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Covid-19 (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to bring up an issue I spoke about earlier. National Broadband Ireland, NBI, gave me a note on some issues it believes need to be sorted out around planning permits and such in terms of streamlining the roll-out of the national broadband plan. I have sent that note to the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and expect him to come back with an answer. I have also sent it on to the Tánaiste's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I have a question that I am not sure if Mr. Spratt is necessarily going to be able to answer but, in fairness, he brought the issue up. It relates to the national broadband plan. We all understand the importance of it, particularly in the context of Covid-19, etc. I met National Broadband Ireland, NBI, within the last fortnight and I raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I really appreciate that. I have sent the material on to the Minister’s office but I have no difficulty in sending on this information again. As opposed to sending on my own notes, I made a point of providing the notes provided to me by NBI so that nothing would be lost in translation as sometimes people say I am not always as clear as I should be. I will move on to high quality...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that Brexit is a disaster, but Mr. Spratt happy enough that everything is being done that can be done at this end to facilitate hauliers, ferry companies and all the rest of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport (23 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: On cross-Border planning with regard to Review to Renew, Mr. Jim Meade from Iarnród Éireann appeared before the committee and spoke about cross-Border planning regarding rail. That seems to be moving on. It is not the timeline I would like to see on it, particularly as regards the Enterprise service between Dublin and Belfast. He spoke about how pricing will also be looked at and...

Organisation of Working Time (Workers Rights and Bogus Self-Employment) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Leave to Withdraw (24 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be given to withdraw the Organisation of Working Time (Workers Rights and Bogus Self-Employment) (Amendment) Bill 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Examinations (24 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 660. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his engagements with Dundalk Institute of Technology regarding exam results not being delivered to students; the steps he has taken to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9571/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 749. To ask the Minister for Health if the continued construction of nursing homes is within the exceptional construction guidelines under the current level 5 restrictions. [9931/21]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As many Deputies have stated, there has been a significant difficulty with miscommunication. Even the Government has admitted that because it is beyond denial. The live-streaming of parliamentary party meetings is not a pretty sight. A person said to me earlier that parliamentary party meetings are like the making of sausages - far from pretty and nobody should know what happens inside...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (25 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will not take very long on this issue. Members are aware of the distress that people are experiencing. It has been recognised many times in the House, particularly today. Members are aware that people are worried and disgruntled and wish to see a plan and a way through this. They do not believe a sufficient amount is being done with regard to the particular issue of hotel quarantining....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to add my voice to what the Chairman said previously. The capacity of testing is major and the committee needs to send that correspondence. I wish to double up on what Deputy O'Rourke said earlier. We need some sort of correspondence to deal with the anomaly of essential workers being able to have tests but not necessarily being able to have lessons. Obviously, wherever this goes...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There will be no costs for those approved driver instructors. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome that the RSA will extend it but someone has to seriously look at the point that these businesses are under severe pressure. I accept the difficulties with giving people access because of health protocols and so on. To a degree this group of people believe they have not been engaged with sufficiently. I believe the move is not only a necessary support but a show of good faith as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I assume I will not get an answer on it but there needs to be consideration of it. People have already voiced that concern in respect of safety features of e-scooters. Some of this lies in the fact that we are dealing with something that is unregulated and unlicensed. Obviously, we welcome any level of regulation. Have the RSA officials looked into international best practice, what is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: With the proposals by the RSA for dealing with e-scooters, what country would it most look like?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. More research is necessary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Would that be done within a month?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith agat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will ask two short questions very quickly. I am looking for the figures for waiting times for tests in Louth, in particular for the new test centre in Drogheda. Does Mr. Naughton have any figures for the remaining number of applications for the transfer of Northern Irish licences for cars, trucks, etc. due to Brexit? Do any issues arise in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 (2 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Were there any issues?