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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Information and Communications Technology (11 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a detailed update on the grant funding scheme available to primary schools for ICT, including the provision of whiteboards, under the digital strategy for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44414/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: On my behalf and on behalf of Deputy Munster, I commend the board of Drogheda United FC and its chair, Councillor Joanna Byrne, on their work. There has been provisional acceptance of an investment offer by the Trivela Group, which has been okayed by the FAI and which must be finalised at next month's AGM. This project is about keeping the best parts of a community club, professionalising...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes. Soccer and the League of Ireland need this sort of redevelopment. In order that I do not get lynched, I must also state that Dundalk FC has a development group that is working on short- and long-term plans in relation to the development of Oriel Park. We know that the bid to host Euro 2028 has been a success and that money is needed for the redevelopment of Casement Park. However,...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There was much discussion here about innovation, all the benefits that arise through foreign direct investment and taxation, and the wonders that exist regarding enterprise. We all agree on the fabulous work done by the local enterprise offices, IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland but we should be absolutely clear that this budget has not brought any solutions regarding the high costs. I am...

Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I also welcome the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers and those citizens who use the services here today. I think we all accept on some level that it is a complete disaster that they had to come here and we have to have this conversation. We have dealt with a budget that did not put anything aside to deal with this issue. We talk about section 39 and section 56 workers....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 15. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will give an update on the work that is being carried out by his Department, with other Government Departments and State agencies, to find solutions for those who live in the North of Ireland and work remotely for southern-based companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44395/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 19. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline the engagement he, along with his Department and the IDA, have had with the State's tech sector in the past three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44396/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 22 June 2023, and in light of the October 2022 TII briefing report on possible fatalities and serious injuries, if he will consider a further allocation of funding this year to progress the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44482/23]

Driving Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is not the first time we have spoken here about how long it takes to get a test. Many promises were made and previously, excuses around Covid-19 and particular issues were made, but we need to get down to a level where we can provide people with the possibility of getting a driving licence faster than six months. It needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Some of my colleagues raised...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Palestinian people have long suffered under an illegal occupation, apartheid, annexation and Israeli onslaught. They have been provided with no real hope for the future. Israel's security-only policy has not provided security for anybody. At this point in time, Gaza, long an open prison, is suffering carpet-bombing and forced displacement, and there is not enough water, energy or fuel....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 6. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with disability will next meet. [42604/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [45032/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all have a fear regarding the moratorium. With regard to some of the unfilled positions, we know how difficult it is to get home help hours and to have staff allocated. This is a huge issue in north Louth and, I assume, elsewhere across the State. I met representatives of Family Carers Ireland and noted the issue they still come up with is that of the means test. Very many people with...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 21. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economy and investment will next meet. [43574/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have brought up the issue of the recommendations of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight before, and Deputy Boyd Barrett might also have mentioned it once or twice. In fairness, the Taoiseach has been supportive of those recommendations and a stakeholders' forum. Follow-up will need to happen with the Minister and this is vital. There is much talk of the possibility of cross-Border...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 29. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the UN General Assembly. [43575/23]

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the Taoiseach's interaction to ensure the family of Private Seán Rooney gets the full truth of that devastating tragedy. We are now dealing with the carpet bombing of Palestine by Israel. People are doing without food, energy, water and all those necessities. The Taoiseach spoke earlier about Ireland's interaction in respect of driving home the message, which needs to...

Trends in Mortality and Estimates of Excess Mortality: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This has been a useful exercise, in that a lot of information has been put out there by the Minister of State and others. Deputy Colm Burke had no difficulty in reeling off a lot of useful figures. Particularly since we entered the Covid period we have been dealing with a lot of disinformation and misinformation. There have been some who will abuse the data and others who fall prey to...

Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Palestinian people of Gaza are under an unmerciful onslaught that includes carpet bombing of civilian infrastructure and civilians. Israel has cut off food, water and energy. What it is offering is bombs, starvation and 1 million people being displaced within Gaza. In other places and at other times, this would be called genocide and ethnic cleansing. Then we listen to what this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (17 Oct 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding schemes that are available to secondary schools this academic year to help them with the purchase of musical equipment for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45011/23]