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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 52: In page 54, line 21, to delete "required" and substitute "that it is reasonably practicable to do".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move amendment No. 53: In page 9, line 20, after "enactments;" to insert the following:"to amend the State Authorities (Public Private Partnership Arrangements) Act 2002 and the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005;".

Topical Issue Debate: Civil Partnership Legislation (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am responding on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, who is unfortunately unable to be here at this time. The notification and registration of civil marriages is governed by Part 6 of the Civil Registration Act 2004. The notification and registration of civil partnerships is governed by Part 7A of the Act. The Act provides that a civil marriage can be solemnised and a civil...

Topical Issue Debate: Civil Partnership Legislation (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will ensure the Deputy's views are brought to the attention of the Minister. Moreover, if there is other information he might be able to supply, particularly in regard to how these issues have been dealt with effectively in other jurisdictions, it would be helpful to receive it.

Topical Issue Debate: Voluntary Sector Funding (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. The funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector aims to provide multi-annual funding to national organisations towards core costs associated with the provision of services. The current...

Topical Issue Debate: Voluntary Sector Funding (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will ensure the Minister, Deputy Hogan, is briefed on the points raised. As was acknowledged, he cannot be here to reply to this issue. The decisions on proposals for funding under the scheme take into account considerations such as the social and economic benefits, consistency with current policies and long-term vision. As I said earlier, the decision-making process in this case took...

Topical Issue Debate: Voluntary Sector Funding (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that, but I was just making the point that we all want to ensure that there is adequate funding for all our voluntary organisations. That is what we are all about.

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Senators MacSharry, Leyden and Mary Ann O'Brien for bringing forward this Bill. I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. The Minister of State with responsibility for disability, equality and mental health is unable to be here and sends her apologies to the House. Like physical health, mental health and well-being are relevant to everyone. I know that Members are...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is a little pejorative and I reject it.

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: In my view, it takes from the debate.

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: No.

European Regulation on Eurodac: Motion. (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I move:That Dáil Éireann approve a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of Eurodac (recast) and for the effective application of the Dublin Regulation.

Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Fifth Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: The position of the Deputies opposing this Bill is clear and I acknowledge their concerns, though I think they are unfounded. The EPA will have an extra arm dealing with radiological issues. There is clarity on membership of its board and its responsibilities. The EPA is responsible for other issues such as monitoring drinking water, waste management, water quality and emergency response...

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Social Housing Provision (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I answer this question on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, who has special responsibility for housing but is unavoidably delayed. I thank Deputy Seán Kenny for raising this matter and I have listened with interest to what he has said. The Department of the Environment, Community and Local...

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Social Housing Provision (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am happy to raise these comments with the Department, along with the assurances on the timeline the Deputy seeks as they are not included in the speech I have given. I will ask the Department to contact the Deputy as a matter of urgency and I support the views he expressed. Regardless of the complexity of the matter, it is the intention of all concerned, particularly the Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Agencies (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I wish to advise the Deputy that information in respect of the members of the Board of the Loughs Agency from 2010 to 2014 can be found on the eGovernance website or by contacting the Body directly. For the convenience of the Deputy, a list of the membership of the Board is set out in tabular form below. Expenses arrangements are an operational matter for the Agency but I will bring the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Funding (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I refer to the reply to Question No 129 of 27 March 2014. The position is unchanged. Inland Fisheries Ireland is and always has been prepared to assist search and rescue or recovery operations in practicable ways insofar that it can. The provision of funding to clubs as suggested in the question is not within it's statutory remit.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Funding (3 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I can advise the Deputy that earlier this year I launched three development funds from IFI, totaling €410,000, aimed at supporting angling development and promoting conservation works. Each of the three funds has specific eligibility criteria attached and were generated from the angling community. The Salmon Conservation Fund, derived from the conservation stamp portion of the salmon...

Valuation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: He is going for one of those tickets.

Valuation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Deputy Cowen again for bringing this Bill before the House. We have had a very useful debate with contributions from all sides. The agreement we have reached in principle is very welcome. An outcome like this shows it can be useful to have debates on these issues on a Friday. I look forward to the Committee Stage debate. Having attended many matches over the years, I am aware...