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Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Flood Risk Assessments
Duncan Smith
370. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Fingal east County Meath flood risk assessment study will be implemented on the drainage network in Fingal and east County Meath and in particular on the Donabate peninsula which is identified as prone to flooding; the details of the capital investment on drainage infrastructure in the Fingal and east County Meath areas in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20968/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Heritage Projects
Duncan Smith
412. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take to collect and preserve a document (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19605/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Local Authority Housing
Duncan Smith
431. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number on the housing list for each local authority in the Dublin area; the occupancy type required by category 1, 2, 3 bed and so on in tabular form; the average duration persons are waiting on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19599/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Duncan Smith
468. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social houses directly built by planning authorities countrywide over the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19944/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Duncan Smith
469. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of social houses provided by approved housing associations in the four Dublin local authorities over the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19949/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Duncan Smith
470. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of private homes purchased for social housing by the four Dublin local authorities in the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19950/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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School Transport
Duncan Smith
621. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the preparation work undertaken to ensure that school buses and bus routes that service schools will have enough capacity when term commences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20293/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Duncan Smith
640. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to proceed immediately with a planning application for the preferred choice as outlined in the Donabate Local Area Plan as lands at the Spires East which happens to be publicly owned (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19595/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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State Examinations
Duncan Smith
641. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if alternative arrangements will be made by which there are no provisions for students due to sit exams and due to unforeseen circumstances are hospitalised as an emergency and in many cases have no alternative to leave hospital to sit exams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19596/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Duncan Smith
642. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress of the construction of a proposed new school (details supplied). [19597/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Duncan Smith
654. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the ASD unit in a school (details supplied) will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19750/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Insurance Coverage
Duncan Smith
691. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school insurance policies for schools, teachers and pupils in view of the current Covid-19 pandemic; if the policies cover the schools, teachers and pupils in the current environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20444/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Duncan Smith
787. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment in April, May, June and July 2020, by Dáil constituency if possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19737/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Garda Stations
Duncan Smith
1014. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline for Rush Garda station to be opened. [19590/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Refugee Resettlement Programme
Duncan Smith
1015. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who arrived here under phase 1 of the Irish Refugee Protection Programme 2015-2019 who have progressed to independent living in local communities by relocated persons, resettled persons, IHAP beneficiaries and other. [19591/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Refugee Resettlement Programme
Duncan Smith
1016. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the outstanding commitments made under phase 1 of the Irish Refugee Protection Programme 2015-2019 will be realised in the first year of the recently announced phase 2 2020-2023, in particular the 581 persons yet to arrive via the IRPP Humanitarian Admission Programme. [19592/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Garda Resources
Duncan Smith
1017. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the provision of additional Garda resources for the Fingal area, which has a growing population and an increase in crime across many categories year on year; the timeline for delivery of resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19593/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Garda Resources
Duncan Smith
1018. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the provision of permanent Garda resources to Donabate, including plans for a Garda station, in view of the fact the population is set to exceed 20,000 over the next ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19594/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Duncan Smith
1058. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the correspondence he and his officials had with their counterparts in the Northern Ireland Executive regarding an all-Ireland approach to Covid-19 at Belfast International Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19578/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Duncan Smith
1059. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the correspondence he and his officials had with their counterparts in the Northern Ireland Executive regarding an all-Ireland approach to Covid-19 at George Best Belfast City Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19579/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Mental Health Services
Duncan Smith
1068. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the construction of the national forensic mental health service facility in Portrane, County Dublin; the completion date for same; if the project will be delivered on time and within budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19600/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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National Children's Hospital
Duncan Smith
1069. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the estimated cost of the national children's hospital has increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19601/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Primary Care Centres
Duncan Smith
1070. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the progress on a primary care centre for Swords, County Dublin as promised in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19602/20]
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
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Hospital Staff
Duncan Smith
1087. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when the diabetes team in Connolly Hospital will have full staffing to deal with patients in view of the fact that it is currently operating on reduced staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19751/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Dublin Airport Authority
Duncan Smith
118. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if correspondence with Dublin Airport Authority since 1 January 2020 in relation to support measures to assist the company to cope with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic will be provided; the dates of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18002/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
133. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if correspondence with a company (details supplied) since 1 January 2020 in relation to support measures to assist the company to cope with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic will be provided; the dates of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18000/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
134. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if correspondence with a company (details supplied) since 1 January 2020 in relation to support measures to assist the company to cope with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic will be provided; the dates of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18001/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
135. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport correspondence with a group (details supplied) since 1 January 2020 in relation to support measures to assist the company cope with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic will be provided; the dates of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18003/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Wildlife Control
Duncan Smith
289. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide copies of all relevant communications and correspondence between her Department, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the EU Commission and the EU Directorate-General for the Environment on a matter (details supplied), including all such relevant communications and correspondence exchanged with those EU authorities during the period while the NPWS comes under the auspices of her Department. [18132/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Duncan Smith
577. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide a copy of the operational guidelines for the pandemic unemployment payment. [18105/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Duncan Smith
578. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide a copy of the general scheme for the pandemic unemployment payment. [18106/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Duncan Smith
579. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide a copy of the review and appeals process for the pandemic unemployment payment. [18107/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Programme for Government
Duncan Smith
14. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the night-time economy task force has been appointed; if not, when it will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17502/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Arts Funding
Duncan Smith
34. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of plans for the introduction of new bursary schemes for young artists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17406/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Wildlife Protection
Duncan Smith
38. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made with regard to implementing a strategy to combat systemic harm and poisoning of under-threat birds of prey; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17399/20]
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Gaeltacht Policy
Duncan Smith
57. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to sustain business and jobs in the Gaeltacht and the islands in view of the fact phased plans for reopening the economy have been delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17401/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Duncan Smith
125. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering compensation and or refunds for those persons who have booked flights and holidays and have now chosen not to travel in view of the continued public health advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16474/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Sports Capital Programme
Duncan Smith
126. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering another round of sports capital funding; if there will be changes to qualifying criteria of the new scheme; the expected date of such an announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16475/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
127. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received for the €15 million Covid-19 resilience fund as announced on 19 June 2020; the amount of each application; the expected completion date for the drawdown of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16477/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
128. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received for the €5 million Covid-19 restart and renewal fund as announced on 19 June 2020; the amount of each application; the expected completion date for the drawdown of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16478/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
129. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the three main sports organisations have drawn down the €40 million Covid-19 fund as announced on 19 June 2020; if so, the amount each organisation received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16479/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Autism Support Services
Duncan Smith
383. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the ASD unit for a school (details supplied) will open. [16734/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Working Family Payment
Duncan Smith
446. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of serving members of the Defence Forces in receipt of the working family payment; the number for the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16476/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Health Services
Duncan Smith
607. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of HSE Circular 3 of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16485/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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National Broadband Plan
Duncan Smith
16. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband will be provided to each home in north County Dublin under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16045/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Duncan Smith
24. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to maintain the reduction in Ireland's emissions seen during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16046/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Bituminous Fuel Ban
Duncan Smith
38. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the new towns that will be included in the proposed extension of the smoky coal ban as per the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16047/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Electricity Supply Board
Duncan Smith
72. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will request a full report from the ESB as to the reason for repeated electricity outages in Lusk, north County Dublin; the way in which the issue will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16234/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Programme for Government
Duncan Smith
75. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an unredacted version in electronic format of the residential retrofit note provided by his Department to the programme for Government talks will be provided; and if an unredacted version of the collated briefing by his Department will be provided. [16264/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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Public Transport
Duncan Smith
87. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that will be included in the July stimulus to enable taxi drivers return to work safely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16241/20]
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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HSE Properties
Duncan Smith
155. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a clear and detailed map will be provided of all lands owned by the Health Service Executive in Portrane, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16235/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Duncan Smith
559. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to ensure the July provision is extended to all children in the categories mentioned in summer provision 2020 entering primary and post-primary education and not exclude those who are due to enter primary education in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14944/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
729. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if workers who are receiving 30% of their wages and are on the temporary wage subsidy scheme are entitled to apply for the short-time working payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15142/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Duncan Smith
407. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of new schools (details supplied); the status of same; the expected delivery times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13975/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Duncan Smith
447. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the refurbishment and new buildings for a school (details supplied); when these works will be completed; the level of priority these works are assigned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14317/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Duncan Smith
448. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether it is appropriate for a school (details supplied) to continually accommodate other second level schools on its grounds in temporary accommodation when it is in need of refurbishment and extension and the work is delayed due to the school continually accommodating other schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14318/20]
Tue, 7 Jul 2020
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Medical Cards
Duncan Smith
747. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to ensure persons (details supplied) are issued with their over-70s medical card which has expired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14128/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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HSE Properties
Duncan Smith
389. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the land at the entrance to an estate (details supplied); if it is under the control of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12768/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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HSE Properties
Duncan Smith
396. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the status of the land (details supplied) at a location; and if it is still under the control of the HSE. [12809/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Primary Care Services
Duncan Smith
447. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the range of services that will be provided at the new primary care centre in Athy, County Kildare; the HSE agencies that will operate a service from the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13035/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Primary Care Services
Duncan Smith
448. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will continue to operate services from a health centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; if so, the list of services that may continue there; and if new services will be provided at the centre [13036/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Broadcasting Sector
Duncan Smith
621. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the monthly updated account for the Broadcast Authority of Ireland sound and vision fund from May 2019 to May 2020 will be provided in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12941/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Broadcasting Sector
Duncan Smith
622. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to ensure that the ratio of funds awarded from the sound and vision fund in 2020 to screen content and radio content remains at the agreed ratio of 85:15, in view of his decision to create a special radio only Covid-19 round of the fund in May 2020 at a cost of €3.25 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12942/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Broadcasting Sector
Duncan Smith
623. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will use his power under section 156(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 to ensure that the sound and vision fund can award another round of funding in September 2020 at a minimum to screen content and radio content, respectively as per the sound and vision 4 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12943/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Duncan Smith
786. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a project (details supplied) will qualify for funding in view of its importance to the county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13038/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Disability Allowance
Duncan Smith
826. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied). [13039/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Fuel Allowance
Duncan Smith
843. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a fuel allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13213/20]
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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Wastewater Treatment
Duncan Smith
880. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a house must be in a catchment area identified as a prioritised area for action in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021 in order to qualify for the new domestic wastewater treatment grants as recently announced; if a house with a treatment system that needs an urgent upgrade can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13037/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Emergency Works Scheme
Duncan Smith
129. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the carrying out of emergency works in schools will be prioritised in view of the extended period of closure due to Covid-19. [11725/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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National Maternity Hospital
Duncan Smith
415. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if information will be provided regarding the ownership of the national maternity hospital when it moves to the grounds of St. Vincent’s hospital; and the person or body that will control the running of the hospital. [11770/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Duncan Smith
438. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if an analysis has been undertaken on a comparison between the response of Ireland to the Covid-19 pandemic and other countries in the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11938/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Respite Care Services
Duncan Smith
490. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when respite care for persons who need it may start again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12266/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Occupational Therapy
Duncan Smith
491. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when adult occupational therapist visits to persons in most need may begin again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12267/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Duncan Smith
639. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has received communication from the Director General of RTÉ regarding the future of its digital radio stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12093/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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National Development Plan
Duncan Smith
694. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in each of the years 2020 to 2024 under the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the transport spend projected for each of those years; the figures on these allocations prepared for discussions on a potential programme for Government; if copies of documentation generated within his Department for such negotiations will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12256/20]
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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Road Safety
Duncan Smith
695. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation for cycling and pedestrian work under the BusConnects programme; the proportion of the spend it accounts for; the value placed on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12257/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
68. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will implement a moratorium on SME debt and loans in order to help SMEs remain viable during the closures imposed due to the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10696/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Duncan Smith
174. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a full-time SNA will be provided for a person (details supplied) in view of their needs and entitlement to same; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10567/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Special Educational Needs
Duncan Smith
260. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of the July programme; if there will there be changes to previous programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11125/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Naturalisation Applications
Duncan Smith
321. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the documentation supplied by a person (details supplied) in the application for a certificate of naturalisation is in order; the status of the application; when the application will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10584/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Disabilities Assessments
Duncan Smith
487. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an early years intervention assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10568/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
524. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE has put in place support services or access to counselling for those bereaved by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10842/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Primary Care Centres
Duncan Smith
597. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health his plans to further resource the primary care centre in Balbriggan, County Dublin, to cope with a potential second wave of Covid-19; the status of the plans for the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11002/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Taxi Licences
Duncan Smith
813. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if special measures will be put in place to ensure that taxi drivers can avail of NCT tests in order to ensure they can resume work in view of the fact that a taxi driver needs a valid NCT in order for the taxi licence to be renewed; if not, if they can have their taxi licence renewed on a special basis until such time that they can obtain a NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10532/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Sports Organisations
Duncan Smith
865. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the special Covid-19 sports group has discussed potential problems with insurance companies placing obstacles before clubs regarding reopening of walkways and training facilities at many sports clubs nationwide. [11130/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Jobseeker's Allowance
Duncan Smith
972. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for jobseeker’s allowance by a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10585/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Duncan Smith
980. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will extend the pandemic unemployment payment to make it available to all limousine SPSV owners and staff who have been out of work due to the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 outbreak; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10695/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Respite Care Grant
Duncan Smith
1005. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number and amount of respite care grants paid in the recent weeks; if the amount has increased in comparison to the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11126/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Departmental Schemes
Duncan Smith
1070. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of take-up of the enhanced long-term leasing scheme in County Kildare since it was announced; the problems which have been encountered nationally with the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11127/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Housing Assistance Payment
Duncan Smith
1071. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether there are still problems with inter-county HAP rates in that some local authorities are not accepting HAP applications from local authorities with a higher rate; his plans to make changes to the scheme to overcome the problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11128/20]
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Social and Affordable Housing
Duncan Smith
1072. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of sites under the private partnership programme bundle 3; the status of the houses; the expected delivery time of the sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11129/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Language Schools
Duncan Smith
122. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if English as a foreign language courses will be permitted to return to operation sooner than regular primary and secondary school operations in view of the fact that these settings involve the education of adults that may seek to join the workforce and need this qualification as a requirement to work in certain jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9813/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Schools Building Projects
Duncan Smith
192. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the extension of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10292/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Paediatric Services
Duncan Smith
307. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when paediatric occupational therapists and speech and language therapists can reopen their centres and begin operations again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9809/20]
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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Paediatric Services
Duncan Smith
339. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health when paediatric occupational therapists and speech and language therapists can reopen their centres and begin operations again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9804/20]
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]