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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will try to keep this as quick as possible. Obviously, we can see that we are starting from a bad place in terms of where relationships are and I am not going to get into the ins and outs of all of those legacy issues that our witnesses have argued over and back. We now have the changed operating procedures. Mr. Murray spoke about a nomination procedure where he believes that the HR...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is that the proposal for how CUAG's interactions will be conducted in terms of dealing with outstanding grievances and putting together some sort of process regarding nominations, etc? How will CUAG make a determination that everybody has landed at a place where they are sufficiently happy that there is a fit-for-purpose outfit?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I get that, but Mr. Murray says that most of this will be conducted by email and that there will be a review process and a period of time for reporting back. At that stage, it will be necessary to get to some process or forum whereby people can at least sign off, for the want of a better term. Mr. Murray needs that as much as anybody else at this stage. It is not only doing the right thing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: To conclude on this point, the committee will need some sort of synopsis regarding what the battle plan would look like. Could we be kept informed to some degree, as CUAG goes through the process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas and I thank, in particular, Senator Buttimer. I will go straight into this as to when exactly is the cliff edge meant to occur?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It will occur in the end of June. This is the cliff edge that we had spoken about previously before the pandemic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: To talk turkey, the union very much needs a solution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is the figure that will cover it. I am not going to repeat what has been said. We all accept the fabulous work that is done and the complete necessity of the post office network, whether that is in urban settings - what the union is saying about post offices in urban settings being in danger of closing is frightening - but it is an absolute necessity and is a major part of rural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is an algorithm of sorts then. It is what Deputy O’Rourke said earlier, which is that we need the Government to come up with and offer a solution as soon as possible because there is not a great deal of time left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am very glad that Mr. Martin has offered that suggestion because my next point was on banking services. While I might not like to let banks off the hook, the fact is that we are dealing with the reality that they have left and are leaving a significant number of even sizeable rural towns. The post office, as Mr. Martin said, is trusted, is there and has the capacity, so it makes complete...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Okay. It needs to be because both things are overlapping and linked. I am not going to hold everything up. Mr. Martin said it is €12 million but there is a negotiation. The IPU has offered everything with respect to what services and also a solution to the fact banks are leaving. I thank our guests for their time.

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have all been inundated in our constituency offices by people looking for adaptation grants and those on the waiting lists. I spoke to the council this week. Generally there has been a two-year backlog. It has probably reduced to a year and a half. In fairness the absolute majority of people on the lists are top priority and this is the reality. We all know we are dealing with...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Jun 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have now had sight of the four-point plan by the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, to ensure we do not again see the absolutely scandalous sights that took place in Dublin Airport over the weekend. Upwards of 1,400 people may have missed flights and it was an utterly desperate situation for them. We hope the plan will offer some element of security that we will not have these problems...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jun 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to what many of my colleagues have spoken about and we are glad that we are getting to grips with an issue we have failed miserably with in this State over many years. However, I cannot help but think that this Bill is somewhat too rushed. We have heard Members say already that questions remain on its workability and on whether it is failing. That is on either side of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (31 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 18. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on the Broadband Connection Points Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27825/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Teanga Gaeilge (31 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport cén gníomh atá déanta ag a Roinn maidir leis an dátheangachas ar sheirbhísí de chuid Bhus Bhaile Átha Cliath agus de chuid soláthraithe iompair eile chun a chinntiú go bhfuil cothromas ann idir Gaeilge agus Béarla ar a gcuid seirbhísí; agus an ndéanfaidh sé...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 294. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current number of outstanding passport applications for children under thirteen years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27409/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 May 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 295. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current number of passport applications that remain outstanding for children aged 13 years and under in the State as of 23 May 2022; the plans there are to clear any backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27414/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (2 Jun 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the National Broadband Plan as regards design, build, premises passed and connections made and any works done on catching up on Covid delays and delivering on an accelerated roll-out. [28792/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (2 Jun 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am asking for an update on the national broadband plan, including design, build, premises passed and connections made, and the particular works that need to be done to catch up on the dreadful Covid delays, and delivering on the accelerated roll-out we have spoken about many times before. We all know that this plan has been dogged by many issues. People really require delivery on Internet...