Results 6,561-6,580 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I understand that. It is obviously a rescue service.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: From under the wheel of the Department.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is a political decision.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I presume the matter will come back to us as a committee in that context.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Of course we will be and I hope we all will be.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is welcome. It is very advantageous that we have somebody of his calibre to provide that skill.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: It adds to the credibility of the organisation that its capacity at that level is needed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: Absolutely
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Clonan for his comprehensive presentation and answering the questions put to him. I pay tribute to him and his staff for their work, professionalism and bravery in keeping us all safe and saving lives. I pay tribute, in particular, to the over 1,000 volunteers with whom he works for their commitment and professionalism in keeping us safe and saving lives. We look forward to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: We will be delighted to avail of that opportunity.
- Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Data (29 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 283. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the investment made in County Louth and in the old Drogheda borough region, respectively, by agencies (details supplied) in each of the years 2008 to 2018, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3886/19]
- Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: How would we get over that problem? If a person is not elected mayor because he or she happens to be in a town that votes overwhelmingly for Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael or Labour, he or she should still be able to make a contribution to local government. My time is officially up but the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is otherwise engaged so I can keep going.
- Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: The voice of Drogheda and its people are seeking change and power for a local democratic government, with that power resting with the mayor and the council and moving away from officials. The future of my town of Drogheda should rest on the democratic principles implied if not enunciated in the Bill. I have no doubt the Minister will take that on board when the legislation reaches Committee...
- Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: O'Dowd for Taoiseach.
- Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: What about the north Cork militia putting Wexford down?
- Directly Elected Mayors: Statements (24 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: This is an important debate and I welcome the proposals made by the Minister of State. A directly elected mayor is of considerable importance to the community which elects that person. I note the powers of executive authority which will transfer to a directly elected mayor will be useful, powerful and make him or her accountable to the public for his or her actions. The current weakness...
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (24 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a further call for applications for the climate action fund will be made in the future in view of the announcement of the first successful projects in late November 2018. [3179/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Communities Programme (24 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the schemes available for homes and business to reduce carbon emitted through buildings; and the number that have benefitted to date. [3180/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (23 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made on the review being carried out of the community services programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2990/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Expenditure (23 Jan 2019)
Fergus O'Dowd: 41. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the expenditure outturn in 2018 under the social inclusion and community activation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2989/19]