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Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (5 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his detailed reply. The number of individuals from western Europe who have travelled to participate in the conflict in Syria has trebled to almost 2,000. According to a study by King’s College, London, this figure includes up to 366 from Britain. Have we an estimate of how many Irish people have travelled to Syria to participate in the conflict?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Peer Review of Ireland's Development Co-operation Programme: OECD (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: Does the EU take the best of the practices of member states and convert them into a policy in its programmes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Peer Review of Ireland's Development Co-operation Programme: OECD (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the delegation, which is carrying out important work. The Chairman referred to the need for public support for the programme. In challenging economic times, this country continues to provide a very substantial aid programme. The taxpayers and the public at large need to know that money is being put to good use. Syria is the humanitarian crisis of this generation and it was most...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he has to discuss further with the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive the need to establish a civic forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4953/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Exemptions (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: 489. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that no additional penalties are imposed on owners of old tractors where their registration is now being regularised; if due account will be taken of the inevitable delays that occur in preparing all documentation for processing; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a considerable additional...

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]