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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (23 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate what the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, says. The reason I referred to those two families was that they did what we tell people to do. If one has problems, one is told to present to the correct services and they will deal with it. It seems that this did not happen in these cases. I welcome what the Minister of State said regarding a possible follow-up meeting with the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (23 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to deal with the issue of mental health services, particularly in County Louth. I am looking to draw attention to two particular cases. There has long been a belief among the population of Dundalk and County Louth that we do not have a mental health service that is fit for purpose. Ian Browne was 25 years old when he died by suicide on Thursday, 14 March 2019. On Tuesday, 12...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like the Taoiseach to commit Government support to the family of Seamus Ludlow. Seamus Ludlow was a man who was killed in May 1976 outside Dundalk by loyalists, including members of the British Army. Yesterday, we heard the news that Mr. Jon Boutcher will lead a cross-border investigation, that is, an investigation involving the North and South. There were absolute failings on the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Strategic Options for Government Plan to Eliminate Community Transmission (23 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is difficulty in that where there has not been clarity, this has sometimes been filled with spurious science so efforts like that of today are very important. I raise the test, trace and isolate capacity and Dr. Ryan's remarks on rapid testing. We had a discussion on PCR testing and its possible weaknesses. Where does the science lie now and where do we need to go to build up capacity?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of premises surveyed to date within the amber area, by county, as part of the national fibre network roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25161/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I apologise for renaming the national broadband plan in the question. I will forego an introduction if the Minister can go straight into a reply. I do not expect a county by county breakdown. If the Minister has information on County Louth I will be happy enough.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: How many are left to do?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is just a follow-up with regard to the plan. Obviously, I agree with what Deputy Ó Cuív said on about a statement on this roll-out, particularly from a point of view of what surveys need to be done and the timeline. I accept there is an issue in respect to the most difficult 10%. How much fluidity is there in the plan with regard to being able to piggyback on previous...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (22 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 44. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the situation facing employees of a company (details supplied) waiting on payments from her Department following a hold put on their applications; when these employees should expect to receive payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25170/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Staff (22 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 57. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to increase the resources in the sections of client identity services and child benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25171/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is wonderful to have the Department and Sport Ireland appear here and earlier we had the FAI, GAA and IRFU. Everyone welcomes the money and the systems from a point of view of higher-level supports to ensure we have continuity of the GAA championships, professional rugby and the League of Ireland in particular, and maintenance of all sorts of sports clubs. There was talk of...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is okay. Obviously, Mr. Kelly cannot get into facts and figures, particularly if he is in a negotiation process. I will take for granted that there is acceptance that in this State, across Europe and on a wider level, we need to be imaginative. We need to ensure we put the moneys in place in order that we have an operating society beyond this pandemic. I am inclined to believe Mr....

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is brilliant. As I am generally circular in how I speak, apologies if I come back on myself at any stage. I welcome a great number of things that have been said with regard to all-Ireland co-ordination, which is obviously necessary. As for dealing with NPHET, it probably would be fair to say that when the restrictions were introduced in respect of gyms, there was a lag-time of a...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome what has been said. I accept there will always be wobbles and mistakes. If we are looking to cut them out, that is fine. I get the point of view of Mr. Hogan and the sporting organisations that despite a couple of faux pas, a plan that operates for six to nine months is far better than what we were probably operating with beforehand. Once we have clarity and people have things...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously we are looking at stadia. We probably also need to look at some purpose-built sports facilities where we would have the likes of indoor soccer. While I accept that generally team sports were sorted, I refer to ad hoctype training scenarios taking place in these huge multipurpose facilities offering multiple slots for multiple teams. In those scenarios, everybody would be...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I really appreciate what everyone has said. I commend Sport Ireland, the FAI, the IRFU, the GAA and all the clubs on all the work that has been done during the pandemic and now. We all accept that the watching and particularly the playing of sport are really useful for connectivity in the community and from a mental health point of view. The only two requests I have is that if a...

Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas. It will be a first if I do not go over time. I thank my colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, for bringing this forward. Everyone accepts we are dealing with a nightmare scenario as regards rentals. We have a situation that has been created by the fact that the State has failed to build houses. There was an acceptance that the private sector would sort things out and the...

Climate Action: Statements (17 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the Minister. His presence shows the absolute necessity of having rapid testing facilities. That is something we need to keep working on from the point of view of ensuring we have the capacity to keep this show on the road. It is as simple as that. I accept what several speakers have said in respect of floods, fires and winds. We need not look as far away as California. We...

Expenditure Response to Covid-19 Crisis: Statements (Resumed) (17 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with much of what has been said on either side of the House on the subject we are dealing with, which is expenditure. We need to be brave. Whatever the rights and wrongs people claim from a left or right background on fiscal prudence versus austerity, and whatever rules pertained previously, we are now in a completely different situation. We are talking in economic terms of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Sep 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will continue on the subject of testing. It was pretty frightening to hear a report on "Six One News" yesterday about a reagent that is necessary for rapid testing. There is a limited supply. I want to know what the Government is doing to deal with this. We need all Government resources to be put into community testing, as said by Deputy Munster. We need to consider the possibility of...