Results 1-20 of 349 for long speaker:Ruairi Ó Murchú

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (30 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: As Deputy Ó Laoghaire said, we have for a long time been in support of a pay-related jobseeker's benefit and the idea of payments being made on the basis of money earned. In fairness, we will support this general idea. It was highlighted in respect of Tara Mines. Deputy Ó Laoghaire spoke about how many people fell into really difficult circumstances owing to the financial crash....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (23 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...signed with Southern Regional College and Queen's University. A large amount of cross-Border work is being done in this regard. I have dealt with the issue of to personal assistants over a long period. The previous Minister realised that work needs to be done in the context of sustainability. I would like to think that the new Minister will continue along those lines.

Housing Situation: Motion [Private Members] (21 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ..., only nine are available. The cost to rent a three-bedroom house is €1,750. A four-bedroom house would cost €2,450. A three-bedroom apartment would cost €2,200. As I said earlier, I could go on but not for too long because there is not a whole pile of properties available. This is what we need to deal with. What else did we learn from the leaks from the...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...its surrounds. I will cite a few of them: a one-bedroom apartment at €1,000 per month; a three-bedroom house for €1,500; a three-bedroom house for €1,750; and a four-bedroom house for €2,450. I could go on, but not for very long. These rents are beyond the reach of many people. We need to see the radical reset that the commission mentioned.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...in a really precarious situation to the planned system of State-owned and fit-for-purpose international protection reception centres? We have an accommodation crisis, but we were living with that long before we were dealing with the current circumstances as regards migration. I add my voice to those who have spoken about the positives of those who have come to Ireland. A large number...

Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...with storms and these people are constantly worried that a tree will fall through their window or roof. At this point insurance will kick in and it is straightforward but we need to be able to get to the point long before this. At times we create a situation that could impact on people's safety. It impacts on their mental health. I accept that from time to time if we had cool heads and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (16 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...are available but Bus Éireann is not able to use them. This is a real issue, especially at this time of year. I ask the Minister to engage so we can get a solution to the problem in the short and long term.

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: A considerable number of people have said it long before me that we have not seen the movement that we need in delivering Sláintecare and universal healthcare. There is no TD who has not dealt with absolute disaster scenarios regarding people who have just gone through cancer treatment who have suddenly had their medical card rescinded. Constituents go to their TD, the TD goes to the...

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: While they wait, his teeth are at increased risk of long-term decay due to the brace. It is a particular issue that keeps happening and we really need to get on top of orthodontic services.

Road Safety and Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...and our thoughts go out to all those people. I know the Minister of State was in Dundalk recently and we spoke about the issue of the Avenue Road roundabout, which was at least addressed. I, along with Shannon McCann and many others, have raised the issue of the intersection at Sexton’s, which the Minister of State visited. It is a vital piece of infrastructure in an area that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: .... Whatever future questions are asked, the slaughter in Palestine has created greater difficulties to a degree. Obviously, what the Russians have done is part of a game they have been at for a long time. It is old-style imperialism. The western world's show of solidarity and it being absolutely sound in respect of that circumstance is not what the Palestinians have experienced,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...make a statement on the matter. I do not think he will be shocked I may raise the issue of Carlinn Hall in my supplementary answer. I have met SEAI about possible solutions. I think there is a long journey to go and I hope there will be governmental support for the residents.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ..., but to recognise Palestine, Palestinians and their innate, unwavering, dauntless and indomitable dignity, aspirations and ambitions. The UN General Assembly vote is positive, but it is long past time that this Government fulfilled the mandate given to it by this House by setting a date on which it will recognise the state of Palestine. We have heard mention of 21 May. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (14 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...Union and its various bodies were overly supportive of Israel and provided cover that was not in any way helpful as Israel started its genocidal attack on the Palestinian people, continuing its long history of oppression and land grabs. It is also fair to say that, in the context of the illegal invasion by Russia, the general solidarity and support for Ukraine, which are right, have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (9 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...at this end, from the point of view of ensuring mitigations. The European Union has been very good in the solidarity it has shown to Ireland. However, we will constantly have issues as long as the Border remains in Ireland. There has to be a huge piece of work carried out by this Government in making preparations for possible constitutional change. I do not think it would shock the...

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...looking after the needs that people have, particularly where health is involved. We are talking about people who have been through huge pain. I would like to think the Government will work alongside the Opposition if we put forward amendments. There are obviously issues because there will be a financial aspect to some of the amendments, which creates a difficulty for us. I would...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 May 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...are being uploaded but there seems to be an issue with getting them checked. I do not know if there are enough checkers. I have also been told that paper applications are taking an incredibly long time - longer than anticipated at this point in time. I know we constantly have this issue but there is a need to streamline the service. It would be beneficial if the checks to find...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...off at a different place. Ms Healy got the point across on the National Learning Network. My office has dealt with the NLN in Dundalk. People have been in short term and some have been in long term. My notion of what the NLN did was probably somewhat different. It deals with people with disabilities, mental health conditions, brain injuries and special educational needs. The way Ms...

Anniversary of the Introduction of the Smoking Ban: Statements (11 Apr 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...harm reduction means. We have all seen those people who were able to wean themselves off cigarettes, who had tried many times before and failed. This was the means by which they did it. That was long before we saw the bubblegum-flavoured vapes and so on. We know that we have to go much further. When talking about kids, including many young kids, it is incredibly worrying. It is not...

General Practice and Local Health Services: Motion (20 Mar 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: ...at this in 2021, 2022 or 2023, while dealing with grade 4s at huge cost. I am glad people are getting some necessary works, but we really need to deal with the worst-case scenario because, in the long term, they will be under severe pressure and serious harm will be done.