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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: 243. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department’s attention has been drawn to public comments in Britain in relation to the issue of Irish passports (details supplied); if he will clarify the veracity of same; the number of passports issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56017/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill and the UK Government's Plans around the Human Rights Act: Amnesty International UK (10 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: Week in, week out, we get very good presentations at this committee but the testimony from our three speakers has been really powerful. As my colleague, Senator Blaney, said, we agree with every utterance Ms Teggart made in her initial contribution. She showed great clarity in outlining the issues and how important they are. Mr. Reavey and Mr. O'Hare showed great strength and character in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (9 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern of businesses trading in household energy products due to smoky coal products being imported illegally into the State; the resources that he is providing to local authorities to counteract such illegal trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55886/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (9 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: 90. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address the concerns outlined in detail in relation to the pension entitlement of a person (details supplied); if she will have the decision to reduce the pension payment reviewed as a matter of urgency, taking into account all of the relevant data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55716/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Family Law Cases (9 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the outcome of the public consultation following the Report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Reform of the family law system, with particular reference to parental alienation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55721/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when additional resources will be provided for a centre (details supplied) given that there are unacceptable delays in appointments, which have been ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54821/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Co-operation (8 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: 457. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals, if any, to hold a meeting at an early date of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference at Taoiseach and prime minister-level. [55117/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: 1129. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that medical card income eligibility limits are increased in view of anomalies that may arise (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55069/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Official Engagements (27 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: 116. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on her recent attendance at the OECD rural conference. [49953/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Senator George J. Mitchell (27 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: The Senator is very welcome. Some years ago, he spoke in person at this committee. Again, our Chairman outlined the fantastic and important work he did as the US President's special envoy to Northern Ireland and chair of the multi-party talks that led to the Good Friday Agreement. As he will be aware, a bridge on the Cavan-Fermanagh border at Aghalane in my constituency is named after him....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Senator George J. Mitchell (27 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: Obviously, Senator Mitchell has vast experience of public life and has held very high office in the United States Congress. Were there any particular lessons from that engagement and the success of that initiative?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Senator George J. Mitchell (27 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: It was particularly significant to have that bridge constructed because that was the only national route in this country that was closed during the era known as the Troubles. It is very appropriate that the way across that Woodford river, linking Cavan and Fermanagh, the Republic and Northern Ireland, at that location that is called the Senator George Mitchell Peace Bridge. I recall that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (25 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: 83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when provision will be made in the TB compensation scheme to provide for realistic payments for pedigree animals that are depopulated; if his attention has been drawn to the adverse impact that the loss of some pedigree herds will have on the livestock sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52959/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (25 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: 93. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when compensation payments will be increased in respect of the depopulation of animals and herds due to TB; if particular provision will be made to pay proper compensation to owners of pedigree animals to reflect their market value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52958/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Family Resource Centres (25 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: 494. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding that is available for a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52795/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures that will be introduced to reduce access to illegal drugs which are causing serious problems in communities throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52114/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: As we are all aware, drug dealing is causing untold damage to individuals, families and communities throughout every part of our island. At one time we thought those activities were confined to major urban areas but nowadays, unfortunately, no area is exempt from such problems. The response to the drugs issue must be multifaceted. Reducing access to illegal drugs has to be a critical...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I also commend An Garda Síochána and the other statutory agencies on their work in trying to cut off the supply of illegal drugs. We know they are dealing with dangerous criminals and drug traffickers who are part of an international industry. This is not only a national issue. These international gangs are wreaking havoc on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: I fully agree with the Minister of State and I very much welcome the introduction of the armed support unit in Cavan in 2020. It was a measure that I and other public representatives in the Cavan-Monaghan area had called for. The unit is doing extremely good work. As I said, I fully appreciate it is not just criminal sanction and enforcement measures that will rid our society of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (20 Oct 2022)

Brendan Smith: 126. To ask the Minister for Health when additional supports will be provided to small-scale nursing home providers in view of the substantial pressures on such providers due to increased costs at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52111/22]