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Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 357. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32185/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 348. To ask the Minister for Health if a response will issue to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of additional charges to the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 416. To ask the Minister for Health the current status and progress of the proposed new national maternity hospital; if the originally intended location of the hospital has been confirmed; if agreement has been reached in respect of the site with the donor; if specific conditions are being imposed or introduced; if there has been a deviation from the original plan and proposal; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 411. To ask the Minister for Health if he will extend reforms to the nursing home support scheme to address inequalities (details supplied) in the scheme which leads to fair deal poverty for some nursing home residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32815/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (15 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 484. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a response will issue in relation to queries raised by an organisation (details supplied) in respect of the treatment of potato crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39053/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is a huge demand for affordable housing, which is in an increasing crisis with the rising cost of imported materials, such as steel, that cannot be supplied by the EU. Imports coming in from outside the EU are subject to a quota and also a 25% tariff. In this quarter, the quota for the quarter was exceeded on the very first day. A steel importer I am aware of had to be pay Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Projects (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to provide new capital investment for the Oldbridge Estate on the border of counties Meath and Louth which is in the ownership of the OPW, in view of its location on the site of the battle of the Boyne; if there are plans to provide additional seating, car parking, children’s play area and for additional staff to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Funding (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 141. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if further discussions and or meetings have taken place between his Department and Louth County Council in respect of progressing a further appeal or new application for the Port Access Northern Cross Route URDF application; the details of same; if he expects to allocate a further tranche of URDF funding in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (14 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if a review has taken place to assess the impact of the withdrawal of the temporary assistance payment scheme for nursing homes ahead of its cessation at the end of June 2021; if he will provide reassurances to the sector that appropriate supports will be put in place in the event of any further outbreaks and possible further waves of Covid; and if he will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have received apologies from Senator Mullen. Senator McGahon will be here but has been delayed. All Members of the Oireachtas should attend this meeting remotely from their offices within the Leinster House campus. Remote participation from outside the Leinster House campus is not possible for Members of the Oireachtas. Here is the proposed rota for questions. We have a panel of three...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I call Professor Jonathan Tonge from the department of politics at the University of Liverpool.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There were some very interesting suggestions there. As agreed, we will have ten minute slots and it is up to each individual party, independent group or whatever to decide how they use their time. Questions and answers are probably the best way proceed. Fianna Fáil has the first slot. I cannot see everybody and I apologise if I am missing people. As I understand it, Senators Blaney...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. McCallister, Ms Mercer and Professor Tonge may reply in whatever order they wish. There are seven minutes remaining in this slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: As we said earlier, there is an issue with the audio. Is Professor Tonge going first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are just five minutes left in the slot so I ask the guests to reply in whatever order they wish. Whoever wishes should just speak up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I must move on to Sinn Féin. Our problem is that we only have a maximum of two hours for our meeting. The content of the replies is very good so, if needs be, we can have another meeting later in the year to deal in depth with some of the issues that we may not be able to deal with now. It has been indicated that Deputy Mac Lochlainn and John Finucane will address the meeting now and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are five minutes left in the slot and Mr. Finucane is also nominated for this time. It is up to the members to decide.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are three minutes left and some very good questions there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is just half a minute left in this slot.