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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Dr. Farry for that important contribution. What he said was important. It reflects everybody's concern, as expressed by all of us, to the effect that we would like to see this matter resolved by consensus on an agreement that has already been signed off on by all parties.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is very clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have a big problem. I am trying to deal with it quietly. We have two members of the committee who are Members of the Oireachtas. They cannot speak here because they are not in the Houses. That is the problem I have. It is a reference to the Constitution I have been given which states that if an Oireachtas Member is not in the precincts, he or she cannot contribute, even though those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Teastaíonn cead cainte ó Órfhlaith Begley anois.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Go raibh maith agat, Órfhlaith. An mian le Conradh na Gaeilge freagra a thabhairt ar an gceist sin?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: An bhfuil fonn ar aon duine eile caint anois? Would Senator Clifford-Lee like to make a contribution?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Senator Blaney, a member of the committee, has made a comment that he has asked me to read out on his behalf. He stated: I welcome Conradh na Gaeilge here today. I strongly support their calls today but I feel we need to also recognise that the commitments in the three amending bills needed to be implemented in Stormont also includes provisions on protections for the Ulster Scots and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Senator Blaney has responded. It is a pity he cannot talk directly to the committee, as Dr. Comer can. He has clarified the matter and there is no doubt from his perspective. Dr. Comer accepts that he was not accusing him of anything.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Irish Language and the New Decade New Approach Agreement: Conradh na Gaeilge (2 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We all know that. As most members have made contributions, we will summarise where we will go from here. Molaim an méid atá ráite ag gach duine. Bhí Gaeilge bhinn bhlasta le cloisteáil anseo inniu, thuaidh, theas, thoir agus thiar. This has been an important event and it was important to listen to what our guests said. I do not think anything divides us on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if concerns raised by employees in a company (details supplied) in respect of future supports will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12172/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 222. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of their difficulties accessing vital loans through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, SBCI, scheme with the reasons for refusals being that their business operates in the motor industry sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11958/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 306. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if concerns raised by an association (details supplied) in relation to the exclusion of 18 counties from the outdoor dining grant will receive a response; if the matter will be reviewed to include County Louth which has the two largest towns in Ireland, Drogheda and Dundalk due to their urban population size; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 350. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will respond to queries raised in correspondence (details supplied) in respect of one-off rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11996/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 354. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will address concerns raised in correspondence by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12068/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Counselling Services (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 408. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if provision has been made within her Department to provide counselling services to families with children with specials needs due to the damaging effects of the recent closures of schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11122/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 435. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if concerns raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the phased return of schools will receive a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11361/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 534. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will respond to concerns raised by a person (details attached) about possible additional funding grants for carers during Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11128/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 650. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address a matter in relation to proposed licence reforms (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10979/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Recognition (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 700. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding changing a name by deed poll; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12035/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Mar 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 782. To ask the Minister for Health if concerns raised in respect of a general practitioner practice (details supplied) in County Louth that had to cancel a vaccine clinic for patients over 85 years of age due to the non-delivery of vaccines will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11249/21]