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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: That is a big challenge for me. All the other sitting TDs in the Cavan-Monaghan constituency are safe except me.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State sincerely for his response. The model in Cavan relating to the large-scale infrastructure sports application had Cavan County Council, Cavan GAA and the Royal School collaborating and putting forward a project that brought the entire community together. It is extremely important in all walks of life. We could learn from having more collaboration across...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas for their assistance and support in recent years. I hope all the Deputies present will be back. I am delighted the Minister of State at the Departments of Education and tourism and sport, Deputy Thomas Byrne, is with us. As this is the first opportunity I have had, I express my sincere thanks to him for the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and all the staff in the Houses for the courtesy and support they have shown over the years. Our small and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of our economy, particularly in smaller urban and rural areas, have faced particular challenges over the last few years due to increased costs. Many of those businesses fear for their viability into the future....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: Will the Tánaiste ensure this is addressed as a matter of urgency because businesses need these payments before the end of this year?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Duncan Smith: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the increase in the sale of diesel-powered cars; the policies the Government will pursue to reduce the number of diesel-powered cars on the road in order to achieve its emission reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45506/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Small and Medium Enterprises (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance the taxation measures that will be introduced in 2025 to ease the pressures on small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45430/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Small and Medium Enterprises (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline his recent engagement with the SME sector, with particular reference to the sector’s concern about increased costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45431/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Transport Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Duncan Smith: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the increase in the sale of diesel-powered cars; the fiscal and tax policies he intends to pursue to reduce the number of diesel-powered cars on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45505/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 180. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline the measures that will be implemented by her Department and by the agencies under the remit of her Department to support the tourism sector in 2025, taking into account the increased costs that have incurred in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45442/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 181. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the additional measures that will be implemented in 2025 to promote at home and abroad Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45443/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 329. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the most recent discussions he had at EU level in relation to the need to reduce the regulatory burden and unnecessary paper-work on farmers participating in different schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45755/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 336. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if cross-Government measures will be introduced to reduce the sale of land to non-farming interests and particularly large-scale businesses with specific reference to the need to support small farm holders who may wish to buy neighbouring farm land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45991/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

Duncan Smith: 346. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for clarity on an aspect of the disability budget (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45500/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (7 Nov 2024)

Duncan Smith: 347. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of funding allocated to deliver 40,000 additional home support hours in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45501/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (7 Nov 2024)

Duncan Smith: 348. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of funding allocated to deliver 20,000 additional personal assistance hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45502/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (7 Nov 2024)

Duncan Smith: 349. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of funding allocated to the progressive alignment of the PA rate and home support rate with older persons services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45503/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 395. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that more services are provided in Cavan and Monaghan to support children and adults with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45971/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 395. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that more services are provided in Cavan and Monaghan to support children and adults with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45971/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Smith: 396. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if additional support will be provided in 2025 for youth services throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45972/24]