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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (2 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am going to stand up. I find it very difficult to keep sitting. I agree with much of what was said. It is very worthwhile to hear from the real experts, from autistic people, on how they find the world in which we live. We all agree about what we want to see from the report. First of all, it should deal with all the issues. Whether we are talking about services or the world we live in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The word on the street would say-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach posed the question on what fit for purpose legislation would look like. Mr. Kingston laid out those proposals.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, so that is there. There has been a fair amount of discussion. We talked about the failures of the past, but beyond that, the witness talked about an outfit that was not fit for purpose in any way, shape or form in relation to carrying out the investigations as necessary. The other piece he emphasised is the fear of this being contained within the Department of Transport. If we were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness to Mr. Kingston, he separated it out. We all accept there has a been a huge amount of tragedy. There are legacy issues for the State. As regards the legislation, we are at a reasonable starting point. All we need is to follow the best practice, whether we are using the example of the British legislation or others. As was said, we need to ensure some element of independence...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Kingston will provide us a note. We will ensure that this is highlighted and taken into account. Then we will see the legislation. We need to make sure that what Mr. Kingston and what we are all proposing is addressed in order that the final legislation is able to provide a fit for purpose future. There are still issues in relations to legacy issues from the past.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is done in aviation and everywhere else.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have an awkward workaround that is obviously cumbersome. Beyond that, the fix is not complete. There is best practice to watch, whatever about throwing all the elements together into one hodgepodge Bill.

Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are back dealing with this issue. I think I said before that we have a number of energy crises. We have the situation created by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and we have particular issues containing and controlling the energy providers. We are finally having a proper conversation about windfall taxes and the actions that are absolutely necessary to ensure there is a bit of order and...

High Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: International oil and gas prices have fallen and the Government has spoken about how it would at this stage have expected energy companies to pass that on. There is talk of engagement and ministerial discussions with energy companies, but we are going to have to see action given how under pressure families are. Households have been left to try to find the money to pay unaffordable bills....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I apologise if I look ignorant for leaving straight after this. I was meant to be somewhere 15 minutes ago but that is the story of my life. It is not shocking, but it is frightening when we talk about access to care and lifelong impact for autistic people. The detrimental impact of waiting to get regular healthcare has been laid out. It almost fits into the idea of universal design, but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All present deal with issues encountered by people who get moneys, albeit sometimes insufficient moneys, approved for adaptation grants but the house is not fit to be altered or there are significant logistical difficulties in meeting the criteria. I am telling the witnesses what they already know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is a given. When Dr. Doherty outlines the issue relating to credibility, it is very obvious, but one can see why people choose not disclose. There was reference to mental health services. In the context of interventions, a problem is that even where a person, such as an autistic kid in particular, is able to avail of services, if there is a need for an issue relating to anxiety, for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is also the fact that, in the context of early interventions, a minor intervention could have a significant impact. That contrasts with the usual approach, which is to wait until the situation becomes a disaster and blows up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the witnesses. I have definitely got my money's worth and am now going to run. I apologise for having to leave.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work of the Office to Promote Competition in the Insurance Market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10256/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would appreciate it if the Minister could provide an update on the work of the Office to Promote Competition in the Insurance Market. I am talking specifically about the difficulties that exist as regards public liability insurance. There are a large number of community organisations - community centres - that either cannot get insurance or are offered ridiculous premiums. We know what...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State. In fairness, we are in a better place than we were, although I could argue that we should have reached here earlier. We could all point to examples. There is a community centre in my constituency that was being charged €11,000. A claim could be made against three organisations – the community centre, a company and a community organisation -...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We just need to see more, better, faster, quicker. The onus is on the Government to ensure that the conditions are as good as they can be-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (7 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: -----for more insurers to enter the industry. Be they community organisations, businesses or community centres, a large number of people have been under significant pressure for a considerable amount of time. Because of GoFundMe, the generosity of people and the fact that part of this happened before we entered the cost-of-living crisis, some of them were able to get through the gap. ...