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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (12 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for farm assist will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the reason for the delay in making the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13122/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters (12 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that one of the conditions for inclusion on the sub-contractor panel for water metering work is a minimum annual turnover of €400,000; his views on whether this threshold is too high and will deny small-scale operators the opportunity to apply for such work; if he will ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grants Funding (12 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total funding on an annual basis allocated to Cavan County Council for the housing adaptation grants scheme for older people and people with a disability schemes from 2008 to 2013 inclusive; the actual draw-down of such funding by the Cavan CountyCouncil on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grants Funding (12 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total funding on a yearly basis allocated to Monaghan County Council for the housing adaptation grants scheme for older people and people with a disability schemes from 2008 to 2013 inclusive; the actual draw-down of such funding by Monaghan Council on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13106/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (12 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if following approval for Phase 3 of the Mullaghmatt remedial works scheme, Monaghan town, and the expected commencement of construction work mid-year, if urgent consideration will be given to the early progression of a further phase to upgrade the remaining 74 dwellings to ensure that such necessary improvement works are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (12 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the proposals, if any, he has to address the concerns of the Irish Thalidomide Association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12902/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (12 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposal to provide a medical assessment unit at Monaghan General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13110/13]

Other Questions: School Guidelines on Mental Health (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the recent publication of the Action Plan on Bullying and the Interdepartmental Guidelines for Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention in schools, his plans to provide funding for specialist training for teachers and principals; the amount that has been allocated for such training [11966/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the proposed disbursement of funding under the emigrants support programme for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12264/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals, if any, he has to advance the proposed Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland as provided for in the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12265/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution in Syria (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions at the most recent EU Foreign Affairs Council in relation to Syria; if additional humanitarian assistance was agreed for that region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12277/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Finance if a waiver or reduction in the amount of household tax will be made available to senior citizens, particularly those with a disability in view of the fact that many senior citizens in this category do not have the resources to meet additional household payments; if he has any plans to introduce or consider introducing a waiver or reduction for senior citizens...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the 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. [12271/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: PEACE Programme (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that there will be widespread consultation both North and South in relation to the criteria for the new successor programme to the Peace III Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12266/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline details of the proposed grant scheme for the upgrading of septic tanks; when the scheme will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12270/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Issues (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a national waste management bin collection waiver for senior citizens and low income families in view of the fact that many senior citizens and low income families do not have the sufficient financial resources to meet additional household payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12187/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Programmes (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals, if any, he has to introduce a compensatory programme in respect of losses incurred by farmers under the BVD eradication programme; his plans to re-introduce the €100 welfare payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12278/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the purpose of the Health Service Executive review of incontinence wear supplies in counties Cavan and Monaghan as referenced on page 34 of the HSE Dublin North East Regional Service Plan; if he will direct the HSE to ensure that there is no reduction of either service and supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12041/13]

Health Insurance: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution on this important motion put down by our party spokesman last night. It deals directly with the widespread concerns of many families throughout the country who are struggling to maintain their private health insurance. The dramatic reduction in the number of people paying this insurance must be a cause of serious concern in overall health...

Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (6 Mar 2013)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for that reply. I originally tabled the question for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and the position has since improved. Clones Town Council is the local statutory agency that has constantly brought this matter to our attention. I commend the Garda Síochána in the Cavan-Monaghan division and the local members of the PSNI in Fermanagh on their...