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225. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount invested into improving barracks accommodation each year since 2016; the number of units each year that were refurbished; the number planned for refurbishment over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7179/25]

226. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if refurbished barracks accommodation are being fitted with solar panels; if the investment in Collins Barracks, Cork will include the installation of solar panels or other energy efficient technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7180/25]

227. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant or derelict housing units or barracks accommodation owned the Defence Forces, by location; the plans in place for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7181/25]

233. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will bring forward proposals to ensure that members of the Defence Forces are offered mental health supports when they return from foreign deployment without having to first request it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/25]

850. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he has concerns over the passing of EU Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/89 of 20 January 2025 authorising the placing on the market of UV-treated powder of whole tenebrio molitor larvae (yellow mealworm) as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7239/25]

138. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on an application by a person (details supplied) for the working family payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6615/25]

223. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the estimated wait time for new referrals for a first appointment with the National Gender Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6588/25]

130. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of forced evictions by the Cambodian government at the Angkor Wat complex; if Ireland’s UNESCO ambassador has discussed the matter; the Government’s position on such evictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6132/25]

312. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the delivery of a new school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5487/25]

296. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she plans to fund the dead version of the Shingles vaccine, as it is not funded by the HSE and is not currently available on the medical card, so that the blood cancer community who are medically advised to get the vaccine are not unfairly punished; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5256/25]

2. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on the Government’s plan to introduce the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4852/25]

76. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on all communications he has had with the Trump administration at Ministerial and governmental level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4848/25]

77. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the average turnaround time for first-time and renewal passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4849/25]

78. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are any plans in the lifetime of this Government to open new embassies and permanent missions; where these would be located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4850/25]

79. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on all communications he has had with the new British government at ministerial and governmental level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4851/25]

184. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Finance to outline any plans to make pension bonus payments tax free for individuals who are in receipt of a contributory State pension and a private pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4723/25]

279. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education if a school place for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4167/25]

311. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed secondary school in a location (details supplied); when she expects construction to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4650/25]

312. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed primary school at a location (details supplied); if the site has been acquired by her Department; when the construction of this much-needed school will commence; if, given that 2,100 housing units have been granted planning permission with 1,700 under construction currently, this can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4651/25]

381. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the definition and objectives in the planning code of "self-sustaining growth towns"; how many have this classification in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4652/25]

691. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide greater clarity on the programme for Government’s commitment to roll out more early-age dementia supports and for increased funding for the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4698/25]

692. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase the number of places for individuals who need 24/7 care due to suffering with early-onset dementia who are under 65 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4699/25]

235. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the review into the surgical management of developmental dysplasia of the hip at Cappagh and Temple Street Children's Hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3723/25]

439. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the details of any grants available to a school to purchase a multi-purpose play area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2624/25]

538. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason an organisation (details supplied) is not eligible for Sports Ireland support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2647/25]