Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]