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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not doubt the CSO's figures. I think they are very accurate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: The problem seems to arise from the fact that there are no penalties in this country for leaving homes vacant. In the UK, there are such penalties. That is the difference I see.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the officials for their answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: One of the issues highlighted by the census data is the increase in the number of adult children living at home. The fact that adults in their 20s and 30s are still living with their parents is another indication of the housing crisis. There has been a significant increase in that cohort which highlights the problem to which my colleagues have referred, namely, that people cannot rent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is a strong argument for earlier release, as I understand it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that but what is custom and practice in other countries?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing in Ireland - Census 2016 Results: Central Statistics Office (10 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Fair enough.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (9 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 313. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a required passport can be expedited for a person (details supplied) in order for them to complete their requirements before the deadline. [21853/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (9 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 401. To ask the Minister for Health the details of trust in care investigations carried out in the past three years; the outcomes and actions taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21644/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (9 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 423. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will respond directly to the person's letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21550/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (9 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 556. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied). [21923/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Uasal Ó Tuathail go háirithe. Is seanchara liom é. Bhíomar ag troid le chéile ar an taobh céanna san Ard-Chúirt blianta ó shin. Fáiltím roimh an prionsabal atá anseo. Ní raibh aon dabht agam riamh gurb é seo an treo ceart, ach cad a thiteann amach i dtíortha eile? An bhfuil aon bhunreacht...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Cuirfidh mé ceist chun é a mionmhíniú más féidir liom. Ó thaobh an historical reference, an bhfuil aon tír ann ina bhfuil an cheist sin sáite isteach ina bunreacht? Sin í an cheist atá ann. Tuigim an fáth go bhfuilimid ag déanamh é seo. It is a purely technical question é sin ach, maidir leis na focail atá Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Just chun é a chinntiú-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Tá rud amháin eile. Chun dul ar ais ar chuid den chéad ceist faoi Ervia, tá Uisce Éireann ann agus tá sé i gceannas ar an gcóras poiblí, ach tá bord eile agus comhlacht eile ag déanamh reachtaireacht ar Uisce Éireann. Is é mo thuairim féin go mbeadh sé níos fearr dá mbeadh Uisce Éireann amháin i...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: Go raibh maith agat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Discussion (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister. From a theoretical point of view, this is the first time I have participated when it is not a Minister but a Member who is introducing the legislation. That is unusual and welcome. In fairness, this is the proper process for the people who have introduced the legislation. The Minister made it clear that he is listening. He or his officials have met with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date on the new courthouse for Drogheda; when it will be available for the administration of justice in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21177/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 59. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the recently announced increase in Garda numbers in County Louth by location; when her plans to further increase Garda numbers by location will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21178/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (4 May 2017)

Fergus O'Dowd: 121. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if a reply will issue to the person concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21263/17]