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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (13 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 254. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda by rank and location in the Louth Garda division and Ashbourne, Meath division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46466/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (13 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns regarding drug-related crime in Drogheda and east County Meath, such as the recent discharge of five bullets from a firearm into a dwelling house in a residential area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46513/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Housing Market: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome our guests and thank them for their professionalism and advice. Over the years, the ESRI, as an independent, professional body, has been on the button in terms of informing public policy as well as advising the Government and the Opposition. Despite the appalling vista it presents, Brexit also gives us the opportunity to change significant policies, particularly with regard to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Nothing is more important than this debate, short as it may be. Drogheda is a fabulous town of 40,000 citizens. Moneymore is one of the finest estates with which I have ever worked. It is a community of people and families who work together and who are fraught and distressed about what has been happening in their community. A small number of people are engaged in this activity. They are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's response and the commitment he received from the Garda Commissioner that no stone will be left unturned to get these criminals. The fear must be in the bedroom of the criminal, not in that of the ordinary citizens who are having sleepless nights in some parts of Drogheda. This must end. I must point again to the inequality in Garda numbers in two towns of equal...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Hear, hear.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are no apologies. I remind members to switch off their mobile phones. I propose that we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I remind members to turn off their mobile phones completely as they interfere with recording equipment. Before we commence our main business I will turn to correspondence No. 2018/352, which is a letter dated 6 November from the Taxi Dispatch Operators Representative Association, TDORA, stating that it would like to make a presentation to the joint committee to brief members on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the national sports policy 2018 - 2027. I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross; the Minister of State at the Department with special responsibility for tourism and sport, Deputy Brendan Griffin; and the officials who are present. Before we commence, for the purpose of officials attending I am required to read...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Minister and Minister of State. Senator O'Mahony is first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: The gold medal would go to the late Charlie Haughey. I do not think anyone could beat that, using the Government jet to fly to Paris.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank members for their contributions. Before the Minister responds, I will make a few points. I welcome the significant funding that is being provided for sport in this programme, which is important. The key point we must never forget is the health gain for people, particularly those who do not participate in sport throughout their lives. That is a major gain, bringing increased...

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ba mhaith liom i dtús báire fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. Admhaím gur Bhille tábhachtach é an Bille seo. Caithfimid go léir anois díriú ar na toghcháin atá le teacht an bhliain seo chugainn agus ar iarrthóirí a phiocadh sna dúthaigh ina mbeidh comhairleoirí á toghadh. The...

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thought that noise was one of my supporters getting into the House. I have lost my train of thought.

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I would never forget Drogheda and I hope it never forgets me.

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Drogheda is the largest conurbation in the country that is not a city. According to data released by the Central Statistics Office, Drogheda has a population of more than 40,000. It is a huge area. The population of Drogheda is larger than the populations of a significant number of counties. Outside the main cities, Drogheda is the largest town in Ireland. It is bigger than Dundalk. It...

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am aware of the problems that exist in the locality. I am particularly aware of the wishes of Meath jersey holders, who are very good footballers. Unfortunately, we have trouble catching up with them when we are playing games of football. I am not speaking about the issues relating to east Meath that have been raised by other parties. I do not think it will be necessary to take over...

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: There was "the County of the Town of Drogheda" which was abolished in the 1890 local government reform. At one stage-----

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: At one stage, we had a Member of Parliament, MP. I would not object to having been the MP at that time.