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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]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures that will be implemented at an early date by his Department and agencies under its remit to tackle the scourge of illegal drugs throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7546/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: First, I compliment An Garda Síochána on the work being done locally and nationally to deal with the scourge of drugs. As we all know, drug addiction and drug abuse are very complex issues and we need a multifaceted approach that includes the health service as well as the criminal justice system. I ask the Minister to outline any additional measures that will be implemented...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. I welcome the fact that additional sanctions and longer sentences will be imposed on these criminals who are peddling death and destruction in every community. The Minister indicated to me when we spoke on this issue that he would be bringing forward additional measures and legislation which I very much welcome. This issue should be addressed with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his reply. I would love it if what he has said here was amplified to communities and individuals throughout our country. The message must go out that this is the approach of the Government and the Oireachtas. There should be no tolerance for people who are peddling drugs and passing around a line etc., whatever social strata they come from. I listened to a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Ms Liz O'Donnell (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: It is good to have Ms O'Donnell back in the Oireachtas. I welcome her contribution here today and compliment her on her work in the Department of Foreign Affairs with her specific role in those talks at that time. As we all know, the relationship between the Irish and British Governments over the past few years has, unfortunately, not been as good and as firm as it needs to be to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (15 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 177. To ask the Minister for Health the number of education and or training places that are available for young persons with autism who have completed a course (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (14 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 481. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional third level places will be made available for students wishing to study pharmacy in view of the shortage of community pharmacists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7438/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (14 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: 482. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional third level places will be made available across different disciplines in health and social care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7439/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I allowed this slot to run over by four minutes so we will do the same with all the slots, if that is okay with the committee. IBEC's contributions the other day were very positive. It is heart-warming to hear the progress that has been made and the potential to grow the economy on an all-island basis even more. Mr. D'Arcy and I shared platforms in the North and South in days when the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: To their credit, local authorities were the best leaders in that respect prior to the Good Friday Agreement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Ms Claire Hanna, MP, of the SDLP was due to join us, but she may have been delayed, as she is not online. Dr. Stephen Farry, MP, of the Alliance Party was due to join us, but I believe he is attending a meeting at Westminster. He is not online. There is no representative of the Green Party online, so we will turn to Sinn Féin again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Is there anybody from the Labour Party online? No. I call the Independents starting with Deputy Wynne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: Unfortunately, nobody is online. Ms Claire Hannon, MP and Mr. Stephen Farry, MP have been detained at meetings in Westminster but they had wanted to participate. I sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. In particular, Ms Gallagher mentioned further engagement, as did Deputy Wynne. That would be useful both at the committee and in other fora. Hopefully, we will be able to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I think so. The National Economic and Social Council, NESC, is doing research and some of the universities are doing research so it would be useful to have all of those together. Again, I offer a sincere thanks to IBEC and we look forward to further engagement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economic and Social Benefits of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement: IBEC (9 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I will have to stop Mr. D'Arcy there as we have exceeded the time considerably. We will come back to him on those issues.

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (8 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: I asked about the central Border area.