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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to that of Deputy Howlin. We would like a statement about dealing with the worries relating to LGBT issues. I raised this matter when we were lucky enough to visit Georgia. On the foreign agents or foreign influence Bill, I would like to know the ins and outs of how it came about, what the notion behind it was and, as Deputy Howlin said, where the future lies in regard to it....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 36. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans to ensure that child protection statements provided by organisations are adhered to and implemented to the correct standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15100/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on any progress made to resolve the terms and conditions of employment of personal assistants who work in some education and training boards; if he will provide a timeline for when the issue is expected to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15102/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Mar 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to introduce the teaching of human skills, also known as soft skills, into further and higher education courses in the State, as employers increasingly seek them from graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15669/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Build it into planning for everything. It is the reality that we live in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Silos.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Dr. O’Connell said it exactly. It is recognising things as they are. We will say, and I agree, that we should be better at how we assess and gather information and that we have the databases and all the rest of it. However, let us be clear. We never prepared for secondary school on the basis of what we knew of the children coming through primary school. On some level, that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: They have made their own solutions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: And one's personal resources.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have an under-resourced system that is not fit for purpose.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 11. To ask the Taoiseach to report on the visit of US President Joe Biden to Ireland. [18118/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all have huge differences with American foreign policy but it is fair to say President Joe Biden is somebody who has a real connection with Ireland and with north County Louth and the Cooley Peninsula, which is obviously a fabulous part of the world. It was news to us all the vital part Rob Kearney played in the independence struggle so I thank President Biden for that. Let us be clear:...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice on the worries we all had about the EU ambassador to Sudan, Aidan O’Hara. He and his family have been through a traumatic circumstance. It seems he is in good health, which is to be welcomed, but we need to make sure due diligence is done. It highlights the issues happening in Sudan. This is something we do not like to see. The sooner we see sense and people come to...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, and possibly the Cooley Peninsula. There has been considerable conversation about being 25 years into the Good Friday Agreement. There were many twists and turns before and after that period but it is the lynchpin of what has been a very successful peace process. In the world we are dealing with at this point in time, many lessons would need to be learned. I discussed the Windsor...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Deputy should have kept talking.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There are two major issues here that have been caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, namely, food security and energy security. I ask for some sort of update on that. There was some conversation around food security and some people were pushing for leeway on certain sections of the sanctions but I want to know where that conversation is developing. I agree with what Deputy Howlin...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will follow up on that. It is a fair point. Is it possible to have that conversation at an EU Council level? If it is not possible to have that conversation even among some of the states across the European Union, Ireland will have to do an element of heavy lifting in relation to supporting the Palestinians. That will mean progressing the occupied territories Bill, recognising the state...

Department Underspend and Reduced Delivery of Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: When will the Minister treat this emergency like it is an emergency and a crisis, and bring everything to bear to deal with it? We have often heard about Fianna Fáil's history on building houses when the State had no money. The Minister can talk about all the issues that there are from Covid right through to inflation rates and all the rest of it. We all accept that but let us be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is hardly a shock that I too thank the guests, particularly for the work being done. At this committee, we are trying to talk about a framework that can be built upon. It makes it easier for all of us, including autistic people, to live in society. It is really good to see where people are taking this on board and doing what is necessary. Within a council-type set-up, this can be...