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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (15 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he will support initiatives that aim to improve the urban cycling experience for commuters in large urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22975/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (15 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of boards of management and parents' associations of smaller fee-charging schools in relation to the increase in the pupil/teacher ratio; if his attention has been drawn to the serious impact such increases will have on such schools, particularly schools under the patronage of Protestant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (15 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23368/13]

Good Friday Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: We have tabled as amendment as follows:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: "notes that: -- the Good Friday Agreement marked a seminal moment in Anglo-Irish relations and vindication of the efforts of constitutional nationalism after decades of bloody conflict; and -- the aspirations of the Agreement were the achievement of a real...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (14 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Adams would blush a good bit if he was to listen to the truth.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (14 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 98. To ask the Minister for Health his policy for reducing suicide rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22615/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 414. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the level of broadband telecommunications infrastructure available in Bailieboro, County Cavan and the area serviced by the telephone exchange in that town; the proposals, if any, there are to upgrade this broadband connectivity; when such upgrading will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (14 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 430. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the AMAI Policy Document on Municipal District Councils; if he will give further consideration to the request of this Association to retain town councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22251/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (14 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 742. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the conditions on which National Lottery and or sports grants are issued; if there is any clawback conditions involved in relation to a sports club and or community facility which subsequently becomes a private commercial organisation; if claw-back exists, the number of years for which it exists; if the claw-back is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (14 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 743. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the various sports grants paid to sports and or community club as per (details supplied); how far back his Department records go; and if a statement can be made on the matter as part of the club has now become a commercial business with no formal connection to the club; if the grants should be repaid; and if he will make a statement on...

Other Questions: Child Development (9 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 11. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs plans to introduce a parents’ strategy [21845/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector (9 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to interest rate increases other than those linked to ECB movements of financial institutions substantially owned by the State; his policy on same; if the financial institutions involved must notify or seek approval from his Department before implementing such increases; the number of cases that have been granted or refused approval...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (9 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce an appropriate compensation scheme for farmers whose herds are affected with BVD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21917/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Second Global Irish Economic Forum: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs (8 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the fact that the third Global Economic Forum will be held in October. I also welcome the fact that there will be a major emphasis on job creation and the contribution of small and medium sized businesses, SMEs, and the need for assistance in increasing their business globally and facilitating international growth. What is envisaged under the Farmleigh fellowships? I presume they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Second Global Irish Economic Forum: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs (8 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: I welcome Mr. Burgess and his colleagues. I take this opportunity to thank the staff in our various embassies and consulates, particularly in the United States, with whom we often have to intervene on behalf of constituents. Only last weekend I was in contact with officials in the New York consulate and I very much appreciate their assistance. Is there any likely timeframe for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for her detailed contribution. I presume we can take for granted that Croatia will accede to the European Union on 1 July. With regard to the other countries that have candidate status, is there any hoped for timeline in the European Commission for possible accession dates for each of the countries? Apart from Croatia, is it expected any other country will...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Application Numbers (8 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 25. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who applied under the disadvantaged areas payment scheme for 2012; the number who have received their payments; the number who have had their payments rejected; the number still under consideration broken down by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21481/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (8 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 59. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meetings with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and Members of the Northern Ireland Executive; the issues discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21871/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (8 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 58. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any new initiatives are being considered at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the ongoing conflict in Syria and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in that region; if the European Union has had negotiations recently with the United Nations in relation to the urgent need for the Security...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Air Services Provision (8 May 2013)

Brendan Smith: 60. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions, if any, he has had in relation to the need to develop direct flight connections between Ireland and west coast USA in view of the potential to develop further trade opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21881/13]