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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Ms Bronagh Hinds (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: Ms Hinds said there were elections for parties. Were there actual elections in 1996?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Ms Bronagh Hinds (2 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: Right. Could Ms Hinds let the committee know who of themselves was successful?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (1 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the implementation of Chapter 17 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10558/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (1 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 80. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when measures (details supplied) in the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Act 2022 will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10565/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional supports will be provided for service providers (details supplied), in view of the substantial increase in energy costs and the difficulties caused for these operators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10213/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (28 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 458. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the exact procedures for payment of accommodation providers when new circumstances arise (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10209/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (28 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 612. To ask the Minister for Health the proposals, if any, there are to change protocols for ambulance personnel in the discharge of patients to hospitals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9913/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: The despicable shooting in Omagh reminds us starkly of that awful era in our country when so many innocent people lost their lives and so many were seriously injured. Last night's horrific incident strongly reinforces the message that the Government must always ensure every necessary resource is provided to An Garda Síochána and all other relevant statutory agencies to rid our...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: White Papers (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 103. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how the new White Paper on Enterprise will help reduce the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9096/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: White Papers (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 124. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how the new White Paper on Enterprise will help businesses in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with All-Ireland Cancer Research Institute (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Like the Acting Chair and the other speakers, I welcome our witnesses. It is great to hear such an upbeat message with regard to a very challenging disease. The figures that were quoted are heartbreaking. I recently lost a brother to cancer. He was not the first family member to die from it, unfortunately. I am very conscious of the ravages inflicted on so many families and individuals...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with All-Ireland Cancer Research Institute (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: There are a few of us around.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with All-Ireland Cancer Research Institute (23 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: The message we have been given today is to a limited audience. In society, at times there is despondency. People ask where would cancer end and that is often the message. I acknowledge that is unscientific commentary and narrative. Despite the challenges, it would be good if the message could be got out to the wider public about the significant work that is going on, the opportunities...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (22 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that all households, including small flats and apartments with electricity supply from all energy companies, are credited with the Government energy support programme, as this has not happened to date for some households (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9151/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (22 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 231. To ask the Minister for Health if supports will be introduced to assist people suffering with ME and POTS with medical costs arising from their conditions; if his attention has been drawn to reports that, in many instances, people are off work due to these diseases and have a much-reduced income, if any; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9101/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: The forthcoming anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is a good time to reflect on the great benefits our country has derived from that agreement, which include the cessation of violence, the saving of lives, the development of the all-Ireland economy and its generation of a new business environment and a surge in cross-Border trade resulting in new employment opportunities. The Joint...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 28. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit in his Department. [8504/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Taoiseach's reference to his ongoing work, and that of the Tánaiste and the Government, to have the institutions established under the Good Friday Agreement, the Assembly, the Executive and the North South Ministerial Council, put back in place again. One welcome aspect of the work of the Department of the Taoiseach since 2020 has been the establishment of the shared...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department's strategy statement 2021-2023. [8114/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination will next meet. [8502/23]