Parliamentary questions

General Practitioner Services

Duncan Smith

41. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to tackle general practitioner waiting lists and expanding general practitioner services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26884/22]

Departmental Policies

Duncan Smith

52. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health his Department's policy for persons who are deaf or who suffer hearing loss; the schemes that are aimed at reducing the cost of hearing aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26883/22]

Medical Cards

Duncan Smith

70. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of his Department's discussions with an organisation (details supplied) and on progressing a workable scheme for medical card patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26885/22]

Official Engagements

Duncan Smith

85. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of times that he and his Department have met with representatives of an organisation (details supplied) since becoming Minister in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26881/22]

Departmental Correspondence

Duncan Smith

161. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) which is preventing an employer from employing new employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26620/22]

Health Services

Duncan Smith

235. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to establish a sickle cell and thalassaemia day centre; if he will meet with an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26856/22]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

236. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with section 39 healthcare workers and ensure concerns with pay and conditions is speedily resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26857/22]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

237. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update of the roll-out of the pandemic bonus payment to healthcare workers with respect to his Department's responsibilities in the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26858/22]

Family Support Services

Duncan Smith

499. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason that the number of entry points for the ECCE scheme reverted from three to one at the beginning of September 2018, which means that a child must have reached two years and eight months of age on or prior to 31 August of the relevant programme year to be eligible for the September start date; the way that this decision was arrived at; the persons who were consulted in relation to same; the insights that were gained from the consultation; the way that this could be considered a more equitable solution given that it excludes children based on their date of birth; the way that his Department can reconcile the impact of the reduction of this support on the ability of the primary carer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25867/22]

An Garda Síochána

Duncan Smith

535. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the justification for not proceeding with the See Something, Say Something text alert initiative for Donabate, County Dublin in 2021, which had been processed and approved by Garda authorities at district level and Fingal County Council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25790/22]

Hospital Staff

Duncan Smith

590. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the amount of current expenditure provided to fund services and staff at a hospital (details supplied) in each of the years 2011 to 2021, in tabular form; the number of public staff employed in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25729/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Duncan Smith

591. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the amount of capital investment by the State on the site of a hospital (details supplied) since 1990; the breakdown by year and by project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25730/22]

Site Acquisitions

Duncan Smith

278. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the steps that her Department is taking to work with the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage and Fingal County Council to resolve the delay in providing a permanent site for a school (details supplied) due to the failure of a planning application on the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25507/22]

Dental Services

Duncan Smith

364. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to avail of a dentist. [25515/22]

Public Transport

Duncan Smith

62. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the revenue collected from fares on public transport and public service obligation-supported routes, broken down by each transport company in each of the years since 2016, in tabular form; the expected yield in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25062/22]

Public Transport

Duncan Smith

63. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the additional funding provided for public transport in 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively; the specific funding that related to Covid-19; the level of public service obligation subsidy provided to each operator in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25063/22]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

290. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the updated position in relation to housing at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; the plans for this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24249/22]

Housing Schemes

Duncan Smith

291. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans that he has put in place or will put in place to facilitate those who may wish to downsize from their current housing accommodation to a smaller local authority owned home; the consequences of same for the homeowner; the criteria for such a transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24250/22]

Ukraine War

Duncan Smith

684. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the Medical Council is recognising non-European Union qualifications specifically in relation to Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland who have medical qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24372/22]

Dental Services

Duncan Smith

725. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the way that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can get emergency dental treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24746/22]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

748. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the new lactation consultants posts promised for 2022 has been filled; if those recruited have commenced employment in that role; the total number of publicly funded lactation consultants currently working by CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24926/22]

Schools Building Projects

Duncan Smith

88. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the status of the plans for new school buildings and refurbishment for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23150/22]

Regional Aid

Duncan Smith

62. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding provided to each county under the Regional Aid Map 2014 to 2022 per year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23891/22]

Regional Aid

Duncan Smith

63. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason that the Athy Municipal District, County Kildare was removed from the new Regional Aid Map; if this decision will be reviewed after the next census; the measures that are in place or that will be put in place to support enterprise and job creation in the municipal district by Government following this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23892/22]

Industrial Development

Duncan Smith

64. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA promoted visits to south County Kildare in the past six years; the location and date of such visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23893/22]

Regional Aid

Duncan Smith

65. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason that the Graigcullen, Portarlington Municipal District, County Laois was removed from the new Regional Aid Map; if this decision will be reviewed after the next Census; the measures that are in place or that will be put in place to support enterprise and job creation in the municipal district by Government following this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23894/22]

National Postcode System

Duncan Smith

219. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that An Post does not use the Eircode system as part of its delivery service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23429/22]

Social Welfare Appeals

Duncan Smith

564. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the up-to-date position regarding a social welfare appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23333/22]

State Pensions

Duncan Smith

565. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will qualify for a pension through their own contributions or through those of their spouse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23335/22]

General Practitioner Services

Duncan Smith

769. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when the inclusion of children aged six and seven years of age in the general practitioner visit cards scheme will take place, which was announced in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23124/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Duncan Smith

820. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the provision of a new facility in Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23334/22]

Medical Cards

Duncan Smith

831. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Departmental review of the dental medical card scheme as of May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23427/22]

General Practitioner Services

Duncan Smith

240. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners providing vasectomy services through GMS contracts across all CHOs for each year for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22514/22]

General Practitioner Services

Duncan Smith

241. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has concerns regarding the provision of vasectomy services through GMS contracts in terms of capacity and following recent retirements of general practitioners providing the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22515/22]

Energy Conservation

Duncan Smith

92. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average waiting time for the warmer home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/22]

Energy Conservation

Duncan Smith

93. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average waiting time for the warmer home scheme; the average per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22079/22]

Housing Schemes

Duncan Smith

191. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific measures that he is planning to ensure that divorced or separated persons will be assisted in qualifying for the new affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21978/22]

Housing Schemes

Duncan Smith

198. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of costal rental houses in progress in south County Kildare; the number that are at planning stage; the number at construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22080/22]

Housing Schemes

Duncan Smith

199. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to change the HAP limits for counties Offaly, Laois and Carlow to bring them in line with counties Kildare, Meath, Wicklow and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22081/22]

Housing Schemes

Duncan Smith

200. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering a change to the HAP limits for a single person considering the difficulty that single persons have in obtaining a home within the current guidelines. [22082/22]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

201. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of new social houses obtained by Kildare County Council in each of the past three years; the number of such houses obtained through Part V; the number acquired through purchase; the number built by the authority; the number purchased by Kildare County Council in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22083/22]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

202. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable houses in planning for County Kildare; the location of these houses; the number at planning stage; the number under construction; the timeframe on the construction of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22084/22]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

203. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position with the provision of social housing on the Dominican site in Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22085/22]

Social Welfare Benefits

Duncan Smith

315. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of fuel allowance applications that were refused in each of the past three years nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22076/22]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Duncan Smith

316. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of fuel allowance applications that were refused in each of the past three years nationwide in cases in which the person living in the home of the applicant was on a non-qualifying social protection payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22077/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Duncan Smith

516. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position with a new health facility (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22086/22]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Duncan Smith

517. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the-up-to-date position with a health facility (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22087/22]

Public Transport

Duncan Smith

95. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans to provide free public transport to refugees who are arriving in Ireland from Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20887/22]

Electric Vehicles

Duncan Smith

121. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the ownership and maintenance model that is intended for infrastructure developed from the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20890/22]

Electric Vehicles

Duncan Smith

122. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans to review the current relief grant for purchase of electric vehicles as part of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20889/22]

Public Transport

Duncan Smith

137. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans to introduce 50% fares for under-24s and students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20888/22]

Public Transport

Duncan Smith

162. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce public transport fares to combat the cost of living crisis as is being done in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20891/22]

Environmental Schemes

Duncan Smith

245. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the SEAI one-stop-shop complete home energy upgrade service (details supplied) will be available given that the announcement on the provision of this service was made over three months ago with an initial commencement date of March 2022; the way that this will be communicated to the general public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19476/22]

Revenue Commissioners

Duncan Smith

470. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if an issue with the Revenue Commissioners history for a family (details supplied) in County Laois will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19339/22]

Sport and Recreational Development

Duncan Smith

594. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are plans to introduce regulations for the growing e-sports sector in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20139/22]

Refugee Resettlement Programme

Duncan Smith

676. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has set up a standard process across local authorities for the provision of services to refugees from Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20764/22]

Refugee Resettlement Programme

Duncan Smith

932. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the instructions that she has given to patron bodies of primary and secondary schools in relation to the taking in of Ukrainian refugees into schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20761/22]

Refugee Resettlement Programme

Duncan Smith

933. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the number of meetings that she has had with her departmental officials to discuss access to schools for Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20762/22]

Refugee Resettlement Programme

Duncan Smith

934. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she has received any communication from patron bodies or individual schools in relation to issues of school places for refugees from Ukraine; if so, if any concerns were raised; the type of concerns that were raised; the way that she has responded to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20763/22]

Ukraine War

Duncan Smith

1073. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of PPS numbers that have been provided to Ukrainian refugees since the conflict began up until 14 April 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20759/22]

Assisted Decision-Making

Duncan Smith

1101. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the decision support service which was established under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 to provide an essential service for persons who face difficulties exercising their decision-making capacity will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19338/22]

International Protection

Duncan Smith

1150. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of reception centres that have been brought into use to accommodate Ukrainian refugees; the centres that have been opened, remain open or have been discontinued by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20756/22]

International Protection

Duncan Smith

1151. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will place one State official in each refugee reception centre to act as a liaison officer for persons in those centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20758/22]

Third Level Fees

Duncan Smith

1217. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if Ukraine refugees are subject to non-EU college fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20810/22]

Ukraine War

Duncan Smith

1304. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the number of Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in Ireland since the conflict began up to 14 April 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20757/22]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

1366. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the payment to second midwives at home births who are on call from 37 weeks potentially to 42 weeks of pregnancy, and in cases in which there is a hospital transfer do not get paid at all, from the current level of €160 before tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19362/22]

Departmental Data

Duncan Smith

1367. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of home births that took place in each of the years 2018 to 2021. [19363/22]

Departmental Data

Duncan Smith

1368. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the data that exists on the number of planned home births registered with the HSE; and the number of planned home births that ended up being transferred to a hospital maternity unit. [19364/22]

Health Services

Duncan Smith

1369. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the services provided by the HSE in relation to treatment of tongue-tie in babies. [19365/22]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

1637. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the total staffing levels across all skills, specialities and grades in a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20425/22]

Health Services Staff

Duncan Smith

1638. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the total target for staffing levels across all skills, specialities and grades in a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20426/22]

Disability Services

Duncan Smith

1639. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a review has taken place of the progressive disability programme for the CHO 9 north Dublin area; the gaps in the service that have been identified; his plans to fill those gaps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20427/22]

Disability Services

Duncan Smith

1640. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the services that are currently being provided from a centre (details supplied) as part of the progressive disability programme; the current staffing levels for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20428/22]

Disability Services

Duncan Smith

1641. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the progressive disability programme in CHO 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20429/22]

Disability Services

Duncan Smith

1642. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the progressive disability programme in a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20430/22]

Disability Services

Duncan Smith

1643. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for children in a centre (details supplied) to access services under the progressive disability programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20431/22]

Medical Cards

Duncan Smith

1723. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards that have been issued to Ukrainian refugees since the conflict began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20760/22]

Medical Aids and Appliances

Duncan Smith

1810. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason that the FreeStyle Libre insulin sensor is restricted to under-21s; the reason for this policy decision; if he intends to ask the HSE to expand access to this insulin sensor to those aged over 21; if he will ensure that those under 21 who currently can access the sensor will be guaranteed access when they are above 21; the savings or additional costs of providing the sensor to all who request it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21082/22]

Airport Security

Duncan Smith

214. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the communication he has had with Dublin Airport Authority to resolve staffing issues at security clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17904/22]

Airport Security

Duncan Smith

215. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has contacted the Minister for Justice about Garda vetting delays for new workers in Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17905/22]

Swimming Pools

Duncan Smith

286. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there is a dedicated fund for the building of new swimming pools; the amount that is allocated to that fund since 2016; the amount that has been drawn down since 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17906/22]

Local Authorities

Duncan Smith

294. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider an issue (details supplied) from a local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17482/22]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

295. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position with regard to a development (details supplied) in south County Kildare; when it is expected to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17484/22]

Housing Provision

Duncan Smith

336. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering changing the income limits for social housing to reflect the reality faced by many persons who cannot afford housing from their own means but are over the income thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17907/22]

International Protection

Duncan Smith

599. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons presenting with a date of birth which would make them under 18 years of age at the time their case was opened who entered the international protection process in 2020 and 2021 respectively but were noted as not being unaccompanied minors; if she will provide a breakdown by nationality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17675/22]

An Garda Síochána

Duncan Smith

606. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if extra resources have been provided to the Garda vetting unit of An Garda Síochána in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17902/22]

An Garda Síochána

Duncan Smith

607. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the current turnaround time for an average Garda vetting application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17903/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Duncan Smith

804. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of times he communicates with the Chief Medical Officer on matters related to Covid-19 since the disbandment of NPHET; the form of communication for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17908/22]

Disability Services

Duncan Smith

807. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has further information for a group (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17995/22]

Horticulture Sector

Duncan Smith

914. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure the survival of growers such as in the case of a company (details supplied) given the impact of increases in fuel costs. [17687/22]

Community Training Centres

Duncan Smith

953. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the up-to-date position with regard to a project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17483/22]

Hospital Services

Duncan Smith

12. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the plans he has to improve treatment for sickle cell and thalassaemia in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16982/22]

Abortion Services

Duncan Smith

16. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the legislation for safe access zones around abortion services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16983/22]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Duncan Smith

21. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has plans to alter the proposed scheme of the Covid-19 bonus payment for healthcare workers in view of the opposition to the scheme expressed by healthcare workers and their trade union representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16981/22]

Health Services

Duncan Smith

29. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the plans he has to tackle the waiting times for diagnosis of endometriosis, which can take up to nine years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16980/22]

National Maternity Hospital

Duncan Smith

53. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if an update as of March 2022 will be provided on the delivery of the new national maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16979/22]

National Broadband Plan

Duncan Smith

196. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that all houses in the Burrow peninsula, Portrane, County Dublin have not been included in the National Broadband Plan intervention area (details supplied). [15928/22]

National Car Test

Duncan Smith

231. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking to reduce the backlogs in waiting lists for the national car test, NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15932/22]

National Car Test

Duncan Smith

232. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will grant further extensions to motorists who have had their NCT date pass due to being unable to obtain a test within a four-month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15933/22]

General Practitioner Services

Duncan Smith

656. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the plans he has to address the shortage of local general practitioners in east Galway with a number of former general practitioners retiring many residents have been unable to register with a local general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15984/22]