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Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Plean Infheistíochta agus Scéimeanna Teanga: An tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (2 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit freisin. Aontaím go bhfuil a dhícheall á dhéanamh aige, cé nach mbeimis riamh sásta leis an méid oibre atá á dhéanamh ag aon Aire. Tá ceist agam mar bhí mé sa Ghaeltacht, Gaeltacht Chiarraí, i rith na seachtaine atá imithe tharainn. Tá laghdú ar an daonra ansin i...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Plean Infheistíochta agus Scéimeanna Teanga: An tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (2 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Níl aon difríocht eadrainn faoin méid a dúirt an tAire Stáit ach tá rud speisialta ag baint leis an nGaeltacht nach bhfuil ag baint le haon áit tuaithe eile cé go bhfuil, i slite, na fadhbanna céanna i ngach áit. Tá Roinn atá freagrach as an nGaeltacht ann, áfach, ach tá an Ghaeltacht ag dul in éag i gcónaí....

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Plean Infheistíochta agus Scéimeanna Teanga: An tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (2 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ó thaobh-----

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Plean Infheistíochta agus Scéimeanna Teanga: An tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta (2 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Anois.

Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I pay tribute to the finest bunch of patriots and decent, honourable men and women I have ever come across, namely, the men and women who work for Inland Fisheries Ireland. According to its last annual report, they carried out approximately 561 land-based patrols, more than 1,000 water-based patrols and 27,000 foot and vehicle patrols to protect one of the country's most important resources....

Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have eight minutes of my time left. The point is an appreciation of nature, the cycle of life and genetics. Young people find out that all of the fish in the River Boyne came from the River Boyne. The salmon do not go to any other river. Whether it is the River Moy, River Lee or wherever it is, the fish are based on the river that they come from and spawn in. The magnificent story and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (3 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent atrocities inflicted on gay men in Chechnya as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20903/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date on the new courthouse for Drogheda; when it will be available for the administration of justice in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21177/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 59. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the recently announced increase in Garda numbers in County Louth by location; when her plans to further increase Garda numbers by location will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21178/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 121. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if a reply will issue to the person concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21263/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 168. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide automatic medical cards for persons on long term kidney dialysis treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21175/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 169. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21176/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Charge (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 243. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on implementing a reduction in the broadcasting levy on independent radio stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21515/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Charge (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 246. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider supporting a reduction in the broadcasting levy on independent radio stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21294/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Uasal Ó Tuathail go háirithe. Is seanchara liom é. Bhíomar ag troid le chéile ar an taobh céanna san Ard-Chúirt blianta ó shin. Fáiltím roimh an prionsabal atá anseo. Ní raibh aon dabht agam riamh gurb é seo an treo ceart, ach cad a thiteann amach i dtíortha eile? An bhfuil aon bhunreacht...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Cuirfidh mé ceist chun é a mionmhíniú más féidir liom. Ó thaobh an historical reference, an bhfuil aon tír ann ina bhfuil an cheist sin sáite isteach ina bunreacht? Sin í an cheist atá ann. Tuigim an fáth go bhfuilimid ag déanamh é seo. It is a purely technical question é sin ach, maidir leis na focail atá Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Just chun é a chinntiú-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Tá rud amháin eile. Chun dul ar ais ar chuid den chéad ceist faoi Ervia, tá Uisce Éireann ann agus tá sé i gceannas ar an gcóras poiblí, ach tá bord eile agus comhlacht eile ag déanamh reachtaireacht ar Uisce Éireann. Is é mo thuairim féin go mbeadh sé níos fearr dá mbeadh Uisce Éireann amháin i...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Go raibh maith agat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister. From a theoretical point of view, this is the first time I have participated when it is not a Minister but a Member who is introducing the legislation. That is unusual and welcome. In fairness, this is the proper process for the people who have introduced the legislation. The Minister made it clear that he is listening. He or his officials have met with the...