Results 221-240 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 225. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by her Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of freedom...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Turbary Rights (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will outline, with regard to turbary rights and to the SAC area of Cloghane in County Kerry, the process by which a person who wishes to seek permission to harvest turf in this area must take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26800/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 249. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by his Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 271. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by her Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to respond to concerns raised by a local organisation (details supplied) in respect of the anti-social behaviour that is blighting the streets of Drogheda at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26737/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 302. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by her Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 331. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by his Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of freedom of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 353. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by his Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 512. To ask the Minister for Health the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by his Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of freedom of information requests dealt...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 525. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by his Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of freedom of information...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Freedom of Information (25 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 541. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by her Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of freedom of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position of the additional building application for a school (details supplied), with consideration of the length of time this project has been in process; when she expects Department officials to decide on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26583/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: More than 9,278 citizens have died from Covid-19. Each and every one of those deaths leaves broken hearts and shattered lives. In many cases, relatives never got to say goodbye to their loved ones. What is happening to the inquiry which has been long promised? It is four years since we had our first deaths from Covid-19. I wish to know what is happening in this regard. We need to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on proposals (details supplied) from a constituent in respect of what they believe are a double payment for passport documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26337/24]

International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (18 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Molaim go bhfuil an díospóireacht ar siúl anocht agus measaim go bhfuil tuairimí éagsúla sa Dáil faoin gceist. Is é mo thuairim láidir, ámh, go bhfuil sé an-tábhachtach go mbeimis ag cabhrú leis na tíortha eile san Aontas Eorpach agus go mbeadh an dearcadh céanna...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: International Protection (18 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 185. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department or any of the agencies under the remit of her Department was contacted/consulted by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding the proposed use by his Department of a property (details supplied) for beneficiaries of temporary protection and separately for the use of IPAS...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (18 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 383. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the plans to reduce fees for part-time students in third-level courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25927/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Deputy Tully and Senators Blaney and O'Hara. Also absent is committee member Deputy Tóibín, who is contesting the European elections. Clearly, he is at a count where his presence is required. I apologise to our guests. That is where we are today. It is an exceptional and unusual day. Counts have gone on far too long and that is why our members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a very important soapbox, and the points the witnesses have both made are very telling. It is enlightening in particular to hear people with the same perspective from different backgrounds talking about the same things. It is reflected down here in our society as well in terms of the issues. Ms Weir particularly spoke about new communities. In our country down here, 20% of our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (13 Jun 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 139. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his Department's response and proposed actions in relation to a report (details supplied) published on 6 June 2024 into xylitol as prothrombotic and associated with cardiovascular risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25845/24]