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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We need to see movement on that. We are all in agreement. Can I ask a very simple question?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know that. It is about the work that is done on due diligence in the context of section 481. A while ago we had a production that was up and running and that subsequently fell on its backside. I would have thought there would have been an element of due diligence that needed to be done to ensure that funding was in place before anyone thought about providing State money for the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All right.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Ms Finnegan thinks there is going to be a decent throughput of productions into the near future.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Would it be fair to say we need a better framework to deliver this?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Last week, I asked the Taoiseach about the possibility of the TBESS or some bespoke scheme for the likes of Frontline Energy, which buys gas for communal heating systems like the one at Carlinn Hall in Dundalk. We would need to ensure that the benefits of such a scheme were passed on to residents, but it is something that we must consider as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (18 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Taoiseach and I will pass on the information provided. As has been said, we need a bespoke solution in the short term for communal or district heating systems, particularly those that are powered by gas, which will not work in the long term. The solution is to change to biomass or geothermal energy and that has to be facilitated. A company in County Louth contacted me...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (18 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I asked a question about ESB Networks.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The British Government, as we have all seen lately, is dealing with the outworkings of Brexit and other issues and has difficulties. The mood music has improved but it must be made clear that the protocol is the only show in town. While all streamlining is welcome, we need to make sure the British Government passes that message onto political unionism. The only other show in town is making...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We recognise that this is a technical Bill and no one will oppose it. We accept the point that Fáilte Ireland has a job to do in selling this State and the entire island, which is what we want it to do. No different from anyone else, I will extol the virtues of the part of the world where I live. We will start with the wonders of the Boyne Valley and go right through to historic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (18 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Technological university status is the only show in town and in this context, I raise the issue of Dundalk Institute of Technology, DkIT, where Dr. Bob McKiernan is in place as interim president. We realise there will be change regarding this post. It must be ensured that DkIT is facilitated to make this necessary journey to TU status. I discussed this with the Minister, particularly when...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have a follow-on question. Obviously, the project to project idea creates that power differential issue that we need to deal with, whether it is the actors or the crew. If we could get around that piece we could deal with the collective bargaining issues and some form of representation, in whatever forum that it needs to be, so we can bridge that gap and that power differential. Perhaps...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Apologies have been received from the Chair of the committee, Deputy Joe McHugh, and from Deputy Brendan Howlin and Senators Lisa Chambers, Sharon Keogan and Vincent P. Martin. On behalf of the committee, I welcome H.E. Mr. Qirjako Qirko, the ambassador of Albania, and H.E. Mr. Vanja Filipovic, the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I apologise for the pronunciation. I am sure I was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We can allow some leeway so I would not worry about that. Please continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Thank you. That is a sufficiently comprehensive introduction. When we move to questions and answers, we will see what other useful information we can find as we deal with the whole issue of accession. I call H.E. Mr. Vanja Filipovic to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Thank you, Mr. Filipovic, for your kind words regarding the tragedy in Creeslough, Donegal. Our Chair, Deputy McHugh, is from that part of the world, so it is obvious why he is not here. That is why he sent his apologies. As I said, when we deal with the Balkans in general, we all know we sometimes put very simply what is quite a complicated history. In both witnesses' opening...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe. We are serious about Ireland's support for accession. We have all seen the benefits that the European Union has provided in this State, even in the positive role it has played in our peace process. We can all accept that in the changed world we are in the European Union, on some level, is the body that represents hope and democracy, while...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: On some level, China is taking the opportunities that are not there for European countries. That is a part that would be a lot easier if you were further along the road to accession.