Results 18,101-18,120 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (5 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 609. To ask the Minister for Health as part of Government’s response to drug intimidation, if the full-time recommended role for the drug-related intimidation and violence engagement programme has been progressed, and if it has been affected by the recent moratorium announced within the Health Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53781/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (5 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 610. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the site plan at the St. Mary's hospital in Drogheda, including more detailed plans of the proposed enhanced community care facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53782/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: We are now in public session. With members' agreement, we will go into private session just for a moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: United Kingdom Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Discussion (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome our guests online. We have two engagements today. The first is with representatives of Relatives for Justice. We have Professor Bill Rolston, chairperson; Claire Hackett, vice chairperson; Irati Oliega Aiesta, legacy caseworker; and Mark Thompson, CEO. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the witnesses to today's meeting. Before we begin, I must explain parliamentary practice...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 38. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the EPA has any future plans to expand the monitoring of permanent air quality testing systems on site in Drogheda south; if not, the reason why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53926/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of funding for the Ardee by-pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54029/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to the publication of the most recent Census figures, if she will provide information on the possible review of school place requirements in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54027/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 91. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing commencements in Louth and Meath to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53959/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to respond to concerns raised by a union (details supplied) in respect of the Planning and Development Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54025/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 95. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the new fire station in Dunleer, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54026/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 157. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the expected timelines on the establishment of a new statutory home support scheme; how he plans to scope and plan for such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53920/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 171. To ask the Minister for Health the total funding provided to each of the CHOs from 2016 to date with consideration of the highest population increase being in the CHO8 area (details supplied); if he is ensuring that the highest increased funding levels are being delivered in this catchment to meet the exponential demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54009/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Projects (6 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: 210. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the progress which has been made with regard to the purchase of the old Bank of Ireland building in Dunleer to house a new library for the growing area; when she expects the works to be completed at the site; when the new library is expected to open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54028/23]

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is díospóireacht an-tábhachtach í seo agus ba mhaith liom cúpla rud a rá i dtosach. I would first like to praise “RTÉ Investigates” for the fantastic work it has done, particularly even this week, in exposing corruption in public life on our television screens. I was absolutely disgusted to see that houses that were being proposed by a...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: It was the case in the past that usually, if not always, the new development plan coincided with the first two months of the new council. The old council knew nothing about it and was not in a position to challenge or interrogate the development plan. The Minister of State is the man who is in place, but I think the development plans should be dealt with in the cycle of the existing council...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: United Kingdom Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Discussion (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Professor Rolston for his opening remarks. I neglected to say that because we have until 11 a.m. for this session of the meeting, the rotation will be Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, SDLP, Independents and so on. As people identify themselves online as they come in, we will give names to that rotation. I understand Mr. Finucane is the first speaker for Sinn...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: United Kingdom Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Discussion (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: To make it clear, there is a minute left for this section. We have 15 minutes left overall. We gave everybody the same amount of time. If somebody does not take up their time, we can get other people back in a second time. Does Mr. Finucane want to come back in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: United Kingdom Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Discussion (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: If they do, they can maybe come back in later. Unfortunately, the committee set up two back-to-back sessions for today. That is the reason we have time pressure. Normally, we do not. Senator Blaney was on the line earlier. If he is not there, I will move on. He is not there right now, so we are on to the Fine Gael slot. I will not take too long. I commend the work that is being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: United Kingdom Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Discussion (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: If it is helpful in that regard, our committee unanimously wrote to and called on the Government to take that interstate case. Clearly, there is a due process within government. I recognise the fact Mr. Finucane spoke about the date in November and the Government statement. The timeline is very short. We would be very happy, if the committee agrees following this meeting, to urge the...