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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2006
218 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will sign a contract for the acquisition of a site to facilitate decentralisation to Thurles, County Tipperary. [7301/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
214 Mr. M. Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of a day care centre to serve elderly residents in the Borrisokane, County Tipperary, area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3924/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2004
132 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Finance his proposals in respect of the decentralisation programme for Thurles and Roscrea; the position with regard to the acquisition of sites or accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31618/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
459 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the costings in respect of the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary in view of the substantial shortfall in finances; and if she will increase the allocation under the pilot schools building programme to alleviate the hardship caused in this case. [31079/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
458 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the costings in respect of the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Offaly in view of the substantial shortfall in finances; and if she will increase the allocation under the pilot schools building programme to alleviate the hardship caused in this case. [31078/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
457 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Education and Science if a grant to aid a school (details supplied) will be expedited. [31077/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
456 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Education and Science the improvements undertaken by her in recent years to cater for children in primary schools with autism; and her proposals to enhance these programmes. [31076/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
440 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the resources being dedicated to the Garda youth division project; if he will proceed with an application under the auspices of Roscrea 2000 in this vital area; and if he will make a statement on the success of this project in targeting youth at risk between the ages of 11 and 15 years. [31367/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
360 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to improve the rail service on the Nenagh to Ballybrophy line. [31090/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
196 Mr. M. Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals to improve the speech therapy and psychological services in the mid-west region. [31085/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
195 Mr. M. Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the BreastCheck programme in the mid-west region; the way in which the results compare with other regions; the findings of same; and when a screening service will be introduced in that area. [31084/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004
194 Mr. M. Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the alarming increase in the incidence of suicide; the proposals she is putting in train to support families coping with this trauma; and her further views on the preventative measures which the community as a whole must adopt to reduce this alarming level of suicides. [31083/04]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 1997
4 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence the number of ex-soldiers who have commenced actions against the State arising out of the failure of his Department over a 30 year period to provide proper hearing protection to soldiers during the course of their training. [11484/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 1997
3 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in finalising the Price Waterhouse report on the Naval Service; and when he expects to publish this report. [11483/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1997
15 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence the progress, if any, he has made in relation to the extension of the five year contract for members of the Defence Forces. [3849/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 1997
14 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the number of persons who have been directed to attend to public relations and press-related matters in his Department. [3847/97]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1997
23 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the current position in relation to Ireland's involvement in the World Equestrian Games; the cost and the State's involvement to date; and if the financial bond given by Bord Fáilte for the games still stands. [2611/97].
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 1997
23 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the current position in relation to Ireland's involvement in the World Equestrian Games; the cost and the State's involvement to date; and if the financial bond given by Bord Fáilte for the games still stands. [2611/97].
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 1996
8 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the reason the regulation to implement the recommendations in the Fishery Safety Report is not being put in force. [24003/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 1996
5 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence the reason a sergeant (details supplied) in County Laois was transferred from category C to E and discharged from the force following outstanding service to the country at home and abroad. [24002/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 1996
6 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Education whether Tralee Regional Technical College is to be relocated in its entirety to a new greenfield site; if so, the ultimate cost of this project; the reasons behind the decision to relocate; and the plans, if any, in respect of the existing buildings and site where Tralee regional technical college is currently located. [21318/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 October 1996
18 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine if he will bring to the attention of the EU Council of Ministers, when deciding on cuts in fish quotas, the fact that Irish fishermen have not contributed to the problems of overfishing and illegal fishing; and if he will ensure that the countries which have caused such problems bear the brunt of these problems. [19777/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 October 1996
18 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine if he will bring to the attention of the EU Council of Ministers, when deciding on cuts in fish quotas, the fact that Irish fishermen have not contributed to the problems of overfishing and illegal fishing; and if he will ensure that the countries which have caused such problems bear the brunt of these problems. [19777/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 October 1996
15 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has in respect of recruitment to the Air Corps and the Navy; and the plans, if any, he has for the purchase of ships in order to ensure that the State has adequate personnel and equipment for fishery protection and drug interdiction. [19778/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 1996
27 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Education the reason mature students attending third level institutions and living independently from home are only receiving the adjacent rate of the higher education maintenance grant from their local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17784/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 1996
27 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Education the reason mature students attending third level institutions and living independently from home are only receiving the adjacent rate of the higher education maintenance grant from their local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17784/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1996
15 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will bring forward proposals to enable all members of the Defence Forces who are eligible to retire under the voluntary early retirement scheme to do so within a reasonable time; if he will publish the criteria for determining eligibility for the scheme to remove the inconsistencies contained therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14638/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1996
13 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence what plans, if any, he has for the future of St. Bricin's Hospital, Dublin 8; if he will ensure that there are adequate staffing levels in that hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14637/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1996
12 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence what immediate steps, if any, he is taking to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the safety review group. [14636/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1996
15 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will bring forward proposals to enable all members of the Defence Forces who are eligible to retire under the voluntary early retirement scheme to do so within a reasonable time; if he will publish the criteria for determining eligibility for the scheme to remove the inconsistencies contained therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14638/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1996
13 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence what plans, if any, he has for the future of St. Bricin's Hospital, Dublin 8; if he will ensure that there are adequate staffing levels in that hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14637/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 1996
12 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence what immediate steps, if any, he is taking to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the safety review group. [14636/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 1996
12 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine whether the surveillance intelligence available to him shows that over-fishing by foreign trawlers in Irish waters is much greater than anticipated and that 20 per cent of trawlers inspected are breaking EU fishing laws; and the step, if any, he will take to enable the Naval Services to deal effectively with this huge national loss. [11250/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 1996
11 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine whether he has ascertained the cause of dead bream in Lough Derg; if he will commission a health status study on coarse fish in that lake; the immediate action, if any, which is necessary in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11249/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 1996
12 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine whether the surveillance intelligence available to him shows that over-fishing by foreign trawlers in Irish waters is much greater than anticipated and that 20 per cent of trawlers inspected are breaking EU fishing laws; and the step, if any, he will take to enable the Naval Services to deal effectively with this huge national loss. [11250/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 1996
11 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine whether he has ascertained the cause of dead bream in Lough Derg; if he will commission a health status study on coarse fish in that lake; the immediate action, if any, which is necessary in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11249/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 1996
50 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the implications, if any, for Irish exporters of the possible free trade area between the EU and South Africa, as proposed by the EU General Affairs Council. [7442/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 1996
50 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the implications, if any, for Irish exporters of the possible free trade area between the EU and South Africa, as proposed by the EU General Affairs Council. [7442/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1996
8 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement regarding the safety of Irish troops serving with the United Nations in Lebanon. [8366/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1996
5 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the current position in relation to the renewal of Ireland's fishing fleet; the incentives, if any, available to fishermen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8367/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 1996
10 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade his policy regarding funding for marinas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7441/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 1996
6 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the reason his Department has reduced the 1996 grant-in-aid to the salmon research station at Newport, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5214/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 1996
5 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the reason his Department is not adopting a more proactive stance in relation to the development of the fish farming sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5213/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1996
2 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the plans, if any, he has for the provision of marinas and moorings on our coastline for 1996. [2229/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1996
1 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the steps, if any, he is taking to improve safety procedures on boats; whether the resources for inspection of boats by marine officers are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter in view of the number of serious accidents which have taken place on the sea in recent months. [2228/96]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 1995
73 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine his views on whether Ireland needs a far larger share of the total available catch if the industry and coastal communities are to survive; and the steps, if any, he is taking to address this situation. [17584/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 1995
32 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the direct talks, if any, he is having with fishermen concerning the industry's problems as a result of Ireland's miserable share of the TAC. [17545/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 1995
73 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine his views on whether Ireland needs a far larger share of the total available catch if the industry and coastal communities are to survive; and the steps, if any, he is taking to address this situation. [17584/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 1995
32 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine the direct talks, if any, he is having with fishermen concerning the industry's problems as a result of Ireland's miserable share of the TAC. [17545/95]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 1995
5 Mr. M. Smith asked the Minister for the Marine if he will comment on the fact that EU scientists are seeking further substantial cuts in several species of fish; and if he will make a statement on the proposal by the EU that 40 extra Spanish vessels may fish in Irish waters from 1 January 1996. [17547/95]