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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is fair to say that we will be seeing continuity in Israel's pattern of behaviour. It is not surprising for an entity that engages in genocidal action. The shooting at Irish peacekeepers and diplomats was an absolute disgrace. We know the actions we need to take, whether it is the occupied territories Bill and the inclusion of services. I agree with the Tánaiste that the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 80. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline any progress made recently in the case of a Defence Forces member who was killed on UN duty in Lebanon (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I raised earlier the issue of Seán Rooney. We know there is a legal case at this point. We have had many interactions on this and I think there is agreement across the House that we need to seek justice for Seán Rooney and his family. We also need to make sure that, through all the processes, what is learned is carried forward such that the absolute best protocols are carried out...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome what the Tánaiste has said. I agree that heaven and earth needs to be moved to get justice for the family. I accept that we are now out of time and that I will get a written answer. I will follow up on this issue. I also ask the Tánaiste that we resolve the issue regarding John McNeela and the payment on the basis of Michael McNeela's sacrifice. That is the only right...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work being done to ensure appropriate primary and secondary school placements for all children for the 2025-26 academic year; if this work includes updating of admissions policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31242/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What work has been done to ensure appropriate primary and secondary school placements for all children? We know about the issue that has existed in regard to those with special needs. Can we ensure that everything is in place for the academic year 2025-26? We know the constant problems there have been, with parents having been put through the mincer, for want of a better term. We need to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Some of the complaints have been that in many cases, particularly when we are talking about secondary schools, we are aware of the children who are in primary school and coming into that age bracket. It is about making sure everybody is talking to everybody else to ensure the NCSE, the schools and the Department have the information. I agree that action did need to happen on school...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the answer but I agree with the Minister of State that more work needs to be done. We are still being contacted by those who do not have places for next year. We need those cases sorted as soon as possible. It is not right. I would appreciate if the Minister of State could come back to me in writing with some more detail on the timeline for school-based therapies. I will be...

Fisheries: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to do what my colleagues have done and wish the Minister of State well. He will hear a lot today about the issues that exist. Having dealt with stakeholders previously, I imagine he is aware of some of the critical issues impacting on those involved in the fishing and seafood industry, whether we are talking about those in Carlingford, Clogherhead or elsewhere in this State and...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome everyone. On some level, it is always unfortunate that we have to address the issues that are being addressed. The one time everyone might agree with me is in commending Ms Darmody on the huge work and service she has done to her brothers and all the other Neils and Johns who are out there, of which there are a huge number. Ms Darmody said it herself: what we are looking at is...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: So we have not knocked on people's doors on private capacity. The other question I want to follow up on relates to school-based therapies, which the Taoiseach keeps talking about and we all want to see. Is there any detail with regard to a timeline in delivering that across the board?

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Schools will still demand them and all the rest, no matter what.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Apologies for being late but I had to participate in a radio interview and speak in Leinster House. I managed to do it all very badly but I got it done. I have not had the chance to address Mr. Walsh, Mr. Sherwin and Ms Quigley. This issue has been raised with me. As much as we are all delighted with what Cara Darmody has done, and where there is a whole focus on delivering in the field...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is also the very specific issue of deaf-blindness. I know we are going to talk about accessibility. Obviously, we are dealing with a cohort where it is incredibly difficult. I accept that reasonable accommodations have been reasonable but we are neither next nor near that at the minute.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is resourcing and the framework. We need to do a piece of work on how we implement the framework. Cara Darmody and Mark Darmody have said it straight. We are in the position we are in and we do not see that this going anywhere right. Our guests have said that the conversations have not even happened with stakeholders. It would be worthwhile if we did a piece of work on this, in the...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Continued failure is unacceptable and impacts on too many.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Sector Pensions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 73. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if consideration is being given to amending the Army Pensions Acts 1923 to 1980 following the case of a person (details supplied) who has been refused an Army pension following the death of their son in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31240/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the timelines and details for the roll-out of school-based therapies for special schools, schools with units and general mainstream schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31243/25]

Committee on Children and Equality: Priority Issues Facing the Department: Minister for Children, Disability and Equality (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My main question relates to the Minister's plans for early and long-term family supports, which can benefit children and families, to ensure children make their way eventually into a better life, including education and employment, despite considerable levels of disadvantage. There seems to be a fair amount of funnelling into family resource centres, FRCs, at the moment. I worry about the...