Results 81-100 of 188 for speaker:Duncan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cancer Services (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2138. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services by waiting time period (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months), by end of 2024 to date in St. James's Hospital, in tabular form. [19485/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cancer Services (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2139. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people currently waiting to attend cancer genetics services, by waiting time period (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18+ months), by end of 2024 to date in CHI at Crumlin Hospital, in tabular form. [19486/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cancer Services (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2140. To ask the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in St. James's Hospital; the current status of these posts; how staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19487/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Cancer Services (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2141. To ask the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the cancer genetics department in CHI at Crumlin Hospital; the current status of these posts; how staffing levels compare to international standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19488/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Healthcare Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2142. To ask the Minister for Health her Department's approach ahead of the end of the current National Cancer Strategy in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19489/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Vaccination Programme (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2143. To ask the Minister for Health what financial supports are available to those who are immuno-compromised to get the shingles vaccine, as advised by their medical team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19490/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Tobacco Control Measures (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2144. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a plan to develop a new tobacco-free Ireland programme implementation plan given that the current one is due to expire in 2025; if a working group will be established to progress same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19491/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Tobacco Control Measures (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2145. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the number of sign-ups to the QUIT programme in each of the years 2018 to 2024; to itemise funding assigned to the programme per year; if the current QUIT campaign covers nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19492/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Tobacco Control Measures (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2146. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider banning nicotine pouches and other novel nicotine products within the Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill as France and other EU Member States have done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19493/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 2391. To ask the Minister for Health if there are any schemes that individuals can avail of to recoup money when they have been forced to go through private healthcare providers for their medical care due to inadequate public services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20587/25]

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: I am sharing time with my colleague, Deputy Marie Sherlock. I was taken with the comments of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, in his contribution earlier. The Minister has been Minister across the finance briefs for many years, through a number of crises. His general approach to things is one of calm. He is not one for hyperbole. He spoke about global economic activity...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: There is no excuse as to why we cannot roll out the committees this week, and I fully support that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: I turn to CHI. The HIQA report published today is a matter of historical significance. We will now enter a two-week recess for Easter, and we think we should have a full debate this week on the HIQA report into CHI, the subsequent resignations and all the associated issues.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (8 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 231. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who needs an urgent transfer from Gaza for medical care; if his Department will intervene on behalf of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17406/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Implementation Bodies (8 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 246. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he proposes, in conjunction with the North-South Ministerial Council, to fill the two southern vacancies on the board of the Loughs Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16811/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 686. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a reimbursement for their dental costs under the treatment benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17432/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (8 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 934. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1593 of 19 March 2025, if her Department will provide further clarity as to the reason two individuals (details supplied) were refused medical cards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16885/25]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: Last night Donald Trump took aim at every traditional ally of the United States with a blunt and destructive economic weapon. The tariffs his administration has imposed worldwide risk plunging us all into a global recession. In his Rose Garden address, Donald Trump exhibited zero economic rationale for pursuing such an approach but perhaps proved why he is one of very few people in the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: It might be somewhat optimistic to think last night was a moment and now we can move on to negotiations. My fear is we will have more moments like this from the President of the United States. EU unity is easier on trade because it is the raison d’être of the EU. It is essentially a trade agreement between European states from which peace and prosperity will flow. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Apr 2025)

Duncan Smith: 136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will engage with a school (details supplied) to open a new autism classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16320/25]