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Duncan Smith

Ireland · Official source

Memberships

  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present
  • · 33rd Dáil · 8 February 2020 – 8 November 2024

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Question· writtenPQ 495asked

495. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the purpose and intended operation of the Cost Rental Allocation Plan Regulations 2025; when he intends to commence the provisions enabling cost rental landlords to apply additional allocation criteria under section 31A of the Affordable Housing Act 2021, as inserted by the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024; and if these regulations will facilitate the introduction of a defined local priority category within cost rental allocations, similar to the priority arrangements permitted under section 8 of the Affordable Housing Act 2021. [73316/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

495. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the purpose and intended operation of the Cost Rental Allocation Plan Regulations 2025; when he intends to commence the provisions enabling cost rental landlords to apply additional allocation criteria under section 31A of the Affordable Housing Act 2021, as inserted by the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024; and if these regulations will facilitate the introduction of a defined local priority category within cost rental allocations, similar to the priority arrangements permitted under section 8 of the Affordable Housing Act 2021. [73316/26]

Question· writtenPQ 796asked

796. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason reimbursement applications under the HSE Cross Border Directive dating back to November 2025 remain outstanding (details supplied); the number of applicants waiting six months or longer for reimbursement; whether sufficient funding has been allocated to clear the current backlog; the reason applicants are receiving conflicting information regarding the status of their claims; the urgent measures being implemented to support patients experiencing financial hardship as a result of prolonged delays; and if sufficient funding has been secured for future reimbursement demand. [72826/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

796. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the reason reimbursement applications under the HSE Cross Border Directive dating back to November 2025 remain outstanding (details supplied); the number of applicants waiting six months or longer for reimbursement; whether sufficient funding has been allocated to clear the current backlog; the reason applicants are receiving conflicting information regarding the status of their claims; the urgent measures being implemented to support patients experiencing financial hardship as a result of prolonged delays; and if sufficient funding has been secured for future reimbursement demand. [72826/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of unfilled posts in the Swords health centre; the length of time they have been unfilled; and the overall percentage of unfilled posts in Swords health centre. [70692/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

281. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of unfilled posts in the Swords health centre; the length of time they have been unfilled; and the overall percentage of unfilled posts in Swords health centre. [70692/26]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there are plans to bring forward a new funding scheme to support men's sheds in the upcoming budget; and the Government's plans to ensure the future survival of men's sheds across Ireland through a funding model. [70725/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

342. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there are plans to bring forward a new funding scheme to support men's sheds in the upcoming budget; and the Government's plans to ensure the future survival of men's sheds across Ireland through a funding model. [70725/26]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Dublin North area of CHO 9 who received an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe in the years 2020 to date; and the number who have not. [70652/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

533. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Dublin North area of CHO 9 who received an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe in the years 2020 to date; and the number who have not. [70652/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of new rail carriages for the Northern Commuter line; when these carriages will be operational; and the extra capacity these carriages will provide. [70634/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

90. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of new rail carriages for the Northern Commuter line; when these carriages will be operational; and the extra capacity these carriages will provide. [70634/26]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress being made in reducing the number of children on the Swords CDNT waiting lists; the number of staff recruited to Swords CDNT to September 2026; and which vacancies remain. [70655/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

532. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress being made in reducing the number of children on the Swords CDNT waiting lists; the number of staff recruited to Swords CDNT to September 2026; and which vacancies remain. [70655/26]

Question· writtenPQ 737asked

737. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress that has been made in acquiring lands for a third level institution in Swords County Dublin; if a site has been identified and purchased; and the exact location. [70645/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

737. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress that has been made in acquiring lands for a third level institution in Swords County Dublin; if a site has been identified and purchased; and the exact location. [70645/26]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

467. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration can he provide an update on the drafting of National Cyber Security Bill; and when is it expected this Bill will be published. [70630/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

467. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration can he provide an update on the drafting of National Cyber Security Bill; and when is it expected this Bill will be published. [70630/26]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm if a child (details supplied) is on the waiting list for an assessment of need with the local service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70368/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

527. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm if a child (details supplied) is on the waiting list for an assessment of need with the local service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70368/26]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

374. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans for lands (details supplied) purchased by the Land Development Agency; when is it planned these lands will be developed and approximately; and the number of homes planned for these lands. [70641/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

374. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans for lands (details supplied) purchased by the Land Development Agency; when is it planned these lands will be developed and approximately; and the number of homes planned for these lands. [70641/26]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to give careful and compassionate consideration of the full circumstances of an application by a family (details supplied) to remain in Ireland. [70055/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

432. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to give careful and compassionate consideration of the full circumstances of an application by a family (details supplied) to remain in Ireland. [70055/26]

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