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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is the case even though the water in Wicklow is the best.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Where is that provision in the legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: No, Mr. Berney is wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. Berney is wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. Berney is wrong. There was no guillotine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Vice Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Can I comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: What does Mr. O'Brien mean by that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Will the Vice Chairman allow me to reply to Mr. O'Brien?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have read the note supplied by ICTU and I note ICTU accepts that the Minister has given an assurance to the unions. Mr. Berney referred to the "assurance that there would be no unilateral change to the arrangements for the delivery of public water services". That statement concedes the point. In other words, if the unions do not agree, then there will be no change. Is that the right or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: My understanding of that is what the unions are saying has been listened to and the Minister agrees with them. I am just giving my opinion. I do not wish to argue with Mr. Berney. I have read what the Minister said and what Mr. Berney said, which was on that basis, "we were willing to participate in a process of active dialogue". That is fine. I still profoundly disagree with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I understand what Mr. Berney is saying. If, say, John has to move position A, Jack will come in but not from the same company. Is that the point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: The point I wanted to make was that Irish Water offers great opportunities to people in apprenticeship, for people in engineering and it helps people to get new skills. It is a much better career structure to work for a nationwide company than for a small county council that serves 30,000 or 40,000 people. That is one of the great attractions for Irish Water.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Irish Water: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: If I may finish, I will not take a minute. I thank the witnesses for their presentation and if I can help in any way, I would be happy to do so. I thank the Vice Chairman for his indulgence.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (19 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date on the implementation of the front-loading of inclusion support assistant posts; if the recommendation of the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, will be implemented by September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26770/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (19 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 236. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average financial penalty imposed through the court system on persons found guilty of driving without a motor insurance policy in place and that being the first offence committed; his plans to further strengthen legislation in this area for the future to deter persons from driving uninsured; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 383. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children and adults diagnosed with intellectual disability, autism, mental health difficulties or a dual diagnosis of mental health and intellectual disability that have been placed in specialist care facilities outside of the State by the Health Services Executive in 2017, by the nine CHO areas; the number...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (19 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 384. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the targeted 100 bed unit at the St. Mary's Hospital site, Dublin Road, Drogheda; the reason for possible changes in bed capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26656/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Process (19 Jun 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 470. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views in relation to the Waste Reduction Bill 2017; the reason that may cause a delay to the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26600/18]