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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister should not forget my wonderful questions.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is, and the problem is increasing because as some areas grow, under the NDP the demand will increase and yet it is not being recognised.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is that my answer as well?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes, exactly, as a result of Government policy.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is in the Government's plan.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Not at all. No. I am not suggesting that. What I am saying is that as the Government has designated growth centres, there must be an implication in terms of increased demand for recreational amenities. That should not be dictated by developers, it should be dictated by Sport Ireland or the needs of the sporting organisations in order that when the developers come knocking on people's...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Will we come back to that?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: Perhaps the Minister can reflect on it with his Department. It might be helpful if, when he has discussed it, we can have a special meeting then to talk about it, in the mode of the constructive engagement we are having here. The Minister is accepting-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will move on to tourism services. Does any member wish to raise questions?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will move to appropriations-in-aid now. Are there any questions? I take it that general discussion is now concluded.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: That concludes the committee's consideration of the 2018 Revised Estimates. On behalf of the committee I would like to thank the Minister and his officials for assisting the committee in its consideration of the Revised Estimates.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Message to Dáil (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2018: Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised).

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (18 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 60. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the IDA’s plans for its regional property programme for Drogheda and Dundalk in view of the recent announcement in Project Ireland 2040; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16182/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for Older People: Discussion (17 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the witnesses. I know Mr. Bond from the great work he is doing in Dundalk and the Great Northern Haven, which is an example of excellent technology use in a community that lives as independently as they do down there. It is very worthwhile and I believe it is a model for all future housing for older people. I would also like to say that I have been concerned about all of these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing for Older People: Discussion (17 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am delighted with what the witnesses have said. It will make matters much easier for the constituents I meet. Regardless of where people live, they should have equal and equitable access in the context of their needs but that is not happening at present. I appreciate Mr. Scully's point about the different types of funding. If a universal principle is applied, the money will need to be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Energy Policy (17 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 241. To ask the Minister for Finance if an energy roadmap document from a person (details supplied) will be examined; if he will relay the document to the relevant officials in his Department; if his officials will contact the person to meet and discuss the roadmap in more detail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15473/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (17 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date on the construction of a new headquarters for counties Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14943/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 356. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed special school for County Louth that will merge two schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15378/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (17 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 357. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the major building project at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15381/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (17 Apr 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: 745. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the laundry department in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth; the short to medium term plans for the department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15362/18]