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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will go outside and have the photograph taken. I am struck not only by the commitment of our guests in their playing life but also by their consideration of the players who will come after them in the sport, in addition to their security. The individuals present do not have the same security that participants in other sports might have, yet their commitment is total. I am very much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will deal with correspondence sent. The first is No. 2019/570, an email to the office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, confirming the committee has agreed to undertake pre-legislative scrutiny of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 22019 and that the Minister will be informed when the joint committee has scheduled a date. It is proposed to note...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It will be fine in two weeks, perhaps even in two days, I do not know. No. 2019/567a is an email from the private secretary to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, enclosing comments from the maritime services division and air accident investigation unit of the Department in response to a request for a briefing from the joint committee. No. 2019/567b is a further...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is not, but I presume it must be available pretty soon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course. No. 2019/568a is an email from Mr. Tim Doyle that encloses No. 2019/568b, a letter from Mr. Doyle referring to No. 2019/548 from Bus Éireann to the joint committee. I propose to note this correspondence. Is that agreed? Agreed. No. 2019/569a is an email from Deputy Rock forwarding further correspondence between Mr. Ken McCue of Sport Against Racism Ireland, SARI, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: We want all that correspondence in the interim.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The clerk to the committee has requested that. These are serious issues but on the question that the Senator has asked about a draft report that was materially and significantly different-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: -----are we also seeking a copy of that draft report?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is no problem. The Senator wants the draft report and the final report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Senator is raising serious issues. It would be important that we have a full discussion on it and that the Road Safety Authority is in a position to reply to the points raised. I disagree with the Senator on one point. He said the RSA is out to consolidate power. What I see it out to do is to consolidate saving lives. If it is in order, given Senator Daly has had a fair run and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: In fairness, there is no issue with that. Again, I want to say my experience with the RSA is that it is very good at its work and it has never been anything other than professional, although that does not change anything Senator Daly has said or anything he wants to happen. With regard to EU scrutiny, under schedule B, I want to deal with the following proposals: COM 2019/440, COM...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: With regard to EU scrutiny, under schedule B, I want to deal with the following proposals: COM 2019/440, COM 2019/441, COM 2019/480, COM 2019/568, COM 2019/569, COM 2019/574 and COM 2019/575. These have been discussed and it was decided in committee that the proposals warrant no further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (12 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 248. To ask the Minister for Health the details of increased pharmacy charges for blister packs used by elderly and unwell persons nationwide; his plans to ensure that unfair increases are overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52356/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (12 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 360. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 25 September 2019, if progress has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52307/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 268. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislative and policy measures available to tackle underage drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52715/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Policy (17 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 356. To ask the Minister for Health the legislative and policy measures available to tackle underage drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52716/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (17 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 639. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the legislative and policy measures available to tackle underage drinking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52714/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: 83. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the capital expenditure by his Department in County Louth and east County Meath by location and facility provided or commenced in each of the past four years; the location and purpose of each such expenditure; the new and improved services provided as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53841/19]