Results 15,881-15,900 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (23 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 611. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the FEMPI and PPE supply related issues following the release of figures (details supplied) which show that two thirds of dentists have left the medical card scheme in Counties Louth and Meath since 2019, that are referred to as a major stumbling block in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57152/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (23 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 612. To ask the Minister for Health if a Covid-19 test centre will be opened for the Drogheda urban, rural and east County Meath local electoral areas in view of the increasing and very significant level of Covid-19 positive cases reported in one of the largest population densities in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57159/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Family Resource Centres (23 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 747. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding strands available to a family resource centre (details supplied) in order to maintain the work it undertakes in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56897/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 84. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of plans to extend parent’s benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57541/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (30 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the development of technological universities including the urgent need to progress TU status in the north-east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58547/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 144. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if consideration has been given to provide direct and easily accessed financial supports for small and medium businesses that are currently impacted by the absence of employees who have to restrict movements as close contacts, notwithstanding the significant number of supports already available to the business community.; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Promotion (30 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 249. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide details on schemes that would encourage new buyers of protected buildings, considering that at present my understanding is that grants must be applied for post-sale which is leaving a number of historic buildings unsold and possibly further deteriorating in the process due to the risk involved; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (30 Nov 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 660. To ask the Minister for Health the allocation of home care hours following the assessment and award of packages (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58889/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 47. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the new measures he will now introduce given reports (details supplied) to support the play and leisure industry which includes all indoor activity centres such as play centres, bowling alleys and so on that have experienced an overnight devastating cancellation of bookings; the assurances that he can give to help maintain viability...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 48. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he will now take to maintain and extend support measures which are currently operational given the reports (details supplied) to support the play and leisure industry which includes all indoor activity centres such as play centres, bowling alleys and other activities that have experienced an overnight devastating...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance the new measures he will now introduce given reports (details supplied) to support the play and leisure industry which includes all indoor activity centres such as play centres, bowling alleys and other activities that have experienced an overnight devastating cancellation of bookings; the assurances that he can give to help maintain viability in the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he will now take to maintain and extend support measures which are currently operational given the reports (details supplied) to support the play and leisure industry which includes all indoor activity centres such as play centres, bowling alleys and other activities that have experienced an overnight devastating cancellation of bookings; the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 100. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures he will now take to maintain and extend support measures which are currently operational by his Department given reports (details supplied) to support the play and leisure industry which includes all indoor activity centres such as play centres, bowling alleys and other activities that have experienced an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (7 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 68. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the new fund for enhancing or upgrading community centres; if consideration is being given to assisting communities that currently do not have a centre to develop one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60080/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Greenways Provision (7 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 73. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the proposed works for the Mell Greenway, Drogheda for which Louth County Council received €200,000 through the outdoor recreational scheme in February 2020; if there are timelines for a commencement of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60081/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Dental Services (7 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 196. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns raised by an association (details supplied) in respect of VAT interpretations and the possible knock-on effect to oral healthcare in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59781/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 204. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns raised by a business (detail supplied) in respect of current pressures and need for further supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60074/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (7 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 197. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the average length of time a foreign registered vehicle is awaiting a customs clearance in each of the years 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; the reason delays are currently being experienced by used car sale dealers which is having a knock-on impact on their ability to operate; if a more streamlined process is currently being considered to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pension Provisions (7 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to concerns raised by a person (details suppled) in respect of their applicable pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59779/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 411. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address the concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) in respect of the viability issues it has highlighted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60257/21]