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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I believe the Chair was talking about the PATH 4 funding. With universal design the first part seemed to be universal design from a building point of view, followed by later iterations where it is meant to be universal design as regards more of a societal fit within educational institutes. Does the witness find the same issues in relation to it.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, because everything has to be maintained. Upkeep costs money.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 11. To ask the Taoiseach when the most recent meeting of the Cabinet committee on health took place; and when the next one is scheduled. [15096/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We await an inquiry into the State's response to Covid-19. I have spoken to the Taoiseach previously about the 23 people who died in Dealgan House and that the families met with the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. They were promised a mechanism to provide them with answers, justice and closure. They are still awaiting a response. I want to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 20. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the international division of his Department. [13882/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A right-wing Israeli Government is involved in racist and apartheid policies and is escalating the illegal annexation of Palestinian land. The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF, a State entity, is a shareholder in nine companies, including four banks, that are operating in illegal Israeli settlements. Will the Government support Deputy John Brady's legislation to make this illegal?...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What about the ISIF?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all want to bring about workplaces that are disability friendly. I welcome the fact that the Minister is talking about reviewing the disability awareness support scheme. Will she consider having a review of the workplace equipment adaptation grant? There has been a very low take-up of the grant. It can facilitate employers to get assistive technologies that may help those with...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Cabinet Committees (29 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Like many others, I am incredibly worried about the eviction ban being lifted. As has been said by others, the Sinn Féin Bill provides one last opportunity for Deputies to vote in the correct way. I ask for clarity on the tenant in situ scheme. Louth County Council is considering purchases for people who have been on the housing list for five years or more, but it has to be the same as...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Cabinet Committees (29 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What about the tenant in situ scheme?

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Cabinet Committees (29 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is okay.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 36. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [13881/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Meetings (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 144. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline the nature, extent and frequency of meetings and talks between her Department and its British counterparts in the past 12 months; if issues such as the delays in providing pension contribution information were discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15099/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 149. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are plans to improve the processing times for disability allowance applications; the target timeline for decisions to be made in these applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15098/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (28 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 578. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to allowing persons outside of marriage or civil partnership who have residency in the North of Ireland to apply for Irish citizenship through naturalisation based on their years living there, without the need to rely on a spouse or civil partner; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising the issue. We constantly talk about making places of employment and educational facilities disability friendly. We need an holistic response that goes beyond the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Earlier this week I spoke to the Minister for Social Protection. I have no doubt I will speak again to the Minister for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are all aware of the need for lifelong learning and upskilling. The Minister has visited my home county, where projects have been run by the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board, LMETB, such as the advanced manufacturing and training centre of excellence, AMTCE. A huge part of that is engaging with industry. I have a very specific question. A number of employers have spoken...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate what the Minister said earlier. Similarly to what has been said previously, an example is the AMTCE dealing with schools and providing training for necessary skills, whether we are talking about welding or a pile of other skills. It is basically embedding that in students at a very young age. That is useful. I would go back to my earlier question. Are we looking at possible...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is significant agreement on the pressure sheep farmers are experiencing. I would even agree with some of what has been said by the Ministers in the sense that farmers are looking for a fair price for their work and product. Unfortunately, that is not the situation they find themselves in. In recent years sheep farmers have had to deal with the collapse of wool prices along with...

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: -----regarding the evils of partition.