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Question· writtenPQ 2143asked

2143. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health what financial supports are available to those who are immuno-compromised to get the shingles vaccine, as advised by their medical team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19490/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2143. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health what financial supports are available to those who are immuno-compromised to get the shingles vaccine, as advised by their medical team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19490/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2141asked

2141. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in CHI at Crumlin Hospital; the current status of these posts; how staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19488/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2141. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in CHI at Crumlin Hospital; the current status of these posts; how staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19488/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2140asked

2140. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital; the current status of these posts; how staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19487/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2140. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital; the current status of these posts; how staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19487/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2139asked

2139. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services, by waiting time period (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months), by end of 2024 to date in CHI at Crumlin Hospital, in tabular form. [19486/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2139. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services, by waiting time period (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months), by end of 2024 to date in CHI at Crumlin Hospital, in tabular form. [19486/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2138asked

2138. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services by waiting time period (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months), by end of 2024 to date in St. James's Hospital, in tabular form. [19485/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2138. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services by waiting time period (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months), by end of 2024 to date in St. James's Hospital, in tabular form. [19485/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2071asked

2071. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will approve of and provide funding for the combination treatment of ibrutinib and venetoclax for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19124/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2071. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will approve of and provide funding for the combination treatment of ibrutinib and venetoclax for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19124/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2070asked

2070. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will consider rolling out the shingles vaccine through the national immunisation programme, as is commonplace in other countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19123/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2070. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will consider rolling out the shingles vaccine through the national immunisation programme, as is commonplace in other countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19123/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2026asked

2026. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify the extent to which parents who declined surgery were included in the CHI audit on hip dysplasia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18830/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

2026. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify the extent to which parents who declined surgery were included in the CHI audit on hip dysplasia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18830/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1917asked

1917. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her Department’s plans to increase creche places in Fingal, specifically in Portmarnock, Donabate and Swords; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20495/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1917. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her Department’s plans to increase creche places in Fingal, specifically in Portmarnock, Donabate and Swords; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20495/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1821asked

1821. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports available to a Ukrainian family (details supplied) in desperate need of accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19076/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1821. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports available to a Ukrainian family (details supplied) in desperate need of accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19076/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1544asked

1544. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the provision of promised reforms in relation to parental alienation as promised by the Minister in 2024, and based from a Department report in 2023 which cited the concept of parental alienation as highly controversial; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19015/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1544. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the provision of promised reforms in relation to parental alienation as promised by the Minister in 2024, and based from a Department report in 2023 which cited the concept of parental alienation as highly controversial; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19015/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1421asked

1421. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria for the invalidity pension; the length of time the applicant must be out of work to apply; the period of absence by which will be out of work to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19496/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1421. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria for the invalidity pension; the length of time the applicant must be out of work to apply; the period of absence by which will be out of work to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19496/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1420asked

1420. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the financial supports that exist for self-employed people who pay PRSI class S who are diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19495/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1420. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the financial supports that exist for self-employed people who pay PRSI class S who are diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19495/25]

Question· writtenPQ 826asked

826. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the lack of education provision in Donabate (details supplied) for children with ASD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19021/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

826. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the lack of education provision in Donabate (details supplied) for children with ASD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19021/25]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide clarity on the delivery of a multi-storey car park at Portmarnock train station; the reason the project has not been advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19008/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

382. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide clarity on the delivery of a multi-storey car park at Portmarnock train station; the reason the project has not been advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19008/25]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, due to the challenges to the distribution of aid in Burma-Myanmar posed by the military junta, any measures are being taken to ensure the aid being provided will reach the people most in need of assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19017/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

199. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, due to the challenges to the distribution of aid in Burma-Myanmar posed by the military junta, any measures are being taken to ensure the aid being provided will reach the people most in need of assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19017/25]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the allocations of €1.5 million to OCHA and UNHCR respectively are the same as those included in Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 3 April 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19016/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

186. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the allocations of €1.5 million to OCHA and UNHCR respectively are the same as those included in Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 3 April 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19016/25]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Taoiseach the reason subsistence allowance was removed from a group of persons working with the Central Statistics Office (details supplied); and if a circular exists detailing the reason it was removed will be provided. [19370/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

175. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Taoiseach the reason subsistence allowance was removed from a group of persons working with the Central Statistics Office (details supplied); and if a circular exists detailing the reason it was removed will be provided. [19370/25]

Question· writtenPQ 934asked

934. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1593 of 19 March 2025, if her Department will provide further clarity as to the reason two individuals (details supplied) were refused medical cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16885/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

934. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1593 of 19 March 2025, if her Department will provide further clarity as to the reason two individuals (details supplied) were refused medical cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16885/25]

Question· writtenPQ 686asked

686. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a reimbursement for their dental costs under the treatment benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17432/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

686. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a reimbursement for their dental costs under the treatment benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17432/25]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he proposes, in conjunction with the North-South Ministerial Council, to fill the two southern vacancies on the board of the Loughs Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16811/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

246. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he proposes, in conjunction with the North-South Ministerial Council, to fill the two southern vacancies on the board of the Loughs Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16811/25]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who needs an urgent transfer from Gaza for medical care; if his Department will intervene on behalf of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17406/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

231. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who needs an urgent transfer from Gaza for medical care; if his Department will intervene on behalf of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17406/25]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her Department's actions in response to (details supplied); the reason her Department will not hold a public inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16321/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2025

269. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her Department's actions in response to (details supplied); the reason her Department will not hold a public inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16321/25]

Question· writtenPQ 625asked

625. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she is aware of a case of Syrian refugees in Jordan who have Irish resettlement papers and are at risk of being deported back to Syria; if his Department will take any action on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14996/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2025

625. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she is aware of a case of Syrian refugees in Jordan who have Irish resettlement papers and are at risk of being deported back to Syria; if his Department will take any action on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14996/25]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade this Government’s plans to deal with the vulnerability of Ireland’s undersea cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15826/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2025

212. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade this Government’s plans to deal with the vulnerability of Ireland’s undersea cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15826/25]

Question· oralPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline all engagements he has had with the Trump Administration in regard to its announcement of pharmaceutical tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15825/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2025

124. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline all engagements he has had with the Trump Administration in regard to its announcement of pharmaceutical tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15825/25]

Question· writtenPQ 471asked

471. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine the case of persons (details supplied) facing homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14120/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

471. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine the case of persons (details supplied) facing homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14120/25]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

450. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm when funding allocations and sanctioned number of acquisitions for 2025 under the tenant-in-situ scheme will be made available given the number of tenants and landlords awaiting confirmation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13566/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2025

450. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm when funding allocations and sanctioned number of acquisitions for 2025 under the tenant-in-situ scheme will be made available given the number of tenants and landlords awaiting confirmation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13566/25]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the policy for homeowners who suspect they may have pyrite in their home as the adjoining home has pyrite and is in the redress scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13052/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

340. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the policy for homeowners who suspect they may have pyrite in their home as the adjoining home has pyrite and is in the redress scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13052/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1652asked

1652. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the process for medically trained doctors from Spain to apply to the Medical Council for approval to work in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11439/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

1652. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the process for medically trained doctors from Spain to apply to the Medical Council for approval to work in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11439/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1607asked

1607. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will provide details of adult ADHD services in Dublin 18 a person (details supplied) can avail of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11235/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

1607. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will provide details of adult ADHD services in Dublin 18 a person (details supplied) can avail of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11235/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1570asked

1570. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health following previous representations this Deputy has made (details supplied), if she will intervene due to the extenuating circumstances to ensure that a child receives braces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10981/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

1570. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health following previous representations this Deputy has made (details supplied), if she will intervene due to the extenuating circumstances to ensure that a child receives braces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10981/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1569asked

1569. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a reimbursement for their dental costs under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10972/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

1569. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a reimbursement for their dental costs under the treatment benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10972/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1334asked

1334. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding streams are available for afterschool services in order that they can hire additional staff for children with additional needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11113/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

1334. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding streams are available for afterschool services in order that they can hire additional staff for children with additional needs (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11113/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1009asked

1009. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine a case affecting carers, allowance entitlements for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11185/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

1009. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine a case affecting carers, allowance entitlements for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11185/25]

Question· writtenPQ 957asked

957. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and Fingal County Council between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12491/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

957. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and Fingal County Council between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12491/25]

Question· writtenPQ 956asked

956. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between an individual (details supplied) and Fingal County Council between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12490/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

956. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between an individual (details supplied) and Fingal County Council between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12490/25]

Question· writtenPQ 955asked

955. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12489/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

955. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12489/25]

Question· writtenPQ 954asked

954. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12488/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

954. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12488/25]

Question· writtenPQ 953asked

953. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12487/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

953. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12487/25]

Question· writtenPQ 952asked

952. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

952. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/25]

Question· writtenPQ 951asked

951. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12485/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

951. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12485/25]

Question· writtenPQ 950asked

950. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12484/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2025

950. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all correspondence between his Department and an individual (details supplied) between April 2021 and March 2025 in regard to the serviced sites fund projects at Ballymastone, Donabate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12484/25]