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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (11 Oct 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: In October of last year, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources requested the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct research and advise on the environmental implications of hydraulic fracturing as a means of extracting natural gas from underground reserves. In May 2012, the EPA published its preliminary research into the environmental aspects of shale gas...

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: That was just Deputy Ó Cuív's Department.

Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I look forward to seeing it.

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is rubbish.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (2 Oct 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I can advise the Deputy that Local Management of Inland Fisheries Ireland had been in correspondence with the person in question on the issues relating to the River Feale. Subsequently, I was in receipt on 12th July 2012 of correspondence from the person in question and following further consultation with Inland Fisheries Ireland a detailed response has been compiled. This response is due...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (2 Oct 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: The International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES) advice is that the eel stock continued to decline in the period 2009 to 2011 and urgent action is needed. In 2011 ICES reiterated its previous advice that all anthropogenic mortality (e.g. recreational and commercial fishing, hydropower, pollution) affecting production and escapement of eels should be reduced to as close to zero as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Licence Applications (2 Oct 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I note from the details supplied with the Deputy’s query that his constituent would like to have fracking banned. I would like in this regard to clarify for the Deputy that in October of last year, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources requested the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct research and advise on the environmental implications of...

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy Martin Ferris again for raising this matter which has given us the opportunity for a useful and important discussion. It is clear that all in this House share the general concern to support the families of those who, tragically, have been lost of sea and to help them pursue any reasonable avenue for the recovery and identification of the remains of...

Topical Issue Debate: Television Reception (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will bring the Deputy's views to the attention of the Department which will communicate directly with him on the issues he has raised.

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: What about County Louth?

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who regrets that he is unable to be present. He is aware of the concerns expressed by the Deputy relating to the finding of human remains off the coast of counties Wexford and Waterford. It is natural that these developments cause renewed sadness and heightened...

Topical Issue Debate: Television Reception (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. RTE has built, owns and controls the SAORVIEW TV network and is responsible for its roll-out, coverage and operation. This is in accordance with Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 which provides that the development of the RTE network is an operational matter for RTE and, therefore, not one in which the Minister for Communications, Energy and...

Topical Issue Debate: Television Reception (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. RTE has built, owns and controls the SAORVIEW TV network and is responsible for its roll-out, coverage and operation. This is in accordance with Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 which provides that the development of the RTE network is an operational matter for RTE and, therefore, not one in which the Minister for Communications, Energy and...

Topical Issue Debate: Television Reception (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will bring the Deputy's views to the attention of the Department which will communicate directly with him on the issues he has raised.

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: What about County Louth?

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who regrets that he is unable to be present. He is aware of the concerns expressed by the Deputy relating to the finding of human remains off the coast of counties Wexford and Waterford. It is natural that these developments cause renewed sadness and heightened...

Topical Issue Debate: Missing Persons Issues (26 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy Martin Ferris again for raising this matter which has given us the opportunity for a useful and important discussion. It is clear that all in this House share the general concern to support the families of those who, tragically, have been lost of sea and to help them pursue any reasonable avenue for the recovery and identification of the remains of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Unfinished Housing Developments (20 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Senator for bringing this matter before the House. I am appalled by the litany of problems she has outlined and by the fact that families are living in such conditions. I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister for Finance and would be happy to bring what the Senator has said to his direct, personal attention. The Minister has been informed by NAMA that the receiver,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Unfinished Housing Developments (20 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree with the Senator. These houses are in my constituency and I would be very happy to follow up on the matter with the Senator. The first step might be to arrange a meeting with the receivers and with NAMA to go through the issues. NAMA has stated that it was informed that the works were completed but clearly, there is work that was not done. That is the most practical suggestion I...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (20 Sep 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: Tá má ag tógáil an rúin seo thar cheann an Aire, an Teachta Shatter, atá as láthair inniu. Cuirim fáilte roimh mo chairde atá anseo ó Chontae na Gaillimhe. The Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice and Equality is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers in accordance with the Government policy of direct provision. The State provides levels of...