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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (13 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), in common with a range of State Agencies and other organisations, participates in social media in order to engage individuals and organisations in its core business areas. I understand that IFI posts on its Facebook page news and information on events and developments of interest to anglers and other...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am smiling because I agree with some of the things the Senator is saying.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is right.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: What about Charlie Haughey?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: No.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (14 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I dtosach, ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le Senator Barrett as ucht an Bille seo a chur faoi bhráid an tSeanaid. Cé nach bfhuil an Rialtas ag glacadh leis an mBille, tá sé tábhachtach go mbeidh díospóireacht leathan againn agus gur féidir le Seanadóirí ó gach taobh den Teach a dtuairimí a nochtadh. Tuigeann muid...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Eel Fishing Licences (27 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Conservation of Eel Fishing (Prohibition on Issue of Licences) Bye-law No. 858, 2009 prohibited the issue of eel fishing licences in any Fishery District. This Bye-law was introduced following the requirement for Ireland and other EU Member states to draw up an Eel Management Plan (EMP) under the 2007 EU Eel regulation (1100/2007). The International Council for Exploration of the Sea...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Redeployment (27 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: Issues relating to accommodation and staffing are day-to-day operational matters for public bodies, in this instance Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Accommodation is one of the most significant cost components of public sector organisations and it is incumbent on all agencies to achieve economy and efficiency. In this context the Board of IFI has commenced a strategic rationalisation of its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Telecommunications and Energy Councils: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (28 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister can talk about what is happening with fracking in Europe, but I can only comment about Ireland.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." First, this legislation will establish the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF. This is one of the key elements of the programme for Government and the medium-term economic strategy published last December. The ISIF will take over the assets of the National Pensions Reserve Fund, comprising some €6.9 billion in the...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have about 15 pages.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: So I cannot read it? Okay.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy is talking from the backbenches.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: Tabharfaidh mé freagra ar sin ar ball.

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a labhair ar an mBille seo, go háirithe iad siúd a labhair as Gaeilge. Bhí sé an-mhaith Gaeilge bhinn bhlasta Chiarraí a chloisint ón Teachta Ó hUigínn. Ba mhaith liom freisin comhghairdeachas a ghlacadh leis an Teacht Ruth Coppinger as bheith tofa don Dáil agus as an chéad...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness, I did not interrupt anyone. I listened with respect and interest to everything, particularly the points Deputy Boyd Barrett has made. They were cogent and practical and I hope to reply to them constructively. It is important that this is a constructive debate. People on all sides of the House have welcomed the principle of the Bill, including Deputy Boyd Barrett, Deputy...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I presume it will be the Select Sub-Committee on Finance. Deputies who are not members of the committee may still attend. There will be no restrictions on the issues that can be raised. We want to get this right and to take on board everybody's views. We want everybody to be satisfied that there has been due diligence in relation to this legislation. I thank Deputies for their...

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1).

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (29 May 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am advised that Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has received requests from three clubs in Cavan, namely the Bunnoe, Laragh and Cavan Anglers, seeking the introduction of Bye-laws relating to minimum size limit and daily bag limits for sections of the Upper Erne catchment. I am also advised that it appears that the intention of the proposed Bye-laws is to protect and preserve the wild trout...