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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (18 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: That is encouraging. The testing of any staff moving between nursing homes and institutions or who are regularly visiting them is a must. Even if improved efforts could be made in that regard, that work would go a long way. I acknowledge a submission to the committee from former Senator Colette Kelleher, Dr. Maeve O'Rourke and their colleagues on a human rights-based framework not only...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Nursing Homes (Resumed) (18 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I thank the witness. I have a final question for Mr. Reid. Is he satisfied with the ability of the HSE safeguarding and protection teams to carry out safeguarding inquiries in private care homes? Have there been any cases where they have been refused entry or there have been difficulties in co-operation?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: Tá brón orm ach níl a lán Gaeilge agam so I will ask my questions as Béarla. Could the Minister of State give us further detail on discussions with the ferry and airline companies and the impact on their long-term viability? Have there been any discussions with groups representing charter boat fishermen and those who provide pleasure angling services around the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I asked about the provision of information in the Irish language.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: State's Response to Impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht Areas and the Islands (18 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I thank the Minister of State.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Testing and Tracing (25 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I am happy to wait. I am happy to let the natural rotation go through.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Testing and Tracing (25 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I apologise to the Chair, to my colleagues and to the witnesses for being late to today's session. If any of my questions are repetitive, my apologies. I will be quick because I know time is against us. In regard to the tracing app that we understand is currently being tested by the Garda, do we have a view on when it will be ready to go? Are there any GDPR concerns regarding its use and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 389. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the land at the entrance to an estate (details supplied); if it is under the control of the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12768/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 396. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the land (details supplied) at a location; and if it is still under the control of the HSE. [12809/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 447. To ask the Minister for Health the range of services that will be provided at the new primary care centre in Athy, County Kildare; the HSE agencies that will operate a service from the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13035/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 448. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will continue to operate services from a health centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; if so, the list of services that may continue there; and if new services will be provided at the centre [13036/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 621. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the monthly updated account for the Broadcast Authority of Ireland sound and vision fund from May 2019 to May 2020 will be provided in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12941/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 622. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to ensure that the ratio of funds awarded from the sound and vision fund in 2020 to screen content and radio content remains at the agreed ratio of 85:15, in view of his decision to create a special radio only Covid-19 round of the fund in May 2020 at a cost of €3.25 million; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 623. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will use his power under section 156(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 to ensure that the sound and vision fund can award another round of funding in September 2020 at a minimum to screen content and radio content, respectively as per the sound and vision 4 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 786. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a project (details supplied) will qualify for funding in view of its importance to the county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13038/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 826. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a disability allowance application by a person (details supplied). [13039/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 843. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a fuel allowance application by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13213/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 880. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a house must be in a catchment area identified as a prioritised area for action in accordance with the River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021 in order to qualify for the new domestic wastewater treatment grants as recently announced; if a house with a treatment system that needs an urgent upgrade can apply; and if he will...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: SME Recovery (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I have two points to make and would be interested to hear the thoughts of the panel. The first relates to SMEs that have found it difficult to sustain tenancies with landlords during this pandemic. The majority of instances that I have come across over recent months are ones in which landlords have engaged with tenants to come to arrangements to see them through this crisis. However, I am...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Sector (30 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I thank all our guests for their contributions and submissions. If this pandemic has one good outcome, it has done a great job in quantifying, in euros, cents, jobs and numbers, how important the arts industry is to us. Many of us experience the industry through people in our families who work in it, but to see the value of it in economic terms, and to present that to a committee such as...