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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (7 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 228. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the implementation of the findings of the review of the flat rate expenses system conducted by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners in 2018 and 2019; if he has sought a further deferral while the matter is being considered by the Tax Strategy Group under the auspices of his Department; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (7 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 230. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the implementation of the findings of the review of the flat rate expenses system conducted by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners in 2018 and 2019 (details supplied); and if he has sought a further deferral while the matter is being considered by the Tax Strategy Group under the auspices of his Department.; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (7 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 401. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the up to date position with secondary school places in County Kildare (details supplied); if she is considering interim measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11455/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (7 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 575. To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to roll out a free inoculation programme to vaccinate infants and children against chicken pox; if so, when such a programme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11028/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 642. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the provision of a chest-bracing service for children under the public healthcare system as of March 2023; when he expects the HSE National Service Plan 2023 to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11357/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 653. To ask the Minister for Health the number of organisations and their locations supplying meals on wheels in the Kildare south area; the number of meals they are providing and their frequency; how much financial support they are getting from the HSE and or her Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11453/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Defibrillators Provision (7 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 654. To ask the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on a national register for the location of defibrillators AEDs; if he is considering an app to assist in their location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11454/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aviation Industry (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his plans for a national strategy for sustainable aviation fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10363/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aviation Industry (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: I am asking about the need for sustainable aviation fuel policy. As it currently stands, bar a sail boat or a row boat, there is no carbon-free way of leaving the island, with aviation accounting for between 2.5% and 3.5% of global carbon emissions and emissions in the commercial maritime sector accounting for similar percentages. Taking as fact that we will have to have an aviation sector...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aviation Industry (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: We will be developing a SAF policy. Mandating is one thing. The industry will be asking for incentives for developing it. The Minister, Deputy Ryan, had mentioned the importance of Shannon Airport as a potential hub for developing new technologies. However, currently airlines such as Aer Lingus have a target of 10% SAF fuel by 2030. Ryanair has a target of 12.5% by 2030 but, as the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Aviation Industry (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: That is exciting, but everyone knows that hydrogen-based power is a long way into the future with regard to the aviation sector and sustainable aviation fuel is the next step. There are four pillars for sustainable aviation. There is carbon reduction, waste reduction, energy efficiency and noise reduction. Sustainable aviation fuel plays a role in all four of them. The Minister knows the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken by Transport for Ireland to introduce multi-modal integrated ticketing nationwide; the timeline that exists for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10366/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the stealth charges from Irish Rail, which affect those using the elderly travel passes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10364/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the cessation of a bus service (details supplied) from New Ross to Kilkenny; if there will be a replacement service put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10365/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (2 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any plans are in place to amalgamate the child Leap card for five- to 15-year-olds, and the child Leap card for 16- to 18-year-olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10367/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any exemptions for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in sitting an examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10359/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Renewable Energy Generation (1 Mar 2023)

Duncan Smith: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills following the announcement in budget 2023, if she will provide an update on the roll-out of solar panels for school buildings; how solar panel providers can tender for such work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10324/23]

National Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2023)

Duncan Smith: I thank Deputy Cullinane and Sinn Féin for bringing this motion and this issue for discussion before the Dáil again in their Private Members' time. Before I get into the motion itself, I would like to pick up on what the Minister said about the many things that are being delivered, including a national "modern network of primary care centres". When will we get a primary care...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (28 Feb 2023)

Duncan Smith: 387. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has yet to receive the extra €10 allocated to those over 80 years who are claiming the State pension, as is the person's entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9488/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (28 Feb 2023)

Duncan Smith: 547. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a hospital (details supplied) will put in place an appointment only service in its urgent care unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9556/23]