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Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been convicted of crimes under civil and/or military law in the past five years; and of these, the number which remain serving members of the Defence Forces; to provide a breakdown of the types of offences for which these members were convicted; the number of members of the Defence Forces who are currently before the courts (civil and/or military), the categories of offences with which they are charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53623/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

62. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been convicted of crimes under civil and/or military law in the past five years; and of these, the number which remain serving members of the Defence Forces; to provide a breakdown of the types of offences for which these members were convicted; the number of members of the Defence Forces who are currently before the courts (civil and/or military), the categories of offences with which they are charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53623/25]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the details of the new maximum childcare fee cap for learning and childcare services, to include details on when the fee cap will be rolled out; the process for parents to apply; the qualifying criteria, if this is means tested, and what parents need to do to register for this cap; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52646/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

391. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the details of the new maximum childcare fee cap for learning and childcare services, to include details on when the fee cap will be rolled out; the process for parents to apply; the qualifying criteria, if this is means tested, and what parents need to do to register for this cap; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52646/25]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

306. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the acquisition of land and the plans to relocate a school (details supplied); to provide a timeline for the delivery of this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52903/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

306. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the acquisition of land and the plans to relocate a school (details supplied); to provide a timeline for the delivery of this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52903/25]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider acquiring a site at a location (details supplied) with appropriate zoning which will facilitate use by two schools in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52902/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

305. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider acquiring a site at a location (details supplied) with appropriate zoning which will facilitate use by two schools in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52902/25]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans to increase capacity in a school (details supplied) to cater for the growing number of applicants in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52623/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

281. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans to increase capacity in a school (details supplied) to cater for the growing number of applicants in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52623/25]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if proposals are under consideration for citizenship to automatically be granted to residents who live in Ireland for over twenty years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52456/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2025

138. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if proposals are under consideration for citizenship to automatically be granted to residents who live in Ireland for over twenty years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52456/25]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on an application for carers allowance (details supplied); if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52527/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2025

110. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on an application for carers allowance (details supplied); if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52527/25]

Question· writtenPQ 929asked

929. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if delays are occurring across the HSE in regard to the issuing of medical licences; the medical disciplines most impacted by same, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52075/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2025

929. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if delays are occurring across the HSE in regard to the issuing of medical licences; the medical disciplines most impacted by same, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52075/25]

Question· writtenPQ 725asked

725. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has received a report on the bomb scare incident in Dublin airport; if he is happy with the contents of this report; if he will make that report public; if he is happy that evacuation protocols were followed correctly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52007/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2025

725. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has received a report on the bomb scare incident in Dublin airport; if he is happy with the contents of this report; if he will make that report public; if he is happy that evacuation protocols were followed correctly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52007/25]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of Ireland’s response to the attacks on the global sumud flotilla, which currently has a number of Irish citizens onboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51913/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2025

206. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of Ireland’s response to the attacks on the global sumud flotilla, which currently has a number of Irish citizens onboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51913/25]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to examine the case for accommodation transfer for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50992/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2025

320. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to examine the case for accommodation transfer for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50992/25]

Question· writtenPQ 636asked

636. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify if CAR T-cell therapy is available in Ireland (details supplied); if so in which hospitals; and if not, if she plans to introduce it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50005/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

636. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify if CAR T-cell therapy is available in Ireland (details supplied); if so in which hospitals; and if not, if she plans to introduce it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50005/25]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide Garda numbers in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North since 2010, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49927/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

472. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide Garda numbers in the Dublin Metropolitan Region North since 2010, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49927/25]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

457. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a couple (details supplied) are still waiting on their visas to be approved despite applying for them in January 2025, so they can re-enter the state and be reunited with their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49787/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

457. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason a couple (details supplied) are still waiting on their visas to be approved despite applying for them in January 2025, so they can re-enter the state and be reunited with their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49787/25]

Question· writtenPQ 456asked

456. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is he aware of the increase in referrals of youths to youth services in Swords from the Donabate area from the Garda juvenile liaison officer given the increasing population, which is set to continue to increase; to provide details of the numbers of referrals and an outline of the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49782/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

456. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is he aware of the increase in referrals of youths to youth services in Swords from the Donabate area from the Garda juvenile liaison officer given the increasing population, which is set to continue to increase; to provide details of the numbers of referrals and an outline of the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49782/25]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she aware of the increase in referrals of youths to youth services in Swords from the fast growing Donabate area (details supplied); and the means by which she intends to address this matter as a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49781/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

281. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she aware of the increase in referrals of youths to youth services in Swords from the fast growing Donabate area (details supplied); and the means by which she intends to address this matter as a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49781/25]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland’s strategic response to Russia’s incursion into Polish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49021/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

100. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland’s strategic response to Russia’s incursion into Polish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49021/25]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the current work ongoing with the British government regarding a memorandum of understanding for Ireland's defence, which is to be updated in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2025

34. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the current work ongoing with the British government regarding a memorandum of understanding for Ireland's defence, which is to be updated in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/25]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the establishment of a network of Defence attachés to be assigned to embassies around the globe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49023/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2025

14. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the establishment of a network of Defence attachés to be assigned to embassies around the globe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49023/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1340asked

1340. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on moving the refund process of the drugs payment scheme from paper based to digital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48972/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

1340. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on moving the refund process of the drugs payment scheme from paper based to digital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48972/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1339asked

1339. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if CPAP machines will be included in the drugs payment scheme if prescribed to individuals with chronic illnesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48971/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

1339. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if CPAP machines will be included in the drugs payment scheme if prescribed to individuals with chronic illnesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48971/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1338asked

1338. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if her Department plans to remove the need for the patient to be involved in the DPS refund process and instead utilise an automated system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48970/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

1338. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if her Department plans to remove the need for the patient to be involved in the DPS refund process and instead utilise an automated system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48970/25]

Question· writtenPQ 682asked

682. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities will grant planning permission to install a private EV charger in a public space such as for apartment buildings; if EV chargers for parking spaces will be added to the current list of planning exemptions; to provide clear guidance in regard what is and is not allowed in regard to the installation of EV chargers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

682. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities will grant planning permission to install a private EV charger in a public space such as for apartment buildings; if EV chargers for parking spaces will be added to the current list of planning exemptions; to provide clear guidance in regard what is and is not allowed in regard to the installation of EV chargers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/25]

Question· writtenPQ 655asked

655. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are schemes or loans available to persons (details supplied), to financially assist with purchasing a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48026/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

655. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are schemes or loans available to persons (details supplied), to financially assist with purchasing a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48026/25]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an estimate costing of upgrading the TFI Live app so that push notifications can be sent to users who have favourited a route to make them aware of cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49005/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

251. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an estimate costing of upgrading the TFI Live app so that push notifications can be sent to users who have favourited a route to make them aware of cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49005/25]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the environmental impacts of nitrous oxide canisters have been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48038/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

121. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the environmental impacts of nitrous oxide canisters have been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48038/25]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the case of a family trapped in Gaza (details supplied); if he will provide an update on their evacuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48178/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

89. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the case of a family trapped in Gaza (details supplied); if he will provide an update on their evacuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48178/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2213asked

2213. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if exceptions exist to facilitate children (details supplied) that were due to be born after 1 October 2024 when the Chickenpox vaccine was added to the Children's immunisation schedule but were instead born premature to receive the vaccine free of charge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45129/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

2213. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if exceptions exist to facilitate children (details supplied) that were due to be born after 1 October 2024 when the Chickenpox vaccine was added to the Children's immunisation schedule but were instead born premature to receive the vaccine free of charge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45129/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1508asked

1508. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide clarity on the current delay for stamp 5 renewals (details supplied); the steps his Department is taking to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45090/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1508. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide clarity on the current delay for stamp 5 renewals (details supplied); the steps his Department is taking to clear this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45090/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1382asked

1382. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown of the age profile categories of clients being granted invalidity pension in the last number of years, broken down under age profiles, under 25, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 54 and 55 to 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46183/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1382. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown of the age profile categories of clients being granted invalidity pension in the last number of years, broken down under age profiles, under 25, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 54 and 55 to 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46183/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1381asked

1381. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown of the number of oral hearings granted to clients from 2018 to 2025 in regard to social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46182/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1381. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown of the number of oral hearings granted to clients from 2018 to 2025 in regard to social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46182/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1335asked

1335. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has given consideration to removing the means test on jobseekers payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44820/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1335. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has given consideration to removing the means test on jobseekers payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44820/25]

Question· writtenPQ 784asked

784. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her plan to introduce a provision to support Irish-trained teachers returning from abroad, allowing them to complete their induction here in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44866/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

784. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on her plan to introduce a provision to support Irish-trained teachers returning from abroad, allowing them to complete their induction here in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44866/25]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport whether planning guidelines will be updated to allow the installation of private chargers, for an on-street or public parking space, for electric vehicles; if he intends to introduce a programme to allow drivers to access public charging in their area at a rate similar to domestic electricity prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44854/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

282. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport whether planning guidelines will be updated to allow the installation of private chargers, for an on-street or public parking space, for electric vehicles; if he intends to introduce a programme to allow drivers to access public charging in their area at a rate similar to domestic electricity prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44854/25]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Ireland’s participation in the Hague Group; the details discussed at the meetings of the group over 15 and 16 July in Colombia; to provide details of Ireland’s contribution to the discussion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46258/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

58. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Ireland’s participation in the Hague Group; the details discussed at the meetings of the group over 15 and 16 July in Colombia; to provide details of Ireland’s contribution to the discussion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46258/25]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. 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 is training to be an architect and was admitted to a Masters in Architecture at UCD in February, but is currently trapped in Gaza; if his Department will facilitate their evacuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

27. 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 is training to be an architect and was admitted to a Masters in Architecture at UCD in February, but is currently trapped in Gaza; if his Department will facilitate their evacuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44726/25]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role Ireland has in evacuating individuals from Gaza who are not citizens of Ireland but have family residing here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44664/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

25. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role Ireland has in evacuating individuals from Gaza who are not citizens of Ireland but have family residing here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44664/25]