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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Jul 2022)

Brendan Smith: 105. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has had discussions recently with representative organisations in relation to the core funding model given that concerns have been experienced by some childcare providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36664/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: British Government Legacy Proposals: Discussion (7 Jul 2022)

Brendan Smith: I thank Professor McEvoy and Mr. Holder for their excellent presentation to this committee and the absolute clarity in their presentation on a complicated issue. From listening to them, and based on previous discussions, it is obvious that this legislation proposed by the British Government is a charter to excuse murderers, whether by state forces or paramilitary organisations. In any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: British Government Legacy Proposals: Discussion (7 Jul 2022)

Brendan Smith: Does Professor McEvoy's group have interaction with advocacy groups for victims such as the WAVE Trauma Centre? This type of legislation must be absolutely devastating for its work. Hopes would have been raised to a certain extent with the Stormont House Agreement and the mechanisms that were put in place and were supposed to be implemented. From interacting with those advocacy groups, I...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2022)

Brendan Smith: The Minister will recall that on many occasions in the House and in correspondence I have raise with him the need for the PEACEPLUS programme to be operational as soon as possible. I compliment him on his role in securing €1.1 billion for this North-South programme over the next number of years. We need to build on the good work of the PEACE and INTERREG programmes. These programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (5 Jul 2022)

Brendan Smith: 514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in providing a refuge centre in counties Cavan and Monaghan for victims of domestic abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35693/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Jul 2022)

Brendan Smith: 835. To ask the Minister for Health when children under five years will be offered the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36118/22]

Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Brendan Smith: Like other speakers, I welcome this legislation. To a certain extent, it is unfortunate we need it but I must compliment the Minister and Minister of State on bringing forward legislation to enable them to put in place the structures to ensure no child is denied a place in an appropriate setting in school. I welcome the comments of the Minister of State that it is intended this legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (30 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when appeals in respect of the DEIS programme will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34819/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (30 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an ASD unit will be approved for a primary school (details supplied) given that there is a need in the area for such classes and the school has suitable accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34895/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (30 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 245 of 17 February 2022, if further measures will be introduced to reduce student contributions and other associated costs for the forthcoming academic year in view of the particular pressures on many families with students attending third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (30 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is proposed to increase the number of places on first-year medicine courses for Irish students in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35190/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (30 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is proposed to increase places for students wishing to pursue healthcare courses in different therapy disciplines in universities for the upcoming academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35191/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Jonathan Powell (30 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I thank Mr. Powell. Like the previous speakers, I compliment him on the work he did with Mr. Blair as his chief of staff and chief negotiator, on his commitment to the advancement of peace on this island and on his continued interest and the good and impartial commentary he gives through the media at different times. As a person who worked at a senior official level with the British...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: I presume the Minister's Department will be reviewing imminently the mid-year public capital expenditure profile. The Minister will recall that, last year, at my request, he engaged with the Fianna Fáil councillors in Cavan and Monaghan on the need to provide additional funding for the non-national road network. I would strongly urge again this year, in the event of an underspend in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 65. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress that has been made to date in introducing a bill of rights in Northern Ireland; if there have been any recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the political parties in Northern Ireland on this long-outstanding issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34641/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Overseas Study Placements (29 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the advice that will be provided to leaving certificate students who hope to study abroad when entry requirements for such colleges need to be finalised before the end of August 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34966/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (29 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 125. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if contracts in relation to core funding will issue to childcare providers without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34683/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Church-State Relations (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [30063/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Church-State Relations (28 Jun 2022)

Brendan Smith: Some years ago, to my understanding there was considerable engagement at official and political level between the Government and church leaders of all denominations on the advancement of the peace process and the need to deal with the ongoing concerns of some communities. My understanding was that at the time, church leaders, who have an all-Ireland remit, were an important conduit on issues...