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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement: Mr. Tim O'Connor (26 May 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a great honour to have you here. I learned a great deal. I have amazing respect for the work you and your colleagues have done. Your lifetime in public service is not finished yet. To be a civil servant is a difficult career, as well as to work where you have worked with such success. It is very helpful to us that people like you are dedicated every day of the week to making our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement: Mr. Tim O'Connor (26 May 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Thank you for those comments. Deputy Smith is smiling as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement: Mr. Tim O'Connor (26 May 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will adjourn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement: Mr. Tim O'Connor (26 May 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of course.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 10. To ask the Minister for Finance if further measures are being considered to help with the cost of living given the decrease in consumer spending in the first quarter of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31335/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (14 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that his Department is taking to address the security and safety concerns in Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28533/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 316. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the extraordinary difference in train prices for a standard fare from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly station (details supplied) which commenced on 7 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30500/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (14 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1743. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment, refit and extension of the Castlebellingham health centre to a new primary care centre; the estimated total cost of the project; the list of services that will be provided in the new premises; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30157/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Priorities (14 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1911. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the report by an organisation (details supplied); the actions that have been taken and will be taken by his Department as a result of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30808/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (14 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1918. To ask the Minister for Health the way he intends on dealing with the exponential increase in cocaine use and addiction in younger people that has been outlined in the latest Health Research Report (details supplied); if he will outline specifically his plans to deal with the reported 170% increase in cocaine abuse in younger people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30848/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care of the Elderly (15 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 160. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will give reassurance to older persons that their liberties will be protected if they are unable to express their will and preferences for themselves given Ireland’s ageing population and the need to improve legislation to protect older persons in the future; when legislation will be introduced to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cost of Living Issues (16 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 43. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the slight decrease in consumer spending in quarter one 2022; the possible reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31334/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on discussions within his Department on the possible reduction of motorway toll charges for motorists struggling to pay for the current cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31391/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek a full detailed assessment of the total cost to the Exchequer of a potential buy-out of the M1 toll contract; the total time remaining for the 30-year contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31501/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Of all the inspections by HIQA nationally of nursing homes, disability centres and other institutions, the worst one in Ireland - the one with a red flag on it - is a disability centre in Dundalk. I think that is an example of privatisation gone wrong. If these have been answered earlier, I apologise. I had other meetings to go to. In December 2021, Mr. Reid stated that the HSE did not...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is the scoping exercise finished?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry. It is just that I cannot hear Mr. Reid properly. My hearing is not the best.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: What is the expected timeline?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: The executive summary was published last December. This has been going on for a long time.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Joint Meeting with Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (2 Jun 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I appreciate the shortness of time, but my point is that-----