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Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I know I am but I have to get my points in.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Shortall will not be able to use her computer or do her videos if she wants to stop data being processed. That is the reality.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: They barely use water.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Think of the jobs, Deputy.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy is totally wrong. They hardly use water.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy is wrong.

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome this debate. It is a short debate and it is hard to get all the points across in the limited time we have. A significant change in Government policy is proposed here, which I support. I have been campaigning for a number of years for the compulsory purchase of vacant homes by local authorities and for a tax on empty homes. I welcome the commitment to introduce a new programme...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation (28 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is a good suggestion. I thank Mr. Quinn. I appreciate he was under time pressures today. I thank Mr. Quinn for making time in his diary to accommodate the meeting this morning and wish him the best of luck with his next engagement and, indeed, his good work. Mr. Finucane wanted to come in. He indicated, if he wants to come in at this point.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (30 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 13. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the assistance his Department has provided to date in respect of the crisis that has unfolded in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46837/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 114. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress of refurbishment works at Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, County Louth and Gormanston Camp, County Meath in line with the Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46838/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 128. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the operation of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for the Defence Forces which was launched in 2020 and will run until 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46839/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (30 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if statistical information will be provided in relation to the school transport scheme by county in tabular form (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47307/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (30 Sep 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the review of the school transport scheme in particular available details on a review of the concessionary ticket process; the terms of reference that are available on the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47308/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 257. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the proposed funding schemes that will be made available to further support regional museums and other cultural facilities in County Louth provided by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48342/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (5 Oct 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 299. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government , further to Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 1 July and the publication of the Housing for All strategy, the cost to date to his Department for the provision of funding to each local authority for the post of vacant homes officers, in tabular form; if each such local authority has appointed a vacant homes officer and, if...

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree with much of what Deputies Carroll MacNeill and Bruton said. Listening to "Morning Ireland", I heard the sweet, melodious voices of the members of the Loving Life Choir in Drogheda, which is made up of people from a community like the ones we are discussing. Among those who sang were Kara, Kate and Teagan. A former local councillor, Mr. Ken Ó Heiligh, is the person who...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (7 Oct 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 7. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she plans to extend the flexibility on rent supplement for victims of domestic violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48443/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (7 Oct 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the support the Minister is providing in her Department to victims of domestic violence, particularly on rent supplement flexibility. The facts are that, since 1996, 209 women and 16 children have died as a result of domestic violence. Women's Aid tells us that last year over 29,000 contacts were made with the organisation, an increase of 43%. Serious and absolutely appalling...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (7 Oct 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's comments on her commitment to continuing supports. The facts are absolutely shocking. Women's Aid tells us that 24,800 women contacted the organisation last year about emotional, physical or sexual abuse. It is absolutely appalling. I know from its annual report that three women died violently last year as a result of domestic violence, 709 women were faced with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (7 Oct 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's commitment to this issue. Earlier, I heard a discussion on "Morning Ireland" about a regional rape crisis centre that is looking for a significant increase in funding. It is well worth supporting people in that situation. Indeed, we cannot do enough to help those voluntary organisations. I appreciate ad fully respect the work the Minister is doing. We must all...