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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Brendan Smith: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill Barracks, Cavan, as a forward operating base as that region has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, and taking into account that in the past the presence locally of Army personnel played a very important role in the security of this State;...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (14 Dec 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...to the dribble bar, one of the other points which farmers in my territory made to me was that, apart from the cost, there might be some argument about the better result from the machinery where the land is not fit to carry machinery that is not a dribble bar. The heavier machinery is not suitable for some of that land.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (14 Dec 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...the question today, is the exclusion of dribble bars from grant aid. The Minister will be familiar with the type of terrain - the drumlin country - we have in Cavan-Monaghan, etc. We have hilly land and heavy land which is not free drainage. The exclusion of dribble bars creates particular problems for those smaller scale farmers who want to do as much environmental work as possible....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Waterways Ireland (7 Dec 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...Shannon Pot. There will be a number of amenities, visitor displays and walking trails. This links in, as the Minister of State knows, with the Cavan Burren Park and also the cross-Border Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark. The extension of the navigation to as near Dowra as possible would fit in with the overall tourism development plan for the upper Shannon region. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Properties (9 Nov 2023)

Brendan Smith: 281. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the supports that are available from his Department to public bodies to plant trees on publicly owned lands; if such supports are available to community and voluntary organisations to carry out similar work on grounds to where they have access to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49196/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Reports (7 Nov 2023)

Brendan Smith: I very much welcome the major funding from the Government for the shared island initiative. This is funding projects in my constituency, including the restoration of the Ulster Canal, which will be very beneficial for a number of counties throughout Ulster. The Taoiseach may recall that I raised with him when he held the enterprise portfolio the importance of developing enterprise centres...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...area, further consideration will be given at an early date to the reopening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an Army barracks and, in the interim, as a forward operating base as that area has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, and taking into account that the presence locally of Army personnel played a very important role in the security of the State at a very...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 Jul 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...central border area if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as an Army barracks and, in the interim, as a forward operating base as that area has a long land border with a neighbouring jurisdiction, and taking into account that the presence locally of Army personnel played a very important role in the security of this State; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Regulations (30 May 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the impact assessments that are being carried out in relation to the proposed EU Nature Restoration Regulation concerning the use of farm-land and food production; if such assessments are being factored in to the overall national response regarding this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25212/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...;na, during the most difficult of times. The Minister referred earlier to the threat from some dissidents and that is still around. There are unique policing demands in a border region. We have a long land border with Northern Ireland. The model proposed by the Commissioner will have Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim in one division and a reduction in the number of operating superintendents...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Mar 2022)

Brendan Smith: ...;na recently. This attack could have had serious consequences. The Tánaiste will have heard me talk in this House on numerous occasions about the unique policing requirements of the Border region. We have a land border between two jurisdictions with all the additional demands related to policing on both sides thereof. Thankfully, there is good cross-Border policing co-operation...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (10 Feb 2022)

Brendan Smith: .... That is the information available to me and that analysis is supported at official and private sector level too. We need to support the local authorities to a much greater extent in opening up lands and developing services. Then we need a dedicated fund to put in place the workspace. If we are to further develop jobs at local level, we need work clusters. In many instances in my two...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (8 Feb 2022)

Brendan Smith: ...of the college as possible on one site. There is plenty of space there and thanks to the successful negotiation between the then County Cavan VEC and the local authority at the time, a prime piece of land, practically in the town, was made available to the VEC to develop that college. We want the broader expansion of it to ensure it continues to grow and has adequate accommodation for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (8 Feb 2022)

Brendan Smith: ...was the first dedicated post-leaving certificate college in the country. I and other public representatives were very much involved with the local authority in the transfer of substantial lands at that location to enable the building of the college at that time. There is an increased demand for space and accommodation. I want to see new permanent accommodation. As a layperson, I...

Legacy Issues in Northern Ireland and New Decade, New Approach: Statements (1 Feb 2022)

Brendan Smith: ...in their earlier contributions. I was glad the Taoiseach took the opportunity in Derry on Sunday to state the Government's outright opposition, and that of the Oireachtas and people of this island, to any such proposal. No way is the idea of an amnesty for murderers acceptable. Under no circumstances should it be acceptable in any democratic country. Introducing such a proposal means...

Covid-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Brendan Smith: ...with a pandemic or any particular disease. The Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement spent several hours today speaking to the people who are developing an all-island cancer research centre. They appreciate the support of the Minister and that of the Northern Ireland Minister of Health, Mr. Robin Swann. They explained to the committee what has been done...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Brendan Smith: ...support for compulsory purchase orders for derelict sites to enable urban development. I understand from speaking to local authority officials that councils will be in a position to buy suitable lands for development adjacent to towns and villages. Often local authorities have faced cash flow problems so it is a welcome measure that the Department will fund such purchases. The local...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Smith: ...in that regard, we must ensure that sustainable food production systems in Europe are not displaced by food being imported from areas in South America and elsewhere where forests are being felled to make land arable. The Common Agricultural Policy was established to ensure a secure supply of safe food for the citizens of Europe. It provides income support to farmers but it also...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tenant Purchase Scheme (6 Oct 2020)

Brendan Smith: ...site. Neither applicant ever had the State spend one bob on the house since it was built by the council nearly 30 years ago. They have the cash to buy the house. It is in the middle of the small bit of land they have, which is a typical small farm in County Cavan. They should not be deprived of the opportunity to buy their home. I appeal to the Minister and Minister of State, along...