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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Island Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Island Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I want to ask about Brexit, and the advantage for Northern Ireland's economy to develop a new energy as it could significantly change things and bring new investment. It would be of huge economic benefit if that were to happen or if it were driven by the Executive or whatever because the North is the only place where one can export to the UK from the EU without tariffs. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Island Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is an important point. I call Senator O'Hara.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Island Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. It has been a very worthwhile discussion. They have given us a lot of food for thought and pointed a way for constructive proposals to put before the people by an Oireachtas committee when the time comes. I would like to have further clarity on the issues with Professor FitzGerald, not in a personal way but to try to tease out a constructive...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am absolutely appalled at the state of devastation in Gaza, that is, the destruction of homes and the murder of innocent women and children, who are victims of the appalling aggression shown by the Israel Defense Forces. I am also appalled at the lack of a solution at this stage. Notwithstanding the fact many governments, in the Middle East, Europe and other parts of the world, are making...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to seek an update on the plans to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible public buses within County Louth in the coming years to provide greater independence to wheelchair users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23746/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide a timeline for the expected commencement date for a school (details supplied) in Drogheda which received planning permission in January; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23876/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 256. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views with regard to a briefing (details supplied) which seeks to create a full time, sustainable football industry that benefits young people, society in general as well as the local and national economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23702/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 404. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how he and his Government colleagues intend to deal with the very serious economic impact of removing a location (details supplied) from the tourism sector in Drogheda, as identified in a report that was published showing a projected €22 million loss to the local economy; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 420. To ask the Minister for Health if he will respond to concerns raised (details supplied) in respect of newborn screening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23579/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (28 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 421. To ask the Minister for Health to seek urgent assistance for a person (details supplied) who is 74 years old and a full-time carer to their spouse who is housebound, and where the person has been referred to neurology on an urgent basis as they are showing symptoms of clinical signs for Parkinson’s; if he will urgently intervene as the person has been informed it may be December...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will respond to specific concerns raised by persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24149/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (29 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 285 of 23 May 2024, if the case and correspondence will be further reviewed (details supplied); if the required statutory instrument could be amended or reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24260/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Taoiseach is meeting shortly with the business community in Drogheda to discuss the economic impact of the loss of the D Hotel and €21 million to the local economy. The people of Drogheda remain extremely angry at this decision. The Government needs to intervene and have a package for the tourists and businesses in our town. We need a moratorium on tourist accommodation being...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: He is throwing people out of tents all over the city of Dublin at present.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: He needs to re-examine this policy and bring ordinary people with him, rather than drive people into the arms of the extreme right which is getting oxygen from his actions.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is there an application?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is there today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Senators Blaney and Black and Ms Claire Hanna, MP. Just before moving on to the business of the committee, I want to wish all of the MPs who have served on this committee every success if they stand in the forthcoming election. Their involvement with this committee has been very useful. We have had fantastic discussions at all of our meetings and hopefully...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: HERe NI (30 May 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Nelson for her contribution today, especially given the importance of the issues she has raised. Obviously, our committee will be very happy to support the initiative she has suggested, if we can. Before I finish, I note I am looking at a former MEP in the back seat here who I wish, as I did their former colleagues, every success in the election. Obviously, Senator O'Hara is...