Results 121-140 of 3,817 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Brendan Smith

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (4 Oct 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. Some time ago I had a quick perusal of the report. I want to quickly refer to the Northern Ireland and terrorism sections. I have had the privilege of representing Cavan-Monaghan over a number of decades. During that time, thankfully, we have gone from a very troubled era to an era of peace, thanks to the Good Friday Agreement and the good work that...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (4 Oct 2023)

Brendan Smith: 12. To ask the Taoiseach for a report on his recent discussions with the political parties in Northern Ireland. [37714/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (4 Oct 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank An Taoiseach for his reply. I welcome in particular the establishment of the shared island youth forum view within the overall shared island initiative. I believe it is extremely important that decision-makers hear clearly the views, concerns and ambitions of young people. We must also ensure that we hear the voices from across all communities, North and South, and particularly...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (4 Oct 2023)

Brendan Smith: 1. To ask the Taoiseach for a report on the shared island youth forum. [37572/23]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (28 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: 43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Foreign Secretary concerning legacy issues, with particular reference to the totally unacceptable legacy Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41854/23]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (28 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Tánaiste's statement on the total unsuitability of the British legacy Bill. It is appalling legislation. The only thing that can be done with it is to bin it in its entirety. It gives an amnesty to murderers belonging to the British state forces and to murderers from the paramilitary organisations. These people wreaked havoc on this island for too long. I said to the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: The British Government's legacy Bill is appalling legislation. Sadly and unfortunately, it has passed through the House of Commons and House of Lords. The only credible thing to do with this legislation would be to bin it in its entirety. As I have said in this House so often, it absolves those responsible for conflict-related murders and other deplorable crimes of such evil and vile...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Sep 2023)

Brendan Smith: Despite an increase in the number of school bus tickets issued this year, there are still difficulties for many families through the lack of a bus service or the lack of capacity on existing routes. Some routes were handed back at the last minute by contractors in many instances because of a shortage of drivers. Last April, I raised such school transport difficulties through parliamentary...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: Today marks the third anniversary of the disappearance in Portugal of Jean Tighe.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: Jean is a member of a very popular-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: I will start again.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: Today marks the third anniversary of the disappearance in Portugal of Jean Tighe. Jean is a member of a very popular and highly regarded Cavan family who are friends of mine. The family have sought every possible assistance to locate Jean. As the Tánaiste knows, I have consistently raised this case with his Department and the Department of Justice. The family appreciate the work of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (11 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: One of the many benefits of the Good Friday Agreement has been the establishment of all-Ireland bodies including Tourism Ireland which is responsible for marketing the island of Ireland as a premier holiday destination. It has been successful in growing the tourism industry North and South. The British Government has introduced secondary legislation to put in place its electronic travel...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (11 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit of his Department. [32834/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (5 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 19. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [32833/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: The British Government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is an absolutely deplorable piece of legislation. Yesterday, most regrettably, this Bill was passed in the House of Lords and returned to the Commons with amendments. The only suitable amendment to this reprehensible legislation would be to withdraw it in its entirety. This Bill, as proposed, would give...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (4 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply and compliment him on the work he has been doing over the past two and a half years in expanding the range of supports available for childcare. Thankfully, the public finances are in a very healthy state today due to policies that have been implemented over many years in building an enterprise economy and growing our exports. At this particular time, more...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (4 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister. I am particularly interested in the capacity measure. I was involved in a getting a group in my constituency a childcare facility in that town. I remember people saying that it would never be used to its fullest potential because there would not be enough children. Thankfully, in one sense, it is not able to cope with the numbers. This is a great sign of how...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (4 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: 66. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will put in place at an early date an adequate grant aid scheme to support the provision of new and substantial community childcare facilities where such needs exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32443/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (4 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: As the Minister is aware, community childcare facilities, along with childcare accommodation provided by private providers, has transformed childcare provision over the past 20 years throughout the entire country. Were it not for community facilities, there would be areas without childcare provision. Grant aid was very significant, with some projects being funded to a level of more than...