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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to bring up the case of the Family Addiction Support Network in Dundalk. The Guerin report and the Drogheda implementation report spoke about the important work it does, particularly with families. It is sometimes the go-to body for those who are not necessarily comfortable with going to the Garda about drug debt, intimidation and the huge issues there are with those matters....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (4 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 105. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if consideration is being given during the process ahead of Budget 24 to the issues of wages and job progression in the childcare sector; if consideration is being given as to how costs can be reduced for parents in the same context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32457/23]

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Name them.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was not.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: No. When requested. I should probably start by spelling-----

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Once more into the breach. I should probably start by spelling neoliberalism but I am not going to put myself to that sort of test right about now.

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: No. We know exactly where we are with regard to this legislation. The problem we have had with the idea of a windfall tax is that it took the Government a hell of a long time to realise this was the way to go. It was not until the conversation was properly happening within the European Union that we got to where we are now. Correct me if I am wrong, but the fact is that over a three-year...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all understand the issue with home care, and we all have constituents coming to us who, even when approved, cannot get home care. It is all about delivering for their family members in their own homes. We know the work that has been done. We know the cross-departmental strategic workforce advisory group, CDSWAG, recommendations. I know this is beyond the Minister of State's remit, but...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, and 15 in play. We obviously need to look at something like a foreign recruitment drive that will be more successful than this, while accepting that accommodation and other issues have an impact.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Regulations (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all understand the importance of the tech sector in Ireland. We are a major hub, not only from a European point of view but also from a global point of view. Obviously, regulation is vital. The difficulty is that there has not always been a great relationship when regulation and legislation meet technology. We just spoke about artificial intelligence. We all know there are great...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 41. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline the work being carried out by his Department and related agencies to support SMEs in the Border region wishing to export; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31586/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Food Prices (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 79. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to meet food production companies in the near future to discuss the high cost of retailed/end product food items in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31587/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has considered the impact on Border third-level institutions of a later-than-usual Leaving Certificate results day, as Border third-level institutions need to attract Northern-based students who will receive UCAS offers based on their A Level results on August 17; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31590/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (29 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans that are in place to ensure the maximum number of second-level students who apply for places under the school transport scheme for the 2023-2024 academic year will get them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31591/23]

Environmental Protection Agency Water Quality Report 2022: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is clear that water quality needs to be maintained and improved upon. Here again farmers have their role to play in relation to this. Like many others, I have spoken to many farmers who have agreed with that. The challenge for us in this House is to put in a workable framework to facilitate them in meeting their part and their responsibilities. I am going to deal with the nitrates...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: According to the Taoiseach, the Minister of State will give some sort of update in relation to a number of issues including Serbia and Kosovo. At the Committee on European Union Affairs earlier we were dealing with the western Balkans. We know the story, in the sense that the EU was not necessarily serious about accession for a number of years. There was an element of dealing with the rule...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (28 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: When the Taoiseach and I discussed this matter previously, he spoke about the engagement he would have with the Joint Committee on Autism’s report. We all know the issues that exist for parents and children who cannot get assessments and necessary therapies. The report makes 109 recommendations on creating a framework for autistic people to live in society, including the necessary...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to follow up on migration on the basis that we are all aware of the huge openings there are and the lack of positions we have right across the health service, whether we are talking about those who work in nursing homes, those who work in home care, our speech and language therapists, SLTs, or our occupational therapists, OTs, and we know the issue we have in the building sector....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (28 Jun 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will not go back over the argument that we need a citizens’ assembly or an expanded shared island dialogue. We see the Narrow Water Bridge project is moving on. It and the A5 are necessary pieces of infrastructure which we want to see progress as much as possible. I wish to ask about shared island funding for research projects. We know what it has done in the whole education...