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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the person’s or entity’s good name. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in...

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (16 Apr 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...and a good job and I am happy with that, but many people do not have that. The number of people aged over 65 at the last census was more than 800,000 people. While, thankfully, people are living longer, a significant portion of them have chronic illnesses and the lower people's income is, the more likely they are to have comorbidity or a series of illnesses that can lead to disability...

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

Fergus O'Dowd: ...name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the person’s or entity’s good name. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in...

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]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Shared Island Unit: Department of the Taoiseach (7 Mar 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech might be regarded as damaging to the good name of that person. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Shared Island Unit: Department of the Taoiseach (7 Mar 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...was great to see him Irish dancing. Let us be honest; times are changing and there is a new atmosphere. I welcome the prominent involvement of the deputy First Minister in community activities. Long may it continue. It augurs very well, as does the funding that has been provided. It is remarkable the future we could have together regardless of political differences. As a Deputy for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Direct Provision System (29 Feb 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 141. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the current discussions within his Department with regard to the long-term plans to deal for dealing with those arriving in the country seeking protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9551/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (29 Feb 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...each and every one of these awful, evil, criminal acts and I welcome that. I also welcome the fact that people are before the courts following the riots in Dublin. It is important they get salutary, long sentences. It is important for me during this debate to say what I believe in. My brother Niall has worked in America for many years on behalf of the people that Deputy Ó...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Key Issues Affecting Youth: North South Youth Forum (15 Feb 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ..., person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech might be regarded as damaging to the person’s or entity’s good name. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that we should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either...

Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (14 Feb 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...the assembly has been abeyance or not meeting. It is really important that they have got off to a very good, co-operative, hard-working start. As a Member of the Oireachtas and Chairman of the Good Friday implementation committee, I will do everything I can, along with the committee members, to ensure that we continue to work and co-operate with all parties in the North. In fact, one of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Projects (13 Feb 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 415. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the narrow water bridge project, including projected timelines and funding amounts for the long-awaited project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6509/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of that person or entity. Members are also reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that we should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses, or an official, either by name or in such a way...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: PEACEPLUS Programme: Special EU Programmes Body (18 Jan 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...or make charges against any persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Jan 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...reason the drug is not available under the drug payments, considering the considerable impact it is having on weight and the associated positive effect it is having on health, thus reducing the long term requirement for other services linked to obesity and weight problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57047/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 1875. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will seek an update on the long-awaited and much-delayed Ardee Castle redevelopment, funded through the rural regeneration and redevelopment fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1759/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of that person or entity. Members are also reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that we should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses, or an official, either by name or in such a way...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...disgusted to see that houses that were being proposed by a reputable developer on appropriately zoned land were being held up. There was a gun to the head and they had to pay up or the objection went in. I thought that day was long gone but clearly it is not. We talk about development plans. In 1989, I was a councillor in Drogheda. There was a listed building on our development...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...they may have are clearly, absolutely and transparently there for everybody to see. That needs to be done. Looking at An Bord Pleanála, I have a reply to a parliamentary question from 25 October, which is not too long ago. It lists An Bord Pleanála decisions from the date the appeal was lodged from the years 2019 to 2022 and 2023 to date and the average timescale for...