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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I want to get this right because in the past members gave out about the way I managed meetings and they were right to do so. If Mr. Eastwood is finished, the next speakers are from the Alliance Party. We will move on and get back to Senator Currie. She will be first in the Fine Gael slot. I want to be fair to everybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Dr. Farry, are you happy with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We are into the next slot for Independents and Aontú. We have apologies from Senator Black. I see Senator Mullen was speaking a minute ago in the Seanad. I do not know if Deputy McNamara or Deputy Tóibín is present. They are not present. We are back to Sinn Féin then, followed by Labour or the Green Party. Then I hope we will have a little time to go around again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Just to let the committee know, there are about four minutes left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry to interrupt Councillor Robinson; we can hear him, but we cannot see him. If he turns his camera off and on, then hopefully we will see him. We will stop the clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes, Councillor Robinson should go ahead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies, there is a problem with the display screen. We cannot see the Senator. We have reconnected.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I call on Senator McGreehan. There are two minutes remaining in the slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We are very short on time. The Fianna Fáil time slot was allocated exactly as agreed. I am trying to be as fair as I can to everybody. Senator Currie indicated that she wished to speak before Senator McGreehan. I propose to hear her contribution first, then there should be enough time for Senator McGreehan's question to be answered. It is a very good question. In fairness, we did...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is time left in the Fine Gael slot. Does the Senator wish to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have a question. I welcome all of the contributions made. It has been a fantastic engagement, focusing on a region that needs significant broadband development. My question concerns demographic change. I know that the witnesses are from different counties, including Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Fermanagh, Armagh and so on. How challenged are their respective areas in trying to hold onto...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Irish Central Border Area Network (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will wrap up by thanking Mr. McNeill and Mr. Campbell for leading the delegation. They have given us a lot of food for thought. I am aware that two hours is a short slot for a meeting. I know that some contributors, and Senator McGreehan, in particular, asked good questions. Perhaps the witnesses can respond to the Senator in writing. Her suggestion is certainly worthwhile considering....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is a huge demand for affordable housing, which is in an increasing crisis with the rising cost of imported materials, such as steel, that cannot be supplied by the EU. Imports coming in from outside the EU are subject to a quota and also a 25% tariff. In this quarter, the quota for the quarter was exceeded on the very first day. A steel importer I am aware of had to be pay Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to provide new capital investment for the Oldbridge Estate on the border of counties Meath and Louth which is in the ownership of the OPW, in view of its location on the site of the battle of the Boyne; if there are plans to provide additional seating, car parking, children’s play area and for additional staff to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 141. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if further discussions and or meetings have taken place between his Department and Louth County Council in respect of progressing a further appeal or new application for the Port Access Northern Cross Route URDF application; the details of same; if he expects to allocate a further tranche of URDF funding in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if a review has taken place to assess the impact of the withdrawal of the temporary assistance payment scheme for nursing homes ahead of its cessation at the end of June 2021; if he will provide reassurances to the sector that appropriate supports will be put in place in the event of any further outbreaks and possible further waves of Covid; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Customs and Excise (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 139. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to significant increases in tariffs for steel products being imported from outside of the EU and the significant effect it will have on steel business going forward (details supplied) given the very serious lack of supply of an alternate EU-based supply; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 338. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the issues as outlined in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the movement of ferries on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32007/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 415. To ask the Minister for Health his views on comments (details supplied) in relation to the possible mix and match of vaccines in order to protect the most vulnerable quicker than previously planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32819/21]