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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (30 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to have further discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and with members of the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the urgent need to progress to a successful conclusion the proposals outlined by Ambassador Haass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4785/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Peace and Reconciliation Programme (30 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 69. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total funding that will be provided by the European Union and by the British and Irish Governments for the Peace IV programme; when this programme is likely to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4756/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (30 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 212. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding supply and-or availability of medication (details supplied) under the various drug schemes; if such medication is available under any circumstances; the extra documentation necessary to support a case for inclusion of this medication under current schemes; if there is an appeal process; if there is an alternative approved medication;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that will be made available to Cavan County Council for the roadworks programme for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that will be made available to Monaghan County Council for the roadworks programme for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4768/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Committees (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 164. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the resolution entitled civil society space; creating and maintaining, in law and in practice a safe and enabling environment, at the Human Rights Council of the UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4285/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 165. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the resolution entitled Preventable Mortality and Morbidity of children under five years of age as a human rights concern at the Human Rights Council of the UN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4286/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 166. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the most recent discussions he has had with the British Foreign Secretary and with other members of the British Government concerning Britain's continued membership and participation in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4289/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 167. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a detailed report on the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4291/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Mergers (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 326. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the up-to-date position regarding the proposal to merge Coillte and Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4290/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Expenditure (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 560. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the financial allocation to County Cavan under the Social Housing Investment Programme for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4287/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Expenditure (28 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 561. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of the financial allocation to County Monaghan under the Social Housing Investment Programme for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4288/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Foreign Conflicts (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed reply. He is obviously very well informed after his visit to the area and seeing at first hand what was happening on the streets of the Ukrainian capital. The mass demonstrations and protests began more than two months ago and directly resulted from the postponement by the President of an historic EU deal. Instead he opted for closer ties with...

Topical Issue Debate: Foreign Conflicts (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: As a spokesperson on foreign affairs for an Opposition party, I take this opportunity strongly condemn the latest developments in Ukraine. President Yanukovych continues to abuse power against his people. The introduction of laws to prohibit any kind of demonstration against the government has directly deprived Ukrainians of their most basic civil rights. These provisions have resulted in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied); the current stage of this project; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3359/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the current stage of this project; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction; if this project will be progressed as quickly as possible in view of the increased enrolments over recent years...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Book Rental Scheme (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the eligibility requirements for the book rental scheme with particular reference to the exclusion of schools that had already established their own schemes; if he will take into account the circumstances pertaining to a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3361/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Book Rental Scheme (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and the names of schools in County Cavan that will be grant aided under the new book rental scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3362/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Book Rental Scheme (23 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and the names of schools in County Monaghan that will be grant aided under the new book rental scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3363/14]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (22 Jan 2014)

Brendan Smith: Everyone cannot pack inside the Pale and get newspapers delivered every morning.