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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: Two and half years ago, Covid struck our shores and thousands of people have died since. Some 63% of those who died in the first four months of Covid in Ireland died in nursing homes. That figure compares to 41% in the UK and 47% in Sweden. The fact remains that we need an investigation into these deaths. If these were children, I would not have to stand here to ask this question. The...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: -----and his lack of accountability to the Oireachtas in dealing with them.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider giving schools the option to apply for an energy audit with the SEAI as currently only registered businesses can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45756/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 126. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on genuine concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across Ireland; his plans to support businesses in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45498/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 136. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views in respect of the possible large-scale introduction of tulip wind farm technology (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45417/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on genuine concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across Ireland; his plans to support businesses in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45499/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to a proposal from a person (details supplied) in respect of the possible withdrawal of VAT on newspapers to support the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45458/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Energy Prices (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on genuine concerns raised by a local business (details supplied) in respect of the worsening energy crisis that is debilitating businesses across Ireland; his plans to support businesses in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45500/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 516. To ask the Minister for Health further to the funding that was provided in November 2021 for dedicated principal social work posts for adult safeguarding in each of the seven hospital groups, if he will seek a full update on the current status of the posts; if they have been filled; if job descriptions have been set out; if so, if a copy of same can be provided; if he will outline the...

An Bord Pleanála: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is an important debate. I welcome the speech of the Minister and, indeed, the speeches and the iteration of some of the charges that are being investigated. It is important that each and every one of those will be fully and properly independently investigated, as I understand it, by the Garda Síochána. That is the way it should and must be. I pay tribute to former Mr....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister’s comments. If I heard her correctly, there are ten other hubs in County Louth that have been invited in. If I could have the list whenever it is available, it will be very welcome. Dunleer needs a new library, and putting a hub in Dunleer would be a great idea. I appreciate that I do not have all the detail on who has applied, also in Louth village and in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I would be very happy with that. Again, it is the transformation of our society. It is focused on keeping people as near to their homes as they can to work. As I said, it is a huge benefit to those communities. We hear much criticism of the Government but the funding that the Minister announced that she spent and will be spending is what the country needs. It is a banner she can be proud...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 83. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans, if any, to develop new locations for connected hubs in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45048/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: What plans, if any, does the Minister have to develop new locations for connected hubs in County Louth? The ones that have commenced working are working very well and I congratulate the Minister. As other Deputies have said, she is very welcome to visit County Louth any time. I refer to Ardee, Carlingford, Drogheda and St. Fechin's GAA. There are huge benefits to local connected hubs....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: We lost 50 jobs in Premier Periclase in Drogheda due to the rise in energy prices. The Tánaiste did his best. It was down to world prices and issues, as he addressed.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Tánaiste's reply. In the case of manufacturing industry in my county, this is a very significant issue if a company has 140 workers and is considering lay-offs. It cannot increases its costs because it is tied into contracts internationally. The problem is that if people are laid off, they will be making claims on the State by way of supports. It is terribly important...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to assist businesses across the country that are being hit with exceptionally high running costs due to the energy crisis; if the Government will be introducing support schemes similar to those introduced during Covid to ensure that businesses are not forced to close their doors; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree with Deputy Carey. I welcome the action that the Minister and the Government have taken in regard to Covid, which was praised universally. We need to be in a position to praise a new dynamic response, which the Minister appears to be promising right now. This is having an effect right across my county and my constituency. I know of a company that has 140 employees whose bill...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 56. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that have been offered through his Department to provide direct assistance to a factory (details supplied) in order to try to offset further redundancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45054/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (15 Sep 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 112. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide details in respect of discussions with Louth County Council to progress or develop a new public library in Dunleer, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45047/22]