589. Deputy Brendan Smith asked 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. [73611/25]
591. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new forestry reconstitution scheme will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73677/25]
592. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for the issue of approvals for TAMS applications under the fencing measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73688/25]
Brendan Smith
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18 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
785. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the proposals there are to increase the availability of places in further and higher education to provide training and skills for people in cybersecurity for both the private and public sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73594/25]
35. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the recent Kenova report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73257/25]
36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when she expects a further publication arising from the Kenova report, with particular reference to the Dublin/Monaghan bombings of May 1974; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73258/25]
209. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current status of a project (details supplied); when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73207/25]
217. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to resolve outstanding issues in respect of pension parity for school caretakers and secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73208/25]
273. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the proposals to reduce the access of children under the age of 16 to social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73214/25]
410. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that funding for blister packing services will continue as this has been an important support for many people in ill health, as outlined in correspondence from persons who rely on this service to sort their medicine (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73036/25]
158. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach the protocol for the flying of the national flag; and the proposals, to increase awareness and knowledge of the protocol. [71269/25]
18. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70551/25]
36. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the level of funding provided to Cavan County Council and to Monaghan this year under the minor works drainage schemes; the proposed expenditure in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70473/25]
112. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will amend, without further delay, the threshold requirement for the establishment of special classes taking into account the needs of smaller schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70479/25]
130. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the threshold requirement for the establishment of special classes will be amended for the next school year taking into account the needs of smaller schools and particularly those schools under the patronage of smaller churches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70480/25]
204. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which his Department is positioning Ireland’s education, research and skills system as the “economic Ministry” he often refers to and to that end driving national competitiveness, productivity and long-term prosperity. [67812/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
11 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
228. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding available to his Department in 2026 for capital development in the further education sector; the projects that will progress in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67811/25]
421. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; the timeline for this project to go to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71298/25]
422. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; the timeline for this project to go to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71299/25]
517. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the up-to-date position regarding the retention of the Nitrates Derogation from the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71292/25]
180. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if a tourism marketing initiative will be expanded (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70821/25]
207. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will give detailed consideration to a report published by a national organisation (details supplied). [70826/25]
214. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on a report published by a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70762/25]
383. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will give detailed consideration to a report published by a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70761/25]
480. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the measures to foster a more secure digital environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70358/25]