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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Discussion (8 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: With regard to what has been said, a significant amount of what would fall within the remit of this committee concerns EU competencies. These are obviously being dealt with in negotiations. From listening to the officials, I would imagine that, in many of these circumstances and if we face a worst-case scenario, there will be contingency plans at EU or State level and, in some cases,...

Brexit and Business: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has already been said that we need supports, given the circumstances we are in and any possible circumstance we could be in as regards Covid-19 and the pandemic we are dealing with. Brexit and British rule in Ireland is the gift that does not stop giving. I welcome some of what I was told earlier by the Minister for Foreign Affairs that a significant percentage, more than 90%, of...

Pre-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome much of what has been said. I believe we should make it our business to have a conversation with the Spanish Government around the disgraceful treatment of the Catalonians and Catalonian politicians. I welcome what the previous speaker said regarding illegal land grabs and occupations in Western Sahara and in Palestine. At every opportunity we call on the Government to do the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homelessness Strategy (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister mentioned Housing First and said there are certain individuals who fall into homelessness who require additional supports. I have always welcomed the Housing First programme, particularly in Louth County Council. There are also family situations that need whatever supports can be provided. Can the Minister provide any detail or a timeline in regard to the roll-out of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the fact that there will be a debate about what happened the other day and the decisions that have been made. In fairness, on Sunday everybody became incredibly frightened when they thought we were going straight to level 5. I hope that any information that is not in the public domain and that was known to NPHET and to the Government will be given to all political parties so it...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is no other information we do not have.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 58. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans regarding local government budgetary shortfalls in Louth County Council due to Covid-19, rising local government costs and costs on servicing landbank loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28475/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Supports (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 78. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the implementation plan for family-oriented Housing First by Louth County Council; the expected timeframe and resources; if there have been delays in the implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28474/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans that have been given consideration to ensure no infrastructure or checks are placed along the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the recent and upcoming political engagements he has had internationally on the Brexit withdrawal agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28477/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Preparations (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 382. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans which have been considered to ensure no infrastructure or checks are placed along the Border. [28473/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 411. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had discussions with the UK Government on the decision not to prosecute British soldiers for their role in the Bloody Sunday massacre. [28472/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (6 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 462. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to a situation at a primary school (details supplied) with an attached autism unit in which children in the unit are not being allowed to integrate with their mainstream classmates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28531/20]

Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: At this point we all accept that the period of time we are dealing with is at least six to nine months. A number of Members mentioned the necessity for test, trace and isolate capacity. I reiterate that somebody must examine areas such as Dundalk and north County Louth, which has problems at present with an increase in cases. However, the test centre is moving to Ardee. That must be...

Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Unless I get speaking time from another Member.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The problem is in north County Louth. Deputy Fitzpatrick is right.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Oct 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will deal with the issue of the grades and I do not have time to get in of the ins and outs of who knew what and when. The Minister said all students will get the courses they deserve on the basis of the marks. Does that mean this year? Is this absolutely guaranteed? I have heard other commentary that suggests differently. With regard to how this happened, I have questions about the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am not sure that we got an answer. The only answer that I can take from the reply is that banks will be offering one-to-one solutions. We will now be relying on the innate goodness of banks, which has not been evident in this State to date. I want to know what the Government is actually going to do. This issue will not end today - we will have to revisit it in many forms. We were...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We need to see what actions the Government is delivering. We have heard the annoying and disgraceful news relating to the close relationship between Fine Gael in particular and the financial sector.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister, Deputy Donohoe, is not here. It is not that I expect him to be here to answer me but it would be preferable, given the importance of the issue. We need to resolve this matter. Many families were given a break on loans and mortgages. The Government figures are around 89,000. There is a now a roadmap for the pandemic which will be at least six months. We are all meant to be...