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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors: Discussion (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: You can see it now even with what is happening here this week. We are only moving in the right direction, and probably all too slowly. It is something that needs to be addressed but I will not hold the witness responsible for it. Look, as per normal this is utterly comprehensive and that is me finished. I am sure I will think of an awkward question before the end.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My question is for Dublin Bus. I was at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Autism addressed by representatives of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. Ms Debbie Carr spoke about the assistance dog, Gandhi, that her 21-year-old son Aidan uses. She brought up the issue and said that Aidan had been refused access onto a bus twice in the last month. She also spoke about how this could have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I believe Aidan's mother, Debbie Carr, has sent an email into Dublin Bus and there needs to be a direct response. I understand that bus drivers have a job to do and are under great pressure but we need to ensure there is an element of education because we would all agree that this just should not happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That said, there is the wider issue of the need for internal communications.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I raise the issue of online disinformation and hate. On Sunday, a man filmed himself as he seemed to knock down a cyclist on the Castletown Road in Dundalk and then posted the video. The Garda is investigating. Concerning Carlingford, I have spoken to the Minister on the need for communication with the community but we have all been bombarded with online disinformation, conspiracy...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Many have spoken about the difficulties surrounding COP27 and about what the people have not signed up for. We want to make whatever moves we can away from fossil fuels. District heating can be one of those solutions. I once again bring up the issue of communal heating systems that are now being powered by gas. A feasibility study has already started around geothermal in respect of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ukraine War (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 8. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Ukraine will next meet. [57658/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ukraine War (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Ukraine will next meet. [59149/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ukraine War (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, we all are in complete support of looking after those fleeing war or torture, whether from Ukraine or other places, which can be hellholes, throughout the world. We all accept that we must put serious effort into streamlining the means by which accommodation is made available. We need to ensure that communication is improved if we are to avoid repeats of some of the incidents...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department's Strategy Statement 2021-2023. [57659/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Are we any closer to a date for a citizens' assembly on drugs? We know the issue we all have, particularly in deprived communities that are absolutely ravaged by drug gangs and drug debt intimidation. Not only should we have a citizens' assembly; I would like to think that there are also conversations going on at European level about this matter. We all accept that Ireland, whether on a...

COP27: Statements (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are talking about COP27. There are certain pieces we welcome in regard to loss and damage, which is the idea of compensation or reparation for those parts of the world that are already paying a huge price for the fact the world is on fire and for our failure as a global community to deal with issues relating to emissions. We all accept there has been an insufficient amount of movement,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors: Discussion (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Murphy spoke about the moneys that are sought back. Infringement of Internal Market rules is fairly straightforward. A lack of documents is always possible. How does ineligible expenditure happen? Does this relate to significant amounts or small amounts that add up to big money?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors: Discussion (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It was someone else's mistake. I get that, and the court caught it.

Toll Charge Increases: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has been stated by some of my colleagues already that the problem is that we are starting from a bad place in that these PPPs have not delivered for the people, although they have delivered for the companies. Like everyone else here, I welcome the fact that we have a mitigation and that we have delayed the toll increases until June 2023. We were dealing with a huge amount of people who...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 133. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the increases in workload on community welfare offices and officers and the additional resources that have been allocated to cope with the additional workload; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59127/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 134. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline the current waiting times at the appeals office and if additional resources will be allocated to it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59128/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Risk Assessment (30 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the status of the national risk assessment. [59148/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Risk Assessment (30 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to what Deputy O’Callaghan has said about communal heating systems. This is an issue I have raised many times. I want to deal with the risk posed by poverty. We know about the issues we are dealing with, the general cost of living and the absolute housing emergency. We must consider early family interventions and supports. While there are many good projects, we...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (29 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 805. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the options open to, and the correct procedures for, a charity (details supplied) to obtain State funding for the purchase of a new ambulance to be used for the benefit of the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59182/22]