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Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am privileged to take part in this debate, which is of huge importance for the country and the European project, that bright shining idea that brought together the nations of Europe following catastrophic and appalling world wars in the 20th century and many other wars in the 19th century and earlier. This vision of a united Europe incorporated all of us, including old enemies such as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Charge (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; and the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9943/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Charge (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 185. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; and the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction [9945/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Charge (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 186. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9947/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Charge (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 187. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the broadcasting levy; the plans and timelines in relation to the introduction of the reduction.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9949/19]

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: City status is an important issue for everybody in County Louth, particularly in Drogheda, and, indeed, in east Meath. The area has grown phenomenally in Drogheda, east Meath and south Louth. The Central Statistics Office, CSO, has released figures that show the town of Drogheda has a population in excess of 40,000. On the north side of Drogheda there is planning permission for over 5,000...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We are now in public session. The minutes of the meetings of 6 and 14 February have been circulated. Are they agreed? Agreed. I turn now to correspondence. On No. 2019/401, it is proposed to note this correspondence and to forward it to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross. Is that agreed? Agreed. On Nos. 2019/402A and 2019/402B, it is proposed to note this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: He was only appointed until the end of April 2019. His first appointment was for a year as that is what was left to run in the term.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes. There is no problem. It is a matter for the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is the proposal that the committee consents to the reappointment of Mr. Maurice O'Gorman agreed to? Agreed. Correspondence Nos. 2019/405A and 2019/405B were considered at our meeting of 14 February when we agreed to reschedule the meeting with the Football Association of Ireland for 10 April.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Does the Senator propose that we try to reschedule before the end of March?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are four named persons in the correspondence. We can come back to the Senator in a minute when the clerk gets the information.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. Delaney proposed to bring in four persons. If the Senator wishes, we will come back to this item when we get those names. We will leave it aside for the moment and return to it later in the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Correspondence No. 2019/406 was considered on 14 February. We are reissuing the invitation to the Minister to attend to discuss rural transport. Is that agreed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We agreed on 14 February to reissue the invitation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: He is.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of information, we agreed on 14 February to reissue the invitation to him and asked him to make himself available at a date to be agreed.