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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Library Projects (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Louth County Council confirmed in August that it is exploring that option, which is very important. It is through local authorities and Departments working together and bringing on board the community that they will restore vibrancy and dynamism to villages and towns that had lost it in the past. The Minister's Department has been particularly active in looking after smaller towns with a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Library Projects (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Absolutely.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: A major transport capital project in my constituency, the Ardee bypass, has been held up for more than a year now because of a High Court action. The case does relate to environmental issues. It is important, though, that projects in the plan should be pushed forward. If there need to be special settings of courts or special courts to deal with issues concerning environmental and other...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy O'Rourke has mentioned families living in energy poverty. I have tabled another question, Question No. 96, on this issue. Families are living in caravans as permanent residents. On the coldest nights of the year, they cannot benefit from the €200 electricity payment. I have asked the Minister to look at this. Perhaps he can answer the question now. It is unacceptable that...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I also want to be associated with the mark of respect to the family of the late Seán Rooney who died serving the peace process in the Army. This is very sad day. I want to raise a point about the four schools in Ardee, three of which have DEIS status. One of them, Scoil Mhuire na Trócaire, had its appeal for DEIS status refused. This outcome means the 288 girls in this school...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Greenways Provision (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 18. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the proposed works for the Mell Greenway, Drogheda, following the further engagement from her Department offering extensions and assistance to Louth County Council to ensure that the monies would not be lost further to the approvement of €200,000 for the project through the outdoor recreational...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the required establishment of dedicated resources within regional lead authorities to provide co-ordination, expertise and advice to ensure enforcement of the new air-quality regulations nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62729/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 104. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he and his Department have made any progress with respect to supporting full-time residents in mobile homes by providing much-needed vital access to the €200 electricity payments given that the payment is intended to be issued to all principal residences; if he will issue a statement of intent to support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated total cost to the State and total length of time remaining on the M1 toll contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62879/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (15 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of DEIS appeals that have been received by county and location; the reason for refusals in tabular form; the mechanism by which a school can be independently reviewed after a failed review if it disagrees with the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63094/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Senator Black. As usual, I will go through the rota for people here. Fianna Fáil will be first - Senator Blaney is in a vote at present - followed by Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance, Green Party, Sinn Féin, Labour Party, Independents, Aontú, etc. If it is agreed, we will allocate 15 minutes for each party or group, which may be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Bruton for his interesting paper, which has lots of different points of view. This committee will be delighted to debate the issue with him and I have no doubt members will challenge him on some of the assertions and issues in his paper. I think his paper brings fresh air into our debate here. I appreciate him coming here to present his detailed analysis. Mr. Bruton has said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I totally agree.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: We need to talk to each other.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: We must work together

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is the whole point. If we do not do that then this is not going to work. We must directly engage with unionism.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: There will be a break at 3.20 p.m. I must leave for a family reason. My sister and her husband are getting a distinguished award from the President and I am one of the lucky invited guests so members will have to excuse me. I will not be here for much of the debate. Some people from whom we have heard have said that in respect of a border poll, they believed at that time that it was...