Results 8,501-8,520 of 18,459 for speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (6 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: 111. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the up to date position in regard to the proposed restoration of the Ulster Canal; when the project is likely to proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6079/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Slaughtering Data (6 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: 173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals he has to assist farmers who wish to dispose of horses in view of the poor market returns for such animals at present; if he proposes to introduce a scheme for the depopulation of horses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6120/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (6 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: 260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to provide additional grant aid to Cavan County Council for its non-national roadworks programme for 2014 in view of the recent deterioration in road conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6080/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (6 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: 261. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to provide additional grant aid to Monaghan County Council for its non-national roadworks programme for 2014 in view of the recent deterioration in road conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6081/14]

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: That is not correct. Absolutely incorrect.

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: The Good Friday Agreement is a powerful and lasting achievement, marking an historic breakthrough in relations on this island, as well as in relations between Ireland and Britain. All of us must be conscious of the significant benefits that have derived from the Agreement but we must be diligent in our work to ensure the peace process is not just about the absence of violence. That is not...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (5 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: 9. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the number of persons who have travelled from Ireland to fight in the Syrian civil war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/14]

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (5 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: This question refers to the greatest humanitarian crisis of modern times. Up to 2.3 million Syrian people are refugees in neighbouring countries, half of whom are children. Up to 6.5 million people have been displaced internally with upwards of 130,000 murdered. Foreign fighters began arriving in earnest in Syria in early 2012, a year after peaceful protests against the al-Assad regime...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (5 Feb 2014)

Brendan Smith: Has the issue of Europeans taking part in this conflict been discussed at the Justice and Home Affairs Council?

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]