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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: They are really about what Ms Murtagh and Mr. Connolly spoke about. Right is one thing but what would innovation look like in regard to dealing with the co-financing issue? What pot would there be? How exactly do they think that would work? I understand that we need to facilitate scaling up as much as possible. Anybody who has ever had to deal with the SEUPB or LEADER knows that European...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Just before anyone else comes in, could we get some sort of synopsis on how we do this? Could we get more specifics on it? Is there any piece of work on it that we can chase up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Ms Murtagh very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Unlocking EU Funding: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Name the bad ones.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (17 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding schemes that are available to secondary schools this academic year to help them with the purchase of musical equipment for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45011/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (17 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Louth was refused DEIS status when the secondary school in the same town was given DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45010/23]

Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I also welcome the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers and those citizens who use the services here today. I think we all accept on some level that it is a complete disaster that they had to come here and we have to have this conversation. We have dealt with a budget that did not put anything aside to deal with this issue. We talk about section 39 and section 56 workers....

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There was much discussion here about innovation, all the benefits that arise through foreign direct investment and taxation, and the wonders that exist regarding enterprise. We all agree on the fabulous work done by the local enterprise offices, IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland but we should be absolutely clear that this budget has not brought any solutions regarding the high costs. I am...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: On my behalf and on behalf of Deputy Munster, I commend the board of Drogheda United FC and its chair, Councillor Joanna Byrne, on their work. There has been provisional acceptance of an investment offer by the Trivela Group, which has been okayed by the FAI and which must be finalised at next month's AGM. This project is about keeping the best parts of a community club, professionalising...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes. Soccer and the League of Ireland need this sort of redevelopment. In order that I do not get lynched, I must also state that Dundalk FC has a development group that is working on short- and long-term plans in relation to the development of Oriel Park. We know that the bid to host Euro 2028 has been a success and that money is needed for the redevelopment of Casement Park. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 15. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will give an update on the work that is being carried out by his Department, with other Government Departments and State agencies, to find solutions for those who live in the North of Ireland and work remotely for southern-based companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44395/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 19. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline the engagement he, along with his Department and the IDA, have had with the State's tech sector in the past three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44396/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 22 June 2023, and in light of the October 2022 TII briefing report on possible fatalities and serious injuries, if he will consider a further allocation of funding this year to progress the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44482/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to the contributions stating that nobody could stand over the savagery and barbarism carried out by Hamas in Israel. As Deputy Carthy said, it was an absolute breach of international law. This must be our starting point. I agree with everyone that there is a certain element of despondency concerning where we go from here. We welcome some of the actions taken by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Just on-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This committee could present one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (11 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are all experts.