Results 341-360 of 423 for speaker:Duncan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: 1339. To ask 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]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (17 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: 1340. To ask 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]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (18 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: 14. To ask the Taoiseach 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]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (18 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: 34. To ask the Taoiseach 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]

Child Poverty and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (24 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: There are swathes of people raising families in a rental system that was never designed for long-term living, with the inflationary impact of increased rental costs. The average industrial wage in this country is just over €50,000, but the average rental price in Dublin is over half the industrial wage. If we take into account all the cost-of-living increases, particularly relating...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: If possible,could we get a copy of that letter if Mr. Gargan has it to hand in order that we have it in front of us? While Mr. Gargan gave a very good reading and explanation of it, would that be possible?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: That would be great.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning, for their submission and for the material update that was provided at the start of the meeting. In relation to the regeneration and development plan and the initial success of its implementation in terms of recruitment, were there targets within that plan as to what were the expected levels of recruitment? There was a 300% increase and 270...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: I know there are not final figures for this year but is there a sense that it will be a similar trajectory this year?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: It will be a substantial number again, showing success in attracting new members into the RDF. I will use a word and it may not be the correct one but it would seem from his statement that the Department was caught off guard by this and the move to cut pay or reduce allowances was a correction being applied versus the success of the recruitment, which is again paradoxical. As Mr. Richardson...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: That is really helpful for us to know as a scale of what we should be looking at. Obviously, it would be great if in two weeks' time when the budget comes out we are at that upper limit. It probably will not be, given the 12 year spread we have seen in terms of Mr. Richardson's statement. I have a question about the military service allowance and duties a PDF member would do compared with...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: But the RDF does the same duties?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: Paid for the work that is done, basically.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: That is a very fair, basic principle of work. My final question is not one I planned but it is a result of one of the earlier responses. Cyber defence and cyber security is an area I am trying to get my head around further. Mr. Richardson mentioned that some RDF members would have duties in that space. How are RDF members selected or put forward for those duties? Would they have had...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Update on Issues in the Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: It is really encouraging to hear that the RDF is looking and seeking whatever expertise it has in this area of such new challenge. That is brilliant to hear.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: I endorse the calls of Deputy Paul Murphy for an Irish representative on the legal observer post for the Global Sumud Flotilla. It is well within the tramlines of diplomatic action that we would do that. I raise with exasperation and desperation the case of Barry Corcoran in my constituency. In 2019 Barry wanted to take part in a deep retrofit pilot programme. He did his due...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (29 Jul 2025)

Duncan Smith: 1018. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if SNA’s who do not have permanent contracts will be entitled to utilise the redeployment scheme her Department is establishing; if not, the reasoning behind this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40973/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (23 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: 100. To ask the 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]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Services (23 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills 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]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (23 Sep 2025)

Duncan Smith: 456. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality 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...