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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I understand that. It is obviously a rescue service.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: From under the wheel of the Department.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is a political decision.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I presume the matter will come back to us as a committee in that context.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Of course we will be and I hope we all will be.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is welcome. It is very advantageous that we have somebody of his calibre to provide that skill.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: It adds to the credibility of the organisation that its capacity at that level is needed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Absolutely
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Clonan for his comprehensive presentation and answering the questions put to him. I pay tribute to him and his staff for their work, professionalism and bravery in keeping us all safe and saving lives. I pay tribute, in particular, to the over 1,000 volunteers with whom he works for their commitment and professionalism in keeping us safe and saving lives. We look forward to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: We will be delighted to avail of that opportunity.
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (31 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 31. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to help businesses prepare for Brexit, particularly in the Border region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4467/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (31 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 43. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to enhance the role of the local enterprise offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4468/19]
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rate Application (5 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: What we are talking about is the EU food supplement directive which defines clearly the foodstuffs sold in Ireland that are regulated by the Food Safety Authority. Tens of thousands of people consume these products weekly. The directive defines foodstuffs as those products "the purpose of which is to supplement the normal diet and which are concentrated sources of nutrients or other...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rate Application (5 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome what the Minister of State has said and will concentrate on his last paragraph. He has said the Minister for Finance understands the concerns of the industry on the matter, as well as the concerns of the public and those who consume these products weekly and daily. It is welcome that he has agreed to put in place a process that will ensure the 2019 tax strategy group paper will...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inshore Fisheries (6 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 12. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the main objectives of the inshore fishing sector strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5717/19]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inshore Fisheries (6 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the main objectives of his inshore fishing sector strategy, in particular, job creation, in attracting new entrants and the conservation of species.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inshore Fisheries (6 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Is the Minister aware that 42% of the boats in the north-east inshore fishery fleet which extends from Dublin to the Border work out of County Louth, particularly the ports of Clogherhead, Annagassan and Carlingford? The fleet is a significant employer, not just in fisheries but also in marine tourism, processing and transport. What plans does the Minister have to conserve the resources...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inshore Fisheries (6 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's comments and his exclusion of larger boats from the six-mile zone. It makes a significant difference. In County Louth the razor clam, lobster and crab and cockerel fisheries in Dundalk Bay are all of huge importance locally. I look forward to the Minister's launching the report and his visit to County Louth in the near future.
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishery Harbour Centres (6 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 47. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his priorities for investment under the fisheries harbours infrastructure programme for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5718/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (6 Feb 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses that qualify for the deferred payments scheme; the length of time it takes to process an application for the scheme; if the Revenue Commissioners will be obliged to allow the scheme apply to all traders following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU; if the Revenue Commissioners have increased the number of employees in the deferred...