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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (18 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I ask the Minister to provide an update on plans to house direct provision, temporary and international protection applicants in State-run reception centres. It is moving away from the issues that exist with the private sector, whether the loss of hotel beds as regards the D Hotel and other hotels throughout County Louth and across the State. There are probably other places that are not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (18 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will the Minister provide further information on the timeline? We would all welcome that there needs to be a move away from the private sector. Some of the locations have been utterly unsuitable for all. It is fair to say we have to do whatever we can to look after people who are fleeing dreadful sets of circumstances and the rest of it. However, we need to get a system that works and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Protection (18 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Has the Minister further information on the timeline and when we will see this move occurring? That is obviously accepting that as things happen there needs to be a huge amount of planning work done. There has to be interaction with those communities where some of these are to be located. Suitability has to be at a premium. Beyond that, will the Minister say where we are as regards...

Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In the last while, we have engaged on solving the huge issue with public liability insurance that has impacted on hospitality and, in particular, tourism and what we would call adventure tourism. It goes without saying that issue is impacting the cost of business. I agree with what my colleagues have said. We need a review of the VAT rate to assess the implications for our entire...

Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Sinn Féin position has been put forward already. We want to Coimisiún na Meán to be able to fund its own work, but there is frustration at the bypassing of pre-legislative scrutiny in the enterprise, trade and employment committee. Everyone has details on what the issues are with that. I hope the Government will work with the Opposition on amendments so we find the most...

International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A significant number of us have stated that we think it is crazy for Ireland to opt in fully to the EU migration pact. A significant number of these measures are not beneficial to us putting a migration system that suits Ireland. Sometimes it becomes trite. We all use similar terminology about fair, efficient and enforced but that is what people want to see. They want to see a fair and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline Government plans to deal with the scourge of drugs and drug dealing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26449/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What are the Minister's plans to deal with the scourge of drugs and drug dealing? Could she make a statement on the matter? An all-of-government response is required but it is not an overplay to say this is a huge issue that is having an impact right across society. It is particularly difficult where it results in drug deaths and intimidation, particularly in working-class areas.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It goes without saying that I doubt that anyone is going to stand up here and not support what have been some of the major seizures and operations against organised crime. Whether these operations are local or transnational, we want to see more – quicker, better and faster. There is nobody who does not want to see this. The problem, however, is the huge drugs problem that exists. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister has dealt with my first two points. Obviously, we need to see greater use of the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB. Locally, I have seen how it does fabulous work. It also means communities can see that action is being taken and we also need to see policing operations. Unfortunately, we are dealing with a large number of street drug dealers, and there is also the fact that the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to follow up on what Deputy Durkan has spoken about. Obviously, drug dealing happens from privately rented and privately owned houses, and houses that are owned by approved housing bodies. There is a particular issue with local authority housing owing to the lack of power the council may have to deal with this. Every two-bit drug dealer has seen "The Wire". They are not as...

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I also wish the Minister well in his endeavours in the near future. I also pass on my best wishes to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who has always been approachable. There is probably still an issue or two I could do with the Minister getting across the line before he finishes. He spoke about future plans and the impact of politics on family. I pass on those best wishes. This Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline her plans for improving the processing times for those seeking international protection in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26450/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 67. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on the working being carried out by the stakeholders’ group on control of dogs issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26514/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to bring up the issues of district heating and communal heating systems. This not the first time I have brought up the issue of Carlinn Hall in Dundalk. We talk about district heating systems and communal heating systems, which is what is there and which is operated off gas. Obviously, there are particular laws and planning changes that need to happen because I do not believe these...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 12. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will meet next. [26075/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yesterday, Daft.ie released its latest house prices report. Shockingly - or not shockingly - it showed house prices continuing to spiral out of control. In the year to June, the average price of a home increased by almost 7%, to €340,000. In Dublin city, average house prices have hit €543,000, up almost 5%. In Louth, average house prices are now almost €300,000. That...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I asked about the affordable scheme.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I commend the life of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, the voice of the GAA and, at times with a touch of magic, the voice of Ireland. I also recognise the contribution to journalism of Tommie Gorman, particularly at what was a very difficult and important time for Ireland as regards the peace process. I had a great conversation with him one day on the basis of shared Sligo...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have had a review of and reports on the Offences Against the State Acts. Everyone supports streamlined legislation that is updated, that is fit for purpose, that is permanent and that deals with what this State faces as opposed to emergency legislation. A considerable number of my colleagues have spoken about the scourge of drug crime and organised crime and about what our communities...