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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Bulk solutions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. Regarding Skillnet, it is reactive to enterprise and its needs. I have seen locally the connections with the institutes of education, such as the LMETB and even the AMTCE in Dundalk. I probably got the acronym back to front at this stage, but I am referring to the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence. The big one here is Skillnet Ireland was ranked first...

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know the situation because we have all dealt with farmers across our constituencies. They have spoken to us about the difficulties they have had to deal with lately. To some extent we knew from January that we were going to have a fodder shortage and that particular issues would need to be addressed. I cannot let this moment go without bringing up again the serious floods in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will follow on from what the Cathaoirleach said there. That is a fair point in relation to Mr. McLoughlin. A big congratulations to him; it was a hell of a win. Possibly it has not been recognised to the degree that it should have been and that may say where we are in respect of apprenticeships. I have a great interest in apprenticeships, particularly electrical ones, because I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The question I will put to Mr. McLoughlin is about how we need to put that piece in play. The witnesses have all spoken about trying to help particular demographics that require bespoke solutions with regard to getting them into the workforce. We see the importance of that with regard to apprenticeships and also that pre-apprentice piece. It is about what else we are missing around that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Are you backlogged or anything at the minute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is good. That is something that needs to be dealt with across the board. I want to ask Mr. McLoughlin about his view of the course and the mix between it and work. Is there anything that could be done to improve it? He is the person who is at it, for want of a better term.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It might deal with renewables and so forth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: European Year of Skills 2023: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The mix is working for Mr. McLoughlin.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 37. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently detailed for community policing in Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee stations, respectively, following the implementation of the new policing model in Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17703/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (23 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made to date in 2024 in relation to the CFRAM scheme for County Louth; the current timelines for the delivery of the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17789/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 180. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the progress of the work done by the Newborn Screening Programme Advisory Committee; the number of new tests for newborns that have been approved since 2019; when further additional screening tests are planned to be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18259/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Offices (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 17. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the creation of processing hubs for community welfare and other services; whether she is aware of any administrative difficulties caused by the creation of the hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18405/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Offices (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Could the Minister provide an update on the creation of processing hubs for community welfare and other services and whether she is aware of any administrative difficulties caused by the creation of these hubs? I spoke to her about this issue on a previous occasion. A number of constituents have been affected by this. I sent some sample cases to the Minister. Some have been sorted but...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Offices (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, I understand the Minister has given a Civil Service answer. I do not buy the claim that there are no delays because I have seen too many of them. I accept what has been said in terms of the logic of removing the administrative burden from individual officers and operating hubs. I have sent information on particular cases to the Minister. We need to examine this issue. There...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Offices (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the Minister following up on these issues because some people are in constrained circumstances, to put it simply. That is obviously beneficial. I see the logic around streamlining. We need to make sure we catch whatever issues are happening regarding materials being lost. I have previously raised the issue of one lady who is raising kids with a number of disabilities. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Offices (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes. It concerns the launch date of the reformed reasonable accommodation fund. The Minister dealt with some of this earlier in respect of reviewing the entire process, particularly facilitating those with disabilities to enter the workplace. At times, there was a requirement on them or the employer, and it probably did not work perfectly regarding assistive technologies and so on. We...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 65. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the recent report completed by Teagasc and submitted to his Department about the impact on farmers following damage to their farmland as a result of recent flooding on the Cooley Peninsula in November 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18433/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will the Minister give his views on the recent report submitted to his Department by Teagasc about the impact on farmers following damage to their farmland as a result of the flooding on the Cooley Peninsula in November 2023? We have discussed this a number of times. We spoke about the fact that there is not an off-the-shelf support scheme. I am very glad this piece of work was done. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Relief Schemes (25 Apr 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I welcome the fact that work has been done. Obviously, we need that analysis to happen as soon as possible. I welcome the fact that the Minister says he will be following through. I will take that as his expression of support for the scheme that is needed by these farmers. Along with many Oireachtas Members and local councillors including Councillor...