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Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to know about the introduction of a single door and having more link workers.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, a direct contact person.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I also add my voice to what was said by Deputy Keogh on Usher syndrome. I recently met representatives of Usher Syndrome Ireland myself. There are obvious, very specific issues that relate to deafblindness and it is something that has to be built into planning. They need a voice and to be provided with a forum for their particular issues to be addressed. Some of them are very obvious, but...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is the figure that remains at the minute but obviously, it is the answer the Minister of State has given there and given previously. We all welcome everything that is being done from the point of view of-----

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We will use the private sector as much as possible.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I get that. I know some of this relates specifically to the HSE but have we any idea of a timeline for the single door scenario? What is the general timeline across Government for school therapies? It will be special schools and then autism units and so on.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is fine. Obviously, we need delivery as soon as possible, along with the piece on assistive technologies. I know DCU are others are looking at it but all of that needs to be done. It goes without saying. Transitions cross multiple Departments and not just with schools. It is about reasonable accommodations for employment and all the rest of it and there is then the huge cost in...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Very quickly, on neurorehabilitation teams-----

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I do not need a general one. I am talking about the north east-----

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We need it in the north east. We are missing out on that.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, 100%, It has got worse. I ask the Minister of State to raise the issue with the Minister.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has not moved?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Ambassador of Denmark to Ireland (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Everyone's preamble is always that we live in a very different world with a significant level of geopolitical uncertainty and that obviously relates to war, conflict and particular shifting economic issues to put it mildly. We can all see the importance of the next number of Presidencies, particularly with regard to the dealings with the US. We have been dealing with Russia's illegal war on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 262. To ask the Minister for Health if she will outline plans to improve the feeding, bathing and mobility facilities at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, for young children who have disabilities and additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36480/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (1 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have clarity now. We can move on.

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the next weekly division time tomorrow evening.

Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Seanad has passed the Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025, without amendment.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (1 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 1. To ask the Taoiseach the date for the next planned census. [26980/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (1 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is vital that we have information about the people we have here and the level of need. We all understand the issues, be they housing or disability. It makes sense that the means of acquiring this information be streamlined so I hope this happens perfectly. Sometimes we must deal with legacy issues involving funding. This is an issue in Louth, where I am from, particularly with regard...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 49. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are proposals to deal with the backlog of housing adaptation grant applications at Louth County Council, which have been paused until November 2025 due to a lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35628/25]