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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that and I know there can be particular issues in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is all vital. In fairness, I welcome the fact that the Minister spoke about learnings. We all talk about learnings being made, which they have been and will continue to be. We will not get this perfectly in one go. It is about delivering this to as many children and families as possible who require it. When we talk about provision of autistic spectrum disorder, ASD, units, I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Built-in universal design.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Also, the notion of a two-year run-in for parents of those with disabilities to apply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, it is an issue on which I have engaged with the Minister before. It is just that we sometimes hear of a fear in schools around provision. For example, if things break well for a school in relation to the SNA allocation and it gets double, it will be only too delighted like anybody else, but sometimes schools are afraid to make an appeal in case there is row-back and they might...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is what I was hoping the answer would be. I hope that can allay some of the fears.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (24 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 14. To ask the Taoiseach his intention to establish additional units or divisions in his Department to those outlined in the Programme for Government. [24618/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (24 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: How can we ensure that children, people and families can have access to a No Wrong Door system in the context of being able to access the autism therapies and assessments they require? This needs to happen, because we know there are silos in operation, particularly in the context of primary care, children's disability network teams or CAMHS. People are not worried about where they access...

Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This is another situation where we are largely supportive of the legislation. We will all make some of the same comments such as justice delayed is justice denied. We must ensure that we have a system that is not only fit for purpose but that also responds in the swiftest way possible. If there is a need for leverage for the particular mechanisms, such as the compensation provided for in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the ambassador. I see she did not arrive here alone. She and her officials are all very welcome. There will be a fair amount of agreement on this matter, which we do not always get in the wider House. We all know how Ireland benefited from accession. Some may find it strange that I say that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Just to interrupt, but I neglected to say that we had spoken in considerable detail about Moldova's proximity, the issue in Transnistria and how we had expected some events to happen that did not. I imagine Moldova always has the sword of Damocles hanging over its head.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the progress being made to open additional units for children for September 2023 with autism at primary and second level schools in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22883/23]

Biodiversity Action: Statements (25 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have formulated our society, industry and economies in a particular way, which it would not be unfair to say is anything but sustainable. It is about increasing what we can all get and use. There was talk about going back to the time of our grandparents. I can think of conversations had in the 1980s about "waste not, want not" and if we had more consideration for the likes of those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, I missed a considerable amount of the discussion as I attending other meetings. In fairness, AI has been dealt with. We all accept that AI is not necessarily what is discussed in the public domain. There are dangers but we have also seen where AI can aid and abet everything from medicine right through. When people look at the fake video and the possibilities there, no more than...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Exactly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am throwing this out there because Predator is connected to a company that is based here and has connections with the Israeli security sphere, for want of a better term. This State has to get a proper handle on it. The NCSC is engaging constantly with companies that have importance in critical infrastructure and all the rest of it. In this State, we have a huge number of educational...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A great phrase.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all see the advantages of the European Union. We also see the particular geopolitical circumstances we are in. The term "new momentum" was used with regard to accession. That could probably be phrased as "real momentum" because it was not real previously. We are in the world we are in and, unfortunately, some of that has happened because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moldova has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland (18 May 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 36. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is aware of the difficulties experienced by Irish-based applicants to the diaphonique contemporary music fund, part-funded by Culture Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23462/23]