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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 540. To ask the Minister for Health if he will commit to reviewing the HSE funding allocation to an organisation (details supplied) in Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37887/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have a number of new members online whom I wish to welcome. We will go into private session and I will formally welcome them after that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Chris Hazzard MP and Senator Francis Black. I wish to welcome in particular our newly elected members from the North who have joined us online, namely, Sorcha Eastwood MP, Dáire Hughes MP and Cathal Mallaghan MP. They are very welcome indeed. I also pay tribute to Mickey Brady, Stephen Farry, Michelle Gildernew and Francie Molloy, former MPs who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Whatever. There is no problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Smyth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms DeSouza. I apologise for the absence of some members because there are a lot of other things going on particularly the ploughing championships. That is an issue particularly for people who are standing for election. The order we agreed earlier was Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, Alliance, Sinn Féin and Independents but that can change if someone else comes in. I am not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is a new clock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will take Deputy Smith now and we will come back to Deputy Conway-Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: We must keep to the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy might propose that we invite officials from the shared island unit in to answer that question. It is critical to what she is discussing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will do that straight away.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: A few members had to go into the Chamber to ask questions. I will make a few points before we conclude. It is very hard to read about and watch what is happening nationally and internationally in terms of violence against women in particular. I think of that court case involving the vile, evil male in France. The number of people involved in that is absolutely appalling and shocking. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (19 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 130. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of tenders received for the major system upgrade of the tolling system at the Dublin Port toll tunnel, which has been ongoing for a number of months; the total numbers of tenders received; the details on the chosen tender; the total costings of the chosen tender; the total costs of the works which have been undertaken...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I recently met with representatives of Dignity for Patients. They represent an increasing number of people who are coming forward who were abused by the convicted criminal paedophile Michael Shine. I support their demand for commission of investigation into all aspects of the abuse they suffered and other issues we have privately advised the Taoiseach of. I support what the Taoiseach has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Policies (18 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 169. To ask the Minister for Finance if a response will issue to concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36059/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the delayed commencement of a critical special education project (details supplied) can be examined; if she will expedite its progression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36065/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (18 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 601. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports or grants available to encourage more people to provide after school childminding services, considering the significant pressures on existing creches and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36282/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (18 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 604. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the Áras Attracta trust in care investigation outcome, and costs, as of September 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36363/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 680. To ask the Minister for Health to respond to concerns raised (details supplied) in respect of the unacceptable reduction in cross-Border scheme cataract reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36229/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (18 Sep 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 836. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 2596 of 23 July 2024, if he will respond to further concerns raised by a person (details attached) in respect of undergraduate funding and supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36220/24]