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Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: There is a lot that our Defence Forces can do, however, notwithstanding that they have been under-resourced and so on. We take part in training missions, exercises, PfP operations and so on. There is a great deal we have done and have been capable of doing.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: Every single one.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: The point Mr. Power made earlier was what makes more sense. Sorry, it might have been Dr. Burke. The point that what will make increasing sense is a regional-based peacekeeping force, probably through the EU.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: Mr. Power accepts the concerns. He also stated we need to welcome reform of the UN and passionately believes we should support the UN.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: That is where we are at. My concern is that we cut the triple lock without reform with this proposed legislation and then what emerges on the dancefloor is an EU or a regional-based sphere, that is the most likely stage which would be operated on. What we have in the EU now, for understandable reasons, particularly on its eastern borders, is this rising sense of militarism, defence...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: It has also had huge success in the history of the UN, Mr. Power would agree-----

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: Nuclear non-proliferation treaties-----

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: I know I did not direct any questions to Dr. Burke. Does he have any comments to make? I have another seven minutes in which to throw questions at him.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 192. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he has received a briefing from relevant Ambassadors regarding the growing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia; whether there have been any discussions at EU level about the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33431/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 193. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether there are any plans for new embassies planned for any countries in which Ireland does not have a full-time mission; whether consideration is given to shared facilities with other EU member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33432/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 194. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans for increasing trade between Ireland and ASEAN countries; whether there are any trade delegations planned for the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33433/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 195. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the EU has carried out a gap analysis regarding the massive reduction in USAID contributions and funding around the world; the scale of damage done by this sudden reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33434/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 196. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will liaise with the well-being and counselling community and the Ukrainian community in Ireland to develop content and strategy for a large scale PTSD recovery programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33436/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 213. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there are any recent requests by the UN DPO for explosive ordnance removal units; the units that are currently deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33435/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (18 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 151. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of promised funding in Budget 2025 for lung fibrosis care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32933/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (18 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: 152. To ask the Minister for Health to outline her Department's plans for the delivery of a care strategy for those with lung fibrosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32934/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: I want to raise an issue that is having an impact on many of us on both sides of the House but is manifesting quite acutely in my town of Swords. I refer to the deteriorating nature of the public engagement on the part of Irish Water with public representatives, both local and national. At Swords wastewater treatment plant, intermittent outages are impacting a lot of residents and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: I think it is a matter for everyone in this House. I do not think it is anything we can stand over.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: Not agreed.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jun 2025)

Duncan Smith: I support Deputy Mac Lochlainn's request. There is also an issue of workers' rights within our very House in terms of the broadcast unit workers who are being paid well below the average pay for skilled work in that industry and who, in the summer recess and at Christmas, do not get paid and have to sign on or get alternative employment. This is something a majority of the Members in the...