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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: What happens in the meantime?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is not good enough at all.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have a lot to say in a very short time. I repeat that Drogheda people are extremely angry and dismayed by the decision of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, to remove the only remaining hotel of scale in Drogheda, the D Hotel, from public use. The Government has acknowledged that this will not happen in any other town but that means nothing to the people of Drogheda. We continue to be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 91. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to outline the details on how he and his Department will simplify and enhance the application process and application timelines for the Croí Cónaithe scheme considering the very worrying figures reported in a paper (details supplied) on the number of applicants who have successfully drawn down funding on the scheme;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Discussion (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Apologies have been received from Senators Niall Blaney and Frances Black. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Raymond McCord, victims campaigner. From McIvor and Farrell Solicitors, I welcome Mr. Paul Farrell, solicitor advocate, and Mr. Ciarán O'Hare, solicitor. I thank them for attending. We recognise the importance of these tragedies to them. Before we begin, I will read...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Discussion (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. McCord for his moving contribution. The loss of any son or daughter at any stage is something nobody can ever forget or put out of mind. However, when that son or daughter is murdered it is such an evil act, I despair just thinking about it. We all know Mr. McCord's commitment to getting truth and justice for his son. If as a committee we can support him in any way, I would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Discussion (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: Sorry. That is no problem. You can do that, certainly. Just before you do, I will just say the next slot is Fine Gael's, to be followed by Sinn Féin. Go ahead, Mr. Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Discussion (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: As we said at the beginning, the committee would be happy to fully support Mr. McCord's case in every way. There is total clarity on the wrong that has been visited on him and his family. The other point is that people are getting older. People may never get accountability and truth if this continues to be delayed or totally avoided by legislation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Discussion (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have Dr. Stephen Farry online. He is a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 54. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide on update on the Programme for Government commitment to embed ageing in place options for older people into the planning system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15673/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to consider a review of the Drogheda school planning area, with consideration of the population sprawl in Drogheda rural, which in many cases is leaving students in Drogheda rural unable to attend their nearest primary/secondary schools in the town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15794/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 166. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to respond to correspondence and proposals set out by an organisation (details supplied) in respect of the Family Courts Bill 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15768/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 98. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to respond to concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) in respect of the Gambling Regulation Bill. 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15523/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update with any engagement his Department has had with Louth County Council in respect of progressing phase 2 of the port access northern cross route in Drogheda; if he supports this vital infrastructure; if he will commit to fast-tracking and/or assisting any discussion to allow for its progression, including any funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the REPowerEU funding of €56 million that will be allocated to the electrification works at Drogheda train station to facilitate the charging of battery electric trains, has been drawn down yet from the European Union; if so, when; if he will seek a detailed description on what the funding will provide in Drogheda; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek an update from the CEO of the Road Safety Authority on the progress/lack of progress on the long-awaited driving test centre for Drogheda; what sites have been considered or investigated; the expected timelines for the opening of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Waterways Issues (9 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene and insist that Louth County Council, as a responsible party, that action is taken to remove the hebble dredge from the River Boyne in Drogheda following its original sinking in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15314/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on progress to introduce the new DART hybrid fleet on the northern line to Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15322/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Ardee by-pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15339/24]