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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Government needs to rein in the junk food brands-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am taking this question for Deputy John Brady. I ask the Minister to outline the Government's response to the escalation in the conflict in Ukraine, particularly the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. President Zelensky has spoken about the Russians using cold as a weapon of mass destruction. Everything from energy to the refugee crisis has been weaponised. The Russians...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know the biggest victims in war are civilians. People were killed in Poland recently, and, unfortunately, this is what happens in war. The Irish people have shown significant solidarity with those dealing with Russian munitions daily. Things are not going particularly well for Vladimir Putin in the war, but the problem in this regard is that he has taken aim at civilians. He has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that. We all want this war to end and for Russia to leave the Ukrainian lands its forces have taken. We want to see a peaceful situation restored. Hopefully, there will be a time when a straight player, such as Ireland, will be able to play a role in this regard. We all accept this opening does not seem to be there now, but we must live in hope and be prepared for such a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I ask the Minister to outline the Government's response to the threats by the Iranian Government to execute protestors. We all have been deeply shocked by the killing of Ms Mahsa Amini. We have seen the bravery of the protestors. A large amount of people have made the ultimate sacrifice because of this. We have seen the bravery, particularly of Iranian women. I want to get the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the Minister that huge resolve has been shown by Iranians across the board, especially Iranian women, who are rightfully absolutely outraged at what happened to Mahsa Amini. The level of force and lethal force employed by the Iranian regime to a degree shows the level of resolve. We are aware of a phenomenal level of violence and it is probably very difficult to get the full...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the response of the Minister. He has a level of access to the regime in Iran. This is down to vital work done to build up relationships. For the want of a better term, I suppose it is normalising the situation as would benefit all of us internationally in making this world a safer place. It had been scuppered by President Trump. What is happening now has to be called out for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: World Cup (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am looking for the Government's advice for football supporters who have travelled or may travel to Qatar for the World Cup. It is very difficult to get over the fact that the World Cup is being held at this time of year. Questions have been raised on how the tournament ended up being in Qatar. The questions are fairly obvious as regards FIFA. We are all aware of the treatment of women...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: World Cup (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome that. I get many football fans might see this as an opportunity to see Brazil play. I assume not too many will wish to see England play but who knows? It is obviously vital fans would monitor advice and it is good to see consular assistance will be in place. However, I will go through the questions again and ask about the view of the Minister and the Government. There is a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: World Cup (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the Minister. The one good thing that can come from this World Cup is that the spotlight is on Qatar, the human rights abuses there and whether we will have any movement on it. However, I wish to see a greater level of courage from some of the football associations and some of the footballers in particular. There was considerable talk beforehand about what they would do to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the Government's response to recent developments in respect of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57918/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are all working on the basis that Britain needs a deal and that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak be offered a deal, regardless of what he means about not looking for a Swiss-style relationship with the European Union. We could rise and fall on the basis of comments from British politicians over the past number of years. We all want to see matters being streamlined and the protocol issue...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A lot of this has already been dealt with by Deputy Doherty. He spoke about his own amendment, which just looks for something that is more directional and takes into account the anomalies with which he dealt. There will be certain firms, particularly smaller operations, that will need a greater level of support. It is a fair ask with regard to the credit unions. I will throw another...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (16 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: On communal heating systems, I imagine that the likes of Frontline can avail of it on that basis. The problem is that two or maybe three of these companies have a huge number of individual locations. The limit of €30,000 or whatever could mean that a company would not necessarily qualify. This is not about saving Frontline, but about the residents who live in these residential...

Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the fact that we are discussing this. It is vital sometimes that we deal with specific issues relating to geographical areas such as Galway. We know there has been much in the public domain about getting the public transport system in Galway where it needs to be. I am sure people realise I am not from Galway. I am very glad this is being discussed and dealt with but it fits into...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Programme for Government (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The decision to transfer disability services from the Department of Health to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth was taken by the Government at the beginning of its term. During questions with the Taoiseach last week my colleague, Deputy Clarke, raised the ongoing delay in transferring these functions to the Department of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Programme for Government (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: -----and the Department of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, has stated it has no responsibility for the plan.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Programme for Government (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know this will cause considerable issues.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have seen an escalation in Vladimir Putin's war on civilians in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy has spoken about cold as a weapon of mass destruction. We have seen the recent targeting of energy production and the madness of the attacks on Zaporizhzhia. We all see that this is happening because Russia cannot win in the field, so it is attempting to win in other ways now. This means there...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I might not need quite this level of latitude. The Taoiseach has spoken a number of times to Prime Minister Sunak. It is fair to say we are somewhat more hopeful. Some of this is not on the basis of Mr. Sunak so much as the basis everyone believes that due to the conditions prevailing in the world today Britain needs a deal with the EU. I do not think there is anyone, especially in this...