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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...

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

Duncan Smith: My first question is for Mr. Reid. What is the guidance for testing of staff in nursing homes? Mr. Tadhg Daly was on "Morning Ireland" this morning and seemed to imply this relates just to healthcare staff. Does the guidance for testing include support staff such as cleaners or caterers, or staff who may be working between different care home settings or different institutions?

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.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: If the consultation on Portrane coastal erosion could be full public consultation with the local community that would be much appreciated.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I thank the Minister for his statement. It understandably had a clear focus on flooding and it must be acknowledged that there has been a great deal of work done in that area in recent years. I commend, in particular, the outgoing Minster of State, Kevin Boxer Moran, on his work. He brought with him to the role a personal credibility on the issue which he practised as Minister of State....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will implement a moratorium on SME debt and loans in order to help SMEs remain viable during the closures imposed due to the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10696/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 174. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a full-time SNA will be provided for a person (details supplied) in view of their needs and entitlement to same; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10567/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of the July programme; if there will there be changes to previous programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11125/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 321. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the documentation supplied by a person (details supplied) in the application for a certificate of naturalisation is in order; the status of the application; when the application will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10584/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 487. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an early years intervention assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10568/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 524. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE has put in place support services or access to counselling for those bereaved by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10842/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 597. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to further resource the primary care centre in Balbriggan, County Dublin, to cope with a potential second wave of Covid-19; the status of the plans for the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11002/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 813. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if special measures will be put in place to ensure that taxi drivers can avail of NCT tests in order to ensure they can resume work in view of the fact that a taxi driver needs a valid NCT in order for the taxi licence to be renewed; if not, if they can have their taxi licence renewed on a special basis until such time that they can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 865. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the special Covid-19 sports group has discussed potential problems with insurance companies placing obstacles before clubs regarding reopening of walkways and training facilities at many sports clubs nationwide. [11130/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 980. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will extend the pandemic unemployment payment to make it available to all limousine SPSV owners and staff who have been out of work due to the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 outbreak; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10695/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 972. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application for jobseeker’s allowance by a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10585/20]