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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was just going to say that with rail services, there is an element of audit. It is similar to what I said earlier about accepting what the witnesses are saying about robust services. There is a requirement for a greater level of frequency, particularly when we are talking about cross-Border rail travel. Sometimes it is insufficient. Another factor is that we may be dealing with people...

Household Utility Bills Support: Motion [Private Members] (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I hope the Government answer to this motion is not just "Suck it up, we are doing enough". Many have stated already that at this point in time there are 475,364 people on the PUP. In my constituency of Louth this is 15,141, which is a huge number of people who are in a situation they had not anticipated. Many of these people had never been in this situation before. We have all heard the...

Household Utility Bills Support: Motion [Private Members] (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is not agreed.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, in response to what Deputy Mairéad Farrell said, it is a straightforward request to ask the Taoiseach to meet Relatives for Justice. We do not need the side commentary in that regard. I wish to revisit the Irish protocol. I want to know about the interactions the Taoiseach has had. I accept that the European Commission changed tack when he made contact with it, but...

Finance Act 2004 (section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2020: Motion (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This is a technical measure, but it provides an opportunity to speak about necessary capital projects. I wish to add my voice to those of other speakers who spoke about difficulties with the audit system, the planning system and with moving major capital projects forward, be they schools, hospitals, certain housing developments and the like. Representatives of Transport Infrastructure...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am very glad to have an opportunity to speak in the debate on the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020. I acknowledge that it is a very technical Bill. As with a number of other Bills we have dealt with, it is concerned with updating our infrastructure to deal with international crime and make sure we are following EU directives. That is all absolutely...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his engagements with a company (details supplied) in relation to the acceleration of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5037/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his engagements with National Broadband Ireland in relation to delays to the National Broadband Plan due to Covid-19; the details of measures to mitigate delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5038/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance if there will be a further extension to the reduction in VAT from 23% to 21%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5377/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Parental Leave (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 468. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated timeframe as to when legislation will be introduced to extend parent's leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5115/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 486. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of his engagement with the Minister for Health on the provision of childcare for front-line workers during the level 5 lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5424/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 488. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the guidelines under the current level 5 restrictions for parents visiting vulnerable children in residential centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5429/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 817. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting their CORU registration number; the number who have been waiting up to 16 weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5702/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 829. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which a CORU registration will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5731/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Digital Hubs (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 975. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of remote working facilities at digital hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5039/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (3 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 976. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of broadband connection points per county; the number of those that are actively live; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5040/21]

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I reiterate what Deputy O'Rourke and other members of my party have said, that we support the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020 but will bring forward amendments on Committee Stage. We support the Bill on the basis that this is a streamlining of the regulatory system, that is, the Commission for Aviation Regulation being subsumed into the Irish Aviation Authority, and the Institute for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol (Article 16): Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (9 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes. I appreciate what the Minister of State has said. I will ask just two very quick questions. Is he happy enough that the structures exist such that we can deal with whatever modifications are needed for a better operationality of the Irish protocol? I am very glad he has reiterated what I myself would accept, that is, that the withdrawal agreement and the Irish protocol are...

Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to that of Deputy Daly. Sinn Féin supports the Bill proceeding to Committee Stage. Anything relating to the streamlining and speeding up of court operations must be welcomed, and that is also true of anything that allows for issues to be dealt with at pre-trial hearings. Deputy Daly mentioned technological advances, some of which are helpful, while others in the realm...