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Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Hospital Services
Duncan Smith
340. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when he expects to allow gynaecologists to return to operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9805/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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General Practitioner Services
Duncan Smith
341. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when he expects to allow general practitioners to return to operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9806/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Tests
Duncan Smith
415. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the measures being put in place to address waiting lists in the health service for non-Covid-19 related appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10293/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Duncan Smith
416. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the monthly expected capacity of public hospitals across waiting lists for inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy appointments. [10294/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Travel Trade Sector
Duncan Smith
529. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to help and compensate those that have paid for holidays that they cannot now take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10295/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
Duncan Smith
551. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons awaiting theory test appointments in each administrative area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9811/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
Duncan Smith
552. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the policy for the restarting of driver theory tests and driver tests. [9812/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Tourism Promotion
Duncan Smith
588. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had conversations with Coillte regarding extending its recently announced makeover project in view of the benefit of such lands to attract and promote tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10291/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Driver Licences
Duncan Smith
590. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) who recently returned from abroad will be assisted in obtaining a driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10344/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Duncan Smith
647. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will extend current support payments for photographers and videographers in view of the fact that due to the nature of their business they will be affected by business closure longer than other sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9866/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Tax Code
Duncan Smith
92. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will instruct businesses to base the benefit-in-kind company vehicle calculation on the previous year's mileage, that is 2019, as opposed to January 2020 for overall 2020 calculation in view of the fact that January is a month in which regular business operations are slowed due to a number of factors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9104/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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National Children's Hospital
Duncan Smith
121. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has communicated with National Paediatric Hospital Development Board since 1 March 2020 on the cost projections for the national children’s hospital caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8769/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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National Children's Hospital
Duncan Smith
122. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has communicated with the National Procurement Board since 1 March 2020 on the increased cost projections for the national children’s hospital caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8770/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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National Children's Hospital
Duncan Smith
123. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the communications that have taken place between his Department and the Department of Health regarding the potential for increased costs in the development of the national children’s hospital in view of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8772/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Mental Health Services
Duncan Smith
500. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has communicated with the national procurement board since 1 March 2020 about the increased cost projections of the National Forensic Mental Health Service Hospital in Portrane, County Dublin, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8897/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Mental Health Services
Duncan Smith
501. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the communications that have taken place between his Department and the Minister for Finance regarding the potential for increased costs in the development of the National Forensic Mental Health Service Hospital in Portrane, County Dublin, in view of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8899/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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National Children's Hospital
Duncan Smith
599. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the latest costings of the development of the national children’s hospital since the outbreak of Covid-19; the date those costings relate to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8771/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Mental Health Services
Duncan Smith
627. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the latest costings of the development of the National Forensic Mental Health Service Hospital in Portrane, County Dublin, since the outbreak of Covid-19; the date those costings relate to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8898/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
886. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a grant is being considered for sports clubs struggling with finances and repayments in view of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8560/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Disability Services Provision
Duncan Smith
1081. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if assistance is available for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in addition to the person's disability payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8559/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Illness Benefit
Duncan Smith
1082. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is due illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8561/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Septic Tanks
Duncan Smith
1177. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there is a grant for the replacement of old septic tanks; if so, if it is available to all households; if a review of previous grants is being prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8558/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Home Loan Scheme
Duncan Smith
1178. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of Rebuilding Ireland home loans drawn down by each local authority; if all local authorities have allocated the funding provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8562/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Housing Assistance Payment
Duncan Smith
1194. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a landlord agreed a rent increase on the housing assistance payment scheme with both the tenant and the local authority prior to the three-month freeze, can the local authority deny the increase due to the freeze. [8813/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Defence Forces Properties
Duncan Smith
11. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on possible illegal activity at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7466/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Passport Applications
Duncan Smith
23. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding renewing passports; if there are delays; the average waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7408/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Probation and Welfare Service
Duncan Smith
337. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the changes have been made to the community return scheme; the reason persons who had already made their applications to the Probation Service before the changes were made had their cases investigated under the old scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7407/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Garda Deployment
Duncan Smith
339. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed in Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7471/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Duncan Smith
414. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address a matter regarding the hairdressing and beauty industry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7327/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Duncan Smith
537. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when he expects outpatient clinics for non-urgent procedures and assessments for children to reopen and accept clients; the impact there will be on waiting times for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7406/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Duncan Smith
724. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the national broadband plan; and if the recent increases in demand for broadband particularly in rural areas has changed the focus of the delivery of the plan. [7470/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Duncan Smith
776. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if advice will be provided to local sports clubs on reopening their facilities in view of the importance of these clubs in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7469/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
777. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide grant aid to the many sports and community clubs that are struggling due to the lack of member interaction and potential fundraising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7472/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Disability Allowance
Duncan Smith
946. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has had their award of disability allowance reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7468/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Duncan Smith
1027. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position regarding the proposed wind energy development guidelines following the recent public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7467/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Wildlife Control
Duncan Smith
1092. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide the details including briefing notes of the briefing provided to her by her Department in respect of the derogation declarations for 2020 and 2021, that is, for the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021 with regard to the customary annual derogations declarations that cater for the control of certain wild bird species in the interests of public health and safety and to protect air safety. [7380/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Medical Cards
Duncan Smith
769. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if an application for the over 70 medical card by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [6492/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Duncan Smith
1263. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6491/20]
Wed, 20 May 2020
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Wildlife Protection
Duncan Smith
1420. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the reports of the largest poisoning of birds of prey for a number of years which happened recently in County Cork; if there is an investigation underway into this case; if there is funding in place and strategies to combat the systemic harm and poisoning of the under threat birds of prey; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6494/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Duncan Smith
197. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to invest in upgrades or a new building for a school (details supplied) which is operating out of prefabs which have been in situ for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4330/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Duncan Smith
198. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to invest in upgrade works to a school building (details supplied) which as of 2019 has been deemed faulty following a review of the build; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4331/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Duncan Smith
199. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of a school (details supplied) in relation to providing a new building for increasing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4332/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Duncan Smith
200. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the land acquisition for a new building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4333/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Duncan Smith
201. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills his long-term plans to invest in extra capacity for second-level students in Skerries, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4334/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Duncan Smith
202. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the land acquisition for a new building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4335/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects Status
Duncan Smith
203. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the provision of the new school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4390/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Garda Stations
Duncan Smith
360. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the reopening of the Garda station in Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4338/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Duncan Smith
542. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to deficiencies in the CAMHS helpline services made available to those in north County Dublin on CAMHS waiting lists; the solutions planned to ease the deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4358/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Duncan Smith
543. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the main phone number for the north County Dublin CAMHS is serviced during business hours; if the service level targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4359/20]
Wed, 13 May 2020
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Duncan Smith
544. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the levels of clinical staffing for CAMHS in each region; the annual targets for increasing clinical staff for CAMHS nationwide in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/20]