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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Tests (22 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: Louth is under threat from the rampant infection of Covid. From the mouth of the River Boyne to the county border in Carlingford, all citizens of County Louth are concerned about Covid because the infection rates are getting higher. There is a disproportionate presence of Covid in the county. For instance, in the Ardee electoral area, there have been fewer than five cases in the past 14...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (22 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 224. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns by persons (detail supplied) in relation to the deadline for filing company annual returns and income tax returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24797/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (22 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 705. To ask the Minister for Health if a Covid-19 test centre will be opened in Drogheda, County Louth in view of the ongoing pandemic; the number of persons being referred for testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24782/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is that good or bad?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome our visitors and experts to this meeting. I would not second guess any of the work done by their organisations individually or collectively. I would love to see all juvenile and senior teams in the country playing again and all of our international stadia full, but Covid is no respecter of sport. While it is correct to say that there is no known incident of Covid transmission at...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: One of my colleagues referred to a figure of €40 million, but the Government has actually allocated €70 million to sport. Some €40 million will go to the FAI, GAA and IRFU, €10 million will go to the resilience fund for governance bodies and up to €15 million will go to the sports club resilience fund to support clubs. Deputy Fitzpatrick asked whether this...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the witnesses. During Mr. Delaney 's time with the FAI, we had some interesting times talking about sport, soccer and so on. My question is for Mr. Treacy and relates to governance in all of the sporting organisations. Without picking out any one organisation, is he satisfied that there is appropriate and proper governance for the money he is spending? Turning to the FAI and the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Treacy. My second question is probably better directed to the Department. The budgetary commitment to be made next year is for the Department to determine. The important fact we must consider is that we do not know how this pandemic will play out. Sports organisations may experience greater difficulty or fewer problems, depending on how far we can go in resolving issues with...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is the nub of the issue. Let us suppose that €70 million is available again next year. We do not want to create unrealistic expectations that cannot be met regarding the amount of funding will be available. I am just commenting on that as a difficulty that may arise for the Department. I am satisfied that Sport Ireland and the Department are giving this the best shot they can,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding for the proposed Narrow Water bridge between counties Louth Down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24355/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Ardee bypass project with the associated key timelines and relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24356/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have no problem with the suggestion. However, the plan may very well change. If we are having an urgent meeting then it should be after tomorrow because there may be new developments tomorrow.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Business of Special Committee (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the experts. I agree that this is an excellent report and that it is looking to the future, while also taking account of some of the issues that happened in the past. If I were to take one line from the report, it is that where the authors state, in a narrative that is hugely important, that high-dependent patients can live happily at home. What I take from all of this sadness,...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: It obviously be should independent of the HSE as well.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The question I am asking is-----

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: The panel's recommendation talks about the timeframe for this being within 12 to 18 months. Can the panel tell me what progress has been made or would it be the Department that could tell me? The timeline should be immediate as it is hugely important for families. I understand members of the panel may have visited some of the homes I am talking about in their professional capacity and...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am talking about the one in County Louth. The Minister for Health has agreed, at my request, to meet the families. I welcome that. Mr. Ian Carter, the chief executive officer of the RCSI, for whom, I think, Ms Doherty works, will also be meeting the families. My key point is that those who have suffered most are the most frustrated by the current process. These people have lost family...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is a very important statement and I am very pleased Professor Twomey made it. That is where we have to go as a society.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Final Report of Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Resumed) (16 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: I direct my first question to Mr. Walsh. What progress has been made on the fair deal scheme for home care?