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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Duncan Smith: I thank Ms Keane. I ask Go-Ahead Ireland the same question as my time is running out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Duncan Smith: I am happy with the net figure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Duncan Smith: What was the figure for Go-Ahead Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Duncan Smith: It must be said that Dublin Bus has 130 odd routes while Go-Ahead Ireland has about 30. Those figures are net but the fine per route would be pretty high for Go-Ahead Ireland. All three organisations have mentioned driver recruitment. I want to ask Mr. Edwards about a number of other issues he mentioned. It was reported in the press today that anti-social behaviour is impacting on routes....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Duncan Smith: My time is ticking down. In its opening statement Dublin Bus stated that the number of new drivers is not keeping pace with the rate of network expansion. Presumably the network expansion between the two providers and the NTA is the BusConnects system. What is the level of engagement? When the NTA says it is rolling out the next spine or the next part of the network and the bus companies...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Duncan Smith: Regarding the eye-watering figures quoted today relating to fines illustrate how bad it has been. Traditionally, bus driving has been a very sought-after role so what kind of economy do we have if companies are having such difficulty filling these roles? That is a bigger question. I thank the witnesses for their contributions.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (26 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 84. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the vacant property refurbishment grant has been extended to rural one-off houses; if so, the qualifying criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53659/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 96. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way that a child (details supplied) can obtain an Irish passport. [53623/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the systems that are in place in for people with disabilities who find it extremely difficult to get a photograph taken, to meet Department standards when applying for a passport; if there is not a system in place, the reason; if this issue was ever raised at committee level, if not, the reason for same; if this issue was raised, the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (26 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 114. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will confirm the systems that are in place for persons with disabilities who find it extremely difficult to get a photograph taken to comply with Department standards for social welfare cards including the travel card; if there is no system in place, the reason; if this issue was ever raised at committee level; if...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the lack of GP places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53678/22]

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: I am delighted to speak on the motion, which has many wonderful and admirable asks which we have all been hearing from our constituents throughout the country, be it the western rail link to Donegal or rural transport in general. One thing I would like to focus on is the issue of security on our transport services. On social media in recent days we have seen an incident that took place on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 165 of 4 October 2022, if there are any outstanding approvals of superannuation schemes for An Post; and if so, when they will be signed-off on. [52915/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to increase the service regularity of the 33X-bus in north County Dublin, as there has been a noticeable reduction in the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53426/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 300. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of one-off houses purchased by each local authority in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52912/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities have recently been given an instruction to purchase one-off houses for tenants with a notice to quit or to prevent homelessness; if so, if he will outline the instruction given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52913/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 382. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a school place for a Ukrainian child (details supplied) who is living in Fairways, Donabate and is unable to find a school placement locally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52889/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 383. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a school place for a Ukrainian child (details supplied) staying in Hildan, Rolestown who has been unable to secure a school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52890/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 654. To ask the Minister for Health the number of community resident placements that currently exist within CHO9; the number by provider; the names of providers providing these placements; the change in numbers between 2017 and 2022; the plans, if any, to expand the number of placements in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53217/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Oct 2022)

Duncan Smith: 680. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether an elective hospital should be considered for Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52538/22]