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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress of citizenship applications (details supplied). [40550/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the ongoing attacks by the Israel Defence Forces on Lebanon; the safety and security of Irish personnel serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon; the discussions he has had with UN force commanders/officials on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42292/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: I will ask a different variation of my question.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: That is fine.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: I wish to discuss this issue further and put on record my and our deep appreciation for the valuable work Irish peacekeepers do as part of the UNIFIL force. In the Tánaiste's view, where do we go in terms of UN peacekeeping? It feels that we may be at a tipping point with this mission and the direct attacks from Israel, which may be geographically in the Middle East but culturally...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. We have all been ranging from disappointment to being aghast in this country at the continued support for Israel, either militarily or politically, over the past year as its massively disproportionate response to the attacks on 7 October continues to bring death and destruction for the people of Gaza and now Lebanon. If the burning of people alive in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Navigation Orders (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on his Department's work to identify and stop any overflights of arms shipments destined for Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the Dublin Bus pilot scheme providing security guards on Dublin services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41981/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise funding to increase track capacity on the northern line from two to four tracks; his best estimate on when this can be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41980/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the delivery of the Metrolink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41983/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Proposed Legislation (16 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status and progress of the heat Bill, which aims to establish a regulatory model for district heating to ensure consumer protection and support the development of a vibrant district heating industry; the anticipated timelines for the introduction and implementation of this legislation; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the policy inconsistency regarding the landfill levy exemption for stabilised waste will be addressed in the upcoming review of these levy exemptions; if steps will be taken to remove this exemption to support waste management in line with the waste hierarchy and achieve our landfill reduction targets; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (16 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the establishment of the carbon capture and removals working group, including details of its membership and the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41669/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: I welcome Mr. Mulvey to the committee. I am delighted with his appointment as chair of An Post. In the end of his engagement with Deputy Crowe, Mr. Mulvey summed up perfectly how An Post is viewed by the public as well as by itself, as a proud, unique public service offering in this country, which needs to be protected and re-energised to evolve with modern times. I think it is doing that,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: I would appreciate that. I might follow up with a letter to Mr. Mulvey with some observations. I thank him. I want to discuss the future of the GPO site, which has been raised. The RTÉ link was curious because the GPO was where the organisation started. I do not know if RTÉ needs to relocate or outsource but it would seem to be quite an unusual place for a broadcaster to go...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chair Designate of An Post: Discussion. (16 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: I thank Mr. Mulvey and sincerely welcome him to his still newish role. I wish him all the best. I also thank his team. In my short time as a TD so far, and previously when I was a councillor, any time I have had to engage with An Post's communications department to get information about a closure, a change of location or whatever else, and some of them have been sensitive matters, the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (15 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 105. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 11 June 2024, to provide an indicative date for when an application for foreign birth registration submitted in February 2024 (details supplied) will be processed and the applicant notified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41481/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 456. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will confirm receipt of an application for naturalisation (details supplied); if further supporting documentation is required at this time; if she will expedite the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41480/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: 674. To ask the Minister for Health if botox treatment for primary and secondary hyperhidrosis is fully funded by the State; the public hospitals where it is provided to public patients at no additional cost to them; if an entitlement for GMS patients for where said treatment is recommended by a medical consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41482/24]

Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2024)

Duncan Smith: I thank Deputy Ó Broin of Sinn Féin for bringing forward this motion. When it comes to housing as a public good, the Labour Party believes in three pillars of a housing system that will work for all. The first is social and truly affordable housing, the second is security of tenure for renters, and the third is a truly ambitious home building programme. The marker for us of the...