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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (23 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 622. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to the State if the M1 slip toll in Drogheda were to be removed; if he will meet with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss the possibility of the Drogheda M1 slip tolls being removed to secure future investment in Drogheda and to eliminate unnecessary and chaotic traffic build-up north and south of Drogheda due to the...

Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Public opinion is very much in favour of this legislation. Deputy McLoughlin has done the country a service by bringing it forward and I congratulate him on his efforts. I do think, though, that we have to get into the real world with regard to energy and the future of our economy. We have to strike a balance between the issues around climate change and where we are going to get our energy...

Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 180. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the proposed Drogheda northern cross route; if the plans have been amended recently due to the closure of Laurence's Gate to traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25047/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Narrow Water bridge that will link counties Louth and Down; the details of reference for the planning approval expiry dates; and if he will provide other relevant details on the progress of the project. [24967/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the financial proposal in County Louth which will see the care of 30 persons with disabilities being cared for by a group (details supplied); the details of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25239/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff Recruitment (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of jobs that will be created in the new courthouse in Drogheda; the type of jobs that will be made available; the way in which interested persons can apply for available jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25345/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 127. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for refusal of the national funding to promote the integration of immigrants for a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25572/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 324. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address concerns raised (details supplied) regarding the new process on passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25547/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the status and projected timeframe for the possible introduction of medical cannabis under the supervision of medical professionals; if he will make available information related to this area of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25288/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 426. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address the concerns of a person (details supplied) regarding the provision of services for children's arthritis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25441/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Road Tolls (1 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Shane Ross. The question of tolls and their impact on the local environment, businesses and for local people on social visits crossing north-south from my town and into east Meath, and the opposite way as well, is a hugely important issue for people in my constituency. The real issue here is that nobody objects, in my view, to the main toll booth at...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Tolls (1 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the commitment of the Minister to visit and view it. It is important that he does. That is hands on, and I welcome that. The Minister will see the significant need for what we are talking about, particularly on the east side of Drogheda, to allow port-bound traffic avoid in total the town of Drogheda. We need a new bridge to carry traffic, north and south, and a proper road...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Tolls (1 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course, and Members of the Oireachtas-----

Topical Issue Debate: Road Tolls (1 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: -----and all the Independent councillors.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Tolls (1 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Good stuff.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 133. To ask the Taoiseach the policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in his Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of his Department; if there is a responsibility to employ persons with disabilities to a quota of 3% of its workforce; if this quota has now been exceeded; if there has been an advertised competition in relation to this quota; if...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 165. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in her Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of her Department; if there is a responsibility to employ persons with disabilities to a quota of 3% of its workforce; if this quota has now been exceeded; if there has been an advertised...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 245. To ask the Minister for Finance the policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in his Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of his Department; if there is a responsibility to employ persons with disabilities to a quota of 3% of its workforce; if this quota has now been exceeded; if there has been an advertised competition in relation to this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 367. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in his Department and in each State and semi-State body under the aegis of his Department; if there is a responsibility to employ persons with disabilities to a quota of 3% of its workforce; if this quota has now been exceeded; if there has been an advertised competition...