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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Respite Care Grant (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 1005. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number and amount of respite care grants paid in the recent weeks; if the amount has increased in comparison to the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11126/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council was set up as a reaction to the previous economic collapse. In this session and any other sessions, I am mindful of comparing the coming economic pain and collapse with what happened previously. What level of engagement has taken place between the Government and IFAC since the pandemic hit in early March? Has there been an increase in meetings, engagements...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: On that type of engagement, is Mr. Barnes satisfied that there has been enough engagement or is there anything more the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council could have offered in the past couple of months?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: To follow on from the points Deputy Hourigan raised, is our over-reliance on corporation tax receipts akin to our over-reliance on stamp duty previously or would that be a false comparison to draw? What kinds of other taxation measures are needed to decrease our over-reliance on corporation tax?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: In phase 2, the council indicates that consumer spending will remain weak. We can all understand that. We will require a return of confidence to ameliorate that. Does Mr. Barnes have any thoughts on how we can increase consumer confidence in phase 2?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position (16 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I thank Mr. Barnes.

Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: It behoves all of us to reflect on the second part of the contribution made by my constituency colleague, Deputy Joe O'Brien, not only the testimonies he shared but the comments he made thereafter. I commend the work the Deputy has done for many years, and continues to do, in tackling racial discrimination in this sphere. It is a credit to him and our constituency. I will ask some...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: World Health Organization: Public Health Advice (11 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: I have three questions. If Dr. Nabarro could answer them in the time available, I would appreciate it. Is there any emerging analysis to say there could be a seasonal element to Covid-19 and that we could see strong re-emergence of it in the winter? Dr. Nabarro seems to be a strong advocate for the use of face coverings being necessary on public transport and in shops. Can he point to any...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (10 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: Last week, we had a very robust debate around aviation. I do not wish to have that debate again but I will make two points. First, my concerns about how the companies are treating workers have not gone away. I am more concerned about Aer Lingus this week because it is sidelining the unions and workers representatives. I again ask the Minister to intercede in so far as he can on that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Language Schools (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if English as a foreign language courses will be permitted to return to operation sooner than regular primary and secondary school operations in view of the fact that these settings involve the education of adults that may seek to join the workforce and need this qualification as a requirement to work in certain jobs; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the extension of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10292/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 307. To ask the Minister for Health when paediatric occupational therapists and speech and language therapists can reopen their centres and begin operations again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9809/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 339. To ask the Minister for Health when paediatric occupational therapists and speech and language therapists can reopen their centres and begin operations again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9804/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 340. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to allow gynaecologists to return to operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9805/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 341. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to allow general practitioners to return to operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9806/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 415. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being put in place to address waiting lists in the health service for non-Covid-19 related appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10293/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 416. To ask the Minister for Health the monthly expected capacity of public hospitals across waiting lists for inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy appointments. [10294/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 529. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to help and compensate those that have paid for holidays that they cannot now take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10295/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 551. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons awaiting theory test appointments in each administrative area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9811/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: 552. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the policy for the restarting of driver theory tests and driver tests. [9812/20]