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Written Answers — North South Ministerial Council: North South Ministerial Council (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 25: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will give further urgent consideration to the requests of Clones Town Council that the North South Joint Secretariat arrange a meeting with the relevant Statutory Agencies both North and South to deal with anti-social driving practices on the N54/A3 road and other policing issues in that area adjacent to...

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 27: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position on the provision of humanitarian aid to Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36419/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 28: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to regulate the Corporate Governance of the Overseas Development Non Governmental Organisation sector; if he has discussed the issue with Dochas on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36420/12]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 29: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had in relation to the republican activists against drugs vigilante group operating in Derry and the spill over of violence into the Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36421/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage at which the proposed building project is at for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; when this project is likely to proceed to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36121/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage at which the proposed building project is at for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; when this project is likely to proceed to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36122/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage at which the proposed building project is at for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; when this project is likely to proceed to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36123/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the Industrial Development Agency office in Cavan; the number of personnel based there; the duties and responsibilities of that Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36381/12]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the Industrial Development Agency propose to dispose of serviced land adjacent to Cavan town; the reason such a disposal has been decided upon in view of the major investment some years ago in servicing that land; his views on whether the availability of such serviced land is an important consideration in trying to...

Written Answers — Sick Pay Scheme: Sick Pay Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will take in to account the concerns of employers as outlined through representative organisations in relation to proposals to impose sick pay costs on employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36101/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of community employment schemes in County Cavan in 2011 and 2012; the number of participants on each scheme; the level of funding provided for each scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36102/12]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (19 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 514: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of funding provided to Cavan County Council in respect of improvement works to unfinished housing estates in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36398/12]

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (18 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his liaisons with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs regarding putting the Children's First guidelines on a statutory basis; if this will impact on single teacher schools; if he will put extra staffing resources into such schools when legislation on the guidelines is enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (18 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will give urgent consideration to the problems outlined in correspondence (details supplied) regarding difficulties facing young persons in relation to homelessness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35854/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question ref. 25744/12 of 23 May 2012, (details supplied) in relation to Whitehall Garda Station, Dublin, if he is in a position to reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35772/12]

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Amendment No. 5, in my name, was similar. On Committee Stage, we discussed the value of ensuring every incentive is given to family members to continue higher and further education. Any support system for extra help that can be made available through this fund should be continued. We had conflicting views in representations made to us but any assistance given towards education is of the...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I move amendment No. 16: In page 12, line 4, to delete "and financial". The section introduces means testing for the first time in the redress process. As I stated, this is a new, unnecessary and undesirable approach. The representatives of the groups with whom I spoke have been repeatedly assured that means testing will not apply when people are accessing services. I am sure the vast...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: In establishing the board a clear message and direction must be given that the provision of services under the fund should not be the subject of a means test element. I hope the regulation that underpins the legislation will send that message.

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Everyone who participated in the Second and Committee Stage debates appealed to the religious congregations to make a much greater contribution to the costs of redress. On Second Stage the Minister indicated he was engaged in further communications with the congregations on this matter. A greater contribution must be obtained as soon as possible. Deputy Brendan Smith: During the Committee...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I also thank the Minister and his officials for keeping us informed throughout the process in the House both with the earlier legislation to wind up the redress board and this legislation. I appeal to the Minister to ensure the fund is established as soon as possible and that the services are accessible to the intended beneficiaries at the earliest possible date.