general Carrickmacross area, County Monaghan; if the present level of services will be reduced particularly affecting the services for primary school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15197/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 563. To ask the Minister for Health his proposals to improve inadequate public dental services in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan and its general catchment area in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15198/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (1 Apr 2014)

Brendan Smith: 616. To ask the Minister for Health when an application will be approved for an essential aid for a person (details supplied) in County Cavan in view of the long delay in processing and finalising this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15442/14]

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: I welcome this report. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has responded positively to the Chairman's introduction of the report and to the detailed work of the committee members and the stakeholders and interest groups that participated in its preparation. Fianna Fáil agrees that the promotion of trade by our diplomatic network in the Department is essential and links well with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (27 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 37. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the Ireland House concept was first initiated; the number of locations that have an embassy-consulate co-located with the offices of other State agencies; when such developments took place; if there are proposals to develop further such facilities, if so, if he will name the locations; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (27 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of personnel 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. [14637/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Policy Reviews (27 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the review of the trade, tourism and investment strategy that was launched in 2010; the timescale for this review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14678/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Functions (27 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 90. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline the responsibilities of his Department in relation to the work of the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission; if his Department has lead responsibility for all relevant work and negotiations with the trade Commissioner and his directorate; if he and his Department are the Irish participants in the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Functions (27 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 92. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the responsibilities of the trade division of his Department in respect of international trade; the linkages, role and responsibilities his Department has with the World Trade Organisation or other international organisations with trade responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14687/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Functions (27 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 91. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of personnel that were employed in the trade division of his Department prior to March 2011; the number employed in that division at present; the responsibilities of his Department in relation to trade promotion; the responsibilities that have been transferred to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and if he will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Current Situation and Future of Cyprus: Ambassador of Republic of Cyprus (26 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: I thank the ambassador for his presentation. Of course, there have been very good relationships between our country and Cyprus over the years. In 2001, a resident ambassador to Cyprus was appointed. We held the Presidency in 2004 when Cyprus acceded to the EU. The ambassador mentioned the Turkish application for membership of the EU. When he discussed this matter with the European...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (25 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the recent meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; the issues discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14208/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (25 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 178. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he put forward at the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the serious difficulties in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14209/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Dialogue (25 Mar 2014)

Brendan Smith: 179. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed with the United States authorities the appointment of an ambassador; the likely timescale for such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14211/14]