Skip to content
PoliticalRepoPoliticalRepo

Person

Duncan Smith

Ireland · Official source

Records

3,609 records where Duncan Smith is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the maximum childcare fee caps recently announced by her Department for parents with one child in full time five-day care, current monthly fee €1350 less NCS €385.20 applicable to parents from next September whose children attend a school (details supplied); the amount by which the fees will reduce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2026

207. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the maximum childcare fee caps recently announced by her Department for parents with one child in full time five-day care, current monthly fee €1350 less NCS €385.20 applicable to parents from next September whose children attend a school (details supplied); the amount by which the fees will reduce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2153asked

2153. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently examine the application for the national treatment purchase fund for a person (details supplied); if the application will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42998/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

2153. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently examine the application for the national treatment purchase fund for a person (details supplied); if the application will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42998/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1987asked

1987. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health her plans for residential services which are transferring from the remit of the Mental Health Commission to the Health Information and Quality Authority (details supplied) and the way in which she will ensure that decisions regarding the future accommodation arrangements for disabled people in these residences are made in accordance with the will and preference of the disabled person. [42067/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1987. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health her plans for residential services which are transferring from the remit of the Mental Health Commission to the Health Information and Quality Authority (details supplied) and the way in which she will ensure that decisions regarding the future accommodation arrangements for disabled people in these residences are made in accordance with the will and preference of the disabled person. [42067/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1873asked

1873. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to amend the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 to provide for the recognition in Ireland of intended parents of children born abroad through lawful donor assisted reproduction arrangements, in line with Constitutional equality principles and the best interests of the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41819/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1873. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to amend the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 to provide for the recognition in Ireland of intended parents of children born abroad through lawful donor assisted reproduction arrangements, in line with Constitutional equality principles and the best interests of the child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41819/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1872asked

1872. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health whether she has examined the implications of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 for Irish citizens who become parents through lawful assisted reproduction abroad; if she accepts that the current legislation may leave children born in such circumstances without legal protections under Irish law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41818/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1872. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health whether she has examined the implications of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 for Irish citizens who become parents through lawful assisted reproduction abroad; if she accepts that the current legislation may leave children born in such circumstances without legal protections under Irish law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41818/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1863asked

1863. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the Donabate Health Centre has 2.5 public health nurses working in the centre to support a current population close to 15,000 which will surpass 20,000 in two years time; will she acknowledge that additional resources are urgently required to ensure the growing Donabate community has sufficient resources to provide supports to the growing community with a standalone primary care centre also urgently needed to support this rapidly growing community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41771/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1863. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the Donabate Health Centre has 2.5 public health nurses working in the centre to support a current population close to 15,000 which will surpass 20,000 in two years time; will she acknowledge that additional resources are urgently required to ensure the growing Donabate community has sufficient resources to provide supports to the growing community with a standalone primary care centre also urgently needed to support this rapidly growing community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41771/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1567asked

1567. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the policy for de-congregation of disability residential services; the way in which such a policy should best be implemented in a context where demand for residential services for disabled people is rapidly increasing and in which there is a high prevalence of disabled adults living with ageing carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42065/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1567. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the policy for de-congregation of disability residential services; the way in which such a policy should best be implemented in a context where demand for residential services for disabled people is rapidly increasing and in which there is a high prevalence of disabled adults living with ageing carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42065/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1394asked

1394. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when individuals eligible for the ex-gratia Stardust victims recognition payment scheme will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43054/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1394. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when individuals eligible for the ex-gratia Stardust victims recognition payment scheme will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43054/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1049asked

1049. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether LGBTQ+ inclusion and vulnerability are considered within homelessness prevention strategies and Housing First approaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42072/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1049. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether LGBTQ+ inclusion and vulnerability are considered within homelessness prevention strategies and Housing First approaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42072/26]

Question· writtenPQ 906asked

906. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department data shows a deficit in primary school places in Portmarnock for the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43086/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

906. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department data shows a deficit in primary school places in Portmarnock for the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43086/26]

Question· writtenPQ 905asked

905. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the total number of primary school applications that have been submitted in Portmarnock; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43085/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

905. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the total number of primary school applications that have been submitted in Portmarnock; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43085/26]

Question· writtenPQ 904asked

904. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the total number of available primary school places in Portmarnock for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43084/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

904. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the total number of available primary school places in Portmarnock for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43084/26]

Question· writtenPQ 903asked

903. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her Department’s actions to tackle the shortage of school places in Portmarnock; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43083/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

903. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her Department’s actions to tackle the shortage of school places in Portmarnock; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43083/26]

Question· writtenPQ 902asked

902. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will bring forward plans to deliver ASD classes in Malahide for the 2026/2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43082/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

902. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will bring forward plans to deliver ASD classes in Malahide for the 2026/2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43082/26]

Question· writtenPQ 802asked

802. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined the relationship between school bullying, educational exclusion and long-term economic outcomes for LGBTQ+ people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42069/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

802. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined the relationship between school bullying, educational exclusion and long-term economic outcomes for LGBTQ+ people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42069/26]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the 70th Commission on the Status of Women, held in March 2026; whether Ireland made a national statement or joined any co-sponsored statements during the proceedings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42073/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

215. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the 70th Commission on the Status of Women, held in March 2026; whether Ireland made a national statement or joined any co-sponsored statements during the proceedings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42073/26]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her views on concerns from members of the Defence Forces, on the publishing of names of Defence Force officers involved in sensitive operations under EU regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43409/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

175. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence her views on concerns from members of the Defence Forces, on the publishing of names of Defence Force officers involved in sensitive operations under EU regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43409/26]

Question· writtenPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of engagements she has had with American officials in 2026; the number of times the topic of sanctioning the state of Israel was raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40502/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

9. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of engagements she has had with American officials in 2026; the number of times the topic of sanctioning the state of Israel was raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40502/26]

Question· writtenPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement she has had with American officials on the possibility of Donald Trump attending the Irish Open this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40501/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

8. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement she has had with American officials on the possibility of Donald Trump attending the Irish Open this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40501/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1338asked

1338. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health with reference to the framework agreement on the supply and pricing of medicines 2026-2029's commitment to develop an early access scheme for rare diseases; if she will consider the equity of creating a fast-track for patients with rare diseases versus the track for patients whose diseases may not be rare but may have a greater clinical need; if she will consider the appropriateness of creating a two-speed system considering Section 21-2-D of the Health (Pricing & Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; if she agrees that an early access scheme should be an accelerator for patients whose medical needs are most urgent; if she will confirm that the principle of equity will be upheld in the planned early access scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39350/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1338. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health with reference to the framework agreement on the supply and pricing of medicines 2026-2029's commitment to develop an early access scheme for rare diseases; if she will consider the equity of creating a fast-track for patients with rare diseases versus the track for patients whose diseases may not be rare but may have a greater clinical need; if she will consider the appropriateness of creating a two-speed system considering Section 21-2-D of the Health (Pricing & Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; if she agrees that an early access scheme should be an accelerator for patients whose medical needs are most urgent; if she will confirm that the principle of equity will be upheld in the planned early access scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39350/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1026asked

1026. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a child (details supplied) can have an extra year on the ECCE programme before starting primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39955/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1026. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a child (details supplied) can have an extra year on the ECCE programme before starting primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39955/26]

Question· writtenPQ 561asked

561. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to Ukrainian school children due to sit Junior Certificate exams in June (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39327/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

561. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to Ukrainian school children due to sit Junior Certificate exams in June (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39327/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions being taken to ensure citizens such as a person (details supplied) are being released from Israeli custody after their vessel, part of the Global Summud Flotilla, was detained by the IDF; if her Department has been in contact with any Irish citizens who have been detained; the response the Government will take to sanction Israel for detaining Irish citizens in international water; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39362/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

260. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions being taken to ensure citizens such as a person (details supplied) are being released from Israeli custody after their vessel, part of the Global Summud Flotilla, was detained by the IDF; if her Department has been in contact with any Irish citizens who have been detained; the response the Government will take to sanction Israel for detaining Irish citizens in international water; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39362/26]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the planned delivery of seven postnatal hubs in Donegal; to provide a timeline for the delivery of the hubs; the details of the staffing requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38445/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

322. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the planned delivery of seven postnatal hubs in Donegal; to provide a timeline for the delivery of the hubs; the details of the staffing requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38445/26]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with American officials on the possibility of Donald Trump attending the Irish Open this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38527/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

185. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with American officials on the possibility of Donald Trump attending the Irish Open this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38527/26]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the number of engagements she has had with American officials in 2026; the number of times the topic of sanctioning the State of Israel was raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38526/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

184. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the number of engagements she has had with American officials in 2026; the number of times the topic of sanctioning the State of Israel was raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38526/26]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has received representations from an organisation in relation to the requirement by the Passport Office for renewal applications for passports for children of a deceased parent/guardian; if she will consider reviewing these arrangements so that these documents are required only for the original passport application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38494/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

159. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has received representations from an organisation in relation to the requirement by the Passport Office for renewal applications for passports for children of a deceased parent/guardian; if she will consider reviewing these arrangements so that these documents are required only for the original passport application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38494/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department is preparing briefs on the expectations in terms of Ireland’s relationship with the UK if Nigel Farage becomes the next Prime Minister; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38528/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

156. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department is preparing briefs on the expectations in terms of Ireland’s relationship with the UK if Nigel Farage becomes the next Prime Minister; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38528/26]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a detailed timeline for introducing the Israeli settlements (prohibition of importation of goods) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38523/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

2. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a detailed timeline for introducing the Israeli settlements (prohibition of importation of goods) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38523/26]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the processes used by the fire brigade and emergency services to locate addresses; if those processes include Eircodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

165. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the processes used by the fire brigade and emergency services to locate addresses; if those processes include Eircodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/26]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the discussions that are taking place with a landowner in respect of the acquisition of CI zoned land at Ballisk Common, Donabate adjacent to schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38359/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

159. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the discussions that are taking place with a landowner in respect of the acquisition of CI zoned land at Ballisk Common, Donabate adjacent to schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38359/26]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he intends to provide for heat recovered from waste-to-energy facilities to be recognised as waste heat, excess heat or an otherwise eligible low-carbon heat source for district heating networks under the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024; the way this position aligns with Ireland's implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive; when he expects that Bill to be finalised, published and introduced in the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38361/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

43. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he intends to provide for heat recovered from waste-to-energy facilities to be recognised as waste heat, excess heat or an otherwise eligible low-carbon heat source for district heating networks under the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024; the way this position aligns with Ireland's implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive; when he expects that Bill to be finalised, published and introduced in the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38361/26]

Question· writtenPQ 891asked

891. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the policy for compassionate leave for preschool staff (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37122/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

891. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the policy for compassionate leave for preschool staff (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37122/26]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

712. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has raised, or intends to raise, with the British Government any concerns regarding temporary visa arrangements associated with the Ireland cricket matches in Northern Ireland this summer against India and Afghanistan, particularly in relation to immigration compliance, visitor overstays, and cross-border movement into the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

712. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has raised, or intends to raise, with the British Government any concerns regarding temporary visa arrangements associated with the Ireland cricket matches in Northern Ireland this summer against India and Afghanistan, particularly in relation to immigration compliance, visitor overstays, and cross-border movement into the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37677/26]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

467. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm the policy for the refund of deposits for ECCE places in childcare facilities; if these deposits should be refunded if a parent gives ample notice of intention to relocate the child to another facility commencing in September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35909/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

467. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm the policy for the refund of deposits for ECCE places in childcare facilities; if these deposits should be refunded if a parent gives ample notice of intention to relocate the child to another facility commencing in September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35909/26]

Question· writtenPQ 971asked

971. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which her Department plans to tackle the issue of children attending childcare facilities on a part-time basis (details supplied) and are charged full time rates and as a result are paying more in childcare fees than those attending full-time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34499/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

971. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which her Department plans to tackle the issue of children attending childcare facilities on a part-time basis (details supplied) and are charged full time rates and as a result are paying more in childcare fees than those attending full-time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34499/26]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when an application for an Irish passport (naturalisation) will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2026

396. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when an application for an Irish passport (naturalisation) will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33928/26]