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Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (23 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the recent criminal case in the UK that collapsed due to a juror using a social media outlet and his plans to ensure this does not occur in this jurisdiction. [16783/11]

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (23 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have died whilst in garda custody during 2010 and to date in 2011. [16785/11]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (22 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that Dún Úi Neill Barracks in County Cavan will continue to play a key role in the work of the Defence Forces taking into account its location, the modern facilities at these barracks, the long history of the army being based in Cavan town and the great commitment, dedication and service of personnel based there over the...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has spoken to the chairman or chief executive of RTÉ regarding the need to ensure that RTÉ breaks even at least each year on its operations; if he has, the steps they have outlined to him to ensure that this will happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15941/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered the possible contribution of microbes to the production of sustainable biofuels rather than more conventional plant production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15942/11]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (21 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if grant assistance is available to develop childcare facilities, particularly when demand for such services has been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16431/11]

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (21 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that GP services are restored, without delay, to a health centre (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16578/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (16 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 131: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if funding will be provided to Cavan County Council to carry out necessary work to unfinished housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15930/11]

General Practitioner Services (15 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this important issue. I am glad that the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, is in the Chamber as she has responsibility for the primary care sector in the Department. The proposal to end the GP service at the north-east doctor on call, NEDOC, centre in Cavan after 10 p.m each night is the cause of serious concern throughout...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date on raising the issue of payment of child benefit in respect of non-resident children at EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15361/11]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (15 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the national internship scheme announced in the jobs initiative is in addition to the skills development and internship programme which was announced in December 2010. [15364/11]

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (15 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timings of the work of the forum on patronage; and his response to same. [15676/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he has issued instructions that the employment of an architect is necessary for building projects in excess of the value of €200,000 when, in many instances, boards of management have the support and assistance of other professionals involved in the construction sector such as engineers and quantity surveyors; if he will...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (15 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 568: To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be approved, without further delay in respect of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15002/11]

Written Answers — Grocery Sector: Grocery Sector (9 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he will introduce a code of practice for the grocery goods sector, and if it will be statutory or voluntary. [14626/11]

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (8 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of additional training places available as a result of the jobs initiative announcement; the particular programmes that will have additional placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14475/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the instructions that have been given by him to boards of management of primary and post-primary schools in relation to recruitment of teachers for temporary and substitute teaching positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14474/11]

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (8 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review of small schools; and when he intends to publish proposals in this regard. [14707/11]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: I refer to the issue of section 13(2) in the Bill. I welcome the strengthening of powers for social welfare inspectors who participate in multi-agency checkpoints. As a representative of two Border counties, I have seen too much participation in the black economy by people outside our jurisdiction over the years. I have seen too many genuine employers suffer because of underpricing by...

State Examinations (8 Jun 2011)

Brendan Smith: On this, the first day of the State examinations, every Deputy joins with the Minister in wishing all students undertaking the junior and leaving certificate examinations every success. Am I correct in believing that the State Examination Commission published figures during the week showing that this year will see the lowest number of students ever to undertake higher level maths? This is a...