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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Night-time Economy (22 Jul 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...What the Labour Party committed to in our manifesto complements a lot of what is in the programme for Government. As such, we would be supportive of any of the measures that are coming in that we feel will progress this issue. As we know, our licensing laws do need some reform. Many of our pubs and restaurants are not open at the moment and we need to use this time to plan for when they...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (21 Jul 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...out a couple of issues from one of the submissions that caught my eye, namely, the quotes from SIPTU members. One of them said that at times there was rationing of PPE and workers were made to feel guilty for asking for it. Another said that it is now very difficult to get access to hand sanitiser and masks. PPE is locked away in the manager's office and if that manager is not in, it...

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Second Stage (15 Jul 2020)

Duncan Smith: I congratulate the Minister of State on his role, which I am sure still feels very new to him. I know he has been flying the flag down in his constituency for a long time, so congratulations on all his success. The Labour Party will support this Bill and we broadly agree with the repurposing of the existing levy for ring-fencing and the funding of the new climate action fund. It is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...the economy back up and running but there are people who are too scared to engage in their local economy, to go to a local restaurant or shop. Ireland will never get back on track until everyone feels confident enough to be able to engage in society and the economy and a big part of that, as well as the hand-washing, cough etiquette and physical distancing, is the use of face coverings....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Duncan Smith: I have a concern as we go into August and September. I imagine the schools will be back in some fashion, although that is a whole other debate. Society will feel like it is moving even further towards reopening and we may feel further away psychologically from the pandemic. I want to continue to hammer home the need for the Government to be ten steps ahead of where society is as we head...

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

Duncan Smith: ...with finding a new premises and setting up a business again. What advice do our guests have for SMEs that have found themselves in that situation? What supports are there for them? They are feeling abandoned by the Government and representative bodies at the moment. I agree that demand must be boosted. A large cohort of the population are immunosuppressed or are healthy but nervous...

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

Duncan Smith: ...of Ireland, which only exists because its clubs have pulled themselves up by their boot straps. The League of Ireland cannot be allowed to fall off the cliff. There is an existential crisis and a feeling of despondency in the League of Ireland. Who can blame it for that given that it has always been treated by the FAI as last on the list and never worthy of the investment and support it...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Reopening the Economy: Public Health Advice (9 Jun 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...witnesses on face masks. I have had many contacts over the past couple of days, in particular yesterday, from people who are very concerned about the messaging on face masks. To sum up, people feel it is rather woolly. What are their thoughts on the utility of wearing face masks and the directives from the Government on them? Do they have any thoughts or recommendations in that regard?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by HSE Officials (19 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: I welcome the witnesses for coming to the committee today. Why did they CEO feel he had to write to the Department on 19 April on the Chief Medical Officer's commitments on testing capacity? In a reply I received from the CMO this morning, I was told that the figure of 100,000 testing capacity, which we have reached this week after a month, will now be a fluid figure and under constant...

Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (6 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...an increase in the wealth gap in many countries and has further condemned workers in those industries to fewer protections and further economic inequality. That is how the workers in these airlines are feeling now. They feel unprotected and vulnerable. That is why I need to ask, in light of the recent reports of massive lay-offs of workers in the aviation sector in companies such as Aer...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...EU support package for farmers. Farmers have already been struggling with cashflows in the beef sector with a basic call for fair distribution of profits over the past year. I know some farmers feel undervalued and underappreciated by certain players in the supply chain in the beef sector. I would argue that regardless of the pandemic we face, farmers are always key members of the...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...The radical change I call for is, I believe, supported by most in this House and I believe there is an appetite for it in the Government. This Bill and these elements of the Bill are most welcome. We feel they will make a big difference. The Minister of State has our support and we will table some amendments this evening which we feel will improve the Bill.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...to see their grandparents. We can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel. However, we only get one opportunity to say goodbye to a loved one. The loneliness that such people must be feeling at this time must be especially acute. We must ensure that the sacrifice thrust upon them for the reasons outlined is not forgotten. We must not forget them. When we are reaching out, we...