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Question· oralPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the request of public transport commuters in County Cavan for additional capacity on a route will be given further consideration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41895/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

54. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the request of public transport commuters in County Cavan for additional capacity on a route will be given further consideration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41895/24]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the recommendation in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41899/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the recommendation in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41899/24]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the security needs of the central Border region will be considered in the context of the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41900/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2024

10. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the security needs of the central Border region will be considered in the context of the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the structure of the Army be reviewed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41900/24]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of widespread concerns in relation to the shortage in supply of fortisip compact protein drinks (details supplied); the measures that will be undertaken to ensure that supply of these necessary drugs are made available to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41996/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

265. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of widespread concerns in relation to the shortage in supply of fortisip compact protein drinks (details supplied); the measures that will be undertaken to ensure that supply of these necessary drugs are made available to patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41996/24]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of widespread concerns in relation to the inadequate and limited supply of HRT patches (details supplied); the measures that will be undertaken to ensure that women will have no delay in accessing such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41995/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

264. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of widespread concerns in relation to the inadequate and limited supply of HRT patches (details supplied); the measures that will be undertaken to ensure that women will have no delay in accessing such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41995/24]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a student is entitled to the back-to-education allowance to study a particular course at the same educational level as they have already achieved but the other course is in a different area of learning and that part-time course was undertaken at the student’s own expense; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41990/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2024

168. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a student is entitled to the back-to-education allowance to study a particular course at the same educational level as they have already achieved but the other course is in a different area of learning and that part-time course was undertaken at the student’s own expense; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41990/24]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications 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. [41390/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

82. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications 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. [41390/24]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the additional measures, if any, that will be introduced to deal with littering problems throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41389/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

69. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the additional measures, if any, that will be introduced to deal with littering problems throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41389/24]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date in establishing a sustainable hunting of wild birds stakeholder forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40804/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2024

195. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date in establishing a sustainable hunting of wild birds stakeholder forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40804/24]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new National Parks Wildlife Service stakeholder forum will be established; when the first meeting of this forum will be convened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40803/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2024

194. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new National Parks Wildlife Service stakeholder forum will be established; when the first meeting of this forum will be convened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40803/24]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that will be implemented to combat digital addiction; if he has had discussions at the EU Council of Ministers and/or with Ministerial counterparts in other Member States, or with the British government, regarding such issues, and if an EU-wide strategy is being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40858/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2024

156. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that will be implemented to combat digital addiction; if he has had discussions at the EU Council of Ministers and/or with Ministerial counterparts in other Member States, or with the British government, regarding such issues, and if an EU-wide strategy is being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40858/24]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in supporting cross-border and all-Ireland projects through the Shared Island initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40382/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2024

58. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in supporting cross-border and all-Ireland projects through the Shared Island initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40382/24]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding that will be made available by his Department under the Shared Island Initiative for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40381/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2024

40. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding that will be made available by his Department under the Shared Island Initiative for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40381/24]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice when the regulations in respect of the establishment of community safety partnerships will be issued to local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40360/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2024

141. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice when the regulations in respect of the establishment of community safety partnerships will be issued to local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40360/24]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the huge loss to the Exchequer in 2023 due to the highest ever level of illicit cigarettes coming into this State, and taking into account the recent increase in excise on tobacco, he will outline the additional measures that will be implemented to counteract this illegal trade in such products, to protect the revenue due to the State and also legitimate trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40601/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2024

71. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the huge loss to the Exchequer in 2023 due to the highest ever level of illicit cigarettes coming into this State, and taking into account the recent increase in excise on tobacco, he will outline the additional measures that will be implemented to counteract this illegal trade in such products, to protect the revenue due to the State and also legitimate trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40601/24]

Question· writtenPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the total funding provided in 2024 for the emigrant support programme; the allocation for 2025; if any new measures will be supported through this important initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40604/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2024

7. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the total funding provided in 2024 for the emigrant support programme; the allocation for 2025; if any new measures will be supported through this important initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40604/24]

Question· writtenPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to outline any new initiatives or measures that will be implemented to promote reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40603/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2024

6. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to outline any new initiatives or measures that will be implemented to promote reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40603/24]

Question· writtenPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the outcome of his most recent discussions with the secretary of state for Northern Ireland and with the British foreign secretary in relation to legacy issues in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40602/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2024

5. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the outcome of his most recent discussions with the secretary of state for Northern Ireland and with the British foreign secretary in relation to legacy issues in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40602/24]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 447 of 28 June 2024, the progress to date in making this medication available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39528/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2024

184. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 447 of 28 June 2024, the progress to date in making this medication available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39528/24]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that additional financial support is provided for healthcare services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39420/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2024

50. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that additional financial support is provided for healthcare services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39420/24]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will give detailed and urgent consideration to the issues raised in correspondence from a national representative organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39404/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2024

123. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will give detailed and urgent consideration to the issues raised in correspondence from a national representative organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39404/24]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the grant scheme operated by SUSI for further and higher education students is the only grant source for supporting students in colleges in this State based on family income or, in the case of a mature student, the applicant’s own income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38439/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

325. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the grant scheme operated by SUSI for further and higher education students is the only grant source for supporting students in colleges in this State based on family income or, in the case of a mature student, the applicant’s own income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38439/24]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to develop a strategy to help prevent and tackle loneliness as a public health policy priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38434/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

310. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if it is proposed to develop a strategy to help prevent and tackle loneliness as a public health policy priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38434/24]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health taking into consideration the findings from national and international research, the measures that will be implemented to deal with the impact of loneliness on all age groups, as loneliness is considered a major public health issue internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38433/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

309. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health taking into consideration the findings from national and international research, the measures that will be implemented to deal with the impact of loneliness on all age groups, as loneliness is considered a major public health issue internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38433/24]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the additional measures that will be implemented in 2025 to increase childcare places throughout the country, in view of serious shortages in many areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38479/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

281. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the additional measures that will be implemented in 2025 to increase childcare places throughout the country, in view of serious shortages in many areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38479/24]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that necessary financial resources are allocated for 2025 to establish new family resource centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

280. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that necessary financial resources are allocated for 2025 to establish new family resource centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/24]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the proposals she has to increase the income eligibility limit for the free fuel allowance for pensioners who are also in receipt of a small occupational pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38423/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

196. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the proposals she has to increase the income eligibility limit for the free fuel allowance for pensioners who are also in receipt of a small occupational pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38423/24]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the proposals she has to increase the income disregard pertaining to carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38422/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

195. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the proposals she has to increase the income disregard pertaining to carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38422/24]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to ensure that detailed consideration is given to the submission of a union (details supplied), taking into consideration the very important and valuable services its members provide throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38406/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

109. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to ensure that detailed consideration is given to the submission of a union (details supplied), taking into consideration the very important and valuable services its members provide throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38406/24]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of discussions to date to reduce the regulatory burden and associated paperwork on farmers participating in different schemes; the proposals to alleviate such burdens at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38123/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

84. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of discussions to date to reduce the regulatory burden and associated paperwork on farmers participating in different schemes; the proposals to alleviate such burdens at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38123/24]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals under consideration by the EU Agriculture Council to have additional funding provided for CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38124/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

65. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the proposals under consideration by the EU Agriculture Council to have additional funding provided for CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38124/24]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice her views on the adequacy of legislative measures to deal with the scourge of drugs and associated criminality throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38126/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2024

31. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice her views on the adequacy of legislative measures to deal with the scourge of drugs and associated criminality throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38126/24]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education the expected timeline for the finalisation of the employment status for school caretakers in the education system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38027/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2024

33. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education the expected timeline for the finalisation of the employment status for school caretakers in the education system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38027/24]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when additional measures will be implemented to address the outbreaks of bovine TB in parts of the country; if there are sufficient personnel in all district veterinary offices at present dealing with disease-control issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37523/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

335. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when additional measures will be implemented to address the outbreaks of bovine TB in parts of the country; if there are sufficient personnel in all district veterinary offices at present dealing with disease-control issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37523/24]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when issues will be resolved in relation to contracts for education providers (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37137/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

290. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when issues will be resolved in relation to contracts for education providers (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37137/24]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when additional staff will be recruited for a health service (details supplied); if he will ensure that the lack of such staff will be addressed with urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37082/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

270. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when additional staff will be recruited for a health service (details supplied); if he will ensure that the lack of such staff will be addressed with urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37082/24]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that balancing payments for ACRES will issue without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37172/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

246. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that balancing payments for ACRES will issue without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37172/24]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the income eligibility limits for social housing in Cavan and Monaghan will be increased, given they are too low at present and are denying persons, who have not adequate income to buy or build their own home, the opportunity to obtain council housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36929/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

111. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the income eligibility limits for social housing in Cavan and Monaghan will be increased, given they are too low at present and are denying persons, who have not adequate income to buy or build their own home, the opportunity to obtain council housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36929/24]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the income eligibility limits for social housing will be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36930/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

100. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the income eligibility limits for social housing will be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36930/24]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the proposals to intensify co-operation on an all-Ireland basis in expanding our tourism product, and the marketing of Ireland as a single destination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36934/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

44. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the proposals to intensify co-operation on an all-Ireland basis in expanding our tourism product, and the marketing of Ireland as a single destination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36934/24]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the additional measures that will be implemented by her Department or agencies under the remit of her Department to deal with online abuse; if she is satisfied that there are adequate legislative measures to deal with misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36933/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 September 2024

7. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the additional measures that will be implemented by her Department or agencies under the remit of her Department to deal with online abuse; if she is satisfied that there are adequate legislative measures to deal with misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36933/24]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will give detailed consideration to the issues relevant to his Department, and the agencies under the remit of his Department, raised by an assembly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36966/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

202. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will give detailed consideration to the issues relevant to his Department, and the agencies under the remit of his Department, raised by an assembly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36966/24]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when there will be a pay increase for pensioners on the 1951 CIÉ pension scheme, given there has been no pay increases since 2008 taking into account that other FEMPI measures have been reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36569/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2024

152. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport when there will be a pay increase for pensioners on the 1951 CIÉ pension scheme, given there has been no pay increases since 2008 taking into account that other FEMPI measures have been reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36569/24]

Question· writtenPQ 2018asked

2018. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress to date in increasing the number of persons taking up apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35986/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 September 2024

2018. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress to date in increasing the number of persons taking up apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35986/24]