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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council Meetings (9 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with his European Union colleagues in relation to a National ban or EU ban on imports of settlement products from occupied Palestinian territories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43437/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a turf compensation payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in county Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43435/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (9 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of residents along the N54/A3 Clones to Cavan road where there are continuing anti-social/dangerous driving practices; if his further attention has been drawn to the incidents on the weekend of 15 September 2012 on that stretch of road; if it is proposed to implement additional safety measures on a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health when a primary care facility will be progressed for a centre (details supplied) in County Cavan where at present surgery and clinic facilities are inadequate; the likely timescale for this centre to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42894/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of a primary care centre in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan; when it is likely to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43483/12]

Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: I commend my colleague, Deputy Calleary, on bringing forward the Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill 2012. I am disappointed that the Government is not prepared to accept the Bill because, as Deputy Calleary noted in his introductory remarks, its intention is to send a clear message to society that we stand by our emergency workers. Fianna Fáil would be happy to work with the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Compliance (4 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General which highlighted considerable uncertainty surrounding the level of tax non-compliance and the audit processes employed by Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42315/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (4 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to safeguard the State’s investment in Irish Life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42319/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Access to Higher Education (4 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the funds invested in the DARE third level scheme; if there are Departmental funds involved; if so, the amount of same; if he has an analysis of the number of DARE student places allocated by each third level college/university to each of the faculties; if he will outline the breakdown in relation to agricultural science degree...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if funding will be approved for a project (details supplied) in view of its success to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42095/12]

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, replying on this matter. I recall the Minister speaking eloquently and properly in Enniskillen about cross-Border co-operation and the real progress that has been made in the province of Ulster, especially since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. The route I have spoken about is Enniskillen, Swanlinbar, Bawnboy, Ballyconnell and on to Cavan. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: There is widespread shock and anger in the west Cavan area at the decision to cease daily bus services through Swanlinbar, Bawnboy and Ballyconnell. At present there are three return services on the route, linking with bus services in Cavan and providing a good service for customers to Dublin and northwards to Enniskillen and Donegal. The service is provided on behalf of Bus Éireann by...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Responsibilities (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Taoiseach the statutory powers that have been delegated to Ministers of State in his Department; and the date on which the statutory powers were delegated. [41270/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; if he proposes to restore this project to his School Building Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41997/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 19 July 2012, if he will clarify his statement that the Industrial Development Agency had assured him that it would consider opportunities to utilise its property portfolio in County Cavan to attract other non-traditional type of investments to the region which do not fall under the general...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite beds, in St Mary's Nursing Unit, Castleblayney, County Monaghan; the number of such beds in 2009, 2010 and 2011; if he will confirm that it is proposed to retain this respite facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42016/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health the location at which food is prepared and cooked for Monaghan General Hospital, St Mary's Nursing Unit, Castleblayney and St Davnet's, Monaghan; if he is satisfied that such arrangements for catering for these health facilities is appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42017/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (2 Oct 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of the concern of residents in the West Cavan area regarding the proposed curtailment of services by Bus Éireann on the No. 30 route servicing Swanlinbar/Bawnboy/Ballyconnell and Belturbet to Cavan Town as such a proposed ending of services will disadvantage a large number of persons dependent on public transport; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (27 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on discussions with the IPHA; the savings that are expected in relation to reducing the drugs bill as a result of these discussions; when he expects to see these savings take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40970/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012. Immediately after its publication, the Fianna Fáil Party stated clearly that we fully support the referendum and will campaign strongly for a "Yes" vote. My colleague and party spokesperson on children, Deputy Robert Troy, has submitted three amendments which we believe will strengthen the proposed...