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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: This is my first contribution and I thank the people of Dublin-Fingal for placing their faith in me as one of their five representatives in the Dáil. It is an honour beyond words, and I will do my utmost to repay the faith they have placed in me. Since polling day more than seven weeks ago, the clutch of new Deputies, or even the more experience Deputies, could not have imagined what...

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: I spoke this morning about our concerns, which are held throughout the House, about personal protective equipment. Following on from Deputy Ossian Smyth's contribution, I want to focus on the dental profession for a moment. There is great concern among those in the profession. They believe they are still getting conflicting advice that is putting them in danger. The view coming from...

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 Labour Party welcomes the Bill’s elements concerning the moratorium on rent increases and tenancy terminations. It is common sense and will provide some comfort to people in vulnerable housing and tenancy situations in this scary time. It must be said, however, that we cannot have a scenario where landlords who have been given a break on their mortgage payments by the banks do...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2020)

Duncan Smith: The business today shall be as set out in the third revised Report of the Business Committee dated 30 April 2020. In relation to today's business, it is proposed that, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the only business to be taken shall be the business as set out in the third revised Report of the Business Committee, with no Questions on Promised Legislation; between each item of...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Duncan Smith: I wish to pass on my sincere condolences to all those families who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 since the House last met a week ago. The crisis continues and the sadness mounts as we continue to battle against this appalling virus. To reiterate, the Minister has our support in leading that fight, as do the CEO of the HSE, the CMO and all the workers on the front line and in support...

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

Duncan Smith: I hope there will be time at the end for the Minister to answer some questions. If not, I would appreciate it if I could receive some answers by means of correspondence. I first recognise the resilience and commitment of all the workers and producers in the agriculture sector in keeping our supermarket shelves stocked at this very difficult time. It is an industry vulnerable every year to...

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: Once again, the EU is faced with a major crisis. This crisis has the potential to make or break the Union. The test this time is whether the EU can demonstrate solidarity among its member states based on shared democratic values or just wants to be a marketplace. One of the reasons the UK was never fully integrated into the EU was it only wanted a single market and not a political...

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

Duncan Smith: I would appreciate if the Minister of State might respond to me in writing with any replies that he does not have time to give here. It is great that we have an opportunity to discuss tourism. All of us in the House share an immense sense of pride in our country as a beautiful, welcoming and varied tourism destination. As we observe the initial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is...

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

Duncan Smith: I appreciate that.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to invest in upgrades or a new building for a school (details supplied) which is operating out of prefabs which have been in situ for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4330/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to invest in upgrade works to a school building (details supplied) which as of 2019 has been deemed faulty following a review of the build; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4331/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 199. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of a school (details supplied) in relation to providing a new building for increasing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4332/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the land acquisition for a new building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4333/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his long-term plans to invest in extra capacity for second-level students in Skerries, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4334/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the land acquisition for a new building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4335/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the provision of the new school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4390/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 360. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the reopening of the Garda station in Rush, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4338/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 542. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to deficiencies in the CAMHS helpline services made available to those in north County Dublin on CAMHS waiting lists; the solutions planned to ease the deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4358/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 543. To ask the Minister for Health if the main phone number for the north County Dublin CAMHS is serviced during business hours; if the service level targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4359/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (13 May 2020)

Duncan Smith: 544. To ask the Minister for Health the levels of clinical staffing for CAMHS in each region; the annual targets for increasing clinical staff for CAMHS nationwide in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/20]