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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 407. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 17 May 2017, if the HSE will respond to the issues raised which were not dealt with in the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30039/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 408. To ask the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff employed nationwide; the number of these who do not have an official HSE email address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30040/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 409. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time posts for occupational therapists in each county; the number of vacancies in each area; the number of such persons on leave; the cost of replacing such persons on a temporary basis, by county; if no such arrangement has been made, the reason therefor; the waiting list in each county by periods (details supplied); the waiting list for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 438. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding Traveller support and services provided by his Department in each county; the groups, agencies and voluntary bodies involved; the cost of same for each county for the past three years and to date in 2017; his plans to set up an advisory group to report on the minimum levels of support and services from his...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 462. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Traveller support and services provided by his Department in each county; the groups, agencies and voluntary bodies involved; the cost of same for each county for the past three years and to date in 2017; his plans to set up an advisory group to report on the minimum levels of support and services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 506. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding Traveller support and services provided by his Department in each county; the groups, agencies and voluntary bodies involved; the cost of same for each county for the past three years and to date in 2017; his plans to set up an advisory group to report on the minimum levels of support and services from his...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 524. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding Traveller support and services provided by her Department in each county; the groups, agencies and voluntary bodies involved; the cost of same for each county for the past three years and to date in 2017; her plans to set up an advisory group to report on the minimum levels of support and services from her...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 609. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding Traveller support and services provided by his Department in each county; the groups, agencies and voluntary bodies involved; the cost of same for each county for the past three years and to date in 2017; his plans to set up an advisory group to report on the minimum levels of support and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 649. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding Traveller support and services provided by his Department in each county; the groups, agencies and voluntary bodies involved; the cost of same for each county for the past three years and to date in 2017; his plans to set up an advisory group to report on the minimum levels of support and services from his Department...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is very important legislation which concerns the quality of our justice system. It is not just about the appointment of judges. It is about how people are treated in our legal system, how they end up in court and what happens to them. It is very important when one goes through that process, whether it be as the result of a civil action or a criminal action, that it is fair and...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was told to keep going for 20 minutes. I propose the adjournment.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will continue with my story in the second half. I hope all Members will be present to listen to me.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I spoke earlier today about the need for diversity in our Judiciary. We need to bring about change in a constructive way so that the Judiciary represents, in the broadest possible way, all of our society and all our communities. We have made very significant progress in one area of our Judiciary in recent years. In 1996, some 13% of judges were female, but that figure has now increased to...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I advise the Deputy not to go knocking down any historic buildings in Kerry. I will be after him if he does. We won our case and got our costs. There is a certain intimidatory presence in the High Court. One walks up the stairs and a man comes flying down with a stick. I believe he is the judge's beadle and he pushes people away from the great and honourable judge who ascends the stairs,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Threshold representative and Dr. Lyons. I live in County Louth but my office often obtains excellent legal advice from Threshold for people who have difficulties regarding tenancies. The organisation provides a professional service. Notwithstanding everything that has been said, particularly by Dr. Lyons, whom I greatly admire and would not dare contradict, members of my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is where rent control does not apply. With rent pressure zones, that should not be a problem because it could only go up by a set amount. However, this is far in excess of that and is not controlled because it is not being let. That is the point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree with Deputy Ellis. I understand that in England the empty homes commission – I do not know the correct name – profiles the types of properties to which the Deputy referred and decides on how to ensure they are occupied. It deals with properties over banks, banks which are no longer in business, commercial zones that will never be commercial again and places near ports...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Airbnb economist. I wish to clear up a few points. Mr. Robinson stated that there had always been a significant rental market in Dublin. While that is so, there has never been a housing crisis like the one we have now. Therefore, we have a greater burden to ensure that whatever properties are available for significant periods ought to be family homes or for people who need...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Will Mr. Robinson address the question of the rent pressure zones and where his clients can compete outside of that in an area that is rent controlled, therefore getting a much bigger income than if the property was let to a family? It does not relate to existing rents when they let the next time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is because they do not have to conform to the rent pressure zone rules.