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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress that has been made to date in the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in County Monaghan; the progress that is expected in improving access to broadband in this area in 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28774/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has had any recent communication with the Communications Regulator or the telecommunications companies in relation to poor mobile telephone service in some parts of the country; the measures that will be introduced to improve services in areas in which they are inadequate; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Issues (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures that will be implemented at an early date to progress a project (details supplied) as substantial preparatory work was carried out some years ago on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28784/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 255. 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 with the political parties in Stormont in relation to the Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28805/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 256. 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 with the political parties in relation to the urgent need to have all the political institutions established under the Good Friday Agreement fully functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28806/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 257. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the next meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28807/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 258. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has outlined to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland that the recent proposals by the British government concerning legacy issues are unacceptable and if he has raised with him the need to implement the Stormont House Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28808/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28825/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 384. To ask the Minister for Health if detailed consideration will be given to issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28652/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 400. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that charges will no longer be imposed by the HSE on persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28811/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 402. To ask the Minister for Health if detailed consideration will be given to issues outlined by a national representative organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28816/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 403. To ask the Minister for Health the international recruitment campaigns that are underway at present for healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28819/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 419. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when measures will be implemented to assist the mushroom and horticulture sectors due to the difficulties that have arisen in relation to peat harvesting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28812/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Donoghue. There is over three minutes left in Mr. Brady's slot. Does Mr. Brady want to make a further comment? Is Ms Gildernew on the line?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: There is three and a half minutes left in the slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: Fair enough. I call Senator Blaney for the Fianna Fáil group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I will take the next Fianna Fáil slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I am delighted to listen to Mr. Donoghue and Mr. Montgomery. They are excellent contributions. I apologise that I missed the very start of the meeting as I was delayed at an earlier meeting. Both of the witnesses paid tribute, quite rightly, to Mr. Tony Blair. We should always record his interest and his leadership at that time. We would not be in the position we are today were it not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. David Donoghue and Mr. Rory Montgomery (2 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: They appeared before this committee. I think they came down on the side of saying that you could not be too prescriptive about it. We could well understand that. If we are talking about a border poll and I passionately want to see a united Ireland, we must do the groundwork. If a border poll is called and the right spirit and partnership does not exist between both Governments, we will...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagement with the leaders of the parties in Northern Ireland following the Stormont elections. [26028/22]