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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Exploring Education and Overcoming Social Disconnection: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: Well in excess of 100 anyway, from what I gather from some of the commentary in local newspapers and from residents. Has the idea of co-operation on access to schools on both sides of the Border been mooted? Some travel from North to South and vice versa, but the numbers are small. If there was a gap in an area, be it South or North of the Border, are there any such proposals? On skills...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 57. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting of 27 May 2013 in relation to the ongoing conflict in Syria and the humanitarian crisis in that region; if any new initiatives were approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26560/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 58. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the request of the Irish Syrian Solidarity Campaign in relation to the call by the local coordinating committees of the opposition in Syria for a no fly zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26561/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 56. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent actions of the Irish International Immigrant Centre in Boston in relation to a young J1 Irish visa holder; his views on the adequacy and suitability of advice provided by such centres; if he has received a comprehensive report on this particular incident; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 59. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any new initiatives were discussed at the recent EU Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the urgent need to renew the Middle East Peace Process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26562/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 61. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the up to date position in relation to the new E3 visa initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26593/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the up to date position in relation to the Immigration Reform Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (30 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 252. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the imported fodder rransport scheme for at least a further two weeks in view of the difficulties facing the farming community particularly in areas such as counties Cavan and Monaghan where very unfavourable weather conditions continue to prolong and intensify the fodder crisis and farm income problems; and if he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa: Discussion with Traidlinks (29 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: I welcome Mr. Maguinness and thank him for his interesting presentation. Will he elaborate on the $500 million TradeMark East Africa has already accumulated? Was it from direct contributions from overseas development programme budgets of donor countries or was it through general philanthropy? Mr. Maguinness mentioned the development of infrastructure and facilities in some east African...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Africa Week: Discussion with Value Added in Africa (29 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. O'Caoimh for his presentation, which was interesting. It is heartening that we are moving away from the emphasis on aid that existed in the past and are talking about trade, development and investment in Africa, a continent of 50-plus countries. I was somewhat alarmed to hear of a bias against products coming from Africa. We have international trading rules. The World...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations Closures (29 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 188. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the proposals for the future status of Redhills Garda Station, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26192/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (29 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is proposed to launch another sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26191/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (28 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way new teachers will manage to gain the hours necessary to complete their probation if he radically reduces the sub teaching hours available as a result of proposals included in Croke Park 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25497/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Fee Paying Schools (28 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of private schools his Department are in negotiations with regarding entry into the free fees scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25500/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (28 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the proposals arising from the Conference, Scaling up EU Impact on Community Resilience and Nutrition, organised by Alliance 2015 will be given detailed consideration at the forthcoming EU Foreign Affairs (Development) Council; the proposals, if any, he has to ensure that the conclusions of that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (28 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 137. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date in the United Nations adopting a resolution in relation to the Syrian conflict following the statement issued by Secretary of State, Senator Kerry and the Russian Foreign Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25916/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (28 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 138. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised with the United Nations or in other international fora the urgent need for the international community to meet its commitments regarding humanitarian aid for Syria and that particular region; the level of humanitarian aid that has been provided to that region in relation to commitments made by the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 301. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position regarding the proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the stage of this project at present; when it is proposed to have the project proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for the project to advance to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25924/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Funding (28 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 396. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if funding will be restored for a project (details supplied); if this request will be given urgent consideration in view of the fact that this project has assisted many homeless persons to gain work experience and the many benefits that follow from such work placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25630/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (23 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 112. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the proposals, if any, he has to deal with the difficulties encountered by turf cutters on the Moneybeg and Clareisland Bogs in counties Meath and Westmeath, who wish to avail of the relocation option and such option is not viable for such applicants due to the non-availability of a suitable bog within a reasonable distance; and if...