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Question· writtenPQ 1176asked

1176. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 24 April 2024, to provide an update on the hiring of 300 therapy assistants to work on CDNTs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29497/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

1176. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 24 April 2024, to provide an update on the hiring of 300 therapy assistants to work on CDNTs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29497/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1110asked

1110. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if fishing trawler boats can access the sea off the coast of Portrane and close to the beach as a number of trawlers have been seen very close to the quay at the coast of Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29581/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

1110. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if fishing trawler boats can access the sea off the coast of Portrane and close to the beach as a number of trawlers have been seen very close to the quay at the coast of Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29581/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1015asked

1015. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of the number of Gardaí staffed at each Garda station in the country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29586/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

1015. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of the number of Gardaí staffed at each Garda station in the country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29586/25]

Question· writtenPQ 803asked

803. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all new fire stations opened in the past eight years, by location, excluding renovations to existing fire stations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29582/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

803. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all new fire stations opened in the past eight years, by location, excluding renovations to existing fire stations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29582/25]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delivery of a new school (details supplied) on the previously purchased site on Fosterstown lands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29874/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

601. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delivery of a new school (details supplied) on the previously purchased site on Fosterstown lands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29874/25]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children living on the Donabate peninsula that access primary and secondary schools outside the Donabate area; to include details of the schools and to confirm the number of children who were unable to secure school places locally over the last three years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29841/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

585. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children living on the Donabate peninsula that access primary and secondary schools outside the Donabate area; to include details of the schools and to confirm the number of children who were unable to secure school places locally over the last three years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29841/25]

Question· writtenPQ 535asked

535. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the pupil enrolment and waiting list figures for a school (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the provision of a new primary school for Rush; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29323/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

535. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the pupil enrolment and waiting list figures for a school (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the provision of a new primary school for Rush; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29323/25]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a US military flyover will be permitted during the NFL game in September of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29879/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

197. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a US military flyover will be permitted during the NFL game in September of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29879/25]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of Ireland’s bilateral economic relationship with India for each year over the past five years, with relevant updated statistics in terms of jobs, exports and imports, and including comment on Ireland’s future relationship with India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27480/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

249. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of Ireland’s bilateral economic relationship with India for each year over the past five years, with relevant updated statistics in terms of jobs, exports and imports, and including comment on Ireland’s future relationship with India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27480/25]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the EU’s decision to review the cooperation deal with Israel, as signalled by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Kaja Kallas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27479/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

241. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the EU’s decision to review the cooperation deal with Israel, as signalled by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Kaja Kallas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27479/25]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of Ireland’s interaction with Irish-based aid agencies in respect of Ireland’s programme countries and in the context of the shift in aid policy of the United States and other EU partner states, and the resultant challenges faced by Irish Aid agencies in delivering aid programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27481/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

230. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of Ireland’s interaction with Irish-based aid agencies in respect of Ireland’s programme countries and in the context of the shift in aid policy of the United States and other EU partner states, and the resultant challenges faced by Irish Aid agencies in delivering aid programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27481/25]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his timeline for publishing debating and enacting the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27483/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

209. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his timeline for publishing debating and enacting the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27483/25]

Question· oralPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will call for an emergency special session of the UN General Assembly and table a resolution calling for collective measures to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and protection of its citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27478/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

164. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will call for an emergency special session of the UN General Assembly and table a resolution calling for collective measures to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and protection of its citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27478/25]

Question· writtenPQ 904asked

904. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will report on the operation of the seniors alert scheme which is processed through POBAL; if he has any proposals to disband or change this important scheme for older people; if he is aware that application forms are not available for collection; if he will give priority for the printing and availability of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26999/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

904. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will report on the operation of the seniors alert scheme which is processed through POBAL; if he has any proposals to disband or change this important scheme for older people; if he is aware that application forms are not available for collection; if he will give priority for the printing and availability of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26999/25]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to his Department’s announcement regarding available funding for the tenant-in-situ scheme, if an applicant (details supplied) has had their application refused despite meeting all the criteria of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26745/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

368. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to his Department’s announcement regarding available funding for the tenant-in-situ scheme, if an applicant (details supplied) has had their application refused despite meeting all the criteria of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26745/25]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the provision of additional accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27632/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

337. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the provision of additional accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27632/25]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if fishing trawler boats can access the sea off the coast of Portrane and close to the beach, as a number of trawlers have been seen very close to the quay at the coast of Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26373/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

314. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if fishing trawler boats can access the sea off the coast of Portrane and close to the beach, as a number of trawlers have been seen very close to the quay at the coast of Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26373/25]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the number of Ukrainian passport holders in Ireland who have applied for international protection since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in March 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26374/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

299. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the number of Ukrainian passport holders in Ireland who have applied for international protection since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in March 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26374/25]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delivery of the permanent school building for a school (details supplied); the current stage of the project within the School Building Programme; the projected timeline for progressing the school to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26445/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2025

213. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delivery of the permanent school building for a school (details supplied); the current stage of the project within the School Building Programme; the projected timeline for progressing the school to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26445/25]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any proposals to include Venlafaxine in the free HRT scheme, given this is commonly prescribed for women who cannot take HRT due to previous cancer, as this medication is an alternative prescribed for the many women unable to take HRT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26372/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2025

189. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any proposals to include Venlafaxine in the free HRT scheme, given this is commonly prescribed for women who cannot take HRT due to previous cancer, as this medication is an alternative prescribed for the many women unable to take HRT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26372/25]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to review a decision to remove disability allowance from a person (details supplied); to clarify if the payment will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26177/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2025

82. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to review a decision to remove disability allowance from a person (details supplied); to clarify if the payment will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26177/25]

Question· writtenPQ 650asked

650. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice to provide a list of all new Garda stations opened in the last eight years by location, excluding renovations to existing Garda stations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25219/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

650. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice to provide a list of all new Garda stations opened in the last eight years by location, excluding renovations to existing Garda stations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25219/25]

Question· writtenPQ 595asked

595. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a deserted wives’ payment for a person (details supplied) will be put back on, as she is a permanent resident in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

595. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a deserted wives’ payment for a person (details supplied) will be put back on, as she is a permanent resident in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/25]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

420. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the proposed primary school in a location (details supplied); if land acquisition has been completed; when she expects construction to commence, and when this school will be completed given the population will increase dramatically in the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25218/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

420. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the proposed primary school in a location (details supplied); if land acquisition has been completed; when she expects construction to commence, and when this school will be completed given the population will increase dramatically in the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25218/25]

Question· writtenPQ 419asked

419. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the proposed secondary school in a location (details supplied); what discussions her Department has had with the planning authority; when this school project will be delivered given the planned population increase over the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25217/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2025

419. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the proposed secondary school in a location (details supplied); what discussions her Department has had with the planning authority; when this school project will be delivered given the planned population increase over the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25217/25]

Record· debate2025-05-15published

Business of Joint Committee

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2025

Joint Committee on Defence and National Security

Record· debate2025-05-14published

Business of Joint Committee

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2025

Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

Question· writtenPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any arms have been transferred through Shannon Airport by any nation for use by the Israeli army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24522/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2025

7. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any arms have been transferred through Shannon Airport by any nation for use by the Israeli army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24522/25]

Question· writtenPQ 662asked

662. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Dublin; the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23232/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

662. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Dublin; the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23232/25]

Question· writtenPQ 661asked

661. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Meath; the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23231/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

661. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Meath; the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23231/25]

Question· writtenPQ 660asked

660. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Kildare; the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23230/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

660. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Kildare; the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23230/25]

Question· writtenPQ 659asked

659. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Louth including the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23229/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

659. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a complete list of all affordable housing schemes in Louth including the number of units under construction; when they will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23229/25]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the State recognises the historical fact that a genocide was attempted against the people of Armenia, in 1915, by the Ottoman Empire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23785/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

275. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the State recognises the historical fact that a genocide was attempted against the people of Armenia, in 1915, by the Ottoman Empire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23785/25]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there is a hierarchy of undersea cable infrastructure in terms of protection; to outline the State's plans to protect the undersea networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17132/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

238. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if there is a hierarchy of undersea cable infrastructure in terms of protection; to outline the State's plans to protect the undersea networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17132/25]

Question· oralPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the planned negotiations for a radar detection system; the expected cost of the system; a timeline for the delivery of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

153. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the planned negotiations for a radar detection system; the expected cost of the system; a timeline for the delivery of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/25]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm that local authorities are now in a position to allocate funding for the tenant-in-situ scheme, as previously stated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22097/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2025

244. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm that local authorities are now in a position to allocate funding for the tenant-in-situ scheme, as previously stated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22097/25]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a list of the attendees at the Government Trade Forum, chaired by him on 28 April 2025; to provide a list of all those invited; to provide a list of attendees from meetings on 4 April, 21 March and 26 February; to provide copies of any documents, minutes or agendas circulated in advance of, or after, the four meetings to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22241/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2025

18. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a list of the attendees at the Government Trade Forum, chaired by him on 28 April 2025; to provide a list of all those invited; to provide a list of attendees from meetings on 4 April, 21 March and 26 February; to provide copies of any documents, minutes or agendas circulated in advance of, or after, the four meetings to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22241/25]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education to provide assurances that an individual (details supplied) will receive an offer of a school place for September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21340/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

69. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education to provide assurances that an individual (details supplied) will receive an offer of a school place for September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21340/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2391asked

2391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any schemes that individuals can avail of to recoup money when they have been forced to go through private healthcare providers for their medical care due to inadequate public services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20587/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any schemes that individuals can avail of to recoup money when they have been forced to go through private healthcare providers for their medical care due to inadequate public services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20587/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2146asked

2146. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will consider banning nicotine pouches and other novel nicotine products within the Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill as France and other EU Member States have done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19493/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2146. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will consider banning nicotine pouches and other novel nicotine products within the Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill as France and other EU Member States have done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19493/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2145asked

2145. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of sign-ups to the QUIT programme in each of the years 2018 to 2024; to itemise funding assigned to the programme per year; if the current QUIT campaign covers nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19492/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2145. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of sign-ups to the QUIT programme in each of the years 2018 to 2024; to itemise funding assigned to the programme per year; if the current QUIT campaign covers nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19492/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2144asked

2144. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there is a plan to develop a new tobacco-free Ireland programme implementation plan given that the current one is due to expire in 2025; if a working group will be established to progress same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19491/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2144. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there is a plan to develop a new tobacco-free Ireland programme implementation plan given that the current one is due to expire in 2025; if a working group will be established to progress same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19491/25]