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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (2 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: On a point of clarification, notwithstanding everything Deputy Boyd Barrett has said, the Taoiseach and Minister for Health offered to come before the first meeting of the committee. The total transparency of all of their actions is reflected in their willingness to come here. It was the committee which turned down the opportunity to bring in the Taoiseach and Minister. I did not get a...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I extend my deepest sympathies to the families and those who have lost family members as a result of Covid-19. It is very important that we acknowledge the pain and suffering of all those people, whether they were in public or private hospitals or nursing homes. All the people working in those facilities have put their lives and health on the line. It is very sad that thousands of people...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The actions the Department took were appropriate and fit for purpose if the worst that could ever happen did happen and that it was prudent and right that it did that. I want to make it exceptionally clear that I laud and support fully all the actions taken by the HSE and the Department of Health. That was acknowledged by everybody. The issue that arose here this morning was the spare...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The charge made is that it was not value for money but it was there if it could be used. That is the first point. The second one is that it was a value to the lives of all those people who could be put at risk if they caught the illness. That is why the criticism is misinformed in that respect. The question I wish to ask Mr. Breslin is one which affected some of my constituents, that is,...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Use of Private Hospitals (Resumed) (2 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The question of IT was mentioned by one of the consultants in the mental health area. They do not have computers or technology. Can Mr. Breslin make sure that issue is addressed and does not continue to be the case?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 50 and 51 of 20 May 2020, if owners of UK-registered cars bought and awaiting re-registration through the VRT service can drive legally without fear of seizure until such time that NCT centres reopen and VRT inspections can be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8527/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position on the use of the mock leaving certificate examination results as part of the proposed predictive grading process in view of the fact the papers in many cases were available to students in advance; his views on whether this is an unfair advantage if included in the predictive process; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if concerns outlined in correspondence from a person (details supplied) on requirements for master of education completion will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8360/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Scheme (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a DEIS review has been completed for schools (details supplied); if so, the outcome; if the review will benefit schools in east County Meath and County Louth areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8405/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position on possible delays to a school (details supplied) to transfer to its new premises which is occupied by another school; if the matter will be expedited in view of the disruption that delays will have on the school not being in a position to transfer during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8410/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed LMETB headquarters in Drogheda, County Louth; the reason for the unacceptable delays to the commencement of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8449/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the planning position in regard to the new post-primary school for south Drogheda, County Louth; if he will provide other relevant updates on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8450/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 334. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a funding application from Louth County Council to fund CCTV in Moneymore, Drogheda, County Louth, has been received; if so, if same will be expedited in view of the importance both the inter-agency committee and local gardaí have placed on its installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 335. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a task force for Drogheda, County Louth, similar to that of the north inner city Mulvey report. [8442/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 336. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans that have been discussed with him or his officials regarding the redevelopment of the east Meath Garda station; if a new Garda station has been discussed to deal with the large increase in population in east County Meath in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Correspondence (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 449. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a reply will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding a hair salon solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8807/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 513. To ask the Minister for Health if queries raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business and property industry protocols will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8301/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 536. To ask the Minister for Health when the implementation of the €10 cap on hospital car park charges will be introduced to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital car parks in Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8444/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 537. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed Dundalk primary care centre; if a site has been secured; if so, the full list of services that will be provided on-site; the reason for the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8445/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 538. To ask the Minister for Health the position in relation to the progression of the 50-bed new St. Joseph's Hospital, Ardee and other relevant details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8448/20]