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Fiscal Policy (11 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views that the recommendation of the Central Bank of Ireland to make a bigger budget adjustment to public expenditure than agreed with the EU-IMF is the correct action to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28534/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (5 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 158: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the funding provided to Monaghan County Council for unfinished housing estates; the amount allocated per housing estate; his plans to allocate additional funding to the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27773/11]

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: If Deputy Jerry Buttimer reads the Minister's amendment to the motion, he will note the progress made with the consolidation of barracks even though Fine Gael people railed against it as usual. That consolidation of barracks has been made possible by the very considerable political progress which has been made on this island. Deputy Dara Calleary's motion is in stark contrast to the...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: I will in future.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: I remind Deputy Buttimer that our lady footballers are playing in the all-Ireland replay next Sunday, along with participants from County Westmeath.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: The importance of the Reserve Defence Force is often underestimated. The 6,000 members of the Reserve use several barracks for training purposes, including Dún Uí Néill. The convenient location of barracks is an important part of the recruitment process. In the years commonly referred to as the Troubles, many young people were fortunate to have been recruited to the FCA rather than...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: I am sure my Fine Gael colleagues-----

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: -----are proud of Deputy Buttimer's comment. It is pathetic.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Does Deputy Buttimer wish to re-open the barracks in Ballincollig? That seems to be what he is talking about.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Sure the Minister spoke about the privatisation of the Defence Forces that has happened.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Buttimer should go back and read a bit more. He should get some of the facts before he makes accusations.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: How long is Deputy Buttimer in here?

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Buttimer tried to rubbish people.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Deputy Buttimer tried to rubbish people who get access to public facilities. Shame on him.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 88: To ask the Taoiseach the total cost of all staff, permanent and non-established, allocated to assist him with constituency work in the 100 days following his appointment. [27351/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total cost of all staff, permanent and non-established, allocated to assist him with constituency work in the 100 days following his appointment. [27345/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance the total cost of all staff, permanent and non-established, allocated to assist him with constituency work in the 100 days following his appointment. [27344/11]

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his role in determining the location for the head offices of amalgamated VECs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27336/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total cost of all staff, permanent and non-established, allocated to assist him with constituency work in the 100 days following his appointment. [27342/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total cost of all staff, permanent and non-established, allocated to assist him with constituency work in the 100 days following his appointment. [27349/11]