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

Fergus O'Dowd: Feel free to answer as you wish, Minister.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I forgot to give the apologies of Senator Black, who is attending the meeting but is not in the Oireachtas. She is listening, however. It is now back to Sinn Féin again for its 15 minute slot.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: We do not seem to be able to hear Mr. Hazzard.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: Is Chris Hazzard online?

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

Fergus O'Dowd: I am happy to get everyone in. That is the first thing. I am also happy to make sure that I am fair to everyone and, in that context, I want to make sure that Chris, who made two efforts, has a third opportunity. I thank the Minister for comprehensive briefing he has given us, particularly on the issues relating to Ballymurphy, the negotiations and the progress he believes, and I...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: The meetings are two hours long but we are very happy with the time the Minister has given us. We will cut that back to a quick comment from each of the parties, if that is okay. They will each have two minutes. I appreciate the Minister's point.

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

Fergus O'Dowd: On behalf of the committee, I thank the Minister for his time. I ask members not to forget to tune into the shared island briefing at 6 p.m. We will adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 6 July, when we will meet a panel of the next generation of public representatives from the parties in Northern Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the full resumption of driver theory tests is expected following the announcement on the phased reopening of the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35319/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (30 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 107. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on reports that indicate that Monasterboice may be removed from the tentative list for UNESCO world heritage sites (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35316/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 350. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); the timescale for the commencement of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34932/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (29 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 533. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department is fully compliant with GDPR EU requirements and the EU network and Information Security Directive and standards with respect to his Department’s IT infrastructure including article 29 of GDPR which requires that data processors access only the data they need for their task; if ISO 27001 annex 9 standards on privileged access are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (29 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 534. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE IT systems are fully compliant with GDPR EU requirements and the EU network and Information Security Directive and the standards with respect to the HSE IT infrastructure including article 29 of GDPR which requires that data processors access only the data they need for their task; if ISO 27001 annex 9 standards on privileged access are fully...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (29 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 538. To ask the Minister for Health if any state or semi state bodies which report to his Department are fully compliant with GDPR EU requirements and the EU network and Information Security Directive and standards with respect to their IT infrastructure including article 29 of GDPR which requires that data processors access only the data they need for their task; if ISO 27001 annex 9...

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome this debate and the Minister's initiative, which is unique, special and important. This Bill will make provision of more affordable housing to ordinary people who would not otherwise be able to avail of it. That is why the Bill must pass and I support it. I will also comment on matters that may help increase the volume of affordable housing that can be made available. We can...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (24 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 50. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of his Department's most recent interactions, meetings and briefings with the vacant homes officers assigned to each local authority; the details of key targets to bring public and private vacant homes back into use; if specific targets have been issued to local authorities in respect of the targets for 2021; and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (24 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 62. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if further discussions 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 on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33774/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (24 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 222. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will seek an update from Louth County Council in respect of the appointment of the two senior executive officers in Drogheda and Dundalk, both positions which have been funded through his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33995/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gangland Crime (24 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 295. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence by a parent's association (details supplied) in respect of the Geiran report recommendations and the delay to a support provision will receive a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34012/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: 42. To ask the Taoiseach his views on a day of commemoration for those that have lost their lives to Covid-19; and if there are plans within Departments to progress such proposals. [33712/21]