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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding (19 Jan 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1958. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of prosecutions for offences involving illegal puppy farms since new stronger regulations were introduced in 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63180/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding (19 Jan 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1959. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of sellers and suppliers of pets and animals who have registered with his Department since the new regulations in the area were introduced in 2020; the details on further actions that are required to target the sale and distribution of animals through illicit puppy farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 344. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the current status of the proposed new fire station in Dunleer, County Louth since €1.6 million was awarded for the design and site purchase; if he will provide details on the proposed site for the station as the local community are eager to learn the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62870/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I propose we commence the meeting in private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Our engagement today is with representatives of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Paul Clancy, chief executive officer, and Mr. Aidan O'Kane, president, who is also director of Allstate NI. I must now read a note on privilege, as I do at the beginning of every meeting. The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. O'Kane has made a very important point. For clarity, what extension was secured for 2022?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I appreciate the very important and constructive point that has been made, and the solutions offered. All that Mr. O'Kane knows is that it will continue but he does not have any potential date whatsoever so if one is employing or is about to employ somebody, then that person has no certainty. Therefore, effectively an employer cannot offer the job because the employee and the employer do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. O'Kane for that clarity and bringing the matter to our attention. Hopefully, as the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, we will agree on a path forward. As a committee, perhaps we might write to the Minister, and follow up privately any suggestions, Perhaps Mr. O'Kane has other suggestions and we certainly support what he is saying in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: It would be helpful, when it comes to the parties, if whoever wishes to speak first literally puts up a hand so we can see it and thus save any embarrassment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Before I move to the Fine Gael slot, I was in Derry at the end of October. The figure I was given, if I am correct, is that 40% of the people working in Derry are from Donegal. Is that an accurate figure? It is a huge number of people, and I presume the same number would be working on the other side of the Border as well. It is a significant issue. The more Covid gets a grip on our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: That might be a benchmark for the committee to support, if that helps your case. Deputy Carroll MacNeill is the first contributor for Fine Gael.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not know if Senator Currie wishes to ask questions at this stage, or will we wait for the answers to Deputy Carroll MacNeill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Okay. I invite Mr. Clancy and Mr. O'Kane to reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have a question about the shared island unit. I note the comments on the city deal, which, from what the witnesses are saying, is really top class for the region between Derry and Strabane. Is there a joint approach - even to do with the relationship between Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce? Is there room to go after a project that will benefit the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: For anyone travelling from Dublin to Derry at the moment, the road is appalling once one crosses the Border. Whatever about trains, we need to get cars and buses and lorries on that road as quickly as we can and safely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Does Mr. Brady want to make a contribution at this stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine. Mr. Clancy or Mr. O'Kane can go ahead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have another guest waiting from Foyle Port. I thank Mr. Clancy and Mr. O'Kane for their contributions and the insights they have given us into the economic situation and the improvements and supports needed, particularly in relation to the Cross-Border Workers Coalition and the important issues raised in that regard. We are delighted to interact with the witnesses and with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome Mr. Brian McGrath, CEO of Foyle Port. We are happy that he has agreed to attend and to listen to his experiences and how he thinks we can assist. I have to read the privilege notice. The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. However,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Engagement with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Foyle Port (16 Dec 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have the opening statement separately and members will have read it. We will stick to the rotation we agreed on initially, if that is in order, which is Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, the SDLP, Alliance, the Green Party, Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and Independents. I will start with Fianna Fáil. I presume Senator Blaney will go first because he is a local man.