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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Staff Recruitment (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of jobs that will be created in the new courthouse in Drogheda; the type of jobs that will be made available; the way in which interested persons can apply for available jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25345/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 127. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for refusal of the national funding to promote the integration of immigrants for a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25572/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 324. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address concerns raised (details supplied) regarding the new process on passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25547/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 392. To ask the Minister for Health the status and projected timeframe for the possible introduction of medical cannabis under the supervision of medical professionals; if he will make available information related to this area of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25288/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 426. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address the concerns of a person (details supplied) regarding the provision of services for children's arthritis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25441/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the financial proposal in County Louth which will see the care of 30 persons with disabilities being cared for by a group (details supplied); the details of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25239/17]

Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Hear, hear.

Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Public opinion is very much in favour of this legislation. Deputy McLoughlin has done the country a service by bringing it forward and I congratulate him on his efforts. I do think, though, that we have to get into the real world with regard to energy and the future of our economy. We have to strike a balance between the issues around climate change and where we are going to get our energy...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 180. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the proposed Drogheda northern cross route; if the plans have been amended recently due to the closure of Laurence's Gate to traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25047/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (24 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Narrow Water bridge that will link counties Louth and Down; the details of reference for the planning approval expiry dates; and if he will provide other relevant details on the progress of the project. [24967/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living City Initiative (23 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the living city initiative to Drogheda and Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24147/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (23 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied). [24239/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Funding (23 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the moneys allocated to each local authority for housing adaptation grants and housing aid for older persons in each of the past three years; if he will increase such allocations for 2017 for all priority one applicants that have been told they qualify but that there is no funding available; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (23 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 611. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will fund the works necessary to have a site (details supplied) in County Louth opened to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24036/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (23 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 622. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to the State if the M1 slip toll in Drogheda were to be removed; if he will meet with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss the possibility of the Drogheda M1 slip tolls being removed to secure future investment in Drogheda and to eliminate unnecessary and chaotic traffic build-up north and south of Drogheda due to the...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (17 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is a very important debate. We are getting to the heart of how our society is run, what planning is, how we get around planning and how we account for democratic control or input. Deputy Ó Broin said that this debate is not getting enough publicity or coverage and that is one of the key problems with planning generally. Notwithstanding the fact that county development plans, for...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (17 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is a very important debate and I agree with the principle enunciated by many speakers of increased transparency and accountability in planning decisions and public notices. However, the Minister is doing an excellent job and I do not agree with the views expressed opposite in that regard. As Deputy Daly said, housing is the biggest issue facing us every day as Deputies. I have people...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (17 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am. I appreciate that the Acting Chairman did not interrupt anyone else. I remind him that I am responding to points that were made on the opposite side of the House. Either we live in a democracy or we do not. If the Acting Chairman does not want me to express my views, I will insist on setting them out. I will not sit down, notwithstanding the Acting Chairman's kind views.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (17 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Acting Chairman allowed other Members to make points but we are not allowed to refute them. That is a fact.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (17 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am refuting points made by Deputy Wallace in a pleasant way.